Surviving the relentless monkey hordes in Survive a Million Monkeys requires picking the right class for your playstyle and team composition. While some classes specialize in erasing clustered swarms in seconds, others focus on keeping the team alive or locking down choke points.
Based on class breakdowns and wave-clearing gameplay shared by players, here is an in-depth tier list and breakdown of the 5 classes (Medic, Engineer, Juggernaut, Bomber, and Outlaw) and the starter Survivor, along with their skill numbers, unlock costs, and recommended purchase paths.
Survive a Million Monkeys Class Tier List Overview
The rankings below reflect a consensus among community video testing, balancing raw damage output, utility against swarms, and cost efficiency.
| Tier | Class | Role | Unlock Cost | Primary Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | Bomber | Epic Assault | 120,000 Currency | Massive AoE damage and horde clear |
| S | Outlaw | Legendary Assault | Gunslinger Bundle (899 Robux) | High single-target and multi-bounce burst |
| A | Engineer | Support / Defense | 30,000 Currency | Autonomous turrets and fast utility |
| A | Medic | Team Support | 15,000 Currency (or 49 Robux Pack) | Essential healing and emergency team recovery |
| B | Juggernaut | Tank | 75,000 Currency | High damage resistance and horde taunting |
| C | Survivor | Starter Assault | Free (Default) | Basic area-of-effect wave control |
S-Tier Classes
Bomber (Epic Assault)
The Bomber stands out as the ultimate crowd-control class in high-density waves. When hordes pack tightly together, no other class matches the Bomber's burst area damage.
- Unlock Cost: 120,000 currency
- Satchel: Deals 200 damage within a 20-unit radius.
- Short Fuse: Deals 200 damage across a 36-unit radius, offering the widest explosive blast on the roster.
- Blast Dash (Ultimate): Hits for 120 damage across a 20-unit radius while repositioning your character away from danger.
According to video analysis, Bomber is the premier endgame wave clearer because its blast radius easily catches entire packs of rabid monkeys at once.
Outlaw (Legendary Assault)
The Outlaw excels in late-game scenarios where monkeys are widely dispersed, making explosive AoE less reliable.
- Unlock Method: Gunslinger Bundle (899 Robux, which grants the Outlaw class, Dead Man's Hand revolver, and 50,000 gems). Guide listings also note unlocking the top two classes with Gems.
- Quick Draw: Deals 200 damage on a 6-second cooldown, costing 50 to cast.
- Ricochet: Deals 200 damage and chains across up to eight bounces on an 8-second cooldown.
- Fandy (Ultimate): Fires shots dealing 200 damage each once the ultimate meter reaches 100 charge.
Players recommend switching to Outlaw when open arenas prevent enemies from bunching together, as Ricochet ensures hits without relying on explosive clusters.
A-Tier Classes
Engineer (Utility / Defense)
Engineer is widely considered the best mid-game purchase. It sets up passive fire support to cover team flanks while maintaining structural defenses.
- Unlock Cost: 30,000 currency
- Repair: Free to use, swinging at a rate of 0.65 seconds on its 20th swing cycle.
- Turret: Costs 50 to place, hits for nine, and reaches out to a 60-unit range.
- Overclock: Doubles power output for 10 seconds.
The combination of long-range automated fire and burst performance under Overclock makes the Engineer a reliable anchor during defense waves.
Medic (Support)
The Medic provides vital sustain for team survivability, especially during extended runs on higher waves.
- Unlock Cost: 15,000 currency (also available through the 49 Robux Starter Pack, which includes the Tier 1 Shorty weapon and 10,000 gems).
- Medkit: Provides an instant 15% heal.
- Healing Pod: Ticks for 15 health in a 25-unit radius.
- Code Blue: An emergency skill that restores 50% health to the entire squad.
Because of its low entry cost and squad-wide sustain, community guides strongly recommend securing the Medic early before saving up for higher-priced assault roles.
B-Tier Classes
Juggernaut (Tank)
The Juggernaut provides durability and crowd control, drawing horde attention away from squishier damage dealers.
- Unlock Cost: 75,000 currency
- Ground Slam: Deals 60 damage around the user.
- Brace: Grants 30% damage resistance for 5 seconds.
- War Path: Adds 100 bonus health and triggers a taunt reaching out to a 40-unit radius.
While Juggernaut offers dependable survival tools, community testers note that its lower base damage compared to Bomber or Outlaw means teams still rely heavily on assault teammates to finish off waves quickly.
C-Tier Classes
Survivor (Starter)
The Survivor is the default class available to every player upon joining the game.
- Unlock Cost: Free
- Grenade & Air Strike: Basic area-of-effect abilities designed to clear out initial beginner waves.
- Barricade: Deploys a physical barrier wall to delay incoming enemies.
While functional for early progression and learning match mechanics, its damage ceiling drops off significantly as hordes grow denser and more aggressive.
Recommended Class Purchase Order
If you are starting fresh and building your roster, experienced players recommend following this progression path:
- Medic or Engineer First: Unlock the Medic (15,000) or Engineer (30,000) early. Both provide immediate utility that increases team survival, allowing you to earn currency faster. Alternatively, the official Starter Pack (49 Robux) unlocks the Medic immediately alongside 10,000 gems.
- Save for Bomber: Once you have a reliable support or mid-tier class, save your currency directly for the Bomber (120,000) to secure top-tier horde-clearing capability.
- Outlaw or Juggernaut: Pick up Outlaw for spread-out targets or Juggernaut if your team lacks frontline durability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best class in Survive a Million Monkeys?
Community testing ranks Bomber as the best class for clearing tightly packed hordes due to its 36-radius Short Fuse explosion and Blast Dash escape. For dispersed targets, Outlaw is the top-performing alternative.
Can you get the Outlaw class without Robux?
The Outlaw class is granted by purchasing the Gunslinger Bundle for 899 Robux on the official game page, though guide listings also note unlocking the top two classes with Gems.
Are there active codes to help unlock classes faster?
The official game page lists the code MONKEYS for 1,000 gems. Third-party guide sites also list the code SURVIVE for an additional 1,000 gems, though third-party listings may change across game updates. Codes can be redeemed via the Codes icon in the top right corner of the lobby screen.
