Berserker 5e
Medium Humanoid, Any Chaotic Alignment
The Berserker is a medium humanoid in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 2 (450 XP). It has 13 (hide armor) AC and 67 (9d8+27) hit points.
Armor Class
13 (hide armor)
Hit Points
67 (9d8+27)
Challenge
2
450 XP
Special Traits & Features
DM Tactical & Combat Guide
Encounter Balance (Party of 4)
Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 3
Combat Role
Medium Humanoid (Skirmisher / Line)
Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)
Tactical Recommendations
- Action Economy: Pair with minor minions or environmental terrain hazards to prevent the party from focus-firing in a single round.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Berserker?
Berserker is a Challenge Rating 2 creature, granting 450 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.
What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Berserker?
Berserker has an Armor Class (AC) of 13 (hide armor) and approximately 67 (9d8+27) hit points.
What party level is recommended to fight Berserker?
For a party of 4 adventurers, Berserker represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 3.
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