You might not know me, but I’m your local Brute enjoyer from Koreatown, Los Angeles. I brought Tuffnut, Bumbling Hulkster to the April AGE Los Angeles Open and was able to get on stream Round 2 for a Super Slam Reviled and Revered Brute off. Scabskins were rolled, 6s were thrown, Boos were chanted, but Tuffnut came out victorious. I ultimately fell short of making the Top 8 for the event, but wanted to share with other aspiring Brutes the insight I gained into this simple yet surprisingly complex hero.  

1.     I want to Rok and Roll all night and part of every day.

Tuffnut, Bumbling Hulkster is a Revered Brute hero from Super Slam and the first adult hero with three intellect. Which begs the question: “Why would anyone want to play a hero with such a big drawback?” Maybe it’s all of the puns you can come up with. Maybe it’s a blend of masochistic tendencies and a chip on your shoulder (my locals know I have a soft spot for F-tier heroes). Maybe only drawing three cards makes FAB math easier for smooth brains like me. 

Behind the easy answers, however, is an amazing ability that unlocks one of the best weapons printed in Flesh and Blood – ROK. In exchange for a three-card handicap, LSS has bestowed our friendly Brute with the ability to pitch the top card of his deck at instant speed, essentially giving Tuffnut 4 intellect. More importantly, by allowing Tuffnut to pitch from the top of his deck, he is able to easily and consistently swing Rok.