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Seven Knights Idle Adventure

Rudy

Defense Type

Seven Knights

Legendary
July 19, 2023

Unlock reward : 250Rubies icon- Seven Knights Idle Adventure

Hero Rudy portrait - Seven Knights Idle Adventure

Skills

Range : 10CD : 0Atk speed : 136

Deals damage equal to 150% of Attack to the target.

Range : 10CD : 0Atk speed : 149

Deals Critical Hit Damage equal to 150% of Attack to the target. Grants allies Sturdy Shield Lv. 5 buff for 2 sec upon a successful attack.

Sturdy Shield Lv. 5

Increases final Defense by 25%.

Range : 10CD : 10Atk speed : 74

Recovers 10% of the caster's HP every 1 sec for 5 sec and grants Crowd Control Immunity for the duration of the effect.

Crowd Control Immunity

Immunity to: Tense, Knock Back, Stun, Paralysis, Sleep, Bind, Silence, Taunt, Chill, Attack Speed Decrease, Movement Speed Decrease, and Pull

Stats

Stats at level 1
StatsValueStatsValue
HP1194Attack40
Defense81Critical rate2.25%
Hit132Critical factor125%
Dodge132Attack speed136
Health regen34Move speed40
Critical rate resist0%Lethal rate0%
Reduction rate0%Extra damage rate0%
Vital point rate0%Lethal factor150%
Extra damage factor150%Vital point factor130%

The Knight of Light who protects the Terra Kingdom and the surrounding Mystic Woods. He grew up in an orphanage and entered the Knights Academy, aspiring to become a hero like Luxtov, the previous Knight of Light. He had a friendly rivalry with his childhood friend Kris over who would have their hero's title, but a single misunderstanding soured their relationship. Currently, he has embarked on a campaign to reconcile with Kris, who has become a rogue knight hell-bent on waging war with the Terra Kingdom.

Rudy Guide

Quick Overview
Tier C
Role Defense / Support
Best Modes
Codex Only
Investment Priority Codex Only
Verdict
Not recommended
Strength

Team Defense buff + Self-heal + CC Immunity

Weakness

Low damage output and limited utility

Rudy is a Defense-type Legendary hero who offers modest team support through a temporary Defense buff on critical hits and self-sustain via healing. His Critical Hit Attack grants Sturdy Shield Lv.5 (+25% Defense) to allies for 2 seconds, while his active skill provides self-healing at 10% HP per second for 5 seconds along with Crowd Control Immunity.

However, Rudy's contributions fall short of modern standards. The Defense buff only lasts 2 seconds and requires critical hits to trigger, making it unreliable in extended fights. His self-healing is limited to personal use only, and the Crowd Control Immunity only affects himself. With no team-wide shields, buffs, or meaningful debuffs, Rudy struggles to find a place in contemporary team compositions where stronger alternatives exist.

Should You Use Rudy?

No — Rudy is a Codex-only hero. His utility is too limited for meaningful combat use, and stronger Defense or Support heroes completely overshadow his contributions.

Strengths

Team Defense buff on crit — Critical Hit Attack grants Sturdy Shield Lv.5 (+25% Defense) to all allies for 2 seconds, providing temporary damage mitigation.
Self-sustain — By the Will of Light! recovers 10% of Rudy's HP every second for 5 seconds, allowing him to recover from damage over time.
Crowd Control Immunity — His active skill grants immunity to all crowd control effects for 5 seconds, including Stun, Sleep, Bind, Paralysis, and others.

Weaknesses

Unreliable team buff — The Defense buff only lasts 2 seconds and requires critical hits to activate, making it inconsistent in prolonged combat.
Self-only healing — The self-heal does not benefit allies, limiting his support role in team content.
No team-wide CC immunity — The Crowd Control Immunity only applies to Rudy himself, not to his teammates.
Outclassed by modern heroes — Many newer Defense and Support heroes provide stronger, more reliable team utility that completely overshadows Rudy.

Why Rudy Stands Out

Rudy's main distinction lies in providing a team Defense buff on critical hits, a relatively rare effect among Legendary-tier heroes. However, the 2-second duration and crit-dependency severely limit its practical impact, making him a niche choice at best.

Best Game Modes

  • Codex Only — Rudy should only be used for Codex progression. He lacks the damage and utility for meaningful combat in any game mode.

Build & Optimization

Focus on Critical Hit Rate to ensure consistent activation of Rudy's team Defense buff. Since he is primarily a Codex hero, minimal investment is recommended beyond basic stat allocation.

Investment Advice

Early game
Codex only, minimal combat investment
Mid game
Codex only
Late game
Codex only

FAQ

Is Rudy worth pulling?

No, he is primarily a Codex-only hero with limited combat utility.

What makes Rudy unique?

His ability to grant a team Defense buff on critical hits, though the short duration and dependency on crits limits its effectiveness.

What is Rudy good for?

Codex progression rewards only. His self-heal and CC immunity provide some self-sustain, but no meaningful team utility.

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