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Manager Dude — How Many Dudes Guide

Employed Family Support Tier C

Buffs, debuffs, and protects the team.

Manager Dude Stats & Overview

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

StatValue
Max HP130
DPS20
Attack Power10
Attack Speed2
Run Speed20
FamilyEmployed — Employed Dudes have the tools and the know-how to get the job done right the third time. First time if the pay is good.

Ability & Special Effects

ABILITY — MANAGER: Micromanage When battle starts, the Manager Dude chooses 4 Non- Manager Dudes as Interns . He copies and Stores 15% of all damage they deal and Expels it onto his chosen Micromanage Target .

How to Use Manager Dude

Manager Dude picks 4 Interns at battle start, Stores 15% of all damage they deal, and Expels it onto his Micromanage Target. He is a damage funnel with extra steps — strong on paper, but he needs a team built around him. C-tier: setup-dependent.

Best Builds & Synergies

A niche C-tier Dude — Manager Dude shines when paired with other Employed 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 Manager Dude good in How Many Dudes?

Manager Dude is currently rated C-tier in our launch-week list. Manager Dude picks 4 Interns at battle start, Stores 15% of all damage they deal, and Expels it onto his Micromanage Target. He is a damage funnel with extra steps — strong on paper, but he needs a team built around him. C-tier: setup-dependent.

What stats does Manager Dude scale with?

Base stats from the official Dudex: 130 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 Manager 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 — Manager Dude entry · Official How Many Dudes Guide · Tier & usage analysis: How Many Dudes? Guide (updated 2026-08-03)

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