Berserker Commander
Source: Monster Manual (2024) p. 37
Berserker commanders bear the scars of battle and drive their followers to match their deadly zeal. These commanders tap into a primal magic to enhance their might.
Berserkers
Raging Invaders and Impassioned Warriors
Gripped by the adrenaline of battle, berserkers are reckless invaders, pit fighters, and other ferocious warriors.
Statblock
"name": "Berserker Commander"
"size": "Small or Medium"
"type": "humanoid"
"alignment": "Neutral"
"ac": !!int "16"
"hp": !!int "136"
"hit_dice": "16d8 + 64"
"modifier": !!int "5"
"stats":
- !!int "19"
- !!int "14"
- !!int "19"
- !!int "10"
- !!int "14"
- !!int "9"
"speed": "40 ft."
"saves":
- "strength": !!int "7"
- "constitution": !!int "7"
"skillsaves":
- "name": "[Athletics](/Compendium/rules/skills.md#Athletics)"
"desc": "+7"
- "name": "[Perception](/Compendium/rules/skills.md#Perception)"
"desc": "+5"
"condition_immunities": "[charmed](/Compendium/rules/conditions.md#Charmed), [frightened](/Compendium/rules/conditions.md#Frightened)"
"gear":
- "[greataxe](/Compendium/items/greataxe-xphb.md)"
- "six [javelins](/Compendium/items/javelin-xphb.md)"
"senses": "passive Perception 15"
"languages": "Common"
"cr": "8"
"traits":
- "desc": "While [Bloodied](/Compendium/rules/conditions.md#Bloodied), the berserker\
\ has [Advantage](/Compendium/rules/variant-rules/advantage-xphb.md) on attack\
\ rolls and saving throws."
"name": "Bloodied Frenzy"
"actions":
- "desc": "The berserker makes three attacks, using Greataxe or Javelin in any combination."
"name": "Multiattack"
- "desc": "*Melee Attack Roll:* +7, reach 5 ft. *Hit:* 10 (1d12 + 4) Slashing damage,\
\ plus 10 (3d6) Thunder damage to the target or another creature within 5 feet\
\ of the target."
"name": "Greataxe"
- "desc": "*Melee or Ranged Attack Roll:* +7, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft. *Hit:*\
\ 18 (4d6 + 4) Piercing damage, and the target's [Speed](/Compendium/rules/variant-rules/speed-xphb.md)\
\ decreases by 5 feet until the start of the berserker's next turn."
"name": "Javelin"
"bonus_actions":
- "desc": "Each ally within 30 feet of the berserker can take a [Reaction](/Compendium/rules/variant-rules/reaction-xphb.md)\
\ to move up to half the ally's [Speed](/Compendium/rules/variant-rules/speed-xphb.md)\
\ without provoking [Opportunity Attacks](/Compendium/rules/actions.md#Opportunity%20Attack).\
\ The berserker can also move up to half its [Speed](/Compendium/rules/variant-rules/speed-xphb.md)\
\ without provoking [Opportunity Attacks](/Compendium/rules/actions.md#Opportunity%20Attack)."
"name": "Frenzied Rush"
"source":
- "XMM"
"image": "/Compendium/bestiary/humanoid/token/berserker-commander-xmm.webp"
Environment
any
