Parallel 45 Games released Tower Dominion on 7 May 2025. It is a roguelike tower defence where you shape the ground as well as the defence: between waves you expand the map with new terrain zones, and the paths you carve decide where the alien waves walk toward your HQ. Three factions, the Iron Dragoons, the Lions of Ravelski and the Pargan Assault Group, field ten commanders each, and the run ends the moment HQ life reaches zero. Difficulty runs Recruit, Veteran, Elite and War, and clearing War unlocks the endless Frontier mode.
Picking the right build determines how your experience plays out. These builds are ranked by overall effectiveness, factoring in damage, survivability, gear requirements, and how well they scale into endgame. New to the game? Start with our beginner's guide first.
Quick Rankings
| Build | Tier | Playstyle | Core Gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sergeant Gurtag | A | Balanced | Best available |
| Tank Commander Beryt | A | Balanced | Best available |
| Archeologist Karia | A | Balanced | Best available |
| Techno-adept Jorg | A | Balanced | Best available |
| Captain Seculdi | A | Balanced | Best available |
For detailed meta rankings, see our Tower Dominion tier list.
A-Tier: Sergeant Gurtag
Sergeant Gurtag is a top-performing option in Tower Dominion.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | Defender m5 | The weapon the basic Mirador mounts, and consequently the gun you will see more than any other. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | Battlefronts and HQ entry points | A battlefront is one path running from the map edge to an entrance on your HQ, and a single battlefront can feed more than one entrance. |
How to Play Sergeant Gurtag
Sergeant Gurtag focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this build works: Defender m5 does the damage and Battlefronts and HQ entry points keeps it running, which is why this sits at the top of the list. See our weapons guide for detailed equipment breakdowns.
Pros:
- Highest overall performance
- Straightforward gearing path
- Works in all content types
Cons:
- Popular pick, resources may be contested
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
A-Tier: Tank Commander Beryt
Tank Commander Beryt is a strong option in Tower Dominion.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | Durendal cannon | Mounted on the Durendal Position, with a Dual Durendal Cannon variant available through upgrades. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | The expansion phase and terrain height | Between waves you place new zones onto the map, and Recon pays for rerolling the zones on offer. |
How to Play Tank Commander Beryt
Tank Commander Beryt focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this build works: Pair Durendal cannon with The expansion phase and terrain height and the build stops depending on a good start, so it holds up across most content. See our weapons guide for detailed equipment breakdowns.
Pros:
- Most versatile option
- Straightforward gearing path
- Works in all content types
Cons:
- Lower peak damage than S-tier
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
A-Tier: Archeologist Karia
Archeologist Karia is a strong option in Tower Dominion.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | Pulse cannon | The Pargan energy line, with Super Heavy Pulse Cannon and Experimental Pulse Cannon variants further up the chain. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | Blueprints drawn three at a time | At the end of each wave you choose one blueprint from three offered. |
How to Play Archeologist Karia
Archeologist Karia focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this build works: Blueprints drawn three at a time covers the gap Pulse cannon leaves open, so the build stays usable even when a fight goes badly. See our weapons guide for detailed equipment breakdowns.
Pros:
- Best survivability
- Straightforward gearing path
- Works in all content types
Cons:
- Slower clear speeds
- Needs specific gear to reach full potential
A-Tier: Techno-adept Jorg
Techno-adept Jorg is a specialized option in Tower Dominion.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | Python missile launcher | A missile system among the game's sixty-plus weapon entries, and part of the answer to air units. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | Doctrines and building doctrines | Doctrines are modifiers picked during the same reinforcement phase, split into three tiers by rarity and labelled with codes such as H33 imperial research, N37 advanced mirador and K38 immortal fortress. |
How to Play Techno-adept Jorg
Techno-adept Jorg focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this build works: This one leans on Doctrines and building doctrines rather than raw numbers, and Python missile launcher is what makes that trade pay off. See our weapons guide for detailed equipment breakdowns.
Pros:
- Strong in group/team content
- Straightforward gearing path
- Excels in its niche
Cons:
- Weaker solo performance
- Requires deep game knowledge
A-Tier: Captain Seculdi
Captain Seculdi is a specialized option in Tower Dominion.
Core Setup
| Slot | Choice | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Equipment | Light mortar b2 | The weapon on the Light Mortar Position, the entry point into the artillery line that continues through Medium Mortar and the Slovek Howitzer. |
| Core Gear | Best available for your level | Maximizes build potential |
| Stat Priority | Balanced offensive and defensive stats | Optimal scaling |
| Key Mechanic | Supply, Tech and Recon | Supply is the general build currency, starting at 100 and earned from kills, commanders, buildings, neutral buildings and doctrines. |
How to Play Captain Seculdi
Captain Seculdi focuses on a balanced approach to content.
Why this build works: Light mortar b2 and Supply, Tech and Recon pull in the same direction here, which separates this from the safer picks above. See our weapons guide for detailed equipment breakdowns.
Pros:
- Unique, rewarding playstyle
- Straightforward gearing path
- Excels in its niche
Cons:
- High skill floor, punishing when misplayed
- Requires deep game knowledge
Build Progression Path
- Start with Tank Commander Beryt: the most forgiving option for learning the game
- Transition to Sergeant Gurtag once you understand core mechanics and have access to Defender m5
- Keep a Archeologist Karia setup for content that keeps killing you
- Try Captain Seculdi for a fresh experience once you've mastered the basics
Follow our walkthrough for the optimal progression path through each area.
Gearing Tips
- Invest in your primary equipment first, since it gives the biggest power spike. See our weapons guide for rankings.
- Enemies are organised into tiers, with Tier 0 appearing first and a higher tier introduced every 10 waves. That means a defence that comfortably holds wave 19 can collapse at wave 21, so build for the tier break rather than the wave in front of you.
- Three enemy modifiers exist and each has a specific counter. Air units resist standard weapons and need anti-air, shielded units carry larger effective health and are weak to shield-countering weapons, and dividing units split on death and simply require more total firepower.
- Don't spread upgrade resources across multiple builds until endgame
More Tower Dominion Guides
- Tower Dominion Tower Dominion Overview
- Tower Dominion Tier List
- Tower Dominion Walkthrough
- Tower Dominion Beginner's Guide
- Tower Dominion Tips & Tricks
- Tower Dominion Weapons Guide
- Tower Dominion Combat Guide
- Tower Dominion Boss Guide
- Tower Dominion Maps & Locations
- Tower Dominion Crafting Guide
- Tower Dominion Classes & Characters
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