Berserker

This article is about the account build. For other uses, see Berserker (disambiguation).

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Veng PkingNH/TribridHigh-level

Berserker
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Members																				Yes
Also called																				Zerker, Zerk
Build type																				Tank, 1-vs-1
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Primary attack style
Example combat stats
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SMW Subobject for High-levelPrayer level: 55Attack level: 75Magic level: 94Is members only: trueIs variant of: BerserkerHitpoints: 99Uses infobox: PureName: BerserkerAll Attack style: Melee, Defence level: 45Strength level: 99Build type: 1v1, tankRanged level: 99

SMW Subobject for NH/TribridPrayer level: 52Attack level: 60Magic level: 94Is members only: trueMax hit: 51Is variant of: BerserkerHitpoints: 90Uses infobox: PureName: BerserkerAll Attack style: Melee, Defence level: 45Strength level: 99Build type: 1v1, tankRanged level: 99

SMW Subobject for Veng PkingPrayer level: 31Attack level: 50Magic level: 94Is members only: trueMax hit: 54Is variant of: BerserkerHitpoints: 80Uses infobox: PureName: BerserkerAll Attack style: Melee, Defence level: 45Strength level: 99Build type: 1v1, tankRanged level: 90

A berserker pure or zerker is an account build characterised by the defence level of the build, typically having 45 defence in order to wear the berserker helm. Historically, this build has also been characterised as having the lowest defence level with all requirements to obtain Barrows gloves.

Melee loadout

Ranged switch

Attack bonusStab: +13Slash: +13Crush: +13Magic: -48Range: +100Defence bonusStab: +147Slash: +164Crush: +153Magic: +35Range: +151Other bonusesMelee strength: +35Ranged strength: +0Magic damage: +0.0%Prayer: +2 15.9 kg Items KEPT if not SKULLED: Items KEPT if using PROTECT ITEM: Items sent to your GRAVESTONE or LOST to the player who killed you: Data in this list is based purely on exchange or item value. See Items Kept on Death for info. The interface and items kept on death may vary in-game; general disclaimers apply.

Melee loadout

Ranged switch

Attack bonusStab: +22Slash: +11Crush: +52Magic: +88Range: +7Defence bonusStab: +48Slash: +49Crush: +51Magic: +83Range: +42Other bonusesMelee strength: +67Ranged strength: +122Magic damage: +2.0%Prayer: +4 11.5 kg Items KEPT if not SKULLED: Items KEPT if using PROTECT ITEM: Items sent to your GRAVESTONE or LOST to the player who killed you: Data in this list is based purely on exchange or item value. See Items Kept on Death for info. The interface and items kept on death may vary in-game; general disclaimers apply.

Notable quests

Because of experience rewards some quests provide, some quests need to be completed before training some combat skills, in order to not overshoot in specific stats and therefore obtain a higher than desirable combat level, or lock yourself out of certain content. Doing all of the quests below will leave you at 44 defence with 4875 xp left until 45 that can be freely trained on your own, while also giving you access to the maximum amount of content able to be completed on a 45 defence account.

Quest	Quick Guide	Combat levels after quest	Additional info
Monkey Madness I	QG	33   Attack 33   Defence 39   Strength 39   Hitpoints	Requirement for full completion of Recipe for Disaster as well as Monkey Madness II. Unlocks ability to wield Dragon Scimitars. ENSURE you take the strength and hitpoints experience option after completing the quest.
Dragon Slayer I	QG	40   Defence 43   Strength	Requirement for full completion of Recipe for Disaster as well as Dragon Slayer II. Unlocks the ability to wear Rune Platebodies.
Nature Spirit	QG	40   Defence 40   Hitpoints	Requirement for full completion of Recipe for Disaster.
The Fremennik Trials	QG	35   Attack 41   Defence 44   Strength 40   Hitpoints	Requirement for Lunar Diplomacy and full completion of Recipe for Disaster. Unlocks Berserker, Farseer, Archer and Warrior helmets.
Heroes' Quest	QG	36   Attack 42   Defence 44   Strength 41   Hitpoints 16   Ranged	Requirement for full completion of Recipe for Disaster.
Between a Rock...	QG	43   Defence	Wilderness and Fremennik diary requirement.
What Lies Below	QG	43   Defence	Varrock diary requirement.
A Soul's Bane	QG	43   Defence 41   Hitpoints	Varrock diary requirement.
In Search of the Myreque	QG	36   Attack 43   Defence 44   Strength 41   Hitpoints	Varrock diary and Sins of the Father requirement.
In Aid of the Myreque	QG	37   Attack 43   Defence 44   Strength	Varrock diary and Sins of the Father requirement.

Training methods

For more information, see Pay-to-play melee training.

Most berserker pures focus on training Strength to between 90-99 and Attack to between 70-99, as well as Magic to 94 to use Vengeance. It should be noted that the majority of med-high level melee weaponry can be wielded at level 75 Attack.

For the most part, berserker pures use very similar melee training methods as main accounts. They are also notably one of the few PvP builds that are practical to train Slayer with, and thus may use Slayer-specific equipment such as leaf-bladed weapons.

Strategies

When PKing on this build, it is important to know when to cast Vengeance, use a spec weapon, and eat food/drink potions.

Vengeance timing

Vengeance is a level 94 spell on the Lunar spellbook which rebounds 75% of the damage of the next hit back to one's opponent. Not having the ability to cast it puts you at a major disadvantage against people who do. To maximize its utility, use it when you think your opponent is going to do a lot of damage, such as with a special attack.

Special attack

If used correctly, your special attack weapon has the potential to do a lot of damage to your opponent in little time. Use it when your opponent is on low health, but be careful of rebounded Vengeance damage. It is a common tactic to use a special attack immediately after casting Vengeance.

If a weapon uses less than 100% spec energy, it is considered a bad move to use all of your energy in one go (otherwise known as "dumping spec"). It may be wiser to use it strategically throughout the fight.

Eating

To state the obvious, one should eat when their health is low and drink when their boosts/prayer are depleted. Eating cancels one's attack, so click back on your opponent immediately after doing so.