How Many Dudes? is a strategy-based casual indie game developed by Butterscotch Shenanigans, available for PC and mobile devices.
Instead of controlling a single hero, you command an ever-growing crowd that battles through increasingly difficult encounters using strength in numbers.
As you progress, you’ll recruit more Dudes, upgrade your team, and make strategic decisions to overcome tougher enemies.
Growing your crowd is essential, as larger and stronger groups have a much better chance of winning difficult battles.
In this guide, you’ll find the complete How Many Dudes Tier List, where we’ve ranked every Dude based on their overall performance and effectiveness.
Best Build (Meta)
| Role | Unit | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| DPS | Viking Dude | Highest damage |
| Tank | Spartan Dude | Best blocker and frontline |
| Support | NecroDude | Summons skeletons to tank hits |
| Healer | Cleric Dude | Strong AoE healing |
Skeletons absorb damage, Spartans tank, Vikings deal DPS, and Clerics keep everyone alive. Proven to reach Wave 123+.
How Many Dudes Tier List Ranked
Below, you’ll find the complete How Many Dudes? Tier List, ranking every Dude based on their overall strength, usefulness, and synergy to help you choose the best units for each run.
S Tier (Best)
- Viking Dude – Best DPS
- Spartan Dude – Best tank
- NecroDude – Best support
- Cyborg Dude
- Cleric Dude – Best healer
- Vampire Dude – Strong damage and lifesteal
A Tier (Very Strong)
- Zombie Dude – Scales in long runs
- Time Dude
- Samurai Dude
- Agent Dude
- FrankenDude – Great with NecroDude
- Hacker Dude
- Wizard Dude – High AoE damage
- Medic Dude – Good backup healer
- Pirate Dude
B Tier (Good)
- Chef Dude
- Mutant Dude
- Knight Dude – Reliable tank
- Alien Dude
- Electrician Dude
- Paladin Dude – Balanced but outclassed
- Ninja Dude – Good early DPS
C Tier (Situational)
- Farmer Dude
- Ranger Dude
- Ghost Dude – Works with lucky relics
- Regular Dude
D Tier (Weak)
- Cowboy Dude
- Bard Dude – Needs specific relics
- General Dude – Better replaced by stronger units
- Manager Dude
Note: Relics can change a unit’s strength.
Best Builds
Viking + Necro + Spartan
Expected: Wave 100–123+
- Viking Dude
- Spartan Dude
- NecroDude
- Cleric Dude
Best Relics
- Taunt (Summons)
- Attack Speed
- Healing Boost
Undead Army
Expected: Wave 100+
- Zombie Dude
- NecroDude
- FrankenDude
- Vampire Dude
Strength: High scaling and survivability.
Weakness: Needs good damage relics.
Cleric Spam
Expected: Wave 107
- Multiple Cleric Dudes
- Spartan Dude or Knight Dude
Strength: Nearly unkillable through stacked healing.
Weakness: Low damage in late waves.
