Rock DPS
Rockhog
Rockhog guide for Clash Critters with role notes, upgrade priority, best modes, teammate ideas, image sources, wiki facts, and conservative build advice.
Quick Verdict
Rock DPS with limited public mechanics
Rockhog's page is thin on mechanics, making role fit and element coverage the safest starting points. That makes Rockhog a test candidate for Rock DPS coverage, not an automatic upgrade. The page becomes relevant once the board is short on damage from this element. A Rock DPS option to keep in mind when stages lean into Lightning-heavy pressure.
The current wiki stat grades list Attack D, HP E, Defense E, which helps set expectations before you compare it with alternatives. Its Blue tier makes it a low-cost early option, but that also means it should not crowd out stronger long-term projects. It is the endpoint of Mudrump -> Rockhog, which makes the page more about final-role value than short-term filler.
F2P value: Practical early on: Rockhog can cover a slot cheaply, but stop once stronger line options take over.
Best Modes
Good places to test
- Element-check stages that want Rock damage
- Boss Challenge attempts once a frontline already protects the damage slot
- Evolution-line testing for its endpoint of the Mudrump -> Rockhog line status before spending food or duplicates
Be careful in
- Boards with no reliable frontline in front of the damage slot
- Stages where the missing piece is sustain, not damage
Compare results against the Gold Mine Rush guide, Boss Challenge guide, and Horde Invasion guide.
Best Teammates
Rockhog wants protection first, then a support or healer if the fight lasts long enough for Rock DPS coverage to repeat.
Use these as comparison partners, then keep the pairing that makes Rockhog's listed skill easiest to measure.
Upgrade Priority
Priority: Rockhog should trail higher-impact damage projects unless you specifically need Rock coverage.
Start with the mode that best exposes Rock DPS coverage, then compare Rockhog against another DPS before feeding the next copy.
Pause if the only reason to continue is collection progress. The upgrade should improve a team you actually use.
Appearance
Visual notes summarized from wiki.gg.
Trivia
Short wiki-derived facts rewritten for this guide.
- Prior to the update on 3/11/2026, its bio description said: Pink eyes mean Rockhog is hypnotized.
- Prior to the update on 5/13/26 its bio description said: Covered in rock-solid skin and armed with long sharp teeth.
How to Get Rockhog
- Pinball
- Campaign rewards
Skills
- Upgraded Rock damage
- Solid mid-game pressure
Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
- Rock DPS coverage gives Rockhog a more specific job than a plain stat stick.
- Rock typing makes it easier to slot into teams that need that element without changing the whole board.
- Its evolution position (endpoint of the Mudrump -> Rockhog line) helps decide whether the unit is a short bridge or a longer project.
Weaknesses
- survival problems will make the damage look worse than it is
- Public data does not confirm every exact number, so compare repeated attempts rather than one lucky clear.
- Rockhog can be outclassed if another Tatari covers the same DPS job with better current investment.
Common Mistakes
- Reading Rock DPS coverage as a guaranteed answer before checking the same stage with a comparable DPS.
- Ignoring the evolution line and treating a bridge form like a permanent endpoint.
- Forgetting that campaign, Boss Challenge, Horde, and Gold Mine Rush can reward different jobs.
FAQ
Is Rockhog worth building in Clash Critters?
Rockhog is worth attention when Rock DPS coverage is the answer your team is missing. If the stage is asking for a different job, keep it as a comparison pick rather than forcing upgrades.
Is Rockhog good for beginners?
Rockhog can help beginners when it fills an early slot cheaply, but it should not drain resources once stronger forms or better-role options arrive.
What team should I use with Rockhog?
Rockhog wants protection first, then a support or healer if the fight lasts long enough for Rock DPS coverage to repeat.