Tactical Breach Wizards is a turn-based tactics game from Suspicious Developments (the Heat Signature developer) where modern-day wizards breach buildings and throw enemies out of windows. Every mission is a puzzle where you position your squad to chain knockbacks, exploit environmental kills, and defenestrate as many enemies as possible. The Confidence system lets you undo any move, encouraging experimentation without punishment. With sharp writing, a noir detective story, and mechanics designed around creative violence through window-based kills, TBW is one of the tightest tactical experiences in recent years.
Your choice of equipment defines your damage output and playstyle. This guide ranks every major option, explains what makes each one strong, and tells you which builds they pair best with.
Equipment Rankings
| Equipment | Tier | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shotgun Spell | S | Zan exclusively — the primary combo initiator | Zan's primary ability — fires a cone of force that knocks back all enemies in a wide arc. |
| Psychic Push | A | Jen exclusively — the precision combo connector | Jen's single-target push that sends one enemy in a straight line. |
| Lightning Bolt | A | Dessa exclusively — AoE damage and crowd control | Dessa's chain lightning that arcs between enemies within 2 tiles of each other. |
| Shield Bash | B | Sterling exclusively — reactive defense and overwatch kills | Sterling's overwatch ability that triggers when an enemy enters his range or attacks an ally he's protecting. |
| Sniper Curse | B | Lucille exclusively — long-range targeted damage and insurance kills | Lucille's long-range targeted curse that deals delayed damage. |
S-Tier: Shotgun Spell
Zan's primary ability — fires a cone of force that knocks back all enemies in a wide arc. Upgraded versions increase cone width and knockback distance. The Shotgun Spell can push 3 enemies simultaneously toward windows. Positioning Zan for maximum enemy coverage is the key puzzle in most rooms.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | S |
| Best For | Zan exclusively — the primary combo initiator |
| Key Mechanic | turn-based tactics |
| Recommended Build | Zan |
How to get it: Available from mid-game onward. See our walkthrough for the exact progression point.
Best builds using Shotgun Spell: Pairs naturally with Zan thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Psychic Push
Jen's single-target push that sends one enemy in a straight line. The push distance is fixed, so positioning Jen at the right angle relative to a window is critical. Psychic Push combos with Zan's knockback — Zan clusters enemies, Jen pushes the survivor into a window.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Jen exclusively — the precision combo connector |
| Key Mechanic | spell combos |
| Recommended Build | Jen |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Psychic Push: Pairs naturally with Jen thanks to stat scaling synergies.
A-Tier: Lightning Bolt
Dessa's chain lightning that arcs between enemies within 2 tiles of each other. Deals damage and stuns. Stunning key enemies prevents their actions on the enemy turn, giving you an extra free turn effectively. The chain can hit 4-5 enemies if they're clustered.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | A |
| Best For | Dessa exclusively — AoE damage and crowd control |
| Key Mechanic | window defenestration |
| Recommended Build | Dessa |
How to get it: Accessible in the early-to-mid game. Check our maps guide for the location.
Best builds using Lightning Bolt: Pairs naturally with Dessa thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Shield Bash
Sterling's overwatch ability that triggers when an enemy enters his range or attacks an ally he's protecting. The bash knocks the enemy backward — potentially into a window. Overwatch knockbacks happen on the enemy turn, creating 'free' window kills without spending your turn.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Sterling exclusively — reactive defense and overwatch kills |
| Key Mechanic | confidence system |
| Recommended Build | Sterling |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Shield Bash: Pairs naturally with Sterling thanks to stat scaling synergies.
B-Tier: Sniper Curse
Lucille's long-range targeted curse that deals delayed damage. The curse activates at the end of the round, so cursed enemies can still be killed by window knockback before it triggers. Use it to handle enemies beyond knockback range or as insurance damage on tough targets.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tier | B |
| Best For | Lucille exclusively — long-range targeted damage and insurance kills |
| Key Mechanic | overwatch abilities |
| Recommended Build | Lucille |
How to get it: Found in later areas. Our walkthrough covers when you can access this.
Best builds using Sniper Curse: Pairs naturally with Lucille thanks to stat scaling synergies.
Equipment Progression Path
The order you should acquire equipment as you progress:
- Starting gear → Enough to clear Apartments
- Psychic Push → Your first real upgrade, available early
- Lightning Bolt → Mid-game upgrade with good scaling
- Shotgun Spell → Best-in-slot, aim for this by late game
- Upgrade to max → The power spike from max upgrades is enormous
Equipment Tips
- Always upgrade your primary equipment before diversifying — one strong option beats three mediocre ones.
- Match your equipment to your build's stat priorities for maximum scaling.
- Throwing enemies out windows is always the optimal play — window kills bypass all HP and armor, so prioritize knockback positioning over raw damage every turn.
- Check our tier list for how equipment rankings affect overall build effectiveness.
More Tactical Breach Wizards Guides
- Tactical Breach Wizards Tactical Breach Wizards Overview
- Tactical Breach Wizards Best Builds
- Tactical Breach Wizards Tier List
- Tactical Breach Wizards Walkthrough
- Tactical Breach Wizards Beginner's Guide
- Tactical Breach Wizards Tips & Tricks
- Tactical Breach Wizards Combat Guide
- Tactical Breach Wizards Boss Guide
- Tactical Breach Wizards Maps & Locations
- Tactical Breach Wizards Crafting Guide
- Tactical Breach Wizards Classes & Characters
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