100 Waves Later Tier List
Complete rankings for classes, weapons, and perks. Updated January 2026.
SBest
AGreat
BGood
COkay
🎮 Class Tier List
S
Engineer
Turret provides consistent extra DPS. Best overall class.
Pathfinder
Super skill frequency makes it essential for late game.
A
Wastelander
Extra weapon slot and ammo. Very versatile.
Warrior
Best melee class for most players.
Boxer
Broken with good connection. S-tier if no lag.
B
Juggernaut
Tanky but lower damage. Good for melee builds.
Scavenger
Great for farming scrap. Better as perk than main.
Pyro
Good boss damage but requires purchase.
🔫 Weapon Tier List
S
Plasma Shotgun
Best investment. Devastating burst damage.
Incendiary Shotgun
Best boss killer. Fire stacks are insane.
Greatsword
New legendary. Best melee weapon.
A
Auto Shotgun
Consistent DPS. Great all-around weapon.
Gatling Laser
High sustained damage for late game.
Pump Shotgun
Reliable early weapon. Good investment.
Chainsaw
Was best melee. Still very strong.
B
Plasma Rifle
Decent mid-range option.
Semi Auto Rifle
Good accuracy but lower DPS.
Plasma Sword
Okay melee before legendaries.
C
Plasma Laser
Used to be good. Now underperforms.
Basic weapons
Only use early game.
⭐ Bonus Perk Tier List
S
Wastelander 3rd
50% double skills. Essential for meta build.
Wastelander 1st
Extra weapon slot. Valuable for any class.
Pathfinder 2nd
10% double super skills. Great scaling.
A
Engineer Turret
Consistent extra damage.
Boxer 2nd
Counter for melee survivability.
Pathfinder 3rd
More frequent super skills.
B
Wastelander 2nd
20% more ammo. Nice to have.
Juggernaut perks
Good for tanky builds.
Scavenger 3rd
More scrap farming.
Current Meta Summary
Best Overall Build
Pathfinder with Wastelander 3rd perk using Plasma Shotgun, Gatling Laser, and Greatsword.
Best Beginner Build
Engineer with Wastelander 1st perk using Auto Shotgun and Pump Shotgun.
Best Melee Build
Juggernaut with Boxer 2nd perk using Greatsword and Chainsaw.
Best Boss Killer
Pyro with Incendiary Shotgun. Fire stacks melt bosses.
Tier lists are based on community feedback, high-wave player experiences, and meta analysis. Your mileage may vary based on playstyle and skill level.