Fans of the Korean web novel The Greatest Estate Developer will feel right at home in Greatest Estate Dev: Squad TD. Instead of placing towers along a path, you build a squad of four heroes to defend Frontera County from waves of enemies. The focus is less on complicated map placement and more on smart team building.
Because you can only deploy four heroes at a time, choosing the right units matters a lot. Some heroes dominate bosses, others specialize in crowd control, while a few provide strong team buffs. In this tier list, we break down the best heroes in the game and explain which ones are worth investing in.
This guide focuses on SSR and UR heroes only, since R and SR units fall off quickly. Also remember: many passives are locked behind dupes, so building a few strong heroes (tall roster) is usually better than spreading resources across too many units. Also check out our Greatest Estate Dev Squad Tower Defense Codes for more rewards!
S Tier – Meta Units (Best Overall Picks)
These heroes define the current meta. They offer strong damage, crowd control, or game-changing utility.
Lloyd (Earth)
One of the most reliable heroes in the game.
- Ultimate hits all enemies multiple times and applies Slow.
- At higher levels, Slow becomes guaranteed and lasts longer.
- Generates extra gold by stealing from enemies.
- Gains attack speed through passives, improving coin farming.
Lloyd fits into almost every team because he boosts economy while controlling waves.
Javier (Fire)
A high-scaling DPS with bleed stacking.
- Strong AoE ultimate with high damage multiplier.
- Bleed application through both ultimate and basic attacks.
- Gains attack power per kill (up to 150%).
- Reduces ultimate cooldown by defeating enemies.
Javier snowballs hard in long waves and performs well in most content.
Raphael (Light)
Currently the only Light attribute unit, and extremely strong.
- Massive AoE ultimate damage.
- Chance to Stun all enemies at higher levels.
- Protects the Wall when it drops below 30% HP.
- Slows enemies with basic attacks.
Raphael is both defensive and offensive, making him one of the safest picks.
Schumacher Rampage (Earth)
The best boss killer in the game.
- High-speed multi-hit ultimate with Crit Rate boost.
- Multiple passives that increase ATK speed.
- Strong Crit Damage scaling.
- Designed specifically for boss melting.
If you struggle with boss waves, Schumacher Rampage is a top-tier solution.
Tyrannus (Water)
A powerful support-DPS hybrid.
- AoE ultimate with Freeze chance.
- Frozen enemies take 50% more damage.
- Boosts Crit Rate for Water heroes.
- Grants 85% Crit Damage to top damage dealer.
Tyrannus works best in Water-focused teams but is strong even outside them.
Scheherazade (Earth)
The strongest SSR hero overall.
- High multiplier ultimate with strong Bleed.
- Passives enhance bleed damage and bonus damage vs bleeding targets.
- Extra damage against bosses.
She offers both boss damage and sustained bleed pressure, making her one of the most consistent picks.
A Tier – Very Good Units
These heroes are strong and viable but slightly more situational.
- Alicia (Water) – Knockback and execute effects. Strong wave control but lacks Crit Rate boosts.
- Artanis V (Earth) – Pulling, poison, and Earth team synergy. Better in mono-Earth teams.
- Siluria Archmage (Fire) – Fire team buffer with burn and bleed synergy.
- Cherokan 4 Cylinder (Earth) – Strong boss damage early in fights but falls off over time.
- Emily (Fire) – Burn-focused with Wall synergy.
- Arosh (Earth) – Reliable burn applier, best in burn teams.
- Kougar (Fire) – Bleed synergy DPS.
- Oleg (Fire) – Strong boss-focused SSR damage.
- Schumacher (Earth) – SSR version of Rampage, strong but weaker.
- Siluria (Fire) – Wall healer and slow support.
- Solitas (Fire) – Burn-focused AoE with stun at higher levels.
- Tordes (Water) – Poison-focused DPS with synergy scaling.
- Alielle (Water) – Strong knockback control and slow-based scaling.
Most A-tier heroes shine when built around their elemental synergy.
B Tier – Good but Replaceable
These units are usable but generally outclassed by S and A tier heroes.
- Greg (Earth) – AoE stun but low attack speed.
- Cheronin (Earth) – Teamwide ATK speed buffer but low personal DPS.
- Mellica (Water) – Stun-focused but weaker against bosses.
- Rotorua (Water) – Knockback control but strictly weaker than Alielle.
They can work in early-game setups but are not ideal long-term investments.
Best Team Compositions
Here are some strong meta combinations:
Balanced Meta Team
- Lloyd
- Javier
- Raphael
- Schumacher Rampage
This team offers gold generation, AoE damage, boss killing, and crowd control.
Water Crit Team
- Tyrannus
- Alielle
- Tordes
- Raphael
Strong synergy with freeze and crit buffs.
Bleed Boss Killer Setup
- Scheherazade
- Javier
- Kougar
- Schumacher Rampage
High sustained bleed damage plus strong boss burst.
Greatest Estate Dev Squad TD rewards smart team building more than random placement. Since you only deploy four heroes, every slot matters. Investing in S-tier heroes like Lloyd, Raphael, or Schumacher Rampage will make your runs smoother and more consistent.
While A-tier heroes are strong in the right setup, B-tier units are generally stepping stones until you complete a stronger roster. Focus on synergy, build tall with dupes, and adjust your lineup depending on whether you are facing heavy waves or boss stages. If you are aiming for the strongest defense team possible, start with the S-tier core and build around their strengths.