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100 Waves Later Tier List – Best Weapon, Class & Perk

Make the best build = Break your wave record!

The best weapons, classes and bonus class perks in 100 Waves Later require separate rankings. This is because weapons have clear power rankings while classes can all be good for different purposes. This 100 Waves Later tier list will break down all three categories so that you can make the best build.

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100 Waves Later Weapons Tier List

When it comes to the best weapons in 100 Waves Later here’s a breakdown of the lsit:

  • Tier Breakdowns: The S-Tier weapons guarantee long runs, A-Tiers are powerful but cap out after a certain point, B-Tiers are great early and mid-game but not in later waves and C and D-Tiers are underpowered options.
  • Shotguns: All of them are really strong in the latest updates – You can beat hundreds of waves with them due to pierce and good positioning targeting as many enemies each shot with the Plasma being best late game while the Auto will get you there.
  • Best Melee: Easily the Greatsword with the Plasma Sword being a great alternative – The Chainsaw is still decent but not as powerful as it used to be even with a massive number of hits.
  • Non Shotgun Options: Gatling Laser, Plasma Laser, Plasma Rifle and even Sniper are excellent options if you don’t like Shotguns outputting massive amounts of damage – Just note that the Sniper has a similar playstyle to Shotguns where you’re looking to get the most kills with each shot with pierce and good positioning.
  • Weakest Weapons: Pistols in this game are the weakest weapon options that I wouldn’t recommend ever using mid-to-late waves also making Sharpshooter the weakest class.

100 Waves Later Class Tier List & Best Perks

Note that unlike weapons, pretty much any class in 100 Waves Later can be good depending on what build you’re going for and whether you’re playing in a group. That said, you’ll generally go further with the S and A tiers though there are some powerful perks you can take from the B and C tiers, especially for melee builds with Boxer. Here are some notes on the best classes as well as the best class perks to take as your bonus perk:

  • Best Bonus Perks: For your bonus perk slot the best perk is Wasterlander’s 3rd perk for more skill upgrades, Pathfinder’s second perk for Super Skills, or Boxer’s 2nd perk for melee builds.
  • Best Class: Wastelander gets you more weapons and more skill upgrades which is incredibly powerful, Pathfinder gets you more Super Skills which is OP in long runs and the Scavenger is best for farming (Not when you’re playing to reach the highest wave possible).
  • Medic Note: This is an incredibly strong class when playing in a team and I would put it S-Tier in a team comp that wants to reach the highest wave possible.
  • Weakest Class: Sharpshooter is without a doubt the weakest class since Pistols are the weakest weapon category right now. Boxer is awkward to play due to HP regen changes but the second perk is god-tier for a bonus perk for melee builds with Juggernaut or Warrior.

100 Waves Later FAQ

What is the best weapon in 100 Waves Later?

The Plasma Shotgun and Auto Shotgun are the best weapons and the Shotgun category in general is really strong. Other than that, the Plasma Laser and Gatling Laser are really strong alternatives. Shoutout to the Sniper which is really effective if you play it right with pierce and positioning.

What is the best melee weapon in 100 Waves Later?

The Greatsword is the most powerful melee weapon, especially with the 2nd Boxer perk as your bonus perk.

What is the best class in 100 Waves Later?

The best classes right now are the Wastelander and Pathfinder since they have powerful scaling for reaching the highest waves possible.

What is the best support class in 100 Waves Later?

If you’re playing in a team/with friends The Medic is the most powerful supporting class for keeping everyone alive.

That’s it for my 100 Waves Later class and weapon tier list and guide. Check out our 100 Waves Later codes for a bunch of free goodies.


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Gordan loves to dive into the nitty-gritty of roleplaying games whether it be a massive title like Baldur's Gate 3 or a hidden RPG gem on Roblox. You can always find him in the nooks and crannies of multiplayer games searching for secrets. That is when he's not running D&D for his friends.