Destructoid recommends a balanced five-character team for the toughest Tier 3 runs in *How Many Dudes?*, built around a tank, support, two healers and one damage dealer. The guide argues this composition improves survivability and control, although lower-tier runs may benefit from swapping the support character for a second damage dealer.

– Tank: Knight is preferred for taunting five nearby enemies every three seconds; Warlock is an alternative with damage storage, a 25% release chance and a three-second taunt.
– Support: Assassin applies stackable toxins that reduce enemies’ attack power by 5% for five seconds, up to three stacks.
– Healers: Chef can prepare four healing burgers, while Cleric emits a healing pulse every two seconds.
– Damage: Hacker gains an Exploit every four seconds and can grant teammates a 100% damage boost.