The Spider-Man Extraction mode is one of the biggest additions to Universal Tower Defense Z (UTDZ), introducing a new mission-based gameplay system where players complete objectives, defeat bosses, and extract safely for exclusive rewards. Unlike traditional stages, this mode requires exploration, movement mechanics, and quest progression before you can earn limited units. If you’re wondering how the Spider-Man Extraction works or how to unlock Venom, Spider-Man, and Iron Man, this guide explains everything you need to know.
How to Access Spider-Man Extraction
To begin, travel to the Extraction Area in UTDZ. There are currently two Extraction modes available:
- Persona Extraction
- Spider-Man Extraction
This guide focuses specifically on the Spider-Man version. After entering, you’ll need to create or join a team before starting your run.
Recommended Team for Spider-Man Extraction
While many teams can complete the mode, having strong fusion units makes the process much easier.
Gogeta Build
For Gogeta, the recommended setup includes:
- Trait: Ruler
Relics:
- Fused Warrior Top
- Fused Warrior Bottom
- Toji’s Worm
This combination provides excellent overall damage while remaining relatively easy to obtain.
Vegito Build
Vegito should also use:
- Trait: Ruler
- Full Fused Warrior relic set
When upgrading stats, prioritize Critical Damage, as it significantly improves Vegito’s damage output during longer boss fights.
Valencina Build
Unlike the other units, Valencina doesn’t require the Ruler trait. Instead, Duelist is considered one of the strongest choices, allowing her to contribute consistent damage throughout extraction missions.
Learn the Spider-Man Movement Controls
Spider-Man Extraction introduces unique movement mechanics that differ from standard UTDZ gameplay. Here’s a quick breakdown of the controls:
- Shift – Swing using webs
- Hold Shift – Continue swinging
- Space – Jump and double jump
- C – Climb nearby walls or structures
These mechanics are straightforward once you spend a few minutes practicing. Mastering movement is especially important for completing timed objectives like pizza deliveries.
How to Unlock Venom
Unlocking Venom revolves around completing combat-focused objectives before defeating the Venom boss.
Step 1: Complete Red Combat Missions
Look for the red mission markers around the map. Each combat mission consists of five waves of enemies. A simple farming strategy is to:
- Place both economy units first.
- Upgrade your farms.
- Deploy both fusion units.
- Upgrade Vegito to Level 2.
This setup is usually enough to clear the early combat objectives efficiently.
Step 2: Reach the Kill Requirement
Continue clearing combat missions until you’ve completed the required number of takedowns for the Venom quest. If your only goal is unlocking Venom, it’s generally better to play solo. The elimination requirement increases in multiplayer, making progression slower.
Step 3: Defeat the Venom Boss
After meeting the quest requirement, the Venom boss will appear. The battle lasts 15 waves, making it much longer than the earlier combat encounters. One important mechanic to remember is that Venom can remove your deployed units during the fight. Because of this, save enough Yen so you can replace or redeploy important towers if necessary.
Step 4: Extract Successfully
After defeating Venom, wait for the green Extraction icon to appear. Start the extraction event, clear the final wave, and successfully leave the map. Your rewards depend on what you completed during the run:
- No boss defeated: Relics only
- Venom defeated + successful extraction: Chance to obtain Venom
- Multiple bosses defeated + extraction: Chance to earn multiple exclusive units
Simply defeating a boss isn’t enough—you must extract successfully to receive unit rewards.
How to Unlock Spider-Man and Iron Man
Spider-Man and Iron Man follow a different progression path compared to Venom. Instead of focusing solely on eliminations, you’ll complete several objective-based quests.
1. Complete Pizza Delivery Missions
One of the required objectives involves delivering pizzas. Locate the blue pizza icon on the map and interact with it to begin the mission. You’ll then enter a short parkour challenge where you’ll need to:
- Travel through portals.
- Reach each checkpoint.
- Finish the course before time runs out.
Completing the parkour successfully counts toward your quest progression.
2. Defeat Specific Enemy Types
Another objective requires eliminating particular enemy groups. Visit the red quest markers to see which enemy types are currently needed, then complete the corresponding waves until the quest updates. Because objectives can vary between runs, it’s worth checking each mission before committing to one.
3. Find Spider Sense Collectibles
The final objective uses Spider-Man’s signature Spider Sense mechanic. hile exploring the city, keep moving until Spider Sense activates. When it does, you’ll notice either:
- Green marker
- Blue marker
Head toward the indicated location and collect the hidden objective. Repeat this process until you’ve completed the required number of discoveries.
4. Defeat the Remaining Bosses
After finishing all required objectives, the remaining bosses will become available. Defeat each boss and complete extraction just as you would for Venom. Successfully extracting after defeating these bosses gives you the opportunity to unlock:
- Spider-Man
- Iron Man
If you defeat all available bosses before extracting, you’ll maximize your chances of earning every available unit from a single run.
Is Multiplayer Worth It?
Although solo runs are generally faster for farming Venom due to lower kill requirements, multiplayer offers one significant advantage. Playing with friends provides a drop rate boost, increasing your chances of obtaining exclusive units after extraction. If your team is strong enough to clear objectives efficiently, running with friends is usually the better option for long-term farming.
Spider-Man Extraction introduces a refreshing gameplay style to UTDZ by combining tower defense with exploration, parkour, and objective-based missions. Whether you’re farming Venom through combat quests or working toward Spider-Man and Iron Man by completing deliveries, Spider Sense searches, and enemy objectives, understanding the extraction system is the key to earning every exclusive reward.
While the mode currently has a few technical issues, it also offers one of the most content-rich experiences in the game. With the right team setup, efficient quest routing, and successful extractions, you’ll have the best chance of unlocking all three exclusive Marvel-inspired units.