To build a Berserker inAvowed,it’s best to lean into the Fighter class abilities and focus on increasing attack speed as well as bleed and stun damage. You’ll also want to upgrade heavy two-handed weapons, such as great axes, hammers, and swords. With the vast array ofAvowed’sunique weaponoptions at your disposal, there are a handful of exceptional choices that make Berserker one of the most overpowered builds in the game. Berserkers will be able to perform devastating power attacks as well as strike out wildly with the Clear Out ability, once you’ve reached Level 20.
This build is viable from the very start, but will gradually become more and more brutal as you advance through the Fighter tree and acquire better unique armor and weapons. Bleed and Stun damage are core features of the Berserker build, withAvowed’s Fighter abilitiesenhancing those effects on great hammers and axes. Barbaric Shout will be one of the highlights, making weapon attacks uninterruptable. The Horsecutter great sword and Just Pestle great hammer are personal favorites for weapon choices, but there are quite a few amazing options that take this build to the next level.
Best Attributes For A Berserker Build
Might For Damage, Resolve For Stamina, Dexterity For Attack Speed
No matter your choice of weapon, the priority attributes for a Berserker are Might, Resolve, and Dexterity — in that order.Might dictates the overall damage you dealfrom all sources, and is obviously an essential part of a Berserker strategy. Resolve is essential to increase Stamina, and with the amount of power attacks and frantic swinging you’ll be doing in the fray, you won’t want to run out of steam. Resolve also increases your Second Wind efficiency, giving you more health when you come back, while shortening the Second Wind cooldown.
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Finally, depending on what fits your playstyle better,Dexterity and Constitution will be useful stats to invest in. Dexterity is going to be an important driver for Attack Speed, allowing you to get in more uninterrupted swings, while Constitution is crucial for health and endurance. If you find yourself taking a lot of damage and dying often, opt for Constitution over Dexterity, or find gear and/or consumables that help increase Health and/or Attack Speed.
Best Weapons For A Berserker Build
Two-Handed Great Weapons Include Horsecutter, Just Pestle & Emerald Splitter
You’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to heavy two-handed great weapons, and there are some excellent options available as early as Dawnshore.The Philosopher’s RiddleandSeven Strivingsare your clear choices until you reach Emerald Stair, where you’ll have to decide if you want to swap them out for theEmerald Splitterand my personal favorite, theHorsecutter. Horsecutter synergizes extremely well with this build (especially with the Cull the Herd enchantment upgrade), although it will be replaced by the Limb-Taker in Galawain’s Tusks later on.
Great Sword
Poison Lash: Hits deal +10% bonus Poison Damage
Aggressive Debate: A Full Combo Attack gives you +15% Attack Speed for 10 seconds
Overwhelming Argument: A Full Combo Attack gives you +25% Attack Speed for 10 sconds
Power Attacks deal high Stun and Bleed Accumulation
Great Axe
Vicious Strikes: +5% Critical Hit Chance
Determined Step: Killing an enemy gives you +15% movement speed for 10 seconds
Victorious March: Killing an enemy gives you +30% movement speed for 10 seconds
Restoring Pause: A Successful Parry restores 20% of your Maximum Health
Primordial Slaying: +20% Damage against Primordials
Withering Strike: Power Attacks deal high Poison Accumulation
Rotting Cloud: Power Attacks deal high Poison Accumulation to nearby enemies
Poison the Roots: A Full Combo Attack deals high Stun and Poison Accumulation
Bleeding Slash: Hits deal 10% bonus Bleed damage
Horsecutting Strokes: A Full Combo Attack deals High Stun
Cull the Herd: A Full Combo Attack deals high Stun and Bleed Accumulation to nearby enemies
Felling Parry: A successful Parry deals high Stun to the attacking enemy
Inevitability
Great Hammer
Unavoidable Fate: +20% Power Attack Damage to enemies with low Health
Implacable Foe: Damaging an enemy gives you +3% Damage Reduction for 8 seconds
Death March: Damaging an enemy gives you +5% Damage reduction and +10% Move Speed for 8 seconds
See the End: Killing an enemy slows nearby enemies and gives them -10% Damage for 10 seconds
Stunning: +15% Stun
Grinding Mortar: A Full Combo Attack gives you +20% Attack Speed and +10% Attack Damage for 12 seconds
Give and Receive: A Full Combo Attack gives you +30% Attack Speed and +15% Attack Damage for 15 seconds
Nothing Left to Chance: Power Attacks give you +15% Critical Hit Chance for 10 seconds
Severing Blow: Power Attacks deal moderate Bleed Accumulation
Executioner’s Strike: Power Attacks deal high Bleed Accumulation
Blood-Soaked Blade: Killing an enemy gives you +50% Attack Speed for 8 seconds
Fiery Apprentice: Special Attacks summon a Greater Fire Blight
Strike the Iron: Power Attacks deal high Fire Accumulation
Stoke the Forge: Power Attacks deal high Fire Accumulation to nearby enemies
Steel Yourself: A successful Parry gives you +25% Move Speed and +30% Dodge Distance for 10 seconds
While Horsecutter could get you through the entire game, there are arguably even better options once you reach Shatterscarp. TheJust Pestleis acquired behind a secret door in the sulfur mines andcan be enchanted to increase attack speed after a full combo attack, while theInevitabilitygreat hammer is found in the Garden and increases movement speed when damaging enemies. Finally, theLimb-Takeris your best-in-slot weapon, and you can choose to specialize it in power attacks or attack speed.Forge’s Friendcan also be advantageous, but isn’t available until late and isn’t easy to track down.
Best Armor, Clothing & Accessories For A Berserker Build
Berserker Items Are Great, But Not Necessarily The Best
There is aunique armor set inAvowedcalled the Berserker Set that works very well for this build, but isn’t available until Galawain’s Tusks. It’s best to re-spec with critical hits in mind if you want to use it. However, there are better options available earlier, such asStelgaer’s Pride,which is the reward for theIntimidating Feline Codpiece treasure mapin Dawnshore and is a viable medium armor that could last the entire game. I prefer theVailian Breast PlateorSky Mother’s Embraceover Berserker gear, because they increase movement speed and damage reduction.
Berserker’s Ring / Vailian Dueling Ring / Cipher’s Bestowed Focus
Guard Sunderer / Ring of Major Deflection
TheBerserker Glovesare primo, dealing +15% damage for Power Attacks, making them a frontrunner, but both theBracers of BloodlettingandSkald’s Gauntletsare excellent earlier options. TheBerserker Bootsincrease stamina regen by 100%, making them superb for this build, but theImp CatchersandSojourner Bootsare close runners up.Unique accessories inAvowedfor a Berserker include the Berserker Ring (+3 Con) and theThirdborn Tira Nui Badge(+2 Might), as well as theGuard Sunderer,which causes Power Attacks to inflict larger hit reactions.
Best Abilities For A Berserker Build
Utilize Fighter Abilities Primarily, With A Couple Dips Into Ranger
There are many Fighterabilities inAvowedthat make the Berserker build overpowered, starting with the Charge opener, building up to the Clear Out ability at Level 20, and plenty of options in between. Barbaric Shout is integral to this build, so grab it early and use it often.If you’re using a great axe or great sword, take Bleeding Cuts, and once you find a unique great hammer, start investing in Stunning Blows. Brawn is another huge damage driver, while Constant Recovery can help mitigate Health if you’re low on Constitution.
Clear Out
Flurry of Blows
If Stamina is an issue, take Armored Grace or Evasive (Ranger). Make sure to pick up Clear Out, too. Two abilities from the Ranger tree are highly recommended: Bear Ally and Flurry of Blows, the latter of which gives you maximum attack speed. You’ll also want totake advantage of Giatta’s Acceleration abilityas much as possible for increased movement and attack speed. Taunt and Into the Fray are also strong abilities if you have the extra points to invest.
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Overall, the Berserker build is just what you’d expect: lots of quick and heavy attacks that deal loads of Bleed and Stun and obliterate enemies. You’ll absolutely want to enable theTotem of Perseverance in Galawain’s Tusksas well, aseach of its bonuses uniquely benefits you.There are many options available for weapons and gear for this build, making it versatile and viable from the start of the game. Once you max out attack speed with one ofAvowed’sgreat hammers or swords, your foes don’t stand a chance.
