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Minigunner

Hard-mode DPS

Role: DPS Tier: Hard-mode primary DPS Last updated: 2026-05-03

Best for: Sustained DPS in Hard mode and above

Minigunner quick answer

Unit roleDPS

Clear waves and carry boss damage.

Tier consensusHard-mode primary DPS

Use the Noob Tower Defense tier list to compare current rank.

Best useSustained DPS in Hard mode and above

Best practical job for this unit.

Ranked byArsinix on YouTube

Where this unit's placement comes from.

Arsinix's Hard Mode tutorial runs Minigunner as the other primary DPS alongside Marksmen, and it has its own showcase video, 'The Minigunner Unit in Noob TD is INSANE!'.

How to use Minigunner

Minigunner is a Noob Tower Defense DPS unit. Its main job is to clear waves and carry boss damage. Put this unit where it can cover the longest path segment and keep upgrades concentrated before spreading money across weaker towers.

Pair it with Farms for economy and one Support unit such as Veteran or Musician when you are pushing Hard, Expert, or Extreme mode. Do not over-invest if you already own a higher tier carry doing the same job; compare the alternatives below before spending gems.

User questionShort answerNext page
Is Minigunner good in Noob Tower Defense? Minigunner is listed as Hard-mode primary DPS and is best used for Sustained DPS in Hard mode and above. Check full tier list
How to use Minigunner? Put this unit where it can cover the longest path segment and keep upgrades concentrated before spreading money across weaker towers. See loadout frames
Minigunner value or trading demand Combat tier is not the same as trade value. Use the value page for Season exclusives, owner-endorsed values, and Discord trading rules. Open value list

How Minigunner is ranked

Minigunner is rated Hard-mode primary DPS for Sustained DPS in Hard mode and above. That placement comes from Arsinix on YouTube; the tier list lays the sources side by side so you can see where they agree.

Before you spend gems, compare Minigunner with the alternatives below, see where it sits in the best loadouts, and check the unit unlock guide for how each unit is obtained. The official Discord and community links are the place to follow balance changes.

Minigunner alternatives

Compare Minigunner with other DPS units before locking your build. Same-role comparison matters because two units can share a tier but solve different wave problems.

Alternative Juggernaut

DPS · S — Meta carry / single-target damage

Alternative King

DPS · S — Top alternative carry to Juggernaut

Alternative Hacker

DPS · S/A — Reliable DPS workhorse when Juggernaut/King are not available

Minigunner value and trading note

A strong combat unit is not automatically the highest-value trade item. Noob Tower Defense value depends on obtainability, event status, season rotation, duplicate risk, and current Discord trading demand. For searches like Minigunner value, Noob Tower Defense value list, or Noob TD trading values, use the dedicated Noob Tower Defense value list.

Minigunner FAQ

Is Minigunner good in Noob Tower Defense?

Minigunner is a DPS unit with a Hard-mode primary DPS tier consensus. Its best use is Sustained DPS in Hard mode and above.

How should I use Minigunner?

Put this unit where it can cover the longest path segment and keep upgrades concentrated before spreading money across weaker towers. Pair it with Farms for economy and one Support unit such as Veteran or Musician when you are pushing Hard, Expert, or Extreme mode.

Should I invest heavily in Minigunner?

Do not over-invest if you already own a higher tier carry doing the same job; compare the alternatives below before spending gems. Compare the alternatives on this page and the tier list before spending gems.

Where do I check Minigunner trade value?

Use the Noob Tower Defense value list page. This unit page explains combat role and tier; value demand depends on rarity, obtainability, season status, and official Discord trading rules.