Epic · defense

Tactician — Survive Zombie Arena Class Guide

Last reviewed May 20, 2026

Cost 75,000 Credits
Solo tier A
Team tier A
Farm tier B
Beginner tier B

Abilities

  • Vanguard Turret — Auto-targets elite zombies.
  • Spikes — Passive chip damage on chokepoints.
  • Steel Barricade — Extended fortification durability.

Best for

  • Team anchor on Rooftop chokepoints
  • Structural defense leaderboards
  • Engineer upgrade path

Synergies & counters

Pairs well with: Medic, Marksman, Necromancer, Bastion. See the Loadout Builder for team combos.

  • frequent full-team repositioning without setup time

Unlock advice

Top A-tier structural pick — aim for this after Marksman if your squad holds lanes. Strong on Rooftop Map since 2026-04-18.

Setup-heavy; weaker when the lobby keeps rotating across the arena.

Plan your Credit path with the Credit Planner and compare tiers on the tier list.

More guides & tools

All guides

26 deep-dive class, weapon, and wave articles.

 Beginner guide

First 5 runs and Credit milestones.

 Best loadouts

Solo, team, farm, and leaderboard frameworks.

 Best weapons

Handgun, shotgun, rifle, World Ender, and new guns.

 Waves guide

Auto Skip rules and Credit spend phases.

 Enemies guide

Elite priority, pack control, and counters.

 Rooftop map guide

Current map routes, hold spots, and Atlantis notes.

 Credit Planner

Plan Medic, Marksman, or Necromancer unlocks.