2 Player Raid Tycoon Tier Lists
Weapon roles, unlock order, and guard rarity priorities for raids and defense.
How to use these tiers
2 Player Raid Tycoon unlocks a nine-weapon ladder and defensive guards with Rare / Epic / Legendary rarity. This hub explains ranking philosophy, then points to deep pages:
- Weapons Tier List — starter pistol → mid guns → flamethrower → rocket roles
- Weapon Unlock Order — numbered 1–9 climb without wasting eco
- Guards Tier List — rarity priority and placement
We do not invent exact DPS, magazine sizes, or button prices. In-game labels can vary slightly by floor/update. Rank by job in the raid/defense loop instead of fake spreadsheets.
Ranking criteria
| Criterion | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Time-to-value | Early unlocks that enable first raids beat late toys you never afford |
| Role coverage | Power fights, hallway clears, vault breaks, and home defense need different tools |
| Partner synergy | One player on area denial + one on breakthrough beats duplicate loadouts |
| Economy fit | A weapon that starves droppers is a hidden F-tier for your factory |
| Update resilience | Tools like Predator Missile change how stacked defenses feel—see Updates |
Weapons at a glance
Full write-ups: Weapons and the numbered Weapon Unlock Order.
- S-role early: reliable mid guns that win power rooms without bankrupting floors
- A-role specialty: flamethrower for chokes/vault mouths; rocket for breakthroughs
- B-role starter: pistol—mandatory tutorial gun, swap up ASAP
- Situational: anything you bought before walls/upgraders existed
Climb the ladder with cash from Factory Building and short raids, not vanity rushes after codes. When you need a shopping sequence instead of role labels, start with unlock order steps 1–5 before specialties.
Guards at a glance
Full write-up: Guards.
- Legendary — place on the highest-traffic break point (often vault or power mouth)
- Epic — second layer or opposite doorway
- Rare — immediate coverage when the door is empty
A Rare guard online beats a dream Legendary you have not rolled yet. Pair with walls, lasers, and turrets from How to Defend.
Suggested unlock roadmap
- Day-one eco + light defense (Getting Started)
- Mid gun for first serious power fights (Weapon Unlock Order steps 2–5)
- Epic/Rare guards on main choke
- Flamethrower when hallways stall your raids (step 8 mindset)
- Rocket when you need breakthrough vs turtled bases (step 9)
- Legendary guard on the break point you keep losing
- Reassess after patch notes (Predator Missile is still advertised)
Run the Raid Checklist before every spend spike so tiers stay grounded in the live lobby.
Co-op loadout splits
Good duos avoid cloning kits:
- Partner A: mid gun + flamethrower focus (clear + deny)
- Partner B: mid gun + rocket focus (clear + break)
- Both: know the pistol fallback if inventory glitches mid-fight
On defense, the anchor should understand guard placement even if the rover owns better raid guns (Players).
What can move tiers after updates
- New breakthrough tools (missiles/airstrikes) softens pure turret turtles
- Event timing changes when you can afford mid guns
- Guard roll rate tweaks (watch patch notes on the Updates Hub)
When something feels wrong, fix factory order before blaming the tier list. Hungry droppers make every gun feel weak.
Related hubs
- Guides Hub
- Tools Hub
- Codes
- Scripts — none verified; do not cheat your way around unlocks
- Links Hub
Use this Tier List Hub as the spend conscience for your duo: buy the role you lack, not the flex you saw another lobby waving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for codes, raids, defenses, and co-op play.
Do you list exact weapon DPS?
No. Exact numbers change and are easy to invent wrongly. We rank weapons by role: starter, mid, flamethrower, and rocket breakthrough.
Should I unlock rockets first?
Usually not. Secure income, light defense, and a solid mid gun before specialty breakthrough tools.
Are Legendary guards always best?
Yes for the key doorway once you have them, but field Rare/Epic immediately if that doorway is empty.
Where are the detailed lists?
Open Weapons, Weapon Unlock Order, and Guards from this hub for role rankings, a numbered buy ladder, and placement tips.
Will updates change this hub?
Yes. After patches like Predator Missile, re-check whether breakthrough tools or turtled defenses shifted value.