Rugby Cat (Rare Cat)

Rugby Cat is a Rare Cat that can be unlocked when beating the Advent Stage Wanwan's Glory.

Cat Unit # 539
Special Cat
Rugby Cat	Quarterback Cat
Normal Form	Evolved Form

Cat

Evolves into Quarterback Cat at level 10.

Pros

• Strong against Black Enemies.
• Unharmed by waves.
• Long Distance Area Attacks.
• Short attack animation and recharge time.
• Fast movement speed.

Cons

• Low health.
• Mediocre DPS.
• Can't hit close enemies.

Strategy/Usage

Stats-wise, he can be considered as a diet version of Housewife Cat. Compared to Housewife, his health, damage, and DPS are significantly lower, his blind spot is larger, his standing range is shorter, and his speed is slightly lower, but he attacks faster and much more frequently, costs slightly less, and recharges faster. Despite having a lower maximum effective range than Housewife, he is capable of reaching just as far into the enemy backline thanks to his lower standing range.

Instead of slowing and permanently killing Zombies, he is strong against Black enemies and immune to waves. The former ability makes him slightly better against Black enemies than Housewife Cat, assuming his lower range isn't a problem. The latter ability allows him to be used somewhat safely against wave enemies, though his speed could result in him charging into the enemy's attack range when they are knocked back and his low DPS (except against Two Can) combined with longer than necessary recharge time makes him a generally inferior choice compared to non-immune units like Manic Island Cat, Can Can Cat, and Awakened Bahamut Cat.

All things considered, there is little reason to use him if the player can use Housewife Cat, a better anti-Black, or a better wave immune unit instead, keyword being if. Thanks to his low rarity, he is not exempt from stages that restrict the use of Super/Uber Rare cats, allowing him to find purpose among a significantly smaller crowd of viable long-distance (Awakened Mina, Mystic Yulala, Prisoner Cat) and wave immune (Awakened Musashi, Li'l Lion Cat) units.

Description

Switch EN/JP

Cat Unit # 539		Rare Cat
Rugby Cat
		EN Description
		Young and talented winger for Cat Empire F.C. Key attacker in recent wins against the Doges. Strong vs. Black, Immune to Waves. (Area Atk.)
Quarterback Cat
		EN Description
		Moved across the sea and started a new sport. He seems to enjoy the extra padding. Strong vs Black, Immune to Waves (Long-range Area)

Cat Unit # 539		Rare Cat
ラガーにゃん (ragānyan, Rugger Cat)
		JP Script
		人気のスポーツに手を出したにわかネコ わんチームに負けじとにゃんチームを統率する 黒い敵にめっぽう強く、波動を無効（遠方範囲攻撃）
		EN Translation
		A Cat who just started playing a popular sport Defeating team Woof and leading team Meow Strong against Black enemies, immunes to Waves (Long Distance Attack)
ニャメフト (nyamefuto, Football Cat)
		JP Script
		より強そうなスポーツをはじめたネコ 頑丈な防具で身を固めてベンチを温め続ける 黒い敵にめっぽう強く、波動を無効（遠方範囲攻撃）
		EN Translation
		A Cat that started playing a stronger sport Keep the bench warmed with sturdy armor Strong against Black enemies, immunes to Waves (Long Distance Attack)

Cost

• Chapter 1: 600¢
• Chapter 2: 900¢
• Chapter 3: 1200¢

Stats

Rugby Cat
Health	Attack Power	Attack Range	Time between attacks	Movement Speed	Knockback	Attack animation	Recharge Time
300 HP	153 damage	325	3.43 seconds	18	3 times	0.57 seconds	24.33s - 15.53s
Health (Lv.30)	Attack Power (Lv.30)	Attack Type	Special Ability
5,100 HP	2,600 damage	Area Attack	Strong against Black Enemies (inflicts x1.5 damage; takes 1/2) Long Distance (Effective range: 225~475) Immune to Waves
Quarterback Cat
Health (Lv.30)	Attack Power (Lv.30)	Attack Range	Time between attacks	Movement Speed	Knockback	Attack animation	Recharge Time
6,800 HP	3,467 damage	325	3.43 seconds	18	3 times	0.57 seconds	24.33s - 15.53s
Lv.MAX		Attack Type	Special Ability
Lv.50		Area Attack	Strong against Black Enemies (inflicts x1.5 damage; takes 1/2) Long Distance (Effective range: 225~475) Immune to Waves

*First stats are 1st form's initial, second and third stats include 300% Empire of Cats Treasures; recharge time may vary.

*Time between attacks is the time from the attack's execution to the start of the next attack (includes backswing).

*For units with multi-hit attacks, attack animation is the part of the animation leading up to the first hit.

*Fruit Treasures not included.

*See this section to calculate Rugby Cat's stats.

Appearance

• Normal Form: A small but bulky cat with protections for his head and shoulders. Holds a Rugby Ball and runs forwards as if he was tackling someone.
• Evolved Form: Same, but with extra padding and an helmet.

Trivia

• Rugby Cat's Japanese name, Nyamefuto, is a portmanteau of ニャー nyā (the onomatopoeia for a cat's meow) and アメフト amefuto (American football).

Reference

• https://battlecats-db.com/unit/540.html

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