The best units in Chrono Warfare TD are Archer, Ballista, and Pack Hunter, which belong in S-Tier. Archer is the most efficient ranged DPS, Ballista provides powerful ranged damage at a higher cost, and Pack Hunter is especially useful against invisible enemies while also providing extra income.
A-Tier units such as Plebeian, Hunter, and Legionary are also strong choices and can be useful throughout progression.
Chrono Warfare TD Tier List
S-Tier
Archer
- One of the most efficient ranged DPS units.
- Has strong scaling and remains useful throughout the game.
- A reliable unit to invest in once unlocked.
Ballista
- Very strong ranged DPS.
- More expensive than Archer.
- Can require more careful resource management.
- Consider selling heavily damaged Ballistas rather than continuing to invest in them.
Pack Hunter
- Excellent against invisible enemies because its ability reveals them.
- Provides both DPS and an economy benefit.
- The scavenger wolf can bring back cash when upgraded.
- Required for some strategies during its unlock quest.
A-Tier
Plebeian
- Cheap and useful for utility.
- Can bait Spartacus’s stun.
- Useful for shielding stronger towers.
Hunter
- A strong option before unlocking Archer or Ballista.
- Can be used for early-game unit spam.
- Fully upgraded Hunters can transition into boss-killing roles.
Legionary
- One of the best starting units.
- The strongest melee option in this tier list.
- Generally more efficient than Knight and Clubman.
B-Tier
Clubman
- Useful for dealing with groups of enemies.
- Situational compared with Legionary.
- Usually not the first melee choice.
Arbalist
- Can provide strong ranged DPS in the right situation.
- Can also waste resources when the level does not suit it.
- Archer and Ballista are usually more efficient choices.
Forge
- Can work particularly well with Archer.
- Can also support Clubman with crowd clearing and armor.
- Its usefulness depends heavily on the level.
Kiln
- Useful as supporting DPS when enemies get through your main defenses.
- Some levels make it less useful.
- Can be very effective on specific levels, including the Pack Hunter unlock level.
C-Tier
Knight
- Strong but inefficient for its cost compared with its stats.
- Legionary or Clubman is generally a better choice depending on the level.
Siege Workshop
- Very expensive for its usefulness.
- Can work on easier levels, but its cost becomes harder to justify on difficult levels.
- Would become more valuable if the game introduced a farm unit.
Torcher
- Generally weaker than Archer, Hunter, and Ballista.
- Can be useful on levels where fire mechanics can be exploited.
- Important for the Pack Hunter unlock level because it can keep woodpiles burning.
Is There a Farm Unit in Chrono Warfare TD?
No traditional farm unit is listed in the source content. However, Pack Hunter has an economy benefit because its scavenger wolf can bring back cash after upgrades.
Which Units Should You Use?
If you have the choice, prioritize:
- Archer for efficient ranged DPS.
- Ballista for powerful ranged damage.
- Pack Hunter for invisible enemies and its economy utility.
- Legionary as a strong melee option.
- Hunter as a flexible DPS unit before unlocking the stronger ranged options.
Lower-tier units are not necessarily unusable. B-Tier and C-Tier units can still be effective on specific levels, but they are generally less efficient or more situational than the higher-ranked choices.