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Ruadh Stonecrusher

Ruadh Stonecrusher

Ruadh

Unlocked through playNot available at first. The game's own hint reads: 「Progress through the game to unlock this Hero」

A warrior with a strong constitution who can absorb many hits. Slow to strike but brutal in force.

How it plays

He does not get interrupted by attacks. Activate his Special to reclaim HP through crushing blows.

Base stats

How Ruadh Stonecrusher compares against the other heroes. Only stats that actually differ between the 6 of them are listed — every hero has the same dodge pool, so ranking it would tell you nothing. Highest and lowest in each row are marked.

Base stats

Complexity
2 of 5
Health
100
Block
5
Stamina
100
Stamina regen
0.215
Special gain
0.5
Move speed
1
Perfect block window
0.066s
StatRuadh StonecrusherRange across heroesRank
Complexity21–54 of 6
Health10050–2002 of 6
Block55–506 of 6
Stamina regen0.2150.215–1.46 of 6
Special gain0.50.5–16 of 6
Move speed11–56 of 6
Perfect block window0.0660.066–0.156 of 6

Upgrade tree (43)

Everything you can buy for Ruadh Stonecrusher — 43 in total, costing 12,770 Crosses — in the order the prerequisites allow. In game this sits inside their house in the village and has to be opened one row at a time, which is why nobody has written it down.

Permanent upgrades

ItemPriceRequires
Vital Surge

Special instantly heals Ruadh and nearby players for 5 HP.

300 Crosses
Unyielding

Permanently increase Max HP by 25%

400 CrossesVital Surge
Battle Trance

Permanently increase Special Charge Generation by 12%

400 CrossesVital Surge
Executioner

Permanently increase Finisher damage by 10%

500 CrossesUnyieldingBattle Trance
Blood Toll

While Special is active, attacks heal the player for 3 HP.

500 CrossesUnyieldingBattle Trance
Ruadh's Boon

Special instantly heals Ruadh and nearby players for an additional 5 HP.

750 CrossesBlood TollExecutioner
Unyielding II

Permanently increase Max HP by 25%

600 CrossesRuadh's Boon
Shattering Blow

Permanently increase Heavy damage on block by 20%

600 CrossesRuadh's Boon
Iron Guard

Permanently increase Max Block Stamina by 100%

600 CrossesRuadh's Boon
Blood Toll II

While Special is active, attacks heal the player for 5 HP.

600 CrossesShattering BlowUnyielding IIIron Guard
Battle Trance II

Permanently increase Special Charge Generation by 6%

600 CrossesShattering BlowUnyielding IIIron Guard
War Cry

Special grants all players a temporary 20% damage bonus.

1000 CrossesBattle Trance IIBlood Toll II
Executioner II

Permanently increase Finisher damage by 10%

1100 CrossesWar Cry
Unyielding III

Permanently increase Max HP by 20%

1100 CrossesWar Cry
Iron Guard II

Permanently increase Max Block Stamina by 100%

1100 CrossesWar Cry
Shattering Blow II

Permanently increase Heavy damage on block by 20%

1300 CrossesExecutioner IIUnyielding IIIIron Guard II
Blood Toll III

While Special is active, attacks heal the player for 7 HP.

1300 CrossesExecutioner IIUnyielding IIIIron Guard II

Weapons and combos

ItemPriceRequires
Wooden Hammer

No special effect. A massive two-handed hammer that excels at crushing.

0 Crosses
Big Rock

No special effect. Controls crowds by pushing enemies back.

20 METEOR
Iron Maiden

No special effect. Designed to smash through groups of enemies.

0 CrossesIron Maiden
The Judge

No special effect. Extended reach with powerful knockback against multiple enemies.

0 CrossesThe Judge

Gear

ItemPriceRequires
Ruadh's Shoulder Plate

No special effect. Made of three interlocking plates secured by a small pin bearing a stylized face.

0 Crosses
Ruadh's Boots

No special effect. Lined with thick fur at the cuff and made for long travel over cold ground.

0 Crosses
Ruadh's Bracers

No special effect. Unadorned bracers of hammered metal, embellished by a single line of functional studs.

0 Crosses
Ruadh's Belt Plate

No special effect. A polished buckler worn proudly at the belt that serves as a symbol of defiance.

0 Crosses
Healer Shoulder Plate

Increases Max Block Stamina by 100% Carved from a single piece of dark heartwood into the serene face of a forest elder.

0 CrossesHealer Shoulder Plate
Damage Taker Shoulder Plate

Increases Max HP by 20% A sturdy leather shoulder guard bearing a small heraldic shield that promotes vitality.

0 CrossesDamage Taker Shoulder Plate
Damage Dealer Shoulder Plate

Increases Strike damage on block by 25% Intricately etched metal with swirling patterns.

0 CrossesDamage Dealer Shoulder Plate
Healer Boots

Increases Block regeneration by 25% Leather boots with shin guards made of cured leaves and supple bark that draw resilience from nature.

0 CrossesHealer Boots
Damage Taker Boots

Increases Special Charge Generation by 12% A wide, flared collar give these boots a fashionable flair.

0 CrossesDamage Taker Boots
Damage Dealer Boots

Dodge knocks enemies back Leather boots fitted with curving iron spikes at the toes that provide added grip and offence.

0 CrossesDamage Dealer Boots
Healer Bracers

Special instantly heals other players for 10 health. Lacquered wooden plates secured over linens wraps.

0 CrossesHealer Bracers
Damage Taker Bracers

Increases Healing Power by 10% Armguards densely covered in iron studs, reinforced to help the body recuperate.

0 CrossesDamage Taker Bracers
Damage Dealer Bracers

Increases Heavy damage by 20% Heavy, masterfully etched metal plates that add momentum to powerful attacks.

0 CrossesDamage Dealer Bracers
Healer Belt Plate

Special instantly heals Ruadh for 10 health. Carved from heartwood in the shape of a celtic cross that represents quiet vitality.

0 CrossesHealer Belt Plate
Damage Taker Belt Plate

Increases Finisher damage by 15% A small wooden shield symbolic of the lethality of a warrior.

0 CrossesDamage Taker Belt Plate
Damage Dealer Belt Plate

Increases bonus damage against Fodders and Supports by 35% A heavy iron plate dominated by a single brutal spike. The mark of a warrior who thrives by pressing forward.

0 CrossesDamage Dealer Belt Plate

Outfits and lore

ItemPriceRequires
A Crumpled Note

A crumpled, stained note. The handwriting is large and uneven, as if the writer was not use to holding a quill.

0 Crosses
A Healer's Bill

A formal document, folded neatly. The seal of a healer's guild is stamped at the bottom.

0 CrossesStats_Character6_TimesCharactersUsed>0
Ruadh's Tunic

No special effect. A torn tunic of bold yellow tartan.

0 Crosses
Healer Tunic

Increases Special duration to 13 seconds A deep forest green tunic cut to leave the chest bare.

0 CrossesHealer Tunic
Damage Taker Tunic

Increases Max HP by 15% A sturdy garment plated with overlapping bronze scales.

0 CrossesDamage Taker Tunic
Damage Dealer Tunic

Increases Finisher damage by 15% A finely woven tunic of deep vivid wool dyed with precious indigo.

0 CrossesDamage Dealer Tunic

All 6 heroes

Verified from game files · EA 1.0 (2026-07-22)