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Berserker

Medium · Humanoid · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Monstrous Menagerie

45 (6d8+18)

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

Strength +4 Dexterity +2 Constitution +5

Skills

Athletics +4 Intimidation +3 Perception +2 Survival +2

Languages

any one

Traits

Bloodied Frenzy

While the berserker is bloodied, they make all attacks with advantage and all attacks against them are made with advantage.

Unarmored Defense

The berserkers AC equals 10 + their Dexterity modifier + their Constitution modifier.

Actions

Berserkers are lightly-armored and heavily-armed shock troops

In battle they tend to prefer charges and heroic single combats over formations and disciplined marches.

Greataxe

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d12+2 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d12 + 2) slashing damage.

Handaxe

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+2 slashing damage.

Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage.

Multiattack

The berserker attacks twice.

About Berserker

Berserker is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 45 hit points (derived from 6d8+18).

Berserker has communication capabilities including any one. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Berserker

2 tips available

When using Berserker in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Berserker

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Berserker?: Berserker has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Berserker?: Berserker is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Berserker speak?: Berserker can communicate in any one.