FOR HONOR: Berserker Guide

The Berserker is the Viking faction's Assassin. It's classified as a Hard to learn character, and is primarily used for CQC. The Berserker shines as a close combat harasser using Infinite Chains and numerous Chain Staters

BASIC TIPS

-When Locked, match the enemy’s Guard position to block their attack.

-The Berserker’s defense/block is only up for a short time, so timing is key.

-The Berserker’s first combo chain is called Dance of the Paired Blades. Perform a light attacked followed by a heavy attacked, or vice versa.

Remember: you can’t start or continue a chain after performing a Top Heavy Attack.

-The Berserker’s second combo is Bear Mauler, performed by chaining three Heavy Attacks in succession.

-When surrounded by enemies, perform a Zone Attack by pressing the Light Attack and Heavy Attack buttons simultaneously.

-While Sprinting, perform a Hunter’s Rush by pressing Heavy Attack.

-When locked onto an enemy, Dodge and press Light Attack to perform a Spin Chop.

-When locked onto an enemy, Dodge toward them and press Heavy Attack to perform a Head Crusher. Use this to approach enemies quickly and attack.

-Move backward while pressing Light and Heavy Attack to escape and inflict Damage at the same time.

ADVANCED TIPS

-When locked onto an enemy, Dodge in the direction of an incoming attack just before impact to deflect the attack.


-After deflecting an attack, Guard Break your enemy to Knock them down.


-The Berserker’s Forward Throw deals Stamina Damage to your enemy.


-After four or more attacks in a Chain, further attacks become uninterruptible and cost less Stamina.


-Use Feint (cancelling an attack after the animation starts) to avoid a Block and start a new Chain in a different Guard.


-The Berserker can also cancel basic Attacks with Dodges, allowing you to harass an open opponent with additional moves.


-To stay in close combat when missing an attack, cancel the recovery into a Zone Attack or a Dodge.

-Spin Chop (dodging left or right and pressing Light Attack) can start Chains. Follow up a Spin Chop with a Heavy Attack to begin a chain.


-Slashing Rush (dodging toward an enemy and pressing Heavy Attack) can also start Chains. Follow up a Slashing Rush with a Light Attack to begin a chain.


-Your Infinite Chain can be followed up by the Bear Mauler Chain (Heavy Attack, Heavy Attack, Heavy Attack.)


-Avoid delays when blocking Light Attacks by riposting with Light Attacks. This allows The Berserker to block or initiate chains with a fast attack, by IGN.