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Rusty

Budget frontline tank who uses shielding to survive early fights.

Quick Verdict
Recommended Investment
Release Phase
Season 0 start
Hero image pending

Overview

Rusty is a beginner-friendly front row hero who absorbs damage, protects weaker heroes, and helps early teams survive longer.

Quick Answers

Rusty At A Glance

Best Role
Guards
Best Usage
General
Best Position
Frontline
Investment Priority
Medium

Skills

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Brute Force

Auto Attack
Cooldown
1s
What it does: Rusty attacks enemies in front of him and deals about 108% AoE damage. Simple meaning: He can hit more than one nearby enemy, not just one target. Good for: • Frontline fights • Zombie groups • Early swarm fights Weakness: Damage is decent, but not amazing late game.
Upgrade Priority
3
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Depth Charge

Combat Skill
Cooldown
10s
What it does: • Deals about 324% AoE damage • Gives Rusty a shield equal to about 16% Max HP • Shield lasts 6 seconds Simple meaning: Rusty hits enemies, then protects himself. THIS is his main strength. Good for: • Surviving longer • Holding front center • Buying time for your backline heroes
Upgrade Priority
2
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Tough as Nails

Passive Skill
What it does: Boosts Rusty’s overall stats. Simple meaning: Makes him stronger and tougher all the time.
Upgrade Priority
1

Best Teammates

Best Heroes to Pair With Rusty

Becca 8/10
Rover Rover Marksmen Marksmen

Rusty gives budget frontline protection for Becca when stronger tanks are unavailable.

Phase: post layla two weeks
Layla 8/10
Rover Rover Gunners Gunners

Layla improves Rusty’s survival and makes budget frontline teams more stable.

Phase: post start few weeks
Eva 7/10
Rover Rover Guards Guards

Rusty protects Eva during early marches and resource-focused setups.

Phase: season 0 start
Ghost 7/10
Rover Rover Gunners Gunners

Rusty holds the front while Ghost damages and slows enemy groups.

Phase: season 0 start

FAQ

Rusty Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rusty good in PvP?

Rusty performs well in PvP when properly positioned and supported by synergistic teammates.

Is Rusty worth investing in?

Rusty is generally considered a strong long-term investment for players building competitive lineups.

What position is best for Rusty?

Rusty performs best when positioned according to survivability, role efficiency, and lineup synergy.

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