Turret strategies — used by Engineer and Cyborg — let structures do the damage while you stay mobile. Done right, a turret line turns any wave into a meat grinder.
Why this matters
Turrets scale with your Engineering stat and keep dealing damage even when you are collecting or dodging. They are the safest way to clear high waves without personal risk.
Step-by-step
- Pick Engineer or Cyborg and open with Engineering plus one side weapon.
- Place your first turrets near the center where enemies funnel, not at the map edge.
- Upgrade turrets before buying personal damage — their DPS grows fast with Engineering.
- Keep a small HP buffer (50 to 60) so a leak does not one-shot you.
- During the boss, stand behind the turret line and peek to draw fire while they melt it.
What to prioritize
- Engineering to 30+ for strong turrets
- Max HP to 60 as insurance
- A little Ranged Damage for gaps
- Life Steal if you fight personally
- Attack Speed on your own weapon
Common mistakes
- Placing turrets at the edge where enemies bypass them
- Neglecting your own HP entirely
- Standing in front of your own turrets and blocking fire
Turret placement is the whole strategy: center placement funnels every wave through your damage. Upgrade before expanding, because a few strong turrets beat many weak ones. Your personal weapon only covers leaks, so keep it cheap. During the boss, stay behind the line and let the structures do the work while you dodge.