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Berserker

Medium · Humanoid · CR 2 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

13 (hide armor)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Strength +4 Dexterity +1 Constitution +3 Intelligence -1 Wisdom +0 Charisma -1

Languages

any one language (usually Common)

Traits

Reckless

At the start of its turn, the berserker can gain advantage on all melee weapon attack rolls it makes during that turn, but attack rolls against it have advantage until the start of its next turn.

Stalwart

If the berserker starts its turn afflicted by an ongoing effect that allows for a repeated save to end the effect, such as the hold spell or the poison from an ettercap's Bite, the gladiator can make the save at the start of the turn instead of the end and has advantage on the save.

Actions

Greataxe

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d12+4 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (1d12+4) slashing damage.

Multiattack

The berserker makes two Greataxe attacks.

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 60 hit points (derived from None).

Berserker has communication capabilities including any one language (usually Common). 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 language (usually Common).