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Construction Dude — How Many Dudes Guide

Employed Family Tank Tier C

Frontline tank that absorbs and redirects damage.

Construction Dude Stats & Overview

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

StatValue
Max HP200
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 — CONSTRUCTION: Hammer Toss When he deals Direct Damage he has a 20% chance to toss a Hammer at a nearby enemy, damaging it for 50% of his Attack Power and Taunting it for 3 seconds.

How to Use Construction Dude

Construction Dude is the Employed family's bruiser: 200 Max HP, 20 DPS, and a 20% chance to toss a Hammer at a bonus target on hit. He absorbs damage well but brings no team utility. C-tier: a budget tank once you outgrow the first Tiers.

Best Builds & Synergies

A niche C-tier Dude — Construction 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 Construction Dude good in How Many Dudes?

Construction Dude is currently rated C-tier in our launch-week list. Construction Dude is the Employed family's bruiser: 200 Max HP, 20 DPS, and a 20% chance to toss a Hammer at a bonus target on hit. He absorbs damage well but brings no team utility. C-tier: a budget tank once you outgrow the first Tiers.

What stats does Construction Dude scale with?

Base stats from the official Dudex: 200 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 Construction 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 — Construction Dude entry · Official How Many Dudes Guide · Tier & usage analysis: How Many Dudes? Guide (updated 2026-08-03)

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