Tatari upgrade guide: Tier List & Priority Steps

Tatari upgrade guide decisions are easiest when progression is treated as a sequence rather than a single tier list. Start by building a functional Story roster, then expand your T2 collection to unlock Dojo benefits. After that, move into the T2-to-T3 upgrades that unlock major kit improvements before considering expensive T4 investments.

Video Highlights:

• The first 15 evolved Tatari form a practical Story team.
• T1-to-T2 choices should balance reliable skills and elemental coverage.
• T2-to-T3 priorities depend heavily on event availability.
• Monkey and Butterfly are highlighted as major progression targets.
• Dojo specialists can be useful without being general-purpose priorities.

The first major milestone is reaching a roster of up to 15 Tatari for Story stages. This does not mean every player must copy one exact lineup. Instead, aim for enough coverage to keep progressing through Story content and earning more resources. A balanced roster is usually more useful than concentrating every early resource into one favorite unit.

Once the Story team is established, continue evolving additional T1 Tatari into T2 forms for the Dojo requirement. Dojo progression matters because its badges provide percentage-based buffs. Those bonuses improve the value of your entire roster, making Dojo access one of the most important early account goals.

T1-to-T2 evolution should focus on units that immediately add utility or prepare your account for later milestones. The strongest early picks are not always the units with the highest long-term ceiling. A Tatari that gains a useful buff or debuff at T2 can contribute more to early Story progress than a unit whose value appears only at T3.

Ash Lava is a reliable example because its upgraded form adds an attack boost alongside its healing and damage role. Gunbok becomes more attractive when your roster needs Fragile application, especially against encounters where reducing enemy durability helps your damage dealers. Seal also gains value at T2 by adding Weak to its bouncing attack.

The “investment for T3” category deserves special attention. Monkey, Butterfly, Snake, and Sunflower may not provide the same immediate value at T2 as some reliable early picks, but their later evolution can significantly change their role. This makes them good candidates when you are deliberately preparing for T3 rather than trying to solve an immediate Story obstacle.

For Dojo planning, count your existing units by element before selecting the next evolution. If one element is missing a required slot, choose a dependable flexible pick instead of blindly following a general ranking. This approach helps prevent wasted Wish Boxes and keeps your roster aligned with the next unlock.

T2-to-T3 upgrades are more powerful, but they are also more dependent on conditions such as Treasure Hunt, Cozy Farm, Marathon, Fishing, or Gold Rush. Because of that, the highest theoretical priority may not be the best upgrade available today. Check the active requirement first, then compare the reward from each eligible evolution.

Monkey is a leading damage priority because T3 changes its attack into a three-lane effect. Butterfly is another major target because its upgraded control effect can spread Sleep to units beside it. These upgrades do more than increase numbers; they change how the Tatari supports an entire formation.

Ash Lava, Puppy, Mantis, Mushroom, Deer, Tideion, and Seal are strong follow-up candidates because their T3 kits improve range, coverage, debuff access, survivability, or damage output. These are practical priorities after the most transformative upgrades are secured.

The best sequence still depends on your account. For example, a player missing reliable healing may gain more from Ash Lava than from a damage upgrade. A roster struggling against enemy durability may value Puppy, Mantis, Mushroom, or Seal. The goal is to connect each evolution to a specific problem.

A strong Tatari roster does not need every unit to be universally powerful. Some Tatari are best used in Dojo, Gold Rush, Heart Invasion, Boss Challenge, or specific Story stages. Classifying a unit by its best content helps prevent over-investing in a specialist that will not improve your main progression.

Penguin is a practical mid-priority tank example. Its T3 form can continue contributing after defeat by remaining as an ice sculpture, which can buy time for the rest of the formation. Crab can become a stronger tank with more investment, but Penguin may be more practical earlier when resources are limited.

Puffer Fish can combine buffing, healing, and tanking at T3, making it a flexible option. Godzilla remains a useful earth tank choice, while Unicorn, Panda, and Crab can be considered for stronger role-specific investments. Tiger and Chameleon are especially notable for Dojo use: Tiger can recover and return to combat, while Chameleon offers area damage, invisibility after taking damage, and increased attack range.

A flexible pick is not automatically a bad investment. It becomes a sensible choice when it solves a roster gap, completes a Dojo requirement, or improves a mode you actively play. The mistake is spending rare resources on a specialist simply because it performs well in one isolated ranking.

Use the following checklist to turn the rankings into an account plan. The sequence favors broad progression first, then targeted specialization.

Keep a short priority list instead of trying to evolve every Tatari at once. A useful format is:

1. Immediate need: the unit that fixes your current wall.
2. Event target: the strongest eligible T2-to-T3 upgrade.
3. Dojo filler: the unit that completes an elemental requirement.
4. Long-term target: the next major kit-changing evolution.
5. Natural growth: units that do not justify premium resources yet.

Community recommendations can help with roster ideas, but your own event access and formation needs should determine the final decision.