TrenchLine:Tower Defense Troops & Enemies
Roster overview for every trench unit and infected threat in the game.
The Players Hub is the roster gateway for TrenchLine:Tower Defense. Here you get a structured overview of deployable troops and the infected that push your sandbags, with deep links into Troops and Enemies. Pair this encyclopedia with the Tier List Hub when you are ready to rank what to buy first.
EasternEnthusiasts built TrenchLine as an online co-op zombie TD on Roblox: dig trenches, place specialists, upgrade under fire, and hold modes from Easy to Hardcore. Knowing what a unit does matters as much as when you place it — especially after Flood maps introduced flyers, boats, and Naval Token sinks.
Troop roster overview
Open the full breakdown on Troops. At a glance, the cast includes:
| Role | Examples |
|---|---|
| Core infantry | Riflemen, Conscripts, Assault Squad, Marksman, Spec Ops |
| Sustained / MG | Machine gunners, PKM, KPV |
| Precision / AA | Snipers, Shilka, MANPADS Team |
| Explosives | Mortars, SPG-9, Rocket Battery |
| Armor | Battle Tank, tanks generally |
| Air / gunships | Gunships (watch rocket balance after patches) |
| Naval | Boats, Rocket Barge, Fleet Command unlocks |
| Economy / support | Farms, FOB, Signaler, Troop Spawner |
Notes players repeat in lobbies
- PKM — frequently praised versus armored infected; upgrade path matters.
- SPG-9 — cone-shaped effective zone; aim the cone down the lane, not sideways into empty tiles.
- Battle Tank — strong, four-block footprint, cost efficiency debated even after v0.23.0 buffs.
- Spec Ops — Halloween event lineage; often punches above expected value in mid/late comps.
- Farms — still the backbone; Flood-era boat dreams die without income.
- Shilka / MANPADS Team — mandatory thinking whenever flyers are in the enemy table.
For shopping order by mode, jump to Best Loadouts and the detailed Troop Tier List.
Enemy threat overview
Full behaviors, weaknesses, and wave context live on Enemies. Expect at least:
- Shamblers — baseline pressure; teach aiming and lane width.
- Runners — speed checks repair and reaction time.
- Armored infected — punish soft-only DPS; bring PKM / SPG-9 answers.
- Brutes — heavy hits that demand focused fire and upgraded anti-armor.
- Flyers — Flood-era air threats; many ground troops cannot engage.
- Drowned — water-map pressure tied to flooded layouts.
- Depth Chargers — coastal / flood complications called out in update notes.
- Sand Worm — high-disruption threat; positioning and focus fire matter.
- Barnacle Behemoth — Hardcore Tidefall Beach wave 40 boss.
Study bosses before you queue Hardcore Tidefall. Casual Easy clears will not prepare you for Behemoth mechanics alone.
Maps and why roster choice changes
| Map | Roster pressure |
|---|---|
| Farmland Lake | Teaching ground; economy-first comps |
| Flooded Ruins | Water + possible air; AA earlier |
| Frozen Channel | Tight lanes; footprint-sensitive tanks |
| Breakwater Port | Naval tools and coastal angles |
| Tidefall Beach | Hardcore 40-wave package |
Flood guidance, Tokens, and Fleet Command details sit in Flood Event. Version context is on Updates and Patch Notes — remember v0.23.0 console support, v0.24.0 Flood Update, v0.25.0 FLOOD STAGE 2.
How to use this hub
- Skim roles above.
- Open Troops for per-unit notes.
- Open Enemies before Hard or Hardcore.
- Validate picks on Tier List.
- Execute with How to Play and Getting Started.
Optional automation that interacts with placement belongs under Scripts (Cookies Hub, Auto Farm) — learn the roster manually first. Codes remain empty as of Nov 2026 on the Codes Hub.
Related hubs
- Guides Hub — playbooks that consume this roster data.
- Tier List Hub — role meta and rankings.
- Updates Hub — buff/nerf history for Marksman, Gunship rockets, Farms, tanks, SPG-9.
- Wiki overview — full site map.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common TrenchLine questions.
Where is the full troop list?
See Troops for unit-by-unit roles, and the Troop Tier List for meta rankings.
Where are enemy weaknesses explained?
The Enemies page covers Shamblers through Barnacle Behemoth, including Flood-era flyers and Depth Chargers.
What should new players unlock or buy first?
Prioritize economy (Farms) and flexible infantry, then anti-armor. Follow Getting Started and Best Loadouts.
Is Spec Ops still good after Halloween?
Community notes still rate Spec Ops highly for their slot. Confirm current balance on Patch Notes and Troops.
Do I need different troops for Flood maps?
Usually yes — add AA (Shilka, MANPADS) and consider naval pieces once Tokens flow. Read Flood Event.