Diamond in the Rough
InitialOn calls with more than two slots, specific slots may grant +2 to one stat and -1 to others when he is assigned.
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Golem Guide
Adaptive stat shifter
Flexible stat shifter; scales hard on 3–4 slot calls.Tier B+Rating 7.6/10Adaptive / slot-scaling
Role · Adaptive stat shifterUnlock · Available from Episode 1Romance · Not available
Verified Stats
Values come from in-game data. Missing entries are not exposed in the dataset.
Combat
3
Intellect
—
Mobility
2
Vigor
4
Charisma
2
Ability Kit
Initial abilities are available at start; others unlock through training/story progression.
Spread Thin
UpgradeExpands to fill each empty slot, increasing his stats by 25% per slot (up to 200%) when it benefits the call.
Found Himself
UpgradeOnce per shift, all stats can be reset in the Hero Database to redistribute points.
Strengths
- Diamond in the Rough grants +2 to a stat (with -1 to others) on certain slots when assigned.
- Spread Thin scales stats by 25% per empty slot up to 200% total when advantageous.
- Found Himself resets all stats once per shift—full redistribution mid-day.
Weaknesses
- Slot bonuses can also reduce other stats—pick slots carefully.
- Needs empty slots to ramp Spread Thin; weaker on single-slot calls.
- Reset is once per shift—timing matters.
Best Uses
- Flexible team comps needing stat redistribution
- Calls with extra empty slots
- Scaling missions
Watch Outs
- Stat swings depend on slot layout
- Needs monitoring to avoid negative slot modifiers
Recommended Builds
Step-by-step plans tailored to this hero’s kit.
Slot Amplifier
Exploit Spread Thin on 3–4 slot missions.
- Choose calls with spare slots; leave at least one slot open for scaling.
- Select slot positions that give positive Diamond in the Rough bonuses.
- Trigger Found Himself if the next call needs a different stat mix.
Best with: Prism (adds a strong clone, still leaves slots), Punch Up (tanks while Golem scales)
Reset Specialist
Change stat profile mid-shift.
- Run early calls with Vigor/Combat focus.
- Use Found Himself before an Intellect-heavy call to redistribute.
- Pair with intel heroes to cover gaps while resetting.
Best with: Invisigal (fast intel scout), Malevola (heals while Golem adjusts)
Synergy Picks
- Prism (keeps an extra slot for Spread Thin)
- Malevola (heals while he flexes stats)
FAQ
How do I avoid bad Diamond in the Rough penalties?
Pick slots that show positive stat icons; avoid slots that cut the stat the call primarily needs.
When to use Found Himself?
Use once you switch from combat-heavy to intellect/charisma-heavy calls; the reset is per shift, so time it before a new mission block.
Quick Play Tips
Use multi-slot calls to stack Spread Thin bonuses up to 200%.
Watch slot modifiers from Diamond in the Rough—pick slots that give positive stats.
Reset stats with Found Himself once per shift to adapt to changing mission needs.
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