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| − | '''Berserkers''' are savage warriors who worship [[Trog|Trog the Wrathful]] | + | {{version033}} |
| + | {{flavour|Berserkers are hardy warriors who worship Trog the Wrathful, from whom they get the power to go berserk (as well as a number of other powers, should they prove worthy), but who forbids the use of spell magic. They enter the Dungeon with a weapon of their choice, and dressed in animal skins.}} | ||
| + | '''Berserkers''' are savage warriors who worship [[Trog|Trog the Wrathful]]. Like other gods, Trog offers further powers and gifts to those who prove worthy. Berserkers can thus be seen as a kind of holy warrior, albeit of a faith that values carnage for its own sake rather than a devotion to good (or evil, for that matter). They are forbidden to learn or use spells. | ||
| − | Berserkers start with 35 [[piety]]. | + | Berserkers start with 35 [[piety]], giving them immediate access to the [[berserk]] ability from turn 1. |
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| + | ==Preferred Species== | ||
| + | [[Mountain Dwarf]], [[Minotaur]], [[Merfolk]], [[Gargoyle]], [[Armataur]], and [[Oni]] are the recommended races if you pick a Berserker background. | ||
==Racial Restrictions== | ==Racial Restrictions== | ||
[[Demigod]]s may not become Berserkers (or any other religious background). | [[Demigod]]s may not become Berserkers (or any other religious background). | ||
| − | While [[ | + | While [[Formicid]]s, [[Revenant]]s, [[Poltergeist]]s, and [[Mummy|Mummies]] are not banned from being Berserkers, they cannot go berserk, robbing them of one of this background's initial benefits. |
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==Starting Equipment== | ==Starting Equipment== | ||
Some [[species]] may receive different items based on their unique restrictions. | Some [[species]] may receive different items based on their unique restrictions. | ||
| − | * | + | *+0 [[weapon of choice]] ([[short sword]], [[mace]], [[hand axe]], [[falchion]] or [[spear]], or [[unarmed]]) |
*+0 [[animal skin]] | *+0 [[animal skin]] | ||
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| − | ==Starting Skills== | + | ==Starting Skills and Stats== |
These are adjusted by your species' [[aptitude]]s. | These are adjusted by your species' [[aptitude]]s. | ||
*[[Fighting]]: 3 | *[[Fighting]]: 3 | ||
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*[[Armour]]: 2 | *[[Armour]]: 2 | ||
*[[Dodging]]: 2 | *[[Dodging]]: 2 | ||
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| + | Choosing Berserker adds 9 to your starting [[Strength]], and 4 to your starting [[Dexterity]], but reduces your starting [[Intelligence]] by 1. | ||
==Strategy== | ==Strategy== | ||
| − | + | Immediate access to [[Trog]]'s [[Berserk]] ability makes berserker one of the strongest backgrounds in the game, as long as you are careful with when you berserk.Any of the standard melee species, such as [[Mountain Dwarf]], [[Minotaur]], and [[Troll]] can be suitable beginner-friendly choices. | |
| − | Ironically, Berserkers actually need to be played with ''more'' restraint than other warrior backgrounds. With their | + | Ironically, Berserkers actually need to be played with ''more'' restraint than other warrior backgrounds. With their berserk ability, they may seem much more powerful than plain old [[Fighter]]s, but many a careless Berserker has perished because they ran out of rage (and got [[slow|exhausted]]) while still surrounded by enemies. It is recommended to lure enemies into a known, cleared out area before berserking, to reduce the chance of new enemies coming in as berserk ends. |
| − | + | Remember that Trog may extend your berserk rage with every kill - when fighting a really tough monster, it may be worth sparing a turn whacking a weak monster next to it. Once you score enough piety to summon allies, they too can block for you if you get caught exhausted. | |
| − | + | ==History== | |
| + | *Berserkers were unchanged in [[0.29]], where most other backgrounds got buffed. | ||
| + | *Prior to [[0.14]], Berserkers started with 20 [[gold]]. | ||
| − | [[ | + | For additional context on Berserker's gameplay changes, see [[Trog#History|Trog's History]] section. |
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[[Category:Backgrounds]] | [[Category:Backgrounds]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:23, 18 November 2025
| Berserkers are hardy warriors who worship Trog the Wrathful, from whom they get the power to go berserk (as well as a number of other powers, should they prove worthy), but who forbids the use of spell magic. They enter the Dungeon with a weapon of their choice, and dressed in animal skins. |
Berserkers are savage warriors who worship Trog the Wrathful. Like other gods, Trog offers further powers and gifts to those who prove worthy. Berserkers can thus be seen as a kind of holy warrior, albeit of a faith that values carnage for its own sake rather than a devotion to good (or evil, for that matter). They are forbidden to learn or use spells.
Berserkers start with 35 piety, giving them immediate access to the berserk ability from turn 1.
Contents
Preferred Species
Mountain Dwarf, Minotaur, Merfolk, Gargoyle, Armataur, and Oni are the recommended races if you pick a Berserker background.
Racial Restrictions
Demigods may not become Berserkers (or any other religious background).
While Formicids, Revenants, Poltergeists, and Mummies are not banned from being Berserkers, they cannot go berserk, robbing them of one of this background's initial benefits.
Starting Equipment
Some species may receive different items based on their unique restrictions.
- +0 weapon of choice (short sword, mace, hand axe, falchion or spear, or unarmed)
- +0 animal skin
Starting Skills and Stats
These are adjusted by your species' aptitudes.
Choosing Berserker adds 9 to your starting Strength, and 4 to your starting Dexterity, but reduces your starting Intelligence by 1.
Strategy
Immediate access to Trog's Berserk ability makes berserker one of the strongest backgrounds in the game, as long as you are careful with when you berserk.Any of the standard melee species, such as Mountain Dwarf, Minotaur, and Troll can be suitable beginner-friendly choices.
Ironically, Berserkers actually need to be played with more restraint than other warrior backgrounds. With their berserk ability, they may seem much more powerful than plain old Fighters, but many a careless Berserker has perished because they ran out of rage (and got exhausted) while still surrounded by enemies. It is recommended to lure enemies into a known, cleared out area before berserking, to reduce the chance of new enemies coming in as berserk ends.
Remember that Trog may extend your berserk rage with every kill - when fighting a really tough monster, it may be worth sparing a turn whacking a weak monster next to it. Once you score enough piety to summon allies, they too can block for you if you get caught exhausted.
History
- Berserkers were unchanged in 0.29, where most other backgrounds got buffed.
- Prior to 0.14, Berserkers started with 20 gold.
For additional context on Berserker's gameplay changes, see Trog's History section.
| Backgrounds | |
|---|---|
| Warriors | Fighter • Gladiator • Monk • Hunter • Brigand |
| Zealots | Berserker • Chaos Knight • Cinder Acolyte |
| Warrior-mages | Warper • Hexslinger • Enchanter • Reaver |
| Mages | Hedge Wizard • Conjurer • Summoner • Necromancer • Forgewright • Fire Elementalist • Ice Elementalist • Air Elementalist • Earth Elementalist • Alchemist |
| Adventurers | Artificer • Shapeshifter • Wanderer • Delver |
