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Chef Dude — How Many Dudes Guide

Employed Family Healer Tier B

Keeps the Roster alive with healing and saves.

Chef Dude Stats & Overview

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

StatValue
Max HP120
DPS20
Attack Power16.7
Attack Speed1.2
Run Speed24
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 — CHEF: Burger When he deals Direct Damage , he prepares a Burger that Heals for 70% of his Attack Power . He can have 4 Burgers prepared at a time, and he delivers them to Roster Dudes as needed.

How to Use Chef Dude

Chef Dude prepares Burgers that Heal for 70% of his Attack Power on every hit, holding up to 4 at a time and delivering them to Roster Dudes as needed. He is the only healer whose output scales directly with his own damage, so Attack Power items do double duty. B-tier: dependable off-healer for sustain comps.

Best Builds & Synergies

A situational B-tier Dude — Chef 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 Chef Dude good in How Many Dudes?

Chef Dude is currently rated B-tier in our launch-week list. Chef Dude prepares Burgers that Heal for 70% of his Attack Power on every hit, holding up to 4 at a time and delivering them to Roster Dudes as needed. He is the only healer whose output scales directly with his own damage, so Attack Power items do double duty. B-tier: dependable off-healer for sustain comps.

What stats does Chef Dude scale with?

Base stats from the official Dudex: 120 Max HP, 20 DPS, 16.7 Attack Power, 1.2 Attack Speed, 24 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 Chef 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 — Chef Dude entry · Official How Many Dudes Guide · Tier & usage analysis: How Many Dudes? Guide (updated 2026-08-03)

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