Ruka (TearRing Saga)
“...Yes. I am Luca, from a village north of Gram. I escaped from Codha's tyranny and fled here to Verge. I am merely a hunter, but please allow me to help you defeat the bandits.”
—Ruka, introducing himself to Runan
Ruka is a playable character from TearRing Saga: Utna Heroes Saga. He is a hunter from a village located north of Gram and the younger brother of Raquel. It is implied that he has crush on Sasha.
Profile[]
During a bandit attack on their village, Ruka was saved by Raquel, whose actions caused him to note her resemblance to the goddess Bridget from the legends. Eventually, he left the village in order to avenge his parents. After escaping from Codha's oppression, Ruka fled to Verge, where he enlisted in the army as an archer. He later decided that he wants to become a knight of Wellt because of his romantic feelings for Sasha.
If certain requirements are fulfilled, Ruka can have a special scene with Raquel later in the game. If both he and Raquel are sent with Runan's army after the second route split and fielded in Map 26A, there will be two options at the end of the chapter. If the player chooses the second option, Ruka will be slain by a soldier, causing Raquel to discard her vow to never kill a human. He can later be revived with the ☆Dakruon at the Tower of Morse.
In-Game[]
Recruitment[]
Ruka can be chosen to join Runan's army out of 4 possible characters (Lee, Narron, Ezekiel and himself) at Verge in Map 2. Subsequently, if he has not already been chosen, he can be recruited into Holmes' army later, out of 4 possible characters (the 3 not chosen before and Lionel).
Base Stats[]
| Starting Class | Group | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bow Fighter |  Mercenary | ||||||||
| Level | HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Agl | Lck | Def | Wlv | Mov |
| 2 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 4 |
| Skills | Weapon | Starting Items | |||||||
 Charge (Lv 15)
 City Fighter (Class Change) |  Bow |  Hand Bow |
Growth Rates[]
| HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Agl | Lck | Wlv | Def | Mov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60% | 25% | 5% | 50% | 40% | 40% | 25% | 15% | 0% |
Supports[]
Promotion[]
| Item Required | Promoted Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hero Proof
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 Bow Master
| ||||||
| +4 | +3 | +0 | +1 | +1 | +3 | +1 | +1 |
Overall[]
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Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers. |
Ruka is one of the worst units in the game. Some players might assume that his growth rates, which are better than most units, would make up for his poor bases. However, growths alone aren’t enough to make a unit viable in Tear Ring Saga, and his Mastery growth is awful, severely limiting his access to stronger bows. Even if you were to invest in him, he would struggle to reach the Brave Bow, and without it, his combat remains subpar.
However, Ruka’s biggest flaw is his competition. Raquel, despite being hindered by Mercy, has excellent bases and can use the Brave Bow from the start. Holmes requires only two Mastery procs to use the Brave Bow and gains access to swords upon promotion. Lionheart and Raphael both have horses, significantly increasing their mobility. Leonie, while not amazing, at least has a Movement growth, giving her a unique edge over Ruka.
The only real justification for using Ruka is to unlock the event that removes Raquel’s Mercy restriction. This requires killing Ruka in Map 26A and later reviving him with the Dakruon in Holmes’ route. However, the reward is so minimal that it’s barely worth the effort, especially considering the massive opportunity cost of choosing Ruka over far stronger units like Narron, Lee, or Lionel.
Ruka is a terrible unit with virtually no redeeming qualities. There is no reason to use him in any serious playthrough, and his only notable contribution is making an already decent unit slightly better.
Quotes[]
“I'm sorry... Lord Runan...”
—Ruka's death quote on Runan's route
“Raquel... Sis...”
—Ruka's death quote on Holmes' route