Bekka in Z Route: Redemption
Bekka is a UR Tactical Frontline tank, and 5 of 7 popular lists put her at S on the tier list. At level 150 she has 992,082 HP, more than Arnold or Dirk, and her grenades cut the Radiation damage of the whole enemy squad. She is a wall for Tactical lineups and a counter to Radiation shooters, and she is not a damage dealer.
Bekka Skills
Bekka has an auto attack, an active grenade, a personal passive and Doomsday Judgment, which all UR heroes share. Her own hits deal Physical damage, while her defensive effects work against Radiation. The heroes page covers stars and skill levels in general, so the table lists only her own values.
| Skill | Type | Unlocks at | Effect | Star upgrades |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tactical Submachine Gun | Auto attack | Hero level 1 | Shoots enemies for Physical damage between Sonic Boom casts. | Bonus damage grows with every star. |
| Sonic Boom | Active battle skill | Hero level 5 | Throws sonic grenades at all enemies for Physical damage and cuts their Radiation damage for 5 seconds. It weakens the enemy team and does not heal yours. | Bonus damage of 35% at 1 star, 70% at 3 stars and 120% at 5 stars. The extra Radiation cut is 3% at 2 stars and 6% at 4 stars. |
| Ion Shield | Passive, personal | Hero level 21 | Lowers the Radiation damage Bekka takes. It does nothing against other damage types and does not cover allies. | Adds 4% per star, up to 20% at 5 stars. |
| Doomsday Judgment | Specialty skill, personal | Hero level 31 and 4 stars | Raises ATK, DEF and HP by 20% and cooldown speed by 10%. | None, the effect is the same at every star. |
Sonic Boom is the skill that defines her. It lands on every enemy at once, so it also reaches the back row where the shooters stand. For 5 seconds those shooters hit softer, and the Radiation hits that still come through meet Bekka's own Ion Shield.
Skill Priority
A tank earns her place through the effects she puts on the enemy, so those skills go first and the weak damage goes last.
- Sonic Boom. It hits every enemy and cuts their Radiation damage, so the first skill books belong here.
- Ion Shield. Take it next when Radiation is what kills your squad, because it adds up to 20% more protection for her at 5 stars.
- Doomsday Judgment. It stays locked until level 31 with 4 stars, so plan it together with the star upgrades.
- Tactical Submachine Gun. It is filler between grenades, and her low attack makes extra levels here a poor trade.
Stars matter more for Bekka than for most heroes. At 4 stars the Radiation cut of Sonic Boom reaches 6% and Doomsday Judgment unlocks, while a Bekka stuck at 2 stars has only a 3% extra cut.
Radiation Damage Cut
Radiation is the damage type of Monroe, Lucian and Carter, the main Warrior shooters, and also of Silas and Yana. When the enemy squad is built around them, put Bekka in the front row: Sonic Boom cuts all of their damage and Ion Shield protects her from what is left.
The picture changes against Physical damage. In that case place Arnold next to her. His shield cuts Physical damage, Bekka covers Radiation, and the front row is protected from both. The price is the same-faction bonus, because Arnold is a Warrior.
Stats and Gear
Her level 150 card with 5 stars and bare equipment shows 992,082 HP, 3,617 DEF, 13,331 ATK and 351 command, which adds up to 1,233,156 power. Arnold has 933,798 HP and Dirk 948,108 at the same level. One guide ranks her first of 15 UR heroes for HP, DEF and power, and last for attack.
Gear her as a tank. Helmet and Vest come first, then the Scope, and the Rifle goes last because her damage matters least. The gear page lists every slot and how to upgrade it.
How to Get Bekka
The Tavern is the sure route: its Highway Tavern building unlocks after you clear No. 8 Block. One guide also lists a special sale offer as a second way in. Free rewards from the gift codes page can speed up the early upgrades while you wait for her shards.
Best Team for Bekka
The cleanest build is a squad of five Tactical heroes with a 20% faction bonus. Bekka and another Tactical tank stand in front, Leah takes the back center, and Katya and Silas stand on the sides.
| Partner | Why it works |
|---|---|
| Leah | The best pure tank next to the best pure damage dealer. Bekka holds the front and Leah stands in the back center. |
| Arnold | A hybrid wall. Arnold's shield cuts Physical damage and Bekka cuts Radiation, at the cost of the faction bonus. |
| Silas | A Radiation shooter on the edge of the back row, safe behind Bekka. |
| Vince | A second-squad front. Vince pulls the hits and Bekka cuts Radiation. |
One guide swaps Dirk for Bekka in the second tank slot of a Warrior squad. The faction bonus then falls to 15%, but the squad gains Radiation protection. The squad guide compares more formations.
Is Bekka Worth It?
Yes, if you build a Tactical squad or often meet Radiation shooters. She is rated S in 5 of 7 lists, and the other 2 put her one and two steps lower. One guide rates her very good for the campaign and good for PvP and arena. Do not judge her by attack: she is the wall, and the damage dealers go behind or beside her.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bekka good in Z Route Redemption?
Yes, if you need a tank. Bekka is rated S in 5 of 7 popular tier lists, and her 992,082 HP at level 150 is more than Arnold or Dirk has. She is strongest against squads that shoot Radiation damage. She is a weak pick against Assault squads and does not deal real damage, so pair her with shooters.
How do I get Bekka?
The Highway Tavern recruits her once you clear No. 8 Block, and one guide also lists a special sale offer. Her gold shards drop rarely, so hold your gold shards until she is on your roster and spend them in one run.
Which Bekka skill should I level first?
Start with Sonic Boom, because it hits every enemy and cuts their Radiation damage for 5 seconds. Ion Shield comes second, mainly when Radiation is what kills your squad. After those, Doomsday Judgment opens at hero level 31 with 4 stars. Her submachine gun is last, because it only fills the gaps between grenades.
Does Bekka reduce Radiation damage?
Yes, in two ways. Sonic Boom cuts the Radiation damage of all enemies for 5 seconds, and the cut grows with stars. Ion Shield lowers the Radiation damage Bekka herself takes, by another 20% at 5 stars. Neither effect works against other damage types, and neither one protects her allies directly.
Who is the best partner for Bekka?
Leah. In an all-Tactical squad Bekka holds the front and Leah stands in the back center, which pairs the best tank with the best damage dealer. Arnold is the pick for a mixed squad, because his shield cuts Physical damage while Bekka covers Radiation. Silas and Katya fill the sides of the back row.