Tier List

Tier List

Survive a Million Monkeys class tier list — Outlaw, Juggernaut, Bomber and the rest ranked by solo clear speed, co-op value and late-wave viability.

S / A / B / C
Tiers
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S-Tier Count

Introduction

The tier list category ranks every Survivor a Million Monkeys class in the current meta so you can spend your Gems where they pay off. Because classes are expensive and weapon upgrades cost even more, knowing whether to unlock Bomber or hold out for Outlaw matters more than any single tip in the game. This hub covers the S-tier power pick, the A-tier workhorses, and the reliable-but-slower support classes, with the reasoning behind each placement — clear speed, survivability, co-op value and late-wave pressure. Since balance patches shift placements, every entry is dated and the Updates category tracks the patch notes that move the meta.

Class Tier List (Current Meta)

TierClassWhy It Ranks Here
SOutlawLegendary kit with the strongest abilities in the game
AJuggernautHuge health pool and Warpath demand high investment but carry deep waves
ABomberBlast Dash melts grouped hordes and speeds up farming
BEngineerStrong when turrets and barricades are upgraded
BMedicTeam support shines in co-op runs
CSurvivorReliable default but the weakest special kit

Tier Reasoning

S

S Tier — Outlaw

legendary

The legendary endgame class with the best abilities in the game and an absurd ceiling.

Clear SpeedFastest of every class with Fan the Field wiping clusters
InvestmentHighest Gem cost + needs strong weapon tier to shine
Co-op ValueCenterpiece DPS that makes every squad faster
CaveatOnly after you own weapons — it is a capstone, not a starter
A

A Tier — Juggernaut

Expensive but unkillable — the tank that turns deep waves from a wipe into a grind.

Clear SpeedSlower than Bomber against clusters but never stumbles
Investment75,000 Gems — the second-heaviest class buy
Co-op ValueBody-blocks Brutes and anchors the defensive line
CaveatRequires Engineer/Medic support to show full value
A

A Tier — Bomber

Blast Dash melts grouped hordes — the best value per Gem in the current meta.

Clear SpeedBest early-mid pick; grouped hordes evaporate
InvestmentMid-tier Gem cost, pays back through faster farming
Co-op ValueGreat alongside a Juggernaut holding the line
CaveatLacks burst defense if you overextend
B

B Tier — Engineer

Turrets and barricades make it a win-more class that rewards invested teams.

Clear SpeedGrows as turrets stack; weak before cash invests
InvestmentMid-tier Gem cost + Cash into defenses each run
Co-op ValueBest anchor for stationary team defense
CaveatFalls behind solo without the horde funneled
B

B Tier — Medic

Code Blue saves runs in co-op but cannot match damage classes in solo.

Clear SpeedAverage; relies on allies for wave clear
InvestmentMid-tier Gem cost
Co-op ValueRevive and heal power is squad-saving
CaveatWeak alone — only pick for teams
C

C Tier — Survivor

The free default with the weakest special kit — reliable, but outclassed.

Clear SpeedFine in early waves; falls off in deep hordes
InvestmentFree
Co-op ValueWorks anywhere but adds no unique role
CaveatReplace as soon as you can afford a real kit

Core Mechanics

The tier list is built from the same game systems every other category relies on: classes, weapons and wave pacing. Placements weigh four factors — clear speed, survivability, co-op value and late-wave pressure — against the Gem cost of each unlock. S and A tiers are the classes that either clear fast, never die, or both; B tiers are situationally strong for teams; C tier is the free default that works but lacks a real kit. Because Roblox balance patches can move any of these instantly, the list is always dated, and each entry cross-links to the full class guide where the mechanics and unlock math are explained in depth.

Key Advantages

The tier list gives you a Gem-spending order instead of a random unlock: you see that Bomber is the best value-per-Gem pick for early players, that Juggernaut is a capstone purchase, and that Outlaw should only come after your weapon roster is solid. The reasoning behind each placement — not just the letter — lets you translate the list to your own playstyle. Solo and co-op contexts are separated, and the S/A/B/C badges make the list scannable at a glance while the card grid provides the deeper rationale for every rank.

Challenges & Weaknesses

Tier lists are the most time-sensitive content on the wiki: a single class balance patch can move an entry a full tier the day after publication. The community sources used here may also disagree with pro players on niche matchups, especially for support classes whose value depends on team composition. Finally, the list ranks classes in an average scenario — a Medic in a great co-op team outperforms a solo Bomber, but the letter alone would not tell you that, so always read the reasoning card alongside the badge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Outlaw S tier when it costs so much?+
Outlaw is ranked on raw performance ceiling, not Gem efficiency. Its kit contains the strongest abilities in the game, and Fan the Field clears the clustered hordes that stall every other class in deep waves. If you already own strong weapons and have the Gems, the ceiling is genuinely S tier. For a first-time buyer, however, the value-per-Gem ranking favors Bomber — the tier list letter and the spending order are two different questions, and both are answered on this page.
Is Medic actually good?+
In co-op, absolutely — Code Blue can be the difference between a squad wipe and a clutch save, and a sustained team keeps Medic’s passive value high all run. In solo, Medic is a clear B at best because its toolkit does not add damage or defense against the horde. The tier list places Medic at B for this split, and the class guide explains exactly when the support pick pays off.
How often should I re-check the tier list?+
Re-check after every balance patch. The Updates category tracks patch notes, and the moment a nerf or buff lands the tier list is the first page that needs a refresh. For casual players, checking after each major update is enough; for meta farmers, watch the official Discord’s patch announcements and compare against this list the same day.

Quick Tips

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Read the Gem cost column before the tier badge — Outlaw can be S tier while being the wrong purchase for a new player. For most accounts the highest-EV order is: free Survivor → Bomber → Juggernaut → weapons → Outlaw, rather than chasing the letter first. So treat the list as a starting conversation with the meta, not a permanent verdict, and always read the reasoning before you spend.

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Separate solo from co-op when judging classes. Medic and Engineer rankings in this list assume team context; a solo player should weight Bomber and Survivor higher than their letters suggest, because no allies means no revives and no turret funnel. The extra wave you survive from a tanky pick usually pays back more Gems than the faster clear you sacrifice.

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After every balance patch, re-check the Updates page before trusting any tier placement. A single buff can move a class a full tier, and teams that watch Discord announcements adapt while everyone else is still grinding the old meta. Teams that adapt on patch day farm the new meta while everyone else is still grinding the old placements.

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