UTD Trait Tier List
Best traits for Universal Tower Defense ranked by practical impact using canonical trait effects, listed probabilities, and visible source confidence.
S+ Tier Traits
Highest-impact endgame targets
Basis: Large multiplicative effects, unique mechanics, and broad DPS value in the canonical Trello-backed trait records.
Limitations: Ruler has a one-placement tradeoff, while Astral is strongest on DOT units rather than every unit.
Ruler
(统治者)MythicLikely+200% Damage, -20% Cooldown, +30% Range, Limits to 1 placement
The most powerful damage trait. Doubles all damage dealt by the unit. Reduces placement limit to 1 but massively increases power. Also called 'Monarch' in some translations.
Ranking Basis
One placement limit
Best For
Astral
(星灵)MythicLikely+20% Affliction Duration, -20% SPA, +15% Range, DoT Can now stack
Extremely powerful DOT trait. Core mechanic: DOT damage stacks infinitely instead of refreshing duration. Guaranteed at 277 rerolls. Works exceptionally well with Ace/Kyito.
Ranking Basis
DOT stacking
Best For
S Tier Traits
Excellent stopping points for most strong units
Basis: High-value damage, range, SPA, DOT, boss, or long-wave scaling effects with listed probabilities.
Limitations: Some traits are mode-specific or unit-specific, so do not treat this as a universal unit ranking.
Sacred
(神圣)MythicLikely+25% Damage, +25% Range, -10% SPA, -15% Cost
Strong damage multiplier. Considered a backup for Ruler on Kenpachi/Berserker when you can't get the 0.1% Ruler.
Ranking Basis
Recommended for Kenpachi, Ragna
Best For
Fission
MythicLikely+15% Damage, -15% SPA, +25% Range, Adds Radiation DoT
Fission is listed as a Mythic trait with 0.15% roll chance on the public Trello trait card.
Ranking Basis
Radiation DOT
Best For
Eternal
MythicLikely-20% SPA, +5% Damage and +2.5% Range every wave (Caps at +60% Damage and +30% Range)
Eternal is listed as a Mythic trait with 0.2% roll chance on the public Trello trait card.
Ranking Basis
Per-wave scaling
Best For
Duelist
(决斗者)MythicLikely+ 35% Boss damage, +25% Crit rate, +20% Range
Best trait for Kyito. Provides crit chance, range, and boss damage bonuses. Much easier to obtain than Ruler (0.8% vs 0.1%), making Kyito easier to build.
Ranking Basis
Recommended for Kyito, Crit-based units
Best For
A Tier Traits
Strong utility or role-specific traits
Basis: Useful effects that are strong for the right role, including farm, relic scaling, DOT, range, and SPA improvements.
Limitations: These are not always better than S-tier options on pure DPS units.
Wizard
(巫师)MythicLikely+30% DoT Damage, -15% SPA, +20% Range
Good damage boost with extended range. Excellent for DOT units like Ace to increase burn coverage.
Ranking Basis
Recommended for Ace, Shikamaru
Best For
Artificer
MythicLikely+ 15% Stats gained from relics
Artificer is listed as a Mythic trait with 0.65% roll chance on the public Trello trait card.
Ranking Basis
Relic stat scaling
Best For
Fortunate
(幸运)MythicLikely(Farm Only trait) Increases Income by 20%
MANDATORY for Speedwagon/Fast Cart. Increases gold generation. Must have this trait on your economy unit.
Ranking Basis
Farm income trait
Best For
Lightspeed
LegendaryLikely-20% SPA
Lightspeed is listed as a Legendary trait with 1.5% roll chance on the public Trello trait card.
Ranking Basis
Positive stat modifier
Best For
B Tier Traits
Playable temporary traits
Basis: Positive effects that can be useful while rerolling toward a better target.
Limitations: Rare-tier probabilities are not listed in the public Trello card, so expected rerolls are not calculated.
Lethal
LegendaryLikely+15% Crit Chance, +30% Damage to enemies with less than 50% HP
Lethal is listed as a Legendary trait with 3% roll chance on the public Trello trait card.
Ranking Basis
Positive stat modifier
Best For
Deadeye
LegendaryLikely20% Range
Deadeye is listed as a Legendary trait with 3% roll chance on the public Trello trait card.
Ranking Basis
Positive stat modifier
Best For
Prodigy
(天才)LegendaryLikely+ 50% EXP Gain
Increases experience gained. Double Prodigy variant gives excellent XP bonus for leveling. Good for units you want to level quickly.
Ranking Basis
XP gain trait
Best For
Enhanced 3
RareUnverified+15% Damage
Enhanced 3 is listed on the public Trello trait card without a published roll probability in that card.
Ranking Basis
Positive stat modifier
Best For
Precise 3
RareUnverified+15% Range
Precise 3 is listed on the public Trello trait card without a published roll probability in that card.
Ranking Basis
Positive stat modifier
Best For
Agile 3
RareUnverified12.5% Less SPA
Agile 3 is listed on the public Trello trait card without a published roll probability in that card.
Ranking Basis
Positive stat modifier
Best For
C Tier Traits
Low-priority or early temporary traits
Basis: Small single-stat improvements from the canonical trait list.
Limitations: Use these only as temporary rolls; Trello does not publish probabilities for these Rare variants.
Enhanced 2
RareUnverified+12.5% Damage
Enhanced 2 is listed on the public Trello trait card without a published roll probability in that card.
Ranking Basis
Positive stat modifier
Best For
Enhanced 1
RareUnverified+10% Damage
Enhanced 1 is listed on the public Trello trait card without a published roll probability in that card.
Ranking Basis
Positive stat modifier
Best For
Precise 2
RareUnverified+12.5% Range
Precise 2 is listed on the public Trello trait card without a published roll probability in that card.
Ranking Basis
Positive stat modifier
Best For
Precise 1
RareUnverified+10% Range
Precise 1 is listed on the public Trello trait card without a published roll probability in that card.
Ranking Basis
Positive stat modifier
Best For
Agile 2
RareUnverified10% Less SPA
Agile 2 is listed on the public Trello trait card without a published roll probability in that card.
Ranking Basis
Positive stat modifier
Best For
Agile 1
RareUnverified7.5% Less SPA
Agile 1 is listed on the public Trello trait card without a published roll probability in that card.
Ranking Basis
Positive stat modifier
Best For
Reroll Priority by Unit
Practical targets derived from canonical recommendations and trait effects
| # | Unit | Target Trait | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ace | Astral / Wizard / Ruler | Canonical records flag Astral DOT stacking and Wizard DOT support; Ruler is the broad high-damage target. |
| 2 | Speedwagon / Fast Cart | Fortunate | Fortunate is marked as the farm-only income trait. |
| 3 | Kyito | Duelist / Astral | Canonical recommendations include Kyito for Duelist and Astral. |
| 4 | Kenpachi | Ruler / Sacred | Canonical recommendations include Kenpachi for Ruler and Sacred. |
| 5 | Ragna | Sacred | Sacred is recommended for Ragna and provides damage, range, SPA, and cost benefits. |
| 6 | Leveling units | Prodigy | Prodigy is the canonical XP gain trait. |
Special Trait Mechanics
👑 One Placement
Ruler limits the unit to one placement while giving major damage, SPA, and range value.
🌟 DOT Stacking
Astral is the canonical DOT stacking trait and is strongest on units that already apply meaningful damage over time.
🍀 Farm Income
Fortunate is marked as a farm-only income trait. Its 125 pity value is retained from legacy data and still needs review.
⚠️ Probability Gaps
9 Rare trait variants have no Trello-listed probability, so they should not drive default calculator assumptions.