Best Loadouts
Early Game Loadout
Best for waves 1-10. Focus on starter units and establishing economy.
Core composition
| Slot | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Starter DPS | Slimegunner, 1x1x1x1, or Mod | Best starters per Destructoid and Moyens.net |
| Economy | Farm × 1-2 | Critical for scaling — do not skip |
Upgrade priority
- Range upgrade on corner placement
- First Farm to max
- Starter DPS damage upgrade
Balanced Mid-Game Loadout
Best for waves 10-25. Transition to stronger DPS and add support.
| Slot | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary DPS | Hacker or Railgunner | Cheap reliable clear without needing carry investment |
| Support | Veteran or Musician | Buffs multiply DPS output |
| Economy | Farm × 2-3 | Compounds returns — extra units do not |
Boss Mode Loadout
For late-game and boss waves. S-tier carry focused.
| Slot | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Carry | Juggernaut or King | Top DPS in the meta for boss waves |
| Secondary DPS | Hacker or Railgunner | Reliable damage output |
| Support | Veteran | Buffs your carry damage |
| Economy | Farm × 3+ | Maximum economy scaling |
Farm Strategy Loadout
Optimized for grinding and long runs. Maximum economy focus.
| Slot | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Hold-the-line DPS | Hacker or Railgunner | Cheap reliable clear without needing carry investment |
| Economy stack | Farm × 2-3 | Compounds returns |
| Support | Musician | Sustained buff aura |
Hard Mode Loadout
For Hard mode and above. Per Arsinix's Hard Mode tutorial.
| Slot | Pick |
|---|---|
| Primary DPS | Minigunner |
| Secondary DPS | Marksmen |
| Economy | Farms (multiple) |
Need to know which units are best? Check the Tier List for full rankings.