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Berserker

Small · Humanoid · CR 2 · Neutral

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

13 (natural armor)

67 (9d8 + 27)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-1

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Humanoid

Alignment Neutral

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

Languages

Common

Traits

Bloodied Frenzy

While Bloodied, the berserker has Advantage on attack rolls and saving throws.

Actions

Greataxe

Cost 1

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d12+3 slashing damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. 9 (1d12 + 3) Slashing damage.

About Berserker

Berserker is a small humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 67 hit points (derived from 9d8 + 27).

Berserker has communication capabilities including 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 Small Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Berserker speak?: Berserker can communicate in Common.