Hero Profile
Murphy
Unyielding Warrior,
Murphy, also known as the "Unyielding Warrior," is an Ultra Rare (UR) tank hero focused on Physical Damage defense.
Rarity:
UR
Hero Vehicle Type:
Tank
Specialty:
Defense
Combat Snapshot
Verified DataDamage Type:
Physical Damage
Attack:
13.1K
HP:
906.9K
Defense:
3.3K
March Size:
350
Tags
Description
Murphy is a verified Ultra Rare (UR) tank hero with Tank specialty and Physical Damage listed on the source page.
His referenced base stats are 13.1K Attack, 906.9K HP, 3.3K Defense, and 350 March Size.
Skills
Cannon Fire
Auto AttackFire a cannonball at the enemy, dealing Physical Damage equal to 490.99% of the Attack.
Additional Effects
- Deals 30% Extra Damage.
- Increase Additional Damage to 70%.
- Increase Additional Damage to 120%.
- Increase Additional Damage to 185%.
- Increase Additional Damage to 270%.
Stand Firm
PassiveReduce all Damage taken in battle by 17.00% for front-row units.
Additional Effects
- Boost the effect by an additional 3%.
- Boost the effect by an additional 3%.
- Boost the effect by an additional 3%.
- Boost the effect by an additional 3%.
- Boost the effect by an additional 3%.
Ironclad Barrier
Tactics (Physical Protection)After casting the skill, boosts the Physical Damage Reduction of the front-row units by 29.00% for 5 seconds.
Additional Effects
- Effect duration increased to 6 seconds.
- +5% Physical Damage Reduction.
- Effect duration increased to 7 seconds.
- Damage Reduction effect applies to the whole team.
- Effect duration increased to 8 seconds.
Super Sensing
ExpertiseSelf HP, Attack, and Defense +20% respectively. Skill cooldown rate +10%.
Recommended Gear
Early blue gear should usually stay at level 0. Upgrade Ore is scarce, so the best value comes from shifting investment into the first strong epic pieces instead of over-upgrading temporary equipment.
M3 Armor
This should be Murphy's first blue gear piece because the HP and Defense gains are exactly what his frontline role needs, but it should stay unupgraded.
M3 Data Chip
Equip this second for extra HP and survivability. It lacks defense, but it still helps Murphy survive early fights while you preserve Ore for stronger gear.
M3 Turret
The Turret adds only a small offensive bump, so treat it as a temporary filler rather than something worth upgrading.
M3 Radar
This is the weakest blue choice for Murphy because attack is not the early priority. Equip it only if needed and never invest Ore into it.
M4-A Seahawk Radar
Murphy's first epic priority. It gives strong HP, solid Defense, and valuable damage reduction, making it one of the cleanest early long-term tank upgrades.
M4-A Porcupine Armor
This should usually be the second epic target because it provides the kind of Defense, HP, and damage reduction Murphy wants for long fights.
Strengths
Exceptional Durability
Murphy's high base HP and Defense let him absorb large amounts of incoming damage, which makes him one of the safest front-row anchors in the roster.
Team Protection
His mitigation tools do not just protect himself. Murphy also extends defensive value to fragile allies, which makes him more than a pure self-tank.
Early Game Availability
Players can recruit Murphy early, which gives developing accounts access to a dependable frontline tank before deeper roster options open up.
Exclusive Weapon Synergy
Once his exclusive weapon is unlocked and upgraded, Murphy's mitigation pattern becomes even stronger and scales very well into advanced content.
Weaknesses
Low Damage
Murphy's biggest limitation is personal damage output. He helps teams survive, but he usually depends on dedicated damage dealers to actually finish fights.
Gear Dependent
Murphy becomes much more impressive once his exclusive weapon and epic gear are in place, so accounts without that investment can feel underwhelmed at first.
Single-Role Utility
Most of Murphy's value is concentrated in tanking and mitigation. He brings far less control or offensive flexibility than many other premium heroes.
Performance Tips
Core Strengths
Use Murphy as a pure frontline anchor. His value comes from durability, mitigation, and keeping your damage dealers alive long enough to do their job.
Skill Upgrade Priorities
Upgrade Ironclad Barrier first for stronger team mitigation, then improve Cannon Fire and Super Sensing once his core frontline value is secure.
Optimal Gear Setup
Build Murphy around HP, Defense, and mitigation first. Radar-focused tank pieces tend to align better with his long-fight defensive role than raw attack gear.
Stat Prioritization
Lean into HP%, Defense, mitigation efficiency, and physical damage support stats so Murphy can survive longer while still contributing some combat value.
Conclusion
Murphy, the "Unyielding Warrior," remains one of the safest frontline anchors in Last War: Survival. His defensive value, team mitigation, and long-fight consistency make him a staple tank in both PvE and PvP, especially when paired with strong damage dealers who can capitalize on the space he creates.
FAQ
How do you unlock Murphy's full potential?
Murphy scales hardest once his exclusive weapon is unlocked and continuously upgraded, since that is where a large part of his late-game mitigation value comes from.
Is Murphy viable in late-game content?
Yes. Murphy remains one of the stronger late-game tanks because his mitigation scaling continues to matter in both PvE and PvP.
What stats should you prioritize?
Murphy usually wants HP%, Defense, mitigation efficiency, and useful physical-damage support stats rather than a traditional damage-first build.
Can Murphy fit offensive teams?
Yes. His personal damage is limited, but Cannon Fire still contributes enough that he can fit offense-oriented teams as the frontline stabilizer behind burst carries.
