9.4.4 The Berserker Profession

"All weaklings must perish."

Basic Information
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Armour:     Scalemail - Main
            Leather   - Limbs

Main stats: Strength
       
Recommended statpacks:
            Strong
	    Athletic

Main balances:
            Balance - Berserkers use mainly balance attacks

Skillsets
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- Maiming: Central to a Berserker, this skillset consists of sword and shield attacks. Combining the two, alongside warchants, is what makes a true Berserker.

- Warchants: Design to teach the Berserker to properly utilize their rage, this skillset envelops the usage of Warchants in both defensive and offensive manner.

- Rampage: Supportive, albeit very crucial, skillset ensuring mobility and escape possibilities for the Berserker. The skilltree teaches the Berserker Wardances, while the usage of different inks on the Warmask offers even more options to the warrior.

Combat Focus
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There are a couple of different ways a Berserker can utilize their skills to achieve victory on the battlefield, all based on combination of Maiming and Warchants abilities.

Preparing the enemy for death, the Berserker will want to make sure they utilize the Combo ability to combine their sword, shield and shout attacks. During the fight, the warrior can Eviscerate or Beguile their enemies, automatically razing the auras without slowing themselves down. While the exact kill route generally depends on the Berserker, most will combine the Release of their Rage with the Warchants of Weaken and Pierce, while Smashing and Slashing more afflictions and damage into their foe. 

The Berserker also can choose to Stun, Impale and Disembowel their enemy, using the Shatter ability to ensure a successful victory once the target is weakened enough.

See also: HELP MAIMING, HELP WARCHANTS, HELP RAMPAGE, HELP CIRCLES, HELP BERSERKER ARTIFACTS.