This build is viable from the very start, but will gradually become more and more brutal as you advance through the Fighter tree and acquire better unique armor and weapons. Bleed and Stun damage are core features of the Berserker build, with Avowed's Fighter abilities enhancing those effects on great hammers and axes. Barbaric Shout will be one of the highlights, making weapon attacks uninterruptable. The Horsecutter great sword and Just Pestle great hammer are personal favorites for weapon choices, but there are quite a few amazing options that take this build to the next level.

Best Attributes For A Berserker Build

Might For Damage, Resolve For Stamina, Dexterity For Attack Speed

No matter your choice of weapon, the priority attributes for a Berserker are Might, Resolve, and Dexterity — in that order. Might dictates the overall damage you deal from all sources, and is obviously an essential part of a Berserker strategy. Resolve is essential to increase Stamina, and with the amount of power attacks and frantic swinging you'll be doing in the fray, you won't want to run out of steam. Resolve also increases your Second Wind efficiency, giving you more health when you come back, while shortening the Second Wind cooldown.

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Finally, depending on what fits your playstyle better, Dexterity and Constitution will be useful stats to invest in. Dexterity is going to be an important driver for Attack Speed, allowing you to get in more uninterrupted swings, while Constitution is crucial for health and endurance. If you find yourself taking a lot of damage and dying often, opt for Constitution over Dexterity, or find gear and/or consumables that help increase Health and/or Attack Speed.

Best Weapons For A Berserker Build

Two-Handed Great Weapons Include Horsecutter, Just Pestle & Emerald Splitter

You'll be spoiled for choice when it comes to heavy two-handed great weapons, and there are some excellent options available as early as Dawnshore. The Philosopher's Riddle and Seven Strivings are your clear choices until you reach Emerald Stair, where you'll have to decide if you want to swap them out for the Emerald Splitter and my personal favorite, the Horsecutter. Horsecutter synergizes extremely well with this build (especially with the Cull the Herd enchantment upgrade), although it will be replaced by the Limb-Taker in Galawain's Tusks later on.

While Horsecutter could get you through the entire game, there are arguably even better options once you reach Shatterscarp. The Just Pestle is acquired behind a secret door in the sulfur mines and can be enchanted to increase attack speed after a full combo attack, while the Inevitability great hammer is found in the Garden and increases movement speed when damaging enemies. Finally, the Limb-Taker is your best-in-slot weapon, and you can choose to specialize it in power attacks or attack speed. Forge's Friend can also be advantageous, but isn't available until late and isn't easy to track down.

Best Armor, Clothing & Accessories For A Berserker Build

Berserker Items Are Great, But Not Necessarily The Best

There is a Intimidating Feline Codpiece treasure map in Dawnshore and is a viable medium armor that could last the entire game. I prefer the Vailian Breast Plate or Sky Mother's Embrace over Berserker gear, because they increase movement speed and damage reduction.