Bard Dude Stats & Overview
Base stats from the official Dudex, updated 2026-08-03:
| Stat | Value |
|---|
| Max HP | 120 |
| DPS | 22 |
| Attack Power | 9.2 |
| Attack Speed | 2.4 |
| Run Speed | 23 |
| Family | Fantasy — Fantasy Dudes use magic and otherworldly abilities to empower themselves and each other. |
Ability & Special Effects
ABILITY — BARD: Four Chord Song Every 4 times he deals Direct Damage , the Bard Dude plays a Song that inspires 4 random Dudes, granting 4% Attack Power and Run Speed for 4 seconds. This effect stacks up to 4 times.
How to Use Bard Dude
Bard Dude plays a Four Chord Song every 4th Direct Damage hit, inspiring 4 random Dudes with +4% Attack Power and Run Speed for 4 seconds, stacking up to 4 times. With enough Attack Speed he keeps the whole team permanently inspired. He shines in fast-attacking comps that can re-trigger the Song constantly. B-tier: a genuine team-wide steroid.
Best Builds & Synergies
A situational B-tier Dude — Bard Dude shines when paired with other Fantasy Family Dudes (Family Relics share a pool, making your key Relics easier to find — see our Resource Management guide) and built around his strengths above. Check our Tier List for the full context and the Best Builds page for team comps.
S-TIER · Damage
S-TIER · Damage
S-TIER · Support
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bard Dude good in How Many Dudes?
Bard Dude is currently rated B-tier in our launch-week list. Bard Dude plays a Four Chord Song every 4th Direct Damage hit, inspiring 4 random Dudes with +4% Attack Power and Run Speed for 4 seconds, stacking up to 4 times. With enough Attack Speed he keeps the whole team permanently inspired. He shines in fast-attacking comps that can re-trigger the Song constantly. B-tier: a genuine team-wide steroid.
What stats does Bard Dude scale with?
Base stats from the official Dudex: 120 Max HP, 22 DPS, 9.2 Attack Power, 2.4 Attack Speed, 23 Run Speed. For the full stat system and which Dudes prefer which stats, see the official developer guide — we summarize it in our Beginner's Guide.
How do I get Bard Dude?
Recruit him at the Dude Ranch during a run like any other Dude Type, then post his Flyer to add his 7 personal Relics to the pool.
Sources: Official Dudex — Bard Dude entry · Official How Many Dudes Guide · Tier & usage analysis: How Many Dudes? Guide (updated 2026-08-03)