Vanguard ZERO: Spike Brothers Dudley Emperor Deck Build and Guide


Here's a quick guide and tips for Spike Brothers Dudley Emperor Deck users in the RPG mobile card game Vanguard ZERO. Available for Android (Google Play) and iOS (App Store).

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Spike Brothers Deck Build

Notable Info

   - Higher Trigger Chance = Getting non-Triggers cards and/or adding Trigger cards can increase your chance to get more Triggers!
   - Multi Attacks = Can attack more than 3 times in 1 turn.
   - Recyclable Triggers = If you have cards that can recycle a card back to your deck.
Vanguard ZERO: Spike Brothers Dudley Emperor Deck Build and Guide

First Vanguard and Sentinel Cards (PG)

Mecha Trainer FVSpike Brothers PG
   - Mecha Trainer (FV) = Useful FV to get a Grade 1 or lower card needed from deck (CB1).
   - Cheer Girl, Marilyn (G1) = Add at least x2, but aim for x3 or x4.

Recommended Cards (Must Have)

Demonic Lord, Dudley Emperor (G3Jelly Beans (G3)Dudley Douglass (G2)Dudley Phantom (G1)
   - Demonic Lord, Dudley Emperor (G3) = Aim for x4, your main Vanguard for this build.
   - Jelly Beans (G3) = Aim for x4, great Heal Trigger carrier for this build.
   - Dudley Douglass (G2) = Aim for x4, useful for Jelly Bean's (G3) skill, to get Intercept cards.
   - Dudley Phantom (G1) = Add x2~x3, used to Boost with +10,000 Power if needed. Also a good unit for Jelly Bean's (G3) skill.

Suggested Cards To Add (Budget Cards)

Grade 1 Cards

   - Reckless Express (G1) = Add x3~x4, can reach 12,000 Power on it's own (SB1) and can vacate a rear guard circle (front) if needed.
   - Dudley Daisy (G1) = Limit to x1~x2. When placed during your battle phase, CB1 to reach 12,000 Power until end of turn. Also a good unit for Jelly Bean's (G3) skill.
   - Dudley Dun (G1) = Limit to x1~x2, useful to get a specific card from your deck (CB2). Also a good unit for Jelly Bean's (G3) skill.
   - Medical Manager (G1) = Add x2~x4, when placed, SC1. Helpful for adding cards into your Soul for your Soul Blast users, balance according to your preference.
   - Wonder Boy (G1) = Add if you need more cards, nice base Power and Defense.

Grade 2 Cards

   - Highspeed, Brakki (G2) = Add x4, can reach 14,000 Power on it's own (SB1) and can vacate a rear guard circle (front) for a potential continuous attack (if needed).
   - Treasured, Black Panther (G2) = Add x1~x4, nice base Power and Defense.
   - Devil Summoner (G2) = Add x1~x3, useful card for deck thinning and to increase field presence, can also be used to break through opponent's Sentinel Cards (PG) later on.
   - Fierce Leader Zachary (G2) = Add x2~x3. When attack hits a Vanguard, SB1, and draw a card. At the end of battle, put this unit to the bottom of your deck.

Grade 3 Cards

   - Sky Diver (G3) = Add as filler, to help perform continuous attacks, can vacate a rear guard circle (front) if needed. Good rear guard unit (RRR cards replacement).

   - NOTE: Feel free to try other cards not listed here, and add any Grade 3 cards you have available, just make sure to follow the recommended Trigger Set below.

RRR and Other Cards (If Available)


   - General Seifried (G3) = Add x1~x3, can be used as sub Vanguard for this build.
   - Juggernaut Maximum (G3) = Add x3~x4, can reach 16,000 Power on it's own (SB1) and can vacate a rear guard circle (front) if needed.

   - NOTE: Feel free to try other cards not listed here, and add any Grade 3 cards you have available, just make sure to follow the recommended Trigger Set below.

Example Deck Builds

   - NOTE: For cards that you don't have, just use the guide above to add filler cards to your deck for now, but if you want to add cards to the existing ones, feel free to do so. Also note that new cards might become available in the future, so feel free to test them out as well.
Vanguard ZERO: Spike Brothers Dudley Emperor Deck Build
  (*Use as reference, feel free to remove/add cards.)

Trigger Sets

Rank Fight Trigger Set

   - Critical Trigger (x0), Draw Trigger (x9), Stand Trigger (x0), and Heal Trigger (x4)
   - Refer to the build above (screenshot) for example Triggers Set for specific cards.
   - Set Heal Triggers on Jelly Beans (G3) if you have, to recycle them back to deck.

For Non Rank Fight Battles

   - NOTE: Feel free to experiment with other Trigger Sets according to your preference. Add more Critical Triggers and/or Stand Triggers if you want to use this deck for certain events, like non Rank Fights that would require you to finish the battle asap.

Spike Brothers Battle Strategies

Mulligan (Starting Cards)

   - Any Grade 1 Cards = Keep x1 or x2 except Dudley Phantom (G1) to avoid riding it (get another Grade 1 card if you want to keep).
   - Any Grade 2 Cards = Keep x1 or x2 to ensure a Grade 2 ride, Jelly Beans (G3) is ok as well.
   - Demonic Lord, Dudley Emperor (G3) = To ensure a Grade 3 ride.

   - General Seifried (G3) = If you did not get Dudley Emperor (G3).
   - Cheer Girl, Marilyn (G1) = Keep at least x1.

Basic Battle Strategies

   - You main focus for this build is to find ways to do multi attacks. If you can also setup good defense with Intercept cards after doing continuous attacks, that's even better!
   - Reminder: Since you'll be playing using your Deck to find cards and use combos, you need to decide quick before the time expires during Rank Fights.

How To Use Jelly Beans (G3)

Jelly Beans (G3)
   - (Hand): Return this card to your deck to add a grade 2 or lower "Dudley" from your deck to your hand.
   - Great unit that can return Triggers back to deck, pair it with Juggernaut Maximum (G3) to bring back more Triggers! Here are some example cards to get depending on the situation.

   - Dudley Douglass (G2) = To get Intercept cards (use Boosters if needed).
   - Dudley Phantom (G1) = If you need a Booster, works great with Jelly Beans' (G3) skill to help get it back.
   - Dudley Dun (G1) = Get if you want to use this card early on.
   - Dudley Daisy (G1) = If you need a Booster, but kinda better to use with Dudley Emperor's (G3) skill, unless needed.

How To Use Dudley Emperor (G3)

Demonic Lord, Dudley Emperor (G3
   - (VC): LB4 When it attacks a Vanguard, CB2 and put a card from your hand into your Soul to call 2 cards from your deck to open rear guard circle.
   - (VC): When it is boosted, it gets +3,000 Power until end of battle.

   - Dudley Emperor (G3) can increase your field, help do multi attacks, and also an easy to use finisher by calling in any 2 cards from deck! Call in cards depending on the situation though, base it on your opponent's Vanguard Power and Lives left (build 21,000+ Power columns if needed).
   - Also consider calling Medical Manager (G1) if you also need to Soul Charge for your Soul Blast users.

   - Open up 1 or 2 rear guard circles (2 front or 1 column) before using this skill. This is where your units that can vacate rear guard circles are useful, use them first then fill up with your Vanguard's skill.
   - If 1 of your rear guards can't vacate their spot, you can call in Devil Summoner (G2) if you like to call a card to replace a unit at rest (need some luck), useful when your opponent's Damage is at 5 to break through those Sentinel Cards (PG), just make sure you have Boosters.

   - In case of a miss-ride, ride any viable Vanguard or your sub Vanguard General Seifried (G3) then use Jelly Beans (G3) or your FV to call in Dudley Dun (G1) if you have.
   - Note that if you are up against decks that can retire your FV, better use it asap and get Dudley Dun (G1), a Booster, or a Sentinel Card (PG).
   - Try to re-ride Dudley Emperor (G3) once you get to 4 Damage for the LB4 skill.

Other Notes:

   - If you want to learn how to use the other cards like Dudley Dun (G1), refer to the link below.
   -  >  Spike Brothers General Seifried Deck Build and Guide

Counter Blasts

Demonic Lord, Dudley Emperor (G3Mecha Trainer FVDudley Dun G1
   - Demonic Lord, Dudley Emperor (G3) = LB4 When it attacks a Vanguard, CB2 and put a card from your hand into your Soul to call 2 cards from your deck to open rear guard circle. Focus most of your CBs here especially once you get 4 Damage.
   - Mecha Trainer (FV) = CB1 to get a Grade 1 or lower card needed from deck.
   - Dudley Dun (G1) = When it boosts a Vanguard, CB2 and put a card from your hand into your Soul, and call a card from your deck to an open rear guard circle. Can be used early on if you have this card.

   - Dudley Daisy (G1) = When placed during your battle phase, CB1 to reach 12,000 Power until end of turn. Use if needed to increase Power.
   - Dudley Douglass (G2) = Add x4. When placed during your battle phase, CB1 to reach 14,000 Power until end of turn. Use if needed to increase Power.

   - Note: Also consider other card effects that requires Counter Blasts if needed.

Soul Blasts

Reckless Express G1Highspeed, Brakki G2
   - Reckless Express (G1) = Can reach 12,000 Power (SB1) and can vacate a rear guard circle (front) if needed.
   - Highspeed, Brakki (G2) = Can reach 14,000 Power (SB1) and can vacate a rear guard circle (front) for a potential continuous attack (if needed).
   - Juggernaut Maximum (G3) = Can reach 16,000 Power (SB1) and can vacate a rear guard circle (front) if needed.
   - Fierce Leader Zachary (G2) = When attack hits a Vanguard, SB1, and draw a card. At the end of battle, put this unit to the bottom of your deck. Use if you have this card.

How To Build 21,000+ Power Columns

Vanguard + Booster

   - Demonic Lord, Dudley Emperor (G3) = 11,000 base Power Vanguard (+3,000 Power when Boosted during battle).
   - Dudley Emperor (G3) + Any 7,000 Booster = 21,000 total Power.

Rear Guards + Booster

   - Juggernaut Maximum (G3) = Can reach 16,000 Power (SB1) and can vacate a rear guard circle (front) if needed.
   - Juggernaut Maximum (G3) + Any 6,000 Booster = 21,000 total Power.

   - Dudley Phantom (G1) = 6,000 Power Booster, can reach +10,000 Power.
   - Dudley Phantom (G1) + Any 11,000 Power Rear Guard = 21,000 total Power.
   - Dudley Phantom (G1) + Reckless Express (G1) = 22,000 total Power (will vacate a rear guard circle (front) after the attack).
   - Dudley Phantom (G1) + Dudley Douglass (G2) = 24,000 total Power (CB1).
   - Dudley Phantom (G1) + Highspeed, Brakki (G2) = 24,000 total Power (will vacate a rear guard circle (front) after the attack).
   - Dudley Phantom (G1) + Juggernaut Maximum (G3) = 26,000 total Power (will vacate a rear guard circle (front) after the attack).

   - Dudley Daisy (G1) = 7,000 Power Booster, can reach +12,000 Power (CB1).
   - Dudley Daisy (G1) + Any 9,000 Power Rear Guard = 21,000 total Power.
   - Dudley Daisy (G1) + Reckless Express (G1) = 24,000 total Power (will vacate a rear guard circle (front) after the attack).
   - Dudley Daisy (G1) + Dudley Douglass (G2) = 26,000 total Power (CB1).
   - Dudley Daisy (G1) + Highspeed, Brakki (G2) = 26,000 total Power (will vacate a rear guard circle (front) after the attack).
   - Dudley Daisy (G1) + Juggernaut Maximum (G3) = 28,000 total Power (will vacate a rear guard circle (front) after the attack).

   - Wonder Boy (G1) = 8,000 Power Booster.
   - Wonder Boy (G1) + Juggernaut Maximum (G3) = 24,000 total Power (will vacate a rear guard circle (front) after the attack).
   - Wonder Boy (G1) + Dudley Douglass (G2) = 22,000 total Power (CB1).
   - Wonder Boy (G1) + Highspeed, Brakki (G2) = 22,000 total Power (will vacate a rear guard circle (front) after the attack).

   - NOTE: Other cards not included here are also OK to use but some are very situational or unsustainable, use them if you like. Also adjust the numbers above depending on your Booster's Power.


More Vanguard ZERO Tips and Guides:

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Beginner's Quick Tips and Guide

Beginner's Quick Battle Tips

Farming Materials and Crafting Cards Tips and Guide


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