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NPC, Berserker 5e

Medium Humanoid, Any Chaotic Alignment

The NPC, Berserker is a medium humanoid in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 2 (450 XP). It has 13 AC and 67 hit points. Foam flecks the corners of this wild warrior's mouth as battle-fury burns in their bloodshot eyes, their scarred flesh painted with ritual scars that seem to pulse with barely contained rage. They gri...

Armor Class

13

Hit Points

67

Challenge

2

450 XP

Foam flecks the corners of this wild warrior's mouth as battle-fury burns in their bloodshot eyes, their scarred flesh painted with ritual scars that seem to pulse with barely contained rage. They grip their weapon with white knuckles, muscles coiled like a spring ready to explode into violence.

Speed Walk 30ft
STR +3 (16)
DEX +1 (12)
CON +3 (17)
INT -1 (9)
WIS +0 (11)
CHA -1 (9)
Languages Any

Special Traits & Features

Reckless
Humanoid

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)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Easy / Minion
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Bandits, Veteran Captains, Archers, Spies, Bandit Thugs
Encounter Hook: Fortified within ruined choke points, collecting illicit road tolls and laying carefully organized ambushes.

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 NPC, Berserker?

NPC, 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 NPC, Berserker?

NPC, Berserker has an Armor Class (AC) of 13 and approximately 67 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight NPC, Berserker?

For a party of 4 adventurers, NPC, Berserker represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 3.

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