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How Many Dudes Tier List

The most effective Dude families, builds, and Relic combinations in the current meta. Last updated: August 2, 2026.

Community-Verified Deep-Run Builds

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Viking + Necromancer + Spartan + Cleric

Sustain and death-scaling. Reported to wave 120+ in demo Endless. Strong post-launch candidate.

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Zombie + Necromancer Undead Core

Scaling damage loop. Fallen allies fuel Zombie attack power continuously.

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Wizard + Cleric Fantasy Core

Bloody Talisman + Clerical Error hybrid sustain/damage. Consistent and powerful.

Family Tier Rankings

S-Tier: Dominant Meta

Fantasy Dudes (Wizard + Cleric)

The most consistently powerful family combination. Wizard Dudes provide the highest sustained magic damage, while Cleric Dudes offer unmatched squad-wide healing. The Clerical Error Relic interaction creates a feedback loop that makes Fantasy teams viable from early waves through late-game boss fights.

Undead Dudes (Zombie + Necromancer)

The premier scaling family. In extended runs past wave 50, Undead teams reach damage levels that no other family can match. The Necromancer resurrection mechanic creates a continuous loop where fallen allies fuel Zombie attack scaling.

A-Tier: Strong and Reliable

Warrior Dudes (Knight + Samurai)

The backbone of nearly every competitive build. Knight Dude's taunt and temporary HP mechanics make them the most reliable tanks, while Samurai provides consistent high damage. Warriors fit into any team composition as anchors.

Employed Dudes (Workin' + Finance)

The economic engine of competitive play. Extra Gold from Workin' Dudes compounds dramatically over a full run, funding Relic acquisitions that outpace opponents.

B-Tier: Situational Power

Sci-Fi Dudes (Hacker + Medic)

Extremely powerful in crit-focused builds but requires specific Relic combinations to reach full potential.

Action Dudes (Ninja + Cowboy)

Burst-focused playstyle that excels in faster runs and against glass cannon enemy compositions.

Individual Dude Rankings

S-Tier Dudes

Zombie DudeThe premier scaling damage dealer. Attack power grows with every fallen ally.
Knight DudeThe most durable tank. Taunt mechanics absorb enemy focus while generating temporary HP.
Wizard DudeHighest raw damage potential. Magic damage scales with spell power Relics.

A-Tier Dudes

Cleric DudeBest all-around support. Healing pulses keep the entire squad alive.
Necromancer DudeEnabler of Undead scaling. Resurrect mechanics keep bodies on the field.
Viking DudeEssential for deep runs. High DPS with strong scaling in wave 120+ builds.
Spartan DudeS-tier frontline in Viking + Necro + Spartan meta.
FrankenDudeVery strong with specific Relic support at launch.

B-Tier Dudes

Hacker DudeExtremely powerful in crit builds but requires specific Relic support.
Ninja DudeBurst finisher with survivability through stealth.
Medic DudeEmergency healer for glass cannon teams.

Wave 123 -- The Filter Wall

Community data from demo Endless identifies wave 123 as a major difficulty spike: approximately 1,666 Polar Bears plus 1,000 Honey Badgers (2,500+ enemies). Builds that clear this wall need high DPS, crowd control (Necromancer skeleton taunts), and sustain (Cleric healing). Pure tanking fails at this density.