Berserker at a glance
| Weapons | Axe & Shield and Warhammer, swap in combat |
| Plays like | Heavy melee / tank with health regen and shouts |
| Character | Male only for now |
| Third weapon | Greatshield (reported, not confirmed by XLGAMES) |
| Main stats | Strength + Constitution |
Axe & Shield: solo or party
| Build | Cost | Trait route | Use it when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-focused bruiser | 34 TP | Reckless Destroyer → Overpower → Perseverance → Relentless Drive → Dominance → Battle Echo. Also take the left-side Rally path, Resounding Roar, and the single middle node leading to Death Ward | You explore and fight alone |
| Party-focused bruiser | 34 TP | Commit to the left side of the Axe tree. Prioritise Rally (more damage for you and nearby party members) and Rousing Call (lowers Burn, Freeze and Shock gauges for you and your party) | Your group can follow up on your buffs, pulls and openings |
Both work in PvE and PvP; pick by whether you usually play alone. Launch-week players call the Axe & Shield a solid tank with lots of health regen and shouts, though some say combat feels clunky.
Warhammer: Burn or Thunder
| Route | Cost | Trait order | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burn | 37 TP | Surging Heat → left side to Masterpiece → all middle nodes, including both Bursting Force traits → Galactic Impact → Planar Fracture → Reforge → Assured Ruin → Thundering Hurl | Sustained single-target and boss damage |
| Thunder | 34 TP | Meteor Hammer I → Meteor Hammer II → Masterpiece (Meteor Hammer to Lv. 3) → both Unstoppable Force perks → Galactic Impact → Lightning Collision → Tough Skin → Electric Cluster → Compression → Reconstruction → Assured Ruin → Thundering Hurl | Clearing groups |
In-game the Warhammer’s skill list shows Shattering Blow, Pulverize and Rash Defense, plus a 3-level charge: Lv. 1 Power Surge, Lv. 2 Tempered Blow, Lv. 3 Devastating Blow. The Warhammer is slow and hard-hitting and was among the most criticized weapons at launch.
Stats
| Lean | Strength : Constitution | When |
|---|---|---|
| Damage | 2 : 1 | Your gear already keeps you alive |
| Sustain | 1 : 2 | You take too much damage or want to stay in fights longer |
Endurance adds survival (stamina and defense). Talent lets you use heavier gear without penalties and also adds to Warhammer elemental damage. Ratios are points you invest, not total stats. They come from a creator’s demo-tested guide; check your character sheet’s preview before committing.
What changed for the Berserker in Early Access
From the Oct 29 producer letter: the Warhammer and the Berserker’s Forceful Lunge were tuned, and skills pass through monsters less often. The party aggro system is being reworked during Early Access, which may change how tanking works.
Other classes
| Class | Weapons | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Warrior | Longsword, Greatsword | Male (female in December) |
| Ranger | Hatchet, Longbow | Female |
| Berserker | Axe & Shield, Warhammer | Male |
| Mage | Elemental Staff, Wavesword | Female |
Compare them all on classes and weapons, or pick by playstyle on best class.