Berserker | Character classes Black Desert Online Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Class description

Berserker is a typical close combat class that uses dual axes in fight. This class predominantly focuses on high health and high defense levels. Due to low mobility, in combat, you will be facing direct attacks from enemies. Therefore, this is a typical beefsteak that hits hard and takes on all attacks with a grin on the face. Things are different in the case of fighting monsters, because not always is it possible to withstand all of the attacks. Therefore, it is imperative to buy many health potions. Berserker does not focus on combining attacks to the extent other classes do. From the ability list, you can select only the ones that have interesting effects and are useful. This class works perfectly while gaining experience in the battlefield (PvE). Due to the wide array of AoE attacks that can be used in turns, Berserker deals with larger groups of enemies without any problems. Still, things are not as rosy when you fight human opponents. Due to its low mobility, this class is not a player killer class. This only happens in the case of 1 on 1 duels. In group combat, things are different. During such battles, you can always find a single target that is being occupied with something else and have some fun.

Armoring

It has already been mentioned that berserker uses dual axes in combat. This is the only available type of weapon and there is no room for choice here. While leveling up, you do not have to bother about buying new weapons, because you receive them from Black Spirit quests. Such weapons are good enough for gaining experience and killing any enemy that you encounter. When it comes to typical PvP weapons, a reliable and inexpensive choice is Yuria Axe, which provides you with a bonus to damage dealt to humans. When it comes to a more expensive, and a better, counterpart of this weapon, there is Liverto Axe. Unfortunately, the price tag on such weapon is 10 millions silver pieces and demand for it is so high that it goes like hot cakes.

An important element of armoring is also weapon ornament. This is an inseparable element of your equipment that you are going to use, and which adds bonuses to your statistics. The first important ornament is Ornamental Knot, which you can buy at the auction house for an incredibly low price. Another important one is Saiyer Ornamental Knot. This one is especially intended for those of the players that find it difficult defeating monsters at higher levels, due to their accuracy. Therefore, if you feel that a monster's health is not depleting, although you are familiar with the monster, this may mean that your accuracy factor is too low and you simply keep missing it.

When it comes to armor, Agerian is a reliable set. It is easy to get and its price at the auction house is not too steep. First of all, it provides a bonus to speed of attack, which comes in handy while hunting for monsters, as well as to speed of movement. To take advantage of all the benefits provided by this set, you should be wearing, at least, three elements. You can use this set until you reach the maximum level, which is why it is worth investing into, by upgrading with black stones.

Up to the maximum level, jewelry is a matter of personal choice. It is not worth it to invest in jewelry if you go hunting monsters. It is a much better idea to use what is dropped by the enemy, or what you receive as a reward for quests. It should be pointed out here that, if you have problems with your accuracy, it is a good idea to invest in jewelry with a high bonus to that statistic - Binder. However, if you want to focus on attack only, go for Bares.

Skills

Among Berserker's skills, there are a few that are especially useful that you will be using for the whole time. The first such skill, and the most important one, is Raging Thunder. As soon as you gain access to it, buy it as quickly as possible. It works perfectly against groups of enemies, and it also deals tremendous damage to bosses by attacking their backs. Another such skill is Wind Slash which works perfectly while attacking opponents. This is going to be your first skill that you will be using on a regular basis. At the maximum level, you also gain access to an upgrade to this skill, i.e. Flow Wind Slash, which allows you to combine attacks, using Wind Slash. Below, see the list of important skills and example combos.

Skill	Description
Elastic Force	Elastic Force is your main skill that replenishes your energy in combat. The higher the level of skills, the more damage you deal and the higher your accuracy. Accuracy is very important for this attack, because you do not regenerate your energy if you miss the opponent.
Headbutt	Headbutt is a reliable skill that you can combine with Stroming Beast. Time to use both of the skills takes a fraction of a second and they deal quite high damage.
Smack Down	Smack Down is a skill that should be used against a single target that can be locked on. Together with the Undertaker it forms an excellent duo for fighting single opponents.
Storming Beast	Storming Beast is a skill that wreaks havoc in the enemy lines by stunning them temporarily. This makes an excellent combination with Headbutt.
Undertaker	Undertaker is a skill that you can activate after you catch the opponent with Smack Down. It deals tremendous extra damage and it can only be combined with Smack Down. It is an AoE attack and thanks to this, you receive a temporary bonus to damage dealt.
Beastly Wind Slash	Beastly Wind Slash and Flow Wind Slash is a skill that deals tremendous damage (especially against the enemy's back), due to a high number of short attacks. Unarguably, this is the best skill to be used at the beginning of the game.
Raging Thunder	Raging Thunder is your best and strongest skill. Using it is a death warrant to an entire group of opponents. Not only does it deal higher damage, but also provides you with a temporary boost to your defense.
Lava Piercer	Lava Piercer defines your mobility. In combat, use it mainly for dashing from one group of opponents to another one and, in exceptional situations, you can use it to flee the battlefield.
Seizing Fear	Seizing Fear is a passive skill that boosts your chance of a critical hit.
Fearsome Tyrant	Fearsome Tyrant + Black Spirit Rage is a skill with a long cooldown, which is why you should use it sparingly. After Black Spirit Rage charges up to 100%, this skill deals tremendous damage to all around you.

Below, see some useful combos based on the majority of the available skills:

• The first basic combo are Skills Elastic Force and Headbutt used alternately. The sequence is [W]+[LMB] + [SHIFT]+[RMB]
• The second combo is Skills Smack Down followed by Elastic Force and Storming Beast. The sequence is [E] + [W]+[LMB] + [F] + [F] + [F]
• The third combo is Skills Elastic Force followed by Headbutt, Storming Beast and Beastly Slash. The sequence is [W]+[RMB] + [W]+[F] + [S]+[RMB] + [W]+[LMB]
• The fourth combo is Skills Evasion followed by Beastly Slash and Raging Thunder. The sequence is [SHIFT]+[D or E] + [S]+[RMB] + [RMB]+[LMB]
• The fifth combo (for advanced players) is Skills Elastic Force followed by Headbutt, Storming Beast, Smack Down, Undertaker, Beastly Wind Slash and Raging Thunder. The sequence is [W]+[LMB] + [W]+[RMB] + [W]+[F] + [E]+[SPACEBAR] + [W]+[LMB] + [S]+[RMB] + [LMB]+[RMB]