Toy Maker is an Exclusive one-placement unit that sends toys onto the path. Its ranking changes more than almost any other unit: current testing places it around B/C without Unbound, but A tier and close to S-tier value with Unbound. That gap makes build quality and placement more important than rarity alone.
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How to obtain Toy Maker
Toy Maker is tied to Tournament or limited-event reward content. A reliable current requirement—such as participation, a specific rank, or a fixed points threshold—has not been confirmed. Do not assume entering one Tournament guarantees the unit. Open the live Tournament reward panel and inspect the exact placement bracket or milestone before spending time or tickets.
If the event is inactive, check current Updates and the event lobby for a rerun announcement. A limited source does not prove that the unit is tradeable or permanently unavailable.
How the toy mechanic works
Toy Maker places toys onto the path. Those toys contribute damage and can interact with speed and area coverage as the unit upgrades. Because only one Toy Maker can be placed, a poor location cannot be corrected by adding another copy elsewhere.
Test the following in Sandbox or an easy Story stage:
- Where each toy enters the path.
- Whether its route follows the first, closest, or selected lane.
- How long the toy remains active.
- Which upgrades change toy speed, area, or damage.
- Whether moving or selling Toy Maker removes active toys.
Use the live tooltip for exact toy multipliers. Public kit summaries confirm the path-toy identity but do not provide a complete trustworthy number set for every upgrade.
Why Unbound matters
Unbound is the defining Trait for Toy Maker. Its very large Damage increase, SPA reduction, and extra Range all concentrate on the unit’s single allowed placement. Current rankings therefore separate Unbound Toy Maker from every other build.
Primordial is a usable all-round alternative, but it does not reproduce the same tier jump. If Toy Maker does not have Unbound, compare the account cost with investing in Puppet, Elf Mage, Lady Giant, or another evolved Mythic. Exclusive does not automatically mean efficient.
Best equipment
No Toy Maker-specific unique equipment is confirmed in the complete equipment index. Start with a strong generic Damage/Range or Damage/SPA roll. Magic Orb and Kunai are simple options that do not require a specific crit plan. Use Shinigami Sword only after verifying that the toy attacks can benefit from the relevant crit and in-range effects.
Physical- or Magical-only gear must match the live damage-type icon. Test whether equipment stats transfer to toys; do not assume summon-like objects inherit every owner stat unless the damage changes in a controlled test.
Best teammates
Puppet provides amplification and rewind, buying extra path time for the toys. Salmon Sorcerer or String Demon holds enemies where multiple toy attacks can connect. A type-matching buffer can improve the single expensive placement, while an economy unit helps reach upgrades earlier.
Pair Toy Maker with a reliable conventional carry. If a toy takes an unexpected route or despawns early, the team still needs enough direct damage to prevent leaks.
Placement and modes
Place Toy Maker where the unit’s own range and the toy entry route both serve the main lane. A central bend is usually safer than the entrance or exit. Before spending upgrades, watch one complete toy cycle and confirm that it reaches the enemies you intend to hit.
Toy Maker’s concentrated one-slot build can suit Tournament and longer challenge stages when the route is predictable. On multi-lane maps, the single placement may leave coverage gaps. In short low-economy runs, the account may get more value from cheaper conventional units.
Common mistakes
- Assuming Tournament participation guarantees Toy Maker.
- Ranking the unit without stating whether it has Unbound.
- Upgrading before checking the toy’s actual route.
- Treating every owner stat as inherited by toys without testing.
- Forcing an Exclusive unit into a team when an evolved Mythic clears faster.
Quick answers
Is Toy Maker S tier?
Not as a universal claim. Current testing puts an Unbound build around A and near S value, while non-Unbound builds fall around B/C.
Can I place more than one Toy Maker?
The current unit is documented with a one-placement cap. Recheck the live card after a balance patch, especially if a new form appears.
Related build guides
Check Toy Maker’s Trait-sensitive position in the current tier list and best DPS units guide. Plan a reliable backup carry through the team compositions, watch the toy route with the unit placement guide, and use best equipment by unit before assuming every owner stat transfers to the toys.