Berserker (job)

200px-Ff6umaroart — Umaro is a Berserker from *Final Fantasy VI*.

The Berserker (バーサーカー, Bāsākā?) is a recurring job in the Final Fantasy series. It is an evolution of the the Viking job. In nearly all of its appearances, they wear animal furs, and tend to be more revealing on the female characters. Berserkers take their name from the Berserk status, which they often actively or passively fall into. Their statistics, particularly their physical ones, are usually much higher than those of other jobs.

Appearances[]

Final Fantasy V[]

Main article: Berserker (Final Fantasy V job)

When the Water Crystal shatters, one of its shards grants the Berserker job to the party. The player has no control over the character when the class is used, but they have very high Attack power which couples with the ability to equip axes. If a Berserker is equipped with the Chicken Knife, the disastrous Berserker Chicken Knife glitch can take place.

Final Fantasy VI[]

Umaro is the only character in the series who is a true Berserker, being uncontrollable in battle and changing his actions only if certain Relics are equipped. Gau may also be considered to be a Berserker, but concentrates on enemy abilities rather than purely using physical attacks.

Final Fantasy X-2[]

Main article: Berserker (Final Fantasy X-2)

The Berserker dressphere is obtained during Chapter 3 at Lake Macalania. While not naturally in Berserk status, the spell is usable by the class, as well as various status-inflicting and buffing abilities.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift[]

Main article: Berserker (Tactics A2)

Berserker is a job available to the seeq. It focuses on dealing massive damage and smashing the opponent's armor, allowing for even more damage to be dealt. Despite the job's name its only Berserk-inducing ability is Critical: Berserk.

Final Fantasy Tactics S[]

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Crystal Defenders[]

While weaker than Soldiers, Berserkers deal blows which damage multiple foes. Their attack cannot reach aerial targets.
Online description

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Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy[]

The Berserker appears as a job card in the Labyrinth mode. As long as it is in the hand, it increases the lead party member's EX Gauge by a small amount after each battle. The effect stacks with multiple Berserker cards.

The Berserker is also an advanced job that can be selected for a character in the player's party for Quick Battle, Friend Cards, or wireless matches. It is unlocked by combining the powers of the Monk and the Dark Knight, and doubles the character's initial Bravery.

Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin[]

Main article: Berserker (Stranger of Paradise)

The Berserker is an Advanced Job available after unlocking the corresponding nodes in the Swordsman and Marauder Job Trees. It is also available to Ash after clearing the "Memories of Wind" main mission. Leveling this job is required unlock the Dark Knight and Breaker expert jobs.

Berserker specializes in sacrificing defenses and overwhelming enemies with raw power. It makes use of the Swordsman and Marauder's charging capabilities to deliver devastating damage to enemies, though it is recommended that Berserkers wield the axe for the highest damage. To keep on the offensive during combat, the Berserker provides passives that increase physical damage dealt, especially when near death, and an increase in HP.

Pictlogica Final Fantasy[]

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Final Fantasy Airborne Brigade[]

Main article: Berserker (Airborne Brigade)

Final Fantasy Artniks[]

The Berserker appears as a character card.

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Final Fantasy All the Bravest[]

Oddly, this maniacal axe-wielding force of nature enjoys cosplaying as a wolf.
Description

The Berserker is a character available to the party, he uses the Rage ability during battle. He unlocks at level 45.

Final Fantasy Record Keeper[]

Main article: Berserker (Record Keeper)

A brutal warrior who relies on his instincts in battle, the berserker wields mighty weapons to lay waste to his enemies. An excellent front line addition to any party.
Character profile

Berserker is a playable character who can be recruited as the First Time Reward for completing "Airship, Part 3" on Classic difficulty in FF X track of the Core Dungeons.

Mobius Final Fantasy[]

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Final Fantasy Trading Card Game[]

The Berserker job appears in Final Fantasy Trading Card Game as Earth- and Fire-elemental Forward cards.

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Final Fantasy II[]

Many of the elements that would become codified as part of the Berserker's "image" are present within Guy, including great physical strength, an axe as his signature weapon, and a prominent association with predatory animals.

Final Fantasy XIV[]

The Spectral Berserker appears as the final boss of the Heroes' Gauntlet dungeon, being one of many distant heroes whose essence is summoned by Elidibus to inspire faith in the Warriors of Light.

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Non-Final Fantasy guest appearances[]

Puzzle & Dragons[]

The Berserker appeared as part of the Crystal Defenders collaboration.

Knights of the Crystals[]

The Berserker appeared on an gold card.

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Etymology[]

[view · edit · purge]Berserker was originally a term for Norse warriors who fought with uncontrollable rage and reckless disregard for their own lives. The term itself is typically translated as "bear's skin" in reference to the animal skins Vikings would wear into battle. Theories about what causes berserkergang, the fury Berserkers go into, include possession by an animal spirit, drunken rage, and ritualistic dancing. Berserkers are often depicted in art as men with crazed eyes biting their shields in anticipation of battle.