Summoners War Gruda Water Bearman Guide

WATER BEARMAN

Gruda

★★★

HP

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Overview

Summoners War Gruda Water Bearman known for his strong tanking and support capabilities in early to mid-game content. His skill set is centered around sustain and utility, with his first skill dealing damage and provoking enemies, making him useful in controlling enemy support or damage-dealers. His second skill is a self-heal that recovers a large portion of his HP, allowing him to stay on the battlefield longer. Upon awakening, Gruda gains a passive that reduces incoming damage when his HP is low, enhancing his survivability.

Due to his high base HP and consistent healing, Gruda is often used in early game scenarios such as Trial of Ascension and some Guild Defense setups. While he may fall off in high-level PvP content, he remains a solid pick for beginner players looking for a durable frontline unit.

Gruda Stats

Base Stats

Awakened Stats

How to Obtain Gruda

Unknown Scroll

Social Summon

Temple of Wishes

Mythical Summon

Mythical Scroll

Water Scroll

Secret Dungeon

Gruda is a natural 3★ Water Bearman, and you can get him through these summon sources:

• Unknown Scrolls
• Mystical Scrolls
• Social Summons
• Water Scrolls
• Temple of Wishes
• Secret Dungeon—specifically on Water secret dungeon day (Wednesdays)

Secret Dungeon Method

• Visit the Hall of Water on Wednesdays (the Water Secret Dungeon).
• Farm 40 Gruda pieces to summon him, as he’s a 3★ monster

Scroll Summons

• Use various scroll types like Water Scrolls, Mystical Scrolls, or Unknown Scrolls, which can randomly grant Gruda
• He is also available from free or social summons like Temple of Wishes and Social Summons

Awakening Essence

Essence of Water (Low)

Essence of Water (Mid)

Essence of Magic (Low)

Essence of Magic (Mid)

To awaken Gruda, you need the following essences:

• Essence of Water (Mid): 10
• Essence of Water (Low): 5
• Essence of Magic (Mid): 15
• Essence of Magic (Low): 5

Awakening Bonus: Unlocks the passive skill Willpower, which reduces damage received by 25% when HP is under 30%, greatly improving his survivability in battle.

SKILL UPS

Gruda has three skills, and skill-ups improve their damage, effect rate, cooldowns, or healing. You can skill him up using Bearman family monsters or Devilmons (not recommended due to his 3★ rarity).

Skill 1: Scratch

• Max Level: 6
• Upgrades: + Damage (Lv.2–Lv.6)
• Skill ups needed: 5

Skill 2: Fierce Roar

• Max Level: 4
• Upgrades: + Recovery amount, – Cooltime
• Skill ups needed: 3

Skill 3: Willpower (Passive)

• Passive skill — does not require skill-ups

Total Skill-Ups Needed:

• 8 skill-ups total
• Use Bearman family monsters (same family: Ramahan, Dagora, Haken, Kungen) or Devilmons (only if necessary)

Skills

Leader Skill	Uppercut	Strike	Willpower (Passive)
Increases the Defense of ally monsters with Water attribute by 30%.	Strikes and provokes the enemy for 1 turn with a 50% chance Multiplier: 3.8*{ATK}	Slams the enemy to deal damage and decreases the Attack Power for 2 turns. This attack will deal more damage according to your MAX HP. (Reusable in 4 turns). Multiplier: 3.0*{ATK} + 0.15*{MAX HP}	Decreases all incoming damage by 25%.[Automatic Effect]
	Harmful Effect Rate +5% Damage +5% Harmful Effect Rate +5% Harmful Effect Rate +10% Damage +10% Harmful Effect Rate +15%	Damage +5% Damage +10% Damage +10% Cooltime Turn -1

Rune

Build	4-Set(s)	2-Set(s)	Stat Priorities
Early tankk	N/A	Energy Guard	Hp, Def
HP tank attacker	Rage Violent	Blade Revenge Guard Endure	Hp, CR, CD

Strategy

Gruda excels as a tanky frontline support unit, especially in early to mid-game PvE content. His main role is to absorb damage and provide sustain with his self-heal. Use his provoke on Skill 1 to control enemy supports or DPS units by forcing them to attack him, effectively reducing threats to your allies. His second skill, Fierce Roar, allows him to recover a large portion of HP, enabling him to stay alive longer in prolonged fights. Gruda’s passive, Willpower, increases his survivability when his HP drops below 30%, making him difficult to kill without burst damage.

In Trial of Ascension, he can be useful for distracting and absorbing attacks from dangerous enemies while your damage dealers focus them down. In early Guild Defense, his provoke and healing can be annoying for opponents with low burst damage, helping to stall or disrupt their strategy. He’s best paired with healers or support units who can further extend his survivability. Gruda is not suited for late-game PvP or high-level dungeon runs, but he’s a reliable and beginner-friendly tank for general utility.

Strength and Weakness

Strengths:

• High Survivability: Gruda has a strong HP pool and a self-heal, making him a durable frontline unit.
• Passive Damage Reduction: His passive skill reduces damage by 25% when his HP drops below 30%, helping him survive clutch situations.
• Reliable Provoke: Skill 1 can provoke enemies, disrupting their actions and protecting allies.
• Beginner-Friendly: Easy to obtain and build, making him useful in early-game content like Trial of Ascension or scenario stages.

Weaknesses:

• Limited Utility in Late Game: Falls off in effectiveness for high-level PvP and PvE due to lack of scaling damage or advanced support mechanics.
• Low Damage Output: Primarily a tank and not a damage dealer; brings little offensive pressure.
• Skill Set Is Self-Centered: His healing and passive only benefit himself, offering limited team support beyond provoking.
• Element Disadvantage: Vulnerable to strong Wind monsters that can bypass his tankiness with burst damage.

Synergy

Gruda pairs well with monsters that enhance team survivability and benefit from prolonged battles. Since he functions primarily as a tank and disrupter, allies that can heal, buff, or deal sustained damage complement him best.

Best Synergy Partners:

• Healers (e.g., Belladeon, Lulu, Fran): These units keep Gruda topped up between cooldowns on his self-heal, allowing him to sustain through long fights.
• Defense Buffers (e.g., Shannon, Megan): Enhance his tankiness and reduce incoming damage, making his passive even more effective.
• Sustain Damage Dealers (e.g., Lapis, Raoq, Kro): While Gruda absorbs hits and provokes, these units can safely deal consistent damage over time.
• Revivers (e.g., Elucia, Mikene): Help maintain team presence if Gruda eventually falls, allowing the provoke/disruption cycle to continue.

Gruda’s provoke and self-sustain allow him to serve as a frontline anchor, so pairing him with backline support and consistent DPS units creates a balanced and stable team, especially in early game PvE content.

Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)