: It is a popular fan theory (and partially supported by creator comments) that Ruv leaves his mic off to avoid completely demolishing the church or seriously injuring his opponent.
Since the original track is technically Ruv at "low volume," the community has created several "interesting papers"—or rather, auditory experiments—on what a full-power Ruv sounds like: Zavodila but Ruv's mic is on
: Ruv’s voice is so loud it acts as a seismic event. This is why the screen shakes aggressively during his turns in the game. : It is a popular fan theory (and
: The title is Russian (Заводила) and translates to "ringleader" or "life of the party," though it is used ironically here given Ruv's cold, antisocial personality. : The title is Russian (Заводила) and translates
Zavodila But It's Only Ruv (Except It's Made Better Than My Old One)
: Developers confirmed that Ruv is naturally that loud; the microphone is merely a prop he doesn't need.
