About Kruger
Kruger is an 
A Level 
Mauler 
Warrior hero in AFK Journey. A brave Warrior who can destroy enemies' Phys DEF and vanish them.
Gender Male/Race Bear Beastkin/Height 200cm (6 ft. 4 in.)/Voice actor 竹内栄治 [JP]
Tier list ratings
Hero stats
Base stats
Base stats before gear, charms and the Exclusive Weapon. Bars compare with the strongest hero at the same ascension and level. Lv 240 is the cap before the Resonating Hall.
EX weapon stats
HP, ATK, Phys DEF and Magic DEF add that share of the hero's base stat; the other stats are flat. Bars show progress toward EX +29. Rivalry Stats only count in Rivalry Mode. The weapon skill upgrades at EX +5, +10 and +15. The Rivalry Mode skill unlocks at EX +27. Compare every weapon
Skills
1000 EnergyKruger launches a mighty slash to knock down an enemy for 1.5s, dealing 450% ATK damage and inflicting them with 3 stacks of Shatter Armor. Each stack reduces the target's Phys DEF by 10%, up to 4 stacks on a target.
Level 2: If Kruger is present, the ally inflicts enemies with an extra stack of Shatter Armor when reducing their Phys DEF. (Unlocks at Level 51)
Level 3: Increases damage to 465% ATK. (Unlocks at Level 111)
Level 4: Increases damage to 480% ATK. (Unlocks at Level 171)
Level 5: Increases damage to 500% ATK. (Unlocks at Level 231)
5sKruger slashes an enemy, dealing 240% ATK damage and inflicting them with a stack of Shatter Armor.
Level 2: Increases damage to 260% ATK. (Unlocks at Level 71)
Level 3: Increases damage to 280% ATK. (Unlocks at Level 131)
Level 4: Increases damage to 300% ATK. (Unlocks at Level 191)
2sKruger launches a powerful attack on adjacent enemies with at least 4 stacks of Shatter Armor and not affected by Vulnerable, dealing 400% ATK damage and inflicting Vulnerable. For Vulnerable enemies, their physical damage taken is increased by 40%, and 40% of their damage taken is transformed to Kruger's HP.
Level 2: Increases damage to 440% ATK. (Unlocks at Level 91)
Level 3: Increases damage to 480% ATK. (Unlocks at Level 151)
Level 4: Increases damage to 520% ATK. (Unlocks at Level 211)
Increases Ranged DEF by 16 during battle.
Level 2: Increases Ranged DEF by 21 during battle.
Level 3: Increases Ranged DEF by 26 during battle.
Kruger gains a 40% ATK boost until the battle ends when a Vulnerable enemy is defeated by Vital Strike, stacking up to 2 stacks.
Increases own Haste by 21 for 10s after each Ultimate cast.
Level 2: Increases the Haste bonus to 23.
Level 3: Increases the Haste bonus to 25.
Level 4: Increases the Haste bonus to 27.
Level 5: Increases the Haste bonus to 29.
Level 6: Increases the Haste bonus to 31.
Level 7: Increases the Haste bonus to 33.
Level 8: Increases the Haste bonus to 35.
Progression systems
When a battle starts, Kruger gains a shield that blocks damage equal to 40% HP for 15s if no allies are present within the surrounding 1 tile. The shield also grants him control immunity. Additionally, Kruger gains 30 Life Drain when no allies are detected within the surrounding 1 tile.
Story
Early Life
In early life Kruger was just as stubborn and power-hungry as the rest of the Grimmaw Clan, enduring brutal customs and a tough-love community. Even butting heads with his brother for the title of chief. Nevertheless, he still stuck in the clan, challenging many foes great and small to achieve strength, But that all changed one day after an accident against a foe threatening his clan. This encounter cost him losing his left eye, and ever since the incident Kruger had endured a reality check. He realized that he was mortal no matter how strong he was. The mere thought of morality caused him to be more irritable, thus often lashing out much harsher as he adapted to his new way of life. During this period was when he met Brutus, the two were often seen dueling in combat. Although Kruger was easily defeated, instead of being thrown out for what the bear thought was weakness, Brutus showed him compassion. He helps his fellow Mauler to his feet and this encounter was the seed that started Kruger to rethink his beliefs in what he's been raised knowing in the Grimmaw Clan.
Affinity Tales
- It took Kruger a long time to adapt to his diminished vision. To prevent his enemies from taking advantage of it, his attacks were especially savage during that period.
- Most people are unaware that Kruger once challenged his tribe leader in his youth, only to be brutally defeated by his elder brother.
- They say that Kruger sometimes awakens with his eyepatch over the wrong eye, which briefly scares him into thinking that he has gone completely blind.
- Kruger never cuts his food into bite-sized portions. If his food is too big to eat, he always tears it apart first.
- Kruger's attire is ill-suited for covert operations, which suits him just fine. A fearless warrior, he welcomes all challengers and vengeance-seekers.
- Kruger's axe is often chipped in battle, making him a favorite among blacksmiths and weapon dealers.
- Kruger has his own way of judging strength and weakness, though it goes against the traditions of the Grimmaw Clan. As a result, he never mentions it.
- Like any other Mauler, Kruger seeks glory through battle. This is especially true of battles in which his opponents are too powerful to defeat.
- Kruger lost his eye in battle while defending the honor of his clan. Ever since then, his personality has undergone drastic changes.
- Kruger once challenged Brutus to a duel. After a dozen or so attacks, Brutus easily defeated him. "That was a good fight, Kruger, but you still have a long way to go before you can best me," Brutus declared before helping him up.