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==Overview==
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|header=Overview
|content=Berserker is a beginner-friendly, well-rounded character that uses his health to deal high damage.

Berserker has strong normals that allow him to poke with the best of them. His {{clr|1|5A}} and {{clr|2|5B}} are both excellent pokes that have great range for their speed while remaining safe on block. {{clr|2|2B}} acts as a strong complement as it lowers his hurtbox significantly and can go under a lot of other character’s pokes. He also has {{clr|3|6S}}, a projectile wall that can be launched with {{clr|3|6SS}}. Though it is weak to rolls and low profiles, it works wonders in keeping Berserker safe from projectile zoning. His jump normals are notable for being excellent jump-ins, as the majority can cross up. {{clr|4|j.M}} is a standout button as it summons projectiles upon landing that persist if Berserker is hit.

As if that wasn’t good enough, [[#Frenzy|Frenzy]] takes all these strengths and amplifies them. His already strong neutral becomes even stronger as his movement speed and jump arc increases. His normals get better for pressure as all of his sword normals gain a second slice, improving normal and guard bar damage. His combos improve as Frenzy strengthens his MP Skills. This comes at a price, as Frenzy slowly turns Berserker’s health into white health. Mis-managing Frenzy means Berserker can take heavy damage from a stray MP Skill from the opponent, but the risk is worth the reward. Frenzy also gives Berserker access to Conversion at will, further strengthening his pressure. As the icing on the cake, {{clr|4|5M}} in Frenzy becomes {{MMC|input=5M|label=Blood Twister|type=frenzy}}, an incredible all-purpose move.

Berserker’s pressure is a contender for the strongest in the game. His ability to keep opponents blocking with his Frenzy normals and pressure resets/instant overheads with Conversion force his opponents to gamble instead of him in most cases. The only major weakness to Berserker's gameplan is his health slowly ticking down in Frenzy, which can spell the end of a round if you make a mistake. If you want a character who uses system mechanics well and pressures opponents into taking action for you, Berserker is for you.
}}
{{DNFD/Infobox
|fastestAttack={{clr|A|2A}} (6F)
|reversal=[[#Raging Fury|Raging Fury {{clr|M|623M}}]] (16F)
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| lore = '''A warrior that ravages opponents with the power of bloodiness.'''

The Berserker is a Slayer that has fallen prey to the "Kazan Syndrome" which originated from Kazan, the God of Destruction.<br>
Although physical functions improve to astonishing levels as symptoms progress, those afflicted also become embroiled in a bloody rage and lose all sense of reason, destroying everything in their paths.

The Berserker is searching for a way to control his bloodiness after a brutal massacre which occurred when he'd once lost control.<br>
Now, being chased by soldiers of the De Los Empire, he finds himself headed across the border for the Principality of Bel Myre's forest.
}}-->
{{ProsAndCons
| intro =is classified as a '''''{{clr|#159964|Standard}}''''' type. He is a well rounded character with many easy-to-use moves, highly aggressive aerial to ground techniques, and can sacrifice HP for enhanced attacks.
| pros = 
* '''Relentless Pressure:''' Berserker's main trait is that he can always cancel his moves into either [[#Frenzy|Frenzy]] or Conversion. This allows him to perform extended block pressure, deal massive guard gauge damage, and convert stray hits into highly damaging combo sequences, all while being safe from Guard Cancels.
* '''Excellent Normals:''' Berserker's normals are rather fast for their reach, allowing him to simultaneously beat out longer ranged characters while spaced correctly and keep out shorter ranged characters from approaching him or counterattacking.
* '''Anti-air Control:''' Berserker's {{MMC|input=623M|label={{clr|M|623M}}}} and {{MMC|input=2S|label={{clr|S|2S}}}} are great at hitting airborne opponents. In [[#Frenzy|Frenzy]], {{MMC|input=5M|label=Blood Twister|type=frenzy}} can completely disuade opponents from jumping at all due to it's enormous hitbox and {{MMC|input=5B|label={{clr|B|5B}}}} gains a second hit which acts as another anti air.
* '''Frenzy:''' [[#Frenzy|Frenzy]] makes Berserker even more oppressive by strengthening his normals and increasing his run speed dramatically. He also gains access to {{MMC|input=5M|label=Blood Twister|type=frenzy}}, which can skip neutral on hit and block. On top of that, using [[#Frenzy|Frenzy]] forces Berserker into recieving white life, which lets him abuse conversion.
* '''Life Steal:''' His {{MMC|input=214M|label={{clr|M|214M}}}} and his Gold Cube Awakening passive allows Berserker to alleviate one of his biggest weaknesses.
| cons = 
* '''Volatile:''' While Frenzy greatly empowers Berserker, the health cost means he can have a lower effective health pool than average if his life steal properties are not succesful. On defense his reversal has lacking horizontal range and poor reward on hit due to it's long recovery, which can make reversing a situation somewhat difficult. 
* '''Sluggish:''' Without Frenzy, Berserker is a slower character who can struggle to approach zoning oriented characters such as {{CLabel|DNFD|Ranger}} or {{CLabel|DNFD|Launcher}}.
}}
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===Unique Mechanics===
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| header= [[File:DNFD Frenzy Icon.png|40px]] Frenzy 
| content =
{{#lst:DNFD/Berserker/Data|Frenzy Cancel Table}} 
Berserker's {{MiniMoveCard|DNFD|chara=Berserker|input=5M|label={{clr|M|5M|game=DNFD}}}} triggers Frenzy state, a unique {{keyword|install}}. In this state, Berserker gains the following buffs:
* all attacks (except {{MMC|DNFD|chara=Berserker|input=236M|label={{clr|4|Blood Sword}}}}) deals +10% damage
* Berserker's {{clr|2|B}} normals, {{clr|1|5A}} and {{clr|1|5AA}} and {{clr|4|MP Skills}} are enhanced. He also gains access to {{MMC|input=5M|label=Blood Twister|type=frenzy}}
* Movement speed is greatly increased
* Jump height is increased

In exchange for that, Berserker will continuously receive 20 White Damage per second. If he has only 1 Red Health remaining, he will instead lose White Health.
{{clear}}
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| header=  [[File:DNFD_Gold_Cube.png|40px]] Awakening Effect: [[File:DNFD_Berserker_Awakening_Icon.png|40px]] Thirst
| content =
<div style="text-align: center;">{{FrameDataNotes|DNFD|Awakening Overview}}</div>

* Berserker's attacks does ~5% more damage. This can be stacked with {{clr|4|Frenzy}}'s damage boost
* Berserker does more chip damage
* 20% of damage Berserker inflicts is recovered as HP.
** The healing is based on Berserker's damage dealt before combo scaling is applied. This makes the healing much greater than it may initially seem.
|fastestAttack=[[#2A|{{clr|A|2A}}]] (6F)
|reversal=[[#Raging Fury|{{clr|M|623M}}]] (16F)
}}
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| header=  [[File:DNFD_Clear_Cube.png|40px]] Awakening Effect: Rampage [[File:DNFD_Movement_Speed_Up_Icon.png|40px]][[File:DNFD MP Regen Up Icon.png|40px]][[File:DNFD White Damage Up Icon.png|40px]]
| content =
<div style="text-align: center;">{{FrameDataNotes|DNFD|Awakening Overview2}}</div>

* Berserker's Movement speed and MP recovery speed are increased
* Berserker does more chip damage
|fastestAttack=[[#2A|{{clr|A|2A}}]] (6F)
|reversal=[[#Raging Fury|{{clr|M|623M}}]] (16F)
}}

==Normal Moves==
===<big>{{clr|A|5A}}</big>===
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=5A|type=Normal
|description=
One of Berserker’s fastest buttons and very safe to throw out. This move becomes a decent combo starter at close range, and is a respectable poke. At farther ranges, opt for {{clr|2|5B}} instead of {{clr|1|5AA}} as the latter will fall out.

[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancels_Table|Cancel options]]: {{clr|A|5AA<sup>[+]</sup>}}, {{clr|B|5B}}, {{clr|B|2B}}, {{clr|S|Skills}}, {{clr|M|MP Skills}}, Throw
}}

===<big>{{clr|A|5AA}}</big>===
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=5AA|type=Normal
|description=
Similar range to {{clr|1|5A}} means this can drop out at max range. Great hit confirm tool and blockstring/combo filler. Whiff cancelling into this makes attempting to whiff punish {{clr|1|5A}} very difficult.

[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancels_Table|Cancel options]]: {{clr|B|5B}}, {{clr|B|2B}}, {{clr|S|Skills}}, {{clr|M|MP Skills}}, Throw
}}

===<big>{{clr|A|5A}}</big> (Frenzy)===
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=5A|type=Frenzy
|description=
With Frenzy, this becomes larger vertically (but with shorter horizontal reach), safer, and ''much'' more damaging. The additional hit gives more time for MP to regenerate, conserving MP on offense. At max range the second hit can whiff on both hit and block. However, this can be avoided by cancelling the first hit into another normal like {{clr|2|5B}}.
* Can cancel any time after the first hit is blocked or hit.

[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancels_Table|Cancel options]]: {{clr|A|5AA}}, {{clr|B|5B}}, {{clr|B|2B}}, {{clr|S|Skills}}, {{clr|M|MP Skills}}, Throw
}}

===<big>{{clr|A|5AA}}</big> (Frenzy)===
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=5AA|type=Frenzy
|description= 
Another gigantic, two-hit normal. Shares normal {{clr|1|5AA}}’s whiff cancel properties, but cancelling into it too fast will lose the damage increase from {{clr|1|5A}}‘s second hit. Great normal for blockstrings and also useful for catching rolls. 
* Can cancel any time after the first hit is blocked or hit.

[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancels_Table|Cancel options]]: {{clr|B|5B}}, {{clr|B|2B}}, {{clr|S|Skills}}, {{clr|M|MP Skills}}, Throw
}}

===<big>{{clr|B|5B}}</big>===
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=5B|type=Normal
|description=
Berserker’s {{clr|2|5B}} is a fantastic neutral tool. It hits from round start distance and is very safe. Its only real downside is that it typically out-reaches its cancel options at max range, making it difficult to convert from (especially when compared to other, top tier characters).

[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancels_Table|Cancel options]]: {{clr|B|2B}}, {{clr|S|Skills}}, {{clr|M|MP Skills}}, Throw
}}

===<big>{{clr|B|5B}}</big> (Frenzy)===
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=5B|type=Frenzy
|description= 
Adds an additional hit to {{clr|B|5B}} that can also act as an anti air. Excellent as a combo and pressure tool as it consistently combos into {{clr|B|2B}}. {{clr|B|5B}}‘s second hit is notable as it behaves like most sweeps do in that it is mostly unaffected by hitstun decay. Whiffing the first hit to use the second is common in Berserker combos as it still combos into {{clr|B|2B}} for more damage than doing {{clr|S|5S}} > {{clr|S|4S}}.

This move is one of the major reasons why Frenzy neutral is so scary. Combined with the massive movement speed increase, Berserker is also equipped with a button which can easily both poke and anti air opponents at a relatively low risk; and unlike the non-frenzy version of this move, it can consistently lead to full combos even at maximum range.

* Can cancel any time after the first hit is blocked or hit.
* Second hit is a hard knockdown.
* The second hit will move Berserker forward, useful for confirming or certain pressure sequences.
[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancels_Table|Cancel options]]: {{clr|B|2B}}, {{clr|S|Skills}}, {{clr|M|MP Skills}}, Throw
}}

===<big>{{clr|A|2A}}</big>===
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=2A|type=Normal
|description=
Berserker’s fastest low and fastest normal overall. Excellent close range button, but has more limited cancel options than {{clr|1|5A}}. Immediate cancels into {{clr|2|5B}} is fast enough to combo and is also safe on block, while still retaining the threat of {{clr|2|2B}} after. Due to it's speed, its often used to pickup combos from starters with low hitstun, such as from Instant Overhead {{clr|1|j.A}}. 
* Does not cancel into itself.

[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancels_Table|Cancel options]]: {{clr|B|5B}}, {{clr|B|2B}}, {{clr|S|Skills}}, {{clr|M|MP Skills}}, Throw
}}

===<big>{{clr|B|2B}}</big>===
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=2B|type=Normal
|description=
Another move that hits roundstart, having pretty good range. {{clr|2|2B}} has its own niche as a counter poke against higher-hitting moves as Berserker’s hurtbox is much lower than {{clr|2|5B}}, although its long recovery frames makes it vulnerable to whiff punishing. {{clr|2|2B}} (at least in normal mode) is also slightly more useful in combos as it suffers far less from hitstun decay in longer combos.

This move lowers Berserker's hurtbox significantly, allowing him to low profile many attacks such as {{Character Label|DNFD|Swift Master}}'s {{MMC|chara=Swift Master|input=5B|label={{clr|2|5B}}}}.

* Knocks down on hit.
* Applies hard knockdown on counterhit.
* Frame advantage when [[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Frenzy_Cancel_chart|Frenzy cancelled]]: '''-5'''

[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancels_Table|Cancel options]]: {{clr|S|Skills}}, {{clr|M|MP Skills}}, Throw
}}

===<big>{{clr|B|2B}}</big> (Frenzy)===
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=2B|type=Frenzy
|description= 
Adds an additional hit to {{clr|2B2B}}. Another excellent combo and pressure tool with the small bonus of making {{clr|B|2B}} safer on block. The first hit can whiff when spaced out, which will leave a small gap on block. Unlike the first hit, the second hit is not a gapless string into {{clr|S|5S}}, but it's always possible to cancel the second hit so long as the first lands. 

Thanks to the long gap between hits, Berserker can sneak in a {{clr|4|214M}} if he times it properly at close range. This is notable for not requiring a Conversion to set up, allowing Berserker to easily heal back his white health. 
* Can cancel any time after the first hit is blocked or hit.
* First hit knocks down, second hit does not.
* Second hit has forward momentum, useful for combos and pressure.
[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancels_Table|Cancel options]]: {{clr|S|Skills}}, {{clr|M|MP Skills}}, Throw
}}

===<big>{{clr|A|j.A}}</big>===
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=j.A|type=Normal
|description=
Berserker reaches out his foot to attack. {{Keyword|IAS}} Conversion allows this to be used as an instant overhead and is particularly hard to see coming when covered by Gore Cross. Aside from this, j.{{clr|1|A}}{{clr|2|B}}{{clr|3|S}} can be looped on standing opponents for style points.
* Can cross up.

[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancels_Table|Cancel options]]: {{clr|2|j.B}}, {{clr|3|j.S}}, {{clr|3|j.2S}}, {{clr|4|j.M}}
}}

===<big>{{clr|B|j.B}}</big>===
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=j.B|type=Normal
|description= 
Another crossup button, functionally a bigger and slower {{clr|1|j.A}}. Mostly overshadowed by its Frenzy cousin, but is a respectable button nonetheless.
* Can cross up.

[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancels_Table|Cancel options]]: {{clr|3|j.S}}, {{clr|3|j.2S}}, {{clr|4|j.M}}
}}

===<big>{{clr|B|j.B}}</big> (Frenzy)===
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=j.B|type=Frenzy
|description=
Gigantic air normal that is difficult to contest. While not having as much horizontal range as {{clr|3|j.S}}, it boasts a significant hitbox both in front and behind Berserker, making it a stronger option in close range situations. Unlike the rest of his Frenzy normals, this one only hits once.

[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancels_Table|Cancel options]]: {{clr|S|Skills}}, {{clr|M|j.M}}
}}

==Universal Mechanics==
===<big>Throw</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|A|A}}+{{clr|B|B}}'''}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=A+B
|description=
Berserker stabs his opponent and then flings them half a screen's length away. This throw provides next to no okizeme midscreen and very limited plus frames in the corner. Use {{clr|4|214M}} instead when possible as even though it costs MP it gives a much better knockdown.
* +2 on hit.
}}

===<big>Dodge</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|W|6G}}'''}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=6G
|description=
}}

===<big>Backwards Dodge</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|W|4G}}'''}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=4G
|description=
* Has 7 frames more recovery than forward dodge, but the same Invulnerability.
}}


===<big>Guard Cancel</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|B|B}}+{{clr|S|S}}'''}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=6B+S
|description=
Berserker's Guard Cancel sharing its animation with {{clr|3|2S}} gives it generous vertical range at the cost of some horizontal reach. Berserker may not want to have very much space between him and his opponent, but going back to neutral is infinitely better than getting Guard Crushed into a combo.
* Counterhit punishable recovery.
}}

==Skills==
===<big>Ghost Slash</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|S|5S}}'''}} {{DNFDicon|icon=hkd|info=Forces a hard knockdown against airborne opponents}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=5S
|description= 
An overall very versatile button, being used as a counterpoke, pressure extender, combo filler and anti-air. It's able to hit at round start, but Berserker has other buttons which hits round start, namely {{clr|2|5B}} and {{clr|2|2B}}. Is very rewarding on Counter Hit (this can lead to a {{keyword|Touch of Death}} against everyone but {{CLabel|DNFD|Crusader}}, depending on the situation) while remaining mostly safe on block, despite the terrible frame advantage. {{clr|3|5S}} shines later in combos as it is mostly unaffected by hitstun decay when it hits airborne opponents.

* Frame advantage when [[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Frenzy_Cancel_chart|Frenzy cancelled]]: '''-2'''
<br>
[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancels_Table|Cancel options]]: {{clr|3|6S}}, {{clr|3|4S}}, {{clr|M|MP Skills}}
}}

===<big>Upward Slash</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|S|2S}}'''}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=2S
|description=
Very tall anti-air that kisses the lifebars. Makes a good alternative to {{clr|3|5S}} for extending combos instead of ending them and leads to big damage if confirmed into early on.
* Jump cancellable on hit, but not on block.
* Launches grounded opponents.
* Frame advantage when [[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Frenzy_Cancel_chart|Frenzy cancelled]]: '''-1'''

[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancels_Table|Cancel options]]: {{clr|3|6S}}, {{clr|3|4S}}, {{clr|M|MP Skills}}
}}

===<big>Gore Cross</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|S|6S}}'''}} {{DNFDicon|icon=proj}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=6S
|description=
Set this up anytime Berserker gets a hard knockdown. Usually his hard knockdowns are advantageous enough that the projectile will CH mashing and snuff out DPs, ensuring it’s Berserker’s turn. Gore Cross also functions as a defensive projectile wall in neutral thanks to its two hits.

Ending a combo with {{clr|3|4S}}'s hard knockdown allows for an easy set up of {{clr|4|5M}} into {{clr|3|6S}}, which starts Berserker's suffocating pressure. Berserker can always combo into this using {{clr|3|5S}}'s air hit properties.

Strangely enough, despite being considered a projectile, some moves such as {{Character Label|DNFD|Crusader}}'s {{MMC|chara=Crusader|input=6S|label={{clr|3|6S}}}} or {{Character Label|DNFD|Dragon Knight}}'s {{MMC|chara=Dragon Knight|input=j.S|label={{clr|3|j.S}}}} will pass over and not interact with Gore Cross while it is stationary. 

[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancels_Table|Cancel options]]: {{clr|3|6SS}}
}}

===<big>Gore Cross: Expulsion</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|S|S}} after Gore Cross'''}} {{DNFDicon|icon=proj}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=6S~S
|description=
Gore Cross, part 2. Turns the stationary, two hit projectile into a decently quick single-hit one. This may seem spammable on the surface, but it’s long total duration makes it particularly vulnerable to rolls. It also tends to lose in fireball wars against projectiles with shorter recovery. Technically adds a third projectile hit to Gore Cross, which can cancel out an extra projectile at the last minute. 

It's important to be aware of Gore Cross' flaws as a projectile before attempting to use it as a typical fireball. During the startup frames, Berserker extends his hurtbox significantly which can often lead to the move being easily stuffed. Projectiles with a large number of multi-hits can also break through the Gore Cross and hit Berserker during it's long recovery, such as {{CLabel|DNFD|Kunoichi}}'s {{MMC|chara=Kunoichi|input=6S|label={{clr|3|6S}}}} and {{Character Label|DNFD|Ranger}}'s {{MMC|chara=Ranger|input=5M|label={{clr|4|5M}}}}. Curiously, certain explosive projectiles such as {{CLabel|DNFD|Ranger}}'s {{MMC|chara=Ranger|input=j.S|label={{clr|3|j.S}}}} and {{CLabel|DNFD|Launcher}}'s {{MMC|chara=Launcher|input=5S|label={{clr|3|5S}}}} will also explode on {{Clr|3|6SS}}' extended hurtbox, punishing Berserker in some cases. 

Despite all this, {{Clr|3|6SS}} still finds some use in discouraging safe zoning with single hit projectiles, especially effective against moves like {{CLabel|DNFD|Ranger}}'s {{MMC|chara=Ranger|input=5A|label={{clr|1|5A}}}}. A handy trick is to Conversion the recovery of {{Clr|3|6SS}} and run behind it, using it to cover an approach, though this takes Berserker out of Frenzy and costs some health.  

Not quite as versatile as your typical shoto fireball, but useful in certain situations and matchups.
* Can combo into {{clr|1|2A}} in the corner
}}

===<big>Mountainous Wheel</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|S|4S}}'''}} {{DNFDicon|icon=otg}} {{DNFDicon|icon=hkd}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=4S
|description=
Berserker does a short hop jumping into the air and slams his sword on the ground. Cannot be cancelled into on block without a gap. This is a common combo ender but it can extend combos if opponents are higher up and MP/Conversion is available. Having some juggle height beforehand allows {{clr|4|236M}} to combo, and having Conversion allows Berserker to use {{Keyword|IAS}} {{clr|4|j.M}} regardless of height.

Always leads to a Hard Knockdown on hit, which leads this to be Berserker's best combo ender, allowing for a safe and easy {{clr|4|5M}} into {{clr|3|6S}} setup. 

* Can avoid low attacks and grabs due to being airborne.
* Can be Conversion Canceled during startup to leave Berserker airborne, allowing an instant overhead with {{color|A|j.A}}. If this is performed off {{clr|2|fr.5B}} on block, the instant overhead will be gapless.
* Frame advantage when [[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Frenzy_Cancel_chart|Frenzy cancelled]]: '''-3'''

[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancels_Table|Cancel options]]: {{clr|S|j.2S}} (during startup), {{clr|M|MP Skills}}
}}

===<big>Blood Smash</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|S|j.S}}'''}} {{DNFDicon|icon=oh}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=j.S
|description= 
Another very big air button for Berserker. Can hit very high up in a jump but cannot be used as a crossup like {{clr|1|j.A}} or {{clr|2|j.B}}. In frenzy, an instant dashjump {{clr|3|j.S}} can hit fullscreen distance.

[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancels_Table|Cancel options]]: {{clr|3|j.2S}}, {{clr|4|j.M}}
}}

===<big>Ashe Fork</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|S|j.2S}}'''}}  {{DNFDicon|icon=otg}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=j.2S
|description=
A divekick that temporarily halts air momentum before quickly traveling to the ground at a 45 degree angle. Provides Berserker a way to change his jump arc and mess with anti-air timings against characters with poor anti-airs, but will usually die to characters with designated AA buttons. Its OTG properties also makes it a key combo filler, allowing Berserker to convert far hits (namely {{clr|2|5B}}) or air-to-airs into full combos. Very unsafe on whiff or if not cancelled into another move. 
* Second hit ground bounces and knocks opponents away.
* Frame advantage when [[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Frenzy_Cancel_chart|Frenzy cancelled]]: '''-3'''

[[{{PAGENAME}}/Frame_Data#Cancels_Table|Cancel options]]: {{clr|M|MP Skills}}
}}

==MP Skills==
===<big>Frenzy</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|M|5M}}'''}} {{DNFDicon|icon=frenzy}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card|game=DNFD|mp=yes
|input=5M|type=M
|description=
Frenzy is an {{keyword|install}}-type buff that dramatically increases Berserker's performance at the cost of slowly draining health. While in Frenzy, his sword normals become more damaging, gaining a hit (except for {{clr|2|j.B}}), and consequently dealing more guard gauge damage. Each of his {{clr|4|M}} moves also gain additional properties. His run speed and jump arc also increases drastically, greatly improving his neutral.

Berserker’s health slowly turning into white health is a blessing in disguise as it gives him constant access to Conversion. His new Frenzy {{clr|4|5M}}, Blood Twister, vacuums opponents on hit and block (which he can then make plus with Conversion). This combined with his improved and double-hitting sword normals turns him into a guard crushing pressure monster.
* Passively drains Berserker's health in the form of [[DNFD/Gauges#White Health|white health]] while active.
* Automatically ends when Berserker is hit, uses another MP Skill, or uses [[DNFD/Offense#Conversion|Conversion]].
}}

===<big>Blood Twister</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|M|5M}} during Frenzy'''}} {{DNFDicon|icon=proj}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card|game=DNFD|mp=yes
|input=5M|type=Frenzy
|conditions= during '''Frenzy'''
|description=
If Frenzy is Berserker’s character-defining move, then Blood Twister is a close second. Blood Twister is an incredible move that rounds out Berserker’s pressure and neutral. It’s massive hitbox reaches around 3/4ths of the screen and is quite tall, effectively stopping aggressive jumps altogether. It’s vacuum pulls opponents close on hit and block, making it a strong confirm option and pressure reset. Even though it has high pushback, Blood Twister is naturally plus on block (and can be made more so with Conversion) and leaves Berserker in {{clr|1|5A}} range for continued pressure. Blocking Blood Twister also shreds the guard gauge. The vortex itself is considered a projectile, which means that moves such as {{CLabel|DNFD|Grappler}}'s {{MMC|chara=Grappler|input=236M|label=Shoulder Tackle}} will blow right through the initial vortex. 

As good as Blood Twister is, there are some downsides to it. Blood Twister is subpar as a combo tool up close, given the high MP cost and the presence of better, cheaper combo tools (in the form of {{clr|4|j.M}} and {{clr|4|236M}}) that also lead into the same routes. Sometimes useful very late into health-dump routes, due to its high minimum damage. It’s main use is to enhance Berserker’s neutral and pressure, and it does that very well. 

* Vacuums opponents on the first 9 hits.
* First 9 hits cause a restand.
* Final hit causes a wallbounce.
}}

===<big>Raging Fury</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|M|2M}}'''}} or {{InputBadge|'''{{clr|M|623M}}'''}} {{DNFDicon|icon=dp}} {{DNFDicon|icon=otg}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card|game=DNFD|mp=yes
|input=623M,2M
|description=
Berserker's invincible reversal, and a very strong preemptive anti-air. However, it has lacking horizontal range despite hitting on both sides. If it hits, the resulting situation is typically a neutral reset which may be bad against some characters, especially since Berserker can't safely set up {{clr|4|5M}} after. It can also be used to punish guard cancel on reaction when Conversion is not available.

Due to it's OTG properties, it can sometimes be worth using as a combo ender to close out a round. However, it gives a subpar knockdown compared to Berserker's other combo enders, especially given its MP cost, meaning one should be careful about using it in this way.

* It hits multiple times, so it can beat out armored moves like {{CLabel|DNFD|Grappler}}'s {{MMC|chara=Grappler|input=5[S]|label=Charged Low Fling}}. 
* Does increased damage in Frenzy.
}}

===<big>Blood Sword</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|M|6M}}'''}} or {{InputBadge|'''{{clr|M|236M}}'''}} {{DNFDicon|icon=proj}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card|game=DNFD|mp=yes
|input=236M,6M
|description= 
Berserker performs a slash with his sword into an explosion of blood. Plus on block, but pushes Berserker too far out to effectively leverage the frame advantage. More often than not the first hit will whiff, leaving a large gap in blockstrings and also leaving Berserker wide open for a punish.

Blood Sword shines in corner combos and when Conversion is available. On airborne opponents, Frenzy Blood Sword can lead to [[DNFD/Berserker/Combos#236M_Loops|loops]] with more MP and Conversion available. Even though it doesn’t OTG, the first hit can still connect if the opponent bounces high enough. Most of Berserker’s extended combos use Conversion to cancel the second hit of the Frenzy version to give enough time to re-enter Frenzy.

Though somewhat expensive, {{clr|4|236M}}>Conversion>{{clr|4|5M}} can be an effective way to reset pressure and set up Frenzy without much risk, thanks to the delayed blood explosion persisting when conversion is performed. This leaves Berserker massively plus even after running in, allowing him to easily beat most attempts to contest it.
* First and second hit are jump cancellable on hit, but not on block.
** Similarly to {{CLabel|DNFD|Lost Warrior}}, Berserker has a short window to cancel his prejump frames into any grounded MP skill, including another {{clr|M|236M}}. This is mostly used to go into {{clr|M|Frenzy}}.
* Causes a soft knockdown normally and a wall bounce in Frenzy.
* Normal version suffers notably from hitstun decay, Frenzy version does not.
* Blood explosion is a projectile and will persist if {{clr|4|236M}} is Conversion cancelled on the second hit only.
}}

===<big>Blood Lust</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|M|4M}}'''}} or {{InputBadge|'''{{clr|M|214M}}'''}} {{DNFDicon|icon=grab}} {{DNFDicon|icon=hkd}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card|game=DNFD|mp=yes
|input=214M,4M
|description=
A close range command grab which heals all of Berserker's current white health on hit. Has slightly more range than a regular grab, allowing for dashless tick throws in more circumstances. Synergizes very well with the rest of Berserker's kit, especially in Frenzy. Berserker has a relatively easy time conditioning his opponents to block with his normals, which allows him to cash out in this once they start to sit still. Along with healing his white health, Blood Lust also gives a workable knockdown, making a pretty good combo ender. It’s best in the corner as it also sets up a meaty {{clr|3|6S}} or {{clr|4|5M}}. 

Unfortunately, due to it's lack of throw invincibility, opponents inputting throw to tech your regular throw will also beat this throw, despite it being untechable. Use with caution and be sure to observe your opponent's habits.

When used under {{clr|4|Frenzy}}, Berserker can convert a successful command grab in the corner into a full combo, with the help of {{MMC|chara=Berserker|input=j.2S|label={{clr|3|j.2S}}}} and {{MMC|chara=Berserker|input=j.M|label={{clr|4|j.M}}}}. Without Frenzy, Berserker can still combo off of Blood Lust with {{clr|4|623M}} and more importantly his {{clr|5|Awakening Skill}}.
* Cannot be Conversion cancelled at all.
* Can be kara cancelled ({{clr|2|2B}}(1)~{{clr|4|214M}}) for extended range in pressure strings.
}}

===<big>Outrage Break</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|M|j.M}}'''}} {{DNFDicon|icon=oh|info=The descending slash cannot be guarded while crouching}} {{DNFDicon|icon=proj|info=The explosions after the sword impact are considered projectile property}} {{DNFDicon|icon=otg}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card|game=DNFD|mp=yes
|input=j.M
|description=
Berserker slams his sword into the ground creating an explosion of blood where he lands, which hits on both sides of him. Combo extender and a pretty slow and impractical overhead. Usually needs conversion to be comboed into, which makes it perfect as a way to safely exit Frenzy. Used as an extension in corner combos as well as to convert pokes in neutral. It also provides high life gain in Gold Cube awakening, since Berserker's lifesteal is calculated before combo scaling resulting in {{clr|4|j.M}}'s multihits healing back a tonne of health.

Also functions as an oppressive jump-in option due to it's huge hitbox, generous plus frames, and the massive number of active frames that persist even if Berserker is hit, making it difficult to contest

* First hit is an overhead, the blood explosions are mids.
* Frenzy version launches higher with more untech time, which allows it to be a fantastic [[DNFD/Berserker/Combos#Awakening_Frenzyless_j.M_Loops|late combo piece.]]
* Blood explosions will persist even if Berserker is hit, so long as he reaches the ground.

}}

==Awakening Moves==
===<big>Blood Riven</big>===
{{InputBadge|'''{{clr|AS|AS}}'''}} {{DNFDicon|icon=otg}}
{{DNFD_Move_Card
|input=AS
|conditions= during Awakened State
|description= 
Awakening Skill that turns Berserker into the Blood Majin. Only used as a combo ender when going for the kill, as not worth losing the passive lifesteal bonus otherwise. Comes with very short reach and only hits the area immediately surrounding Berserker.

Berserker has the unique ability to trigger his own Awakening mid combo fairly easily with [[DNFD/Berserker/Combos#Frenzy Starter Refrenzy Loops|refrenzy combo routes]], due to the self damage from {{clr|4|5M}} and Conversion. This can be a useful method for closing out a round, burning health to improve combo damage with superior conversion routing and ending in Blood Riven for massive damage off any starter. Be careful with doing this though, as you'll want to be absolutely sure this kills since Blood Riven leads to poor oki.

*Hits opponents OTG, easily combos out of pretty much anything thanks to this.
*Relatively short range, but hits all around Berserker. Extremely easy to include in corner combos, especially with Berserker's great corner carry.
}}

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