Named roster
Merge a Nuke All Commanders
All 34 named commanders with rarity, how to get them, and which patch added them. Updated July 2026.
Commander names and patch dates are taken from update coverage. Rarities are listed only where coverage states them; abilities are marked pending unless an in-game card has been read. Nuke The Game does not publish an official roster, and Friday patches rebalance drop rates — always trust your in-game Inventory over any wiki.
The Commanders button is gone
Since the July 25, 2026 patch there is no Commanders button. Open Inventory instead — your commanders and the new Explosion Effects both live there.
Quick answer
How this page differs from /commanders
/commanders ranks generic rarity tiers and playstyle effects (cash, spawn, raid).
/all-commanders is the named checklist players search for with queries like “all commanders”, “admiral”, and “artillery commander”.
How to obtain commanders
Map spawns
Commanders appear on the map and are captured by landing the killing blow. This is the main free route and the only way to get several launch-era units.
Event cities
Harbor, Oil Rig, Downtown, Shipping Port, Town Square and Alien Invasion each drop from their own pool. Clearing a city is the most reliable way to target a specific commander.
Contract Board
Added July 18. Completing every available contract unlocks a Unique Commander that rotates every 14 days — Diplomat was the first.
Mystery Supply Drops
Roughly a 50% spawn chance every 3 minutes. Destroy the drop for a random commander roll.
Robux packs
Advanced Warfare, Galactic and limited-time packs roll random commanders. Odds are steeply weighted toward the common end — try the free routes first.
Named commanders by rarity
34 named commanders on this snapshot (last updated 2026-07-27). Rarities marked Pending are units whose patch notes never published a rarity — we would rather say so than guess.
Admiral
3| Name | Role | How | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DroneAbility text pending an in-game card read. | Endgame pack chase | Advanced Warfare pack — 0.5% roll | Advanced Warfare Pack (July 13, 2026) |
| ApacheAbility text pending. Its spawn rate was nerfed from about 0.2% to about 0.05%, so it is one of the rarest free units in the game. | Air assault | Map spawn — rate cut to roughly 0.05% on July 4 | Commanders Pt. 2 (June 28, 2026) |
| CarrierAbility text pending an in-game card read. | Support / scale | Map spawn | Commanders Pt. 2 (June 28, 2026) |
Legendary
4| Name | Role | How | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SovereignAuto-attack related. Its auto-attack rate was nerfed on July 4, so older guides overstate it. | Auto-attack | Map spawn | Commanders launch (June 20, 2026) |
| StalkerAbility text pending. Event availability may have ended — check whether Military Compound is still in rotation. | LTM pressure | Clear the Military Compound LTM | Military Compound LTM (July 4, 2026) |
| ReconAbility text pending. This is the one Legendary in the Advanced Warfare pack you can also get for free from map spawns. | Vision / intel | Advanced Warfare pack (4.5%) or the base map pool | Advanced Warfare Pack (July 13, 2026) |
| DiplomatAbility text pending. Diplomat was the first Unique Commander on the Contract Board, and that slot rotates every 14 days — it may not be the current reward. | Contract Board exclusive | Complete every available contract on the Contract Board | Contract Board (July 18, 2026) |
Epic
6| Name | Role | How | |
|---|---|---|---|
| InterceptorAbility text pending an in-game card read. | Defensive counter | Map spawn | Commanders launch (June 20, 2026) |
| Siege BreakerAbility text pending. Frequently paired with Artillery in community PvE city clears. | City damage | Map spawn | Commanders launch (June 20, 2026) |
| OverclockerSpeed related. Required alongside Barrier to unlock Rebirth 8, which makes it a mandatory pickup for late-game progression. | Speed / rebirth gate | Map spawn | Commanders Pt. 2 (June 28, 2026) |
| MedicAbility text pending. Healing-related sustain matters more since July 18, when held nukes started taking damage during attacks. | Sustain | Advanced Warfare pack — 10% roll | Advanced Warfare Pack (July 13, 2026) |
| SapperAbility text pending an in-game card read. | Breach utility | Advanced Warfare pack — 20% roll | Advanced Warfare Pack (July 13, 2026) |
| TankAbility text pending. Event-gated — availability depends on the LTM rotation. | Frontline | Military Compound LTM | Military Compound LTM (July 4, 2026) |
Rare
8| Name | Role | How | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArtilleryShelling damage. One of the most searched-for commanders because community PvP notes favour it for war damage. | PvP shelling | Map spawn | Commanders Pt. 2 (June 28, 2026) |
| BarrierDefensive. Required alongside Overclocker to unlock Rebirth 8 — get it early even if you do not plan to defend much. | Defense / rebirth gate | Map spawn | Commanders Pt. 2 (June 28, 2026) |
| LooterLoot related. Ability numbers pending an in-game card read. | Raid economy | Map spawn | Commanders Pt. 2 (June 28, 2026) |
| SpotterCommonly cited for boosting launched-missile damage. Converted to a ground unit in Commanders Pt. 2 — confirm the current tooltip. | Raid damage support | Map spawn (ground unit since June 28) | Commanders launch (June 20, 2026) |
| SergeantAbility text pending. Event-gated. | LTM infantry | Military Compound LTM | Military Compound LTM (July 4, 2026) |
| ScoutAbility text pending. One of the two most likely pack outcomes. | Pack filler | Advanced Warfare pack — 30% roll | Advanced Warfare Pack (July 13, 2026) |
| GrifterAbility text pending. The single most likely result of any Advanced Warfare roll. | Pack filler | Advanced Warfare pack — 35% roll | Advanced Warfare Pack (July 13, 2026) |
| Forklift OperatorAbility text pending an in-game card read. | Logistics | Added with the Contract Board patch | Contract Board (July 18, 2026) |
Common
7| Name | Role | How | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BrokerEconomy related. Early filler — replace it once a higher rarity drops. | Starter economy | Map spawn | Commanders Pt. 2 (June 28, 2026) |
| ForemanProduction related. Early filler. | Starter production | Map spawn | Commanders Pt. 2 (June 28, 2026) |
| SalvagerConverted to a ground unit in Commanders Pt. 2. Ability text pending. | Ground unit | Map spawn | Commanders launch (June 20, 2026) |
| EngineerConverted to a ground unit in Commanders Pt. 2. Ability text pending. | Ground unit | Map spawn | Commanders launch (June 20, 2026) |
| GunnerIncreases the damage of nuclear attacks on players. One of the most commonly rolled early units, so most players start here. | Ground unit / nuke damage | Map spawn | Commanders launch (June 20, 2026) |
| Uncle SamEvent-gated common. Ability text pending. | Holiday event | 4th of July event | 4th of July event (July 4, 2026) |
| WelderAbility text pending an in-game card read. | Repair / utility | Added with the Contract Board patch | Contract Board (July 18, 2026) |
Pending
6| Name | Role | How | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AbductorThe July 25 notes did not publish a rarity, drop rate or ability for any Galactic unit. | Galactic pack | Galactic Commander Pack | Galactic Pack (July 25, 2026) |
| LeviathanThe July 25 notes did not publish a rarity, drop rate or ability for any Galactic unit. | Galactic pack | Galactic Commander Pack | Galactic Pack (July 25, 2026) |
| Wormhole EngineerThe July 25 notes did not publish a rarity, drop rate or ability for any Galactic unit. | Galactic pack | Galactic Commander Pack | Galactic Pack (July 25, 2026) |
| RecyclerThe July 25 notes did not publish a rarity, drop rate or ability for any Galactic unit. | Galactic pack | Galactic Commander Pack | Galactic Pack (July 25, 2026) |
| Hologram ShaperThe July 25 notes did not publish a rarity, drop rate or ability for any Galactic unit. | Galactic pack | Galactic Commander Pack | Galactic Pack (July 25, 2026) |
| SmugglerThe July 25 notes did not publish a rarity, drop rate or ability for any Galactic unit. | Galactic pack | Galactic Commander Pack | Galactic Pack (July 25, 2026) |
Packs & limited drops
Galactic Commander Pack
Reported 2026-07-25 · Six new commanders shipped with the July 25 patch. The notes did not publish rarities, drop rates or ability text for any of them, so every entry below is pending. Any site quoting exact percentages for this pack right now is guessing.
- AbductorPendingPendingRarity and ability not published in the July 25 notes.
- LeviathanPendingPendingRarity and ability not published in the July 25 notes.
- Wormhole EngineerPendingPendingRarity and ability not published in the July 25 notes.
- RecyclerPendingPendingRarity and ability not published in the July 25 notes.
- Hologram ShaperPendingPendingRarity and ability not published in the July 25 notes.
- SmugglerPendingPendingRarity and ability not published in the July 25 notes.
Advanced Warfare Commander Pack
Reported 2026-07-13 · The only pack with published drop rates. Note how heavily it is weighted toward the two Rare units — roughly two thirds of all rolls.
- DroneAdmiral0.5%The jackpot roll — 1 in 200.
- ReconLegendary4.5%Also spawns in the base commander pool, so you can get it free.
- MedicEpic10%
- SapperEpic20%
- ScoutRare30%
- GrifterRare35%The single most likely outcome of any roll.
Conquerors Pack
Reported 2026-06-28 · A limited-time pack from the Commanders Pt. 2 window. Coverage says it added two commanders but never named them, and the pack rotates — the units inside can differ between windows. We are not guessing at names or odds for it.
No unit names or odds were published for this pack, so we do not list any.
Military Compound LTM & 4th of July
Reported 2026-07-04 · Event-gated additions. Military Compound ran roughly every 2 hours and clearing it spawned Stalker.
- Uncle SamCommonEventHoliday event unit.
- SergeantRareLTMMilitary Compound drop.
- TankEpicLTMMilitary Compound drop.
- StalkerLegendaryLTMSpawned by clearing Military Compound.
Playstyle shortlist
Income / AFK
Whatever your highest-rarity cash or production commander is — check the tooltip in Inventory
Passive cash scales every nuke and every offline session. Because no official numbers are published, the honest advice is to compare tooltips rather than trust a fixed ranking.
Wars / PvP
Artillery, Spotter or Gunner
All three are damage-leaning: Gunner explicitly increases nuclear attack damage against players, and Artillery and Spotter are the community's usual shelling and missile-damage picks.
Rebirth 8 chase
Overclocker + Barrier
Rebirth 8 is gated behind both of these plus the final nuke tier. If you are pushing progression, they are mandatory rather than optional.
Free-to-play
Map spawns and city clears over packs
Recon is the only Legendary in the Advanced Warfare pack that also spawns freely, and two thirds of pack rolls land on Rare filler. Clearing event cities targets specific units far more reliably.
Sources
- Merge a Nuke patch coverage for the June 20, June 28, July 4, July 13, July 18 and July 25 2026 updates
- Roblox game description and official group announcements
Frequently Asked Questions
How many commanders are in Merge a Nuke?
34 named commanders have appeared across the June 20 launch, Commanders Pt. 2, the July 4 LTM, the Advanced Warfare pack, the Contract Board patch and the July 25 Galactic pack. The roster grows most Fridays, so treat any count as a snapshot.
Where is the Commanders button in Merge a Nuke?
It was removed in the July 25, 2026 patch and replaced with Inventory. Your commanders are still there, alongside the new Explosion Effects category. Any guide telling you to open a Commanders menu is out of date.
What is Admiral rarity in Merge a Nuke?
Admiral is the top rarity, above Legendary, introduced in Commanders Pt. 2. Only three units carry it: Drone, Apache and Carrier. Apache is arguably the hardest to get free, since its map spawn rate was cut to roughly 0.05%.
What is the best commander in Merge a Nuke?
There is no single best pick, because the game does not publish ability numbers. For wars, Gunner is the safest recommendation since its damage bonus against players is explicitly described. For progression, Overclocker and Barrier matter most because Rebirth 8 requires them.
How do I get the Galactic commanders?
Abductor, Leviathan, Wormhole Engineer, Recycler, Hologram Shaper and Smuggler come from the Galactic Commander Pack added on July 25, 2026. The patch notes did not publish drop rates or rarities for any of them, so be sceptical of any site quoting exact percentages.
How do I get the Diplomat commander?
Diplomat was the first Unique Commander on the Contract Board, unlocked by completing every other available contract. That reward slot rotates every 14 days, so check the board before grinding for it specifically.
Can you equip more than one commander at once?
Slot rules have changed several times across patches. Open Inventory and check your current equip limit rather than relying on older one-commander guides.
What is in the Conquerors pack in Merge a Nuke?
The Conquerors pack was a limited-time pack from the Commanders Pt. 2 window (June 28, 2026) that added two commanders. Coverage never named them, and the pack's contents rotate between windows, so any site listing specific Conquerors units or odds is guessing. Check the in-game shop for what is currently inside.
Is the Advanced Warfare pack worth it?
It is the only pack with published odds, and they are steep: 35% Grifter, 30% Scout, 20% Sapper, 10% Medic, 4.5% Recon and 0.5% Drone. Two thirds of rolls land on Rare filler, and Recon also spawns free on the map. We do not publish ROI claims — free spawns and code cash are the safer first step.
Related Guides
Commanders Strategy
Rarity priorities and playstyle picks without the full name list
Commanders Codes
Cash and nuke codes that help unlock rolls
Allies & Warfare
Diplomacy rules from the same mid-July patch wave
Rebirth Guide
When to reset — including community Rebirth 8 notes
Raid Guide
Use PvP commanders with safer base defense habits
All Codes
Verified free rewards before spending Robux packs