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General Dude — How Many Dudes Guide

Warrior Family Support Tier B

Buffs, debuffs, and protects the team.

General Dude Stats & Overview

Base stats from the official Dudex, updated 2026-08-03:

StatValue
Max HP120
DPS20
Attack Power10
Attack Speed2
Run Speed20
FamilyWarrior — Warrior Dudes use precision and coordinated attacks to work together and outsmart their opponents.

Ability & Special Effects

ABILITY — GENERAL: Tactical Command Every 4 seconds, he commands a random Dude of the Dude Type immediately below him on the Roster to Taunt up to 3 nearby enemies.

How to Use General Dude

General Dude issues Tactical Command every 4 seconds, forcing the Dude Type immediately below him on the Roster to Taunt up to 3 nearby enemies. He turns any Dude into a tank — the dev guide literally suggests 'turning a Medic Dude into a tank by putting a General Dude above him.' B-tier: command-and-control, roster position matters.

Best Builds & Synergies

A situational B-tier Dude — General Dude shines when paired with other Warrior 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is General Dude good in How Many Dudes?

General Dude is currently rated B-tier in our launch-week list. General Dude issues Tactical Command every 4 seconds, forcing the Dude Type immediately below him on the Roster to Taunt up to 3 nearby enemies. He turns any Dude into a tank — the dev guide literally suggests 'turning a Medic Dude into a tank by putting a General Dude above him.' B-tier: command-and-control, roster position matters.

What stats does General Dude scale with?

Base stats from the official Dudex: 120 Max HP, 20 DPS, 10 Attack Power, 2 Attack Speed, 20 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 General 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 — General Dude entry · Official How Many Dudes Guide · Tier & usage analysis: How Many Dudes? Guide (updated 2026-08-03)

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