Berserker
A forgiving melee juggernaut from the Swordsman line that trades health for power. High cleave, strong gap-closers and a death-immunity window make it the go-to beginner carry and a top 1v1 PvP duelist.
Role
Melee frontline DPS (cleave)
Core Mechanic
Crimson Barrier / Frenzy — the Ragefire passive sacrifices HP to build barriers while Frenzy scales damage off missing HP, rewarding low-health aggression.
PvE Tier
PvESPvP Tier
PvPSPlaystyle
Forgiving melee juggernaut with high cleave damage, strong gap-closers and enough self-survivability to dive; manages a rage resource for boss enrages.
Recommended Builds
PvE Cleave DPS
Full guide →Rage-fed burst chains with super armor to melt mobs and bosses.
PvP Duelist
Full guide →Gap-close, combo-lock, and survive through barriers and death immunity.
Key Aspects & Uniques
- Greatsword weapon (+19/20) — Weapon enhancement is the top damage lever.
- Void Set — Solid early-endgame crafted gear set.
- Circuits (Strength / PATK / Crit DMG) — Core offensive substat layer.
- Insignias — Additive PATK/HP bonuses across the roster.
Strengths
- +Very forgiving, easy to perform
- +High cleave plus survivability
- +Death-immunity window rewards aggression
Weaknesses
- −Low mobility, can be kited
- −Needs melee uptime
- −Selfish — few team buffs
Why This Tier
S/S here reflects dominant PvE clear speed and top-tier 1v1 dueling; broader v2.0 lists place it A, but it stays firmly meta.
Skills