Is spider-hams awakened ability necessary?

Ted_n00bgent

I recently pulled 6 star spider-ham. My first thought was to take him to rank 2 for war defense but I don't know if it is worth it without his awakened ability. Does he need the awakened ability to be a good defender?

Also, is he a good attacker? Does his awakened ability effect his offense skills? I don't know how much those porker poppers effect his overall kit.

Is he worth ranking up?

Duram

He is better for attacker but his awaken ability is just something nice and a easier way for some extra porker poppers