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Tank / injury specialist

Reliable tank; strongest when injured due to Harder Head.Tier BRating 7/10Frontline / attrition
Role · Tank / injury specialistUnlock · 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
—
Vigor
4
Charisma
3

Ability Kit

Initial abilities are available at start; others unlock through training/story progression.

Hard Head

Initial

Ignores debuffs from injuries and cannot be downed while injured.

Squeeze In

Upgrade

On calls with fewer than 4 slots, creates a personal slot so he can join.

Harder Head

Upgrade

When injured, gains +2 Combat, +2 Vigor and reduced rest time.

Strengths

  • Hard Head prevents injury debuffs and downed state.
  • Squeeze In creates his own slot on cramped calls.
  • Harder Head grants +2 Combat and +2 Vigor and shorter rest while injured.

Weaknesses

  • Low intellect/mobility—poor on investigation or timed solo calls.
  • Peak power requires being injured; needs controlled damage intake.
  • No crowd control or utility—pure durability pick.

Best Uses

  • High-risk missions where injuries are likely
  • Slot-limited calls
  • Frontline soaking damage

Watch Outs

  • Low intellect/mobility; pair with scouts or supports
  • Performance depends on injury uptime

Recommended Builds

Step-by-step plans tailored to this hero’s kit.

Injury Bruiser

Stay slightly injured to keep Harder Head active.

  1. Let him take one controlled hit on an easy call.
  2. Keep him deployed while buff is active; rotate with a healer (Malevola).
  3. Exploit reduced rest time to chain consecutive calls.

Best with: Malevola (sustain), Golem (stat flex to cover missing mobility)

Slot Breaker

Use Squeeze In to bypass slot caps on tight missions.

  1. Target 2–3 slot calls where adding a body spikes success rate.
  2. Place him last so his created slot doesn’t displace key heroes.
  3. Pair with a high-combat carry he can protect.

Best with: Prism (clone the carry), Invisigal (fast clear while he soaks)

Synergy Picks

  • Malevola (sustain)
  • Golem (fills missing stats)

FAQ

Should I fully heal him?

Heal to safe range but keep a small injury to maintain Harder Head bonus during combat-focused chains.

Does Squeeze In work on any call under 4 slots?

Yes—if the call has fewer than four slots, he creates an exclusive slot for himself.

Quick Play Tips

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Let him soak injuries—Hard Head prevents downed status.

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Use Squeeze In to bypass slot limits on cramped calls.

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Keep him active when injured to benefit from Harder Head stat boosts.

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