Spongebob Tower Defense Tier List [UPD 12]!

SpongeBob Tower Defense is packed with quirky, powerful, and downright hilarious units, each with their own unique abilities. But with so many options, which ones are worth using, and which should be left at the bottom of Bikini Bottom? This guide ranks every unit in SpongeBob Tower Defense, breaking them down into tiers based on their effectiveness, damage output, range, and special abilities.

All New Unit in Update 12

• Conch Unit – Dream Patrick

Tier List SpongeBob Tower Defense UPD 12

S+ Tier (Best Units)

These units have insane damage, great range, and unique abilities that make them must-haves in any setup.

• Conch Unit – Dream Patrick
• Perch Perkins
• Band Geek Spongebob
• Richard
• Hash-Slinger Slasher
• Sea Bear (Splash AoE, Slow)
• SpongeHenge (Full AoE, Meta DPS)
• Cyborg Plankton (Pierce AoE, Insane Range)
• Dream Gary (Splash AoE, Slow)
• Sea Rhino (Pierce AoE, High DPS)
• Band Geek Mrs. Puff (Pierce AoE, Meta DPS)
• GG Rock SpongeBob (Line AoE, Meta DPS)
• Soaring Starfish (Splash AoE, High DPS)
• Krusty Krab (High Utility and Damage)

S Tier (Strong Units)

These units are very powerful and work well in most setups, though they may be slightly outperformed by S+ tier units.

• Captain Magma (Splash AoE, High DPS)
• Hibernation Sandy (Pierce AoE, Great Range)
• Band Geek Mr. Krabs (Splash AoE, Large Area)
• Band Geek Pearl (Full AoE, Good Range)
• Handsome Squidward (Splash AoE, Slow Effect)
• Miss Appear (Pierce AoE, Meta Legendary)
• Snow Mollusk (Splash AoE, High DPS)
• Band Geek Plankton (Line AoE, Good Utility)
• Band Geek Sandy (Line AoE, High Range)

A Tier (Good Units)

These units are solid choices and can perform well in many scenarios, but they lack some top-tier mechanics.

• SpongeGar (Single Target DPS, Boss Killer)
• Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen (Full AoE, Good DPS)
• Realistic Fish Head (Full AoE, Decent Damage)
• Pinhead Larry (Line AoE, Solid Range)
• Mermaid Man (Line AoE, High DPS, Low Range)
• Man Ray (Line AoE, Good Range, Long Attack Animation)
• Larry the Lobster (Tanky, Good for Support)
• Atomic Flounder (Splash AoE, Decent Damage)
• Band Geek Squidward (Pierce AoE, Decent Utility)

B Tier (Decent but Outclassed)

These units have average performance and may require better positioning or specific setups to shine.

• King Neptune (Splash AoE, Large Radius)
• Tango Karen (Utility Unit)
• Flying Dutchman (Line AoE, Decent DPS)
• DoodleBob (Single Target, Lacking AoE)
• Plankton (Basic Unit, Outclassed)
• Mr. Krabs (Splash AoE, Long SPA)
• Texas Sandy (Single Target, Decent Stats)
• Princess Mindy (Line AoE, Corner Placement)
• Patty-Obsessed Squidward (Niche Use, Slow Effects)
• The Elastic Waistband (Line AoE, Low DPS)
• Grandma SquarePants (Support, Low Damage)

C Tier (Weak Units)

These units lack strong damage, range, or unique mechanics, making them harder to use effectively.

• Baby Prunes (Low DPS, Outclassed)
• Dirty Bubble (Low Damage, Small AoE)
• Lord Royal Highness (Niche Utility, Weak DPS)
• Squilliam (Weak Stats, No Special Effects)
• Old Man Jenkins (Basic Unit, Low Impact)
• Bubble Buddy (Weak Utility)
• Mrs. Puff (Weak Attack Speed and Range)
• Karate Sandy (Mediocre Damage, Lacking AoE)
• Kevin C. Cucumber (Low DPS, Poor Utility)
• SpongeBob (Starter Unit, Weak)
• Squidward (Basic Attacker, Weak)

D Tier (Worst Units)

These units offer little value and are often outclassed by others in every way.

• Slappy Laszlo (Low Damage, No Utility)
• Barnacle Boy Patrick (Weak and Outclassed)
• Karate SpongeBob (Mediocre Stats, Lacks AoE)
• Goofy Goober Waiter (No Strong Effects)
• Gene Scallop (Low DPS, No AoE)
• Jim (Weak Stats, No Special Effects)
• Barnacle Boy (Slow and Weak Damage)
• Bubble Bass (Weak and Outclassed)
• Sandy (Low Impact)
• Patrick (Lacks Utility)
• Gary (Weakest Unit in the Game)

Best Units in SpongeBob Tower Defense

• SpongeHenge – This unit is the best overall because of its full AoE attack, dealing 4,125 damage with a 1.5-second attack speed and a range of 16. It can wipe out large groups of enemies efficiently, making it a meta-defining unit in the game.

• Sea Bear – Known for its splash AoE and slow effect, this unit has 7,000 damage, a 1-second attack speed, and a range of 28. It’s one of the strongest for crowd control, stopping enemies in their tracks while dealing high damage.

• Cyborg Plankton – A top-tier pierce AoE unit with 2,500 damage, a 1.3-second attack speed, and a range of 26. It consistently hits multiple enemies in a line, making it one of the best for sustained damage output.

• Dream Gary – This unit stands out for its slow effect combined with splash AoE. With 1,216 damage, a 1.5-second attack speed, and a range of 17, it’s an essential support unit that helps control fast-moving enemies while contributing solid damage.

• Sea Rhino – As one of the strongest Mythical-tier units, it features pierce AoE with 2,500 damage, a 1.8-second attack speed, and a massive range of 28. It’s excellent for long-range attacks and can take down multiple enemies with each hit.

SpongeBob Tower Defense is a game that rewards strategic placements and good unit selection. While some characters might seem underwhelming, their abilities can make a huge difference when placed correctly. If you’re just starting out, try to get SpongeHenge, Cyborg Plankton, and The Quickster, as they are some of the best units available. If you’re lucky enough to get Handsome Squidward, keep him—he’s one of the best supports in the game!