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 (XMM)"
"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#athletics)"
"desc": "+7"
- "name": "[Perception](../../../Compendium/rules/skills#perception)"
"desc": "+5"
"condition_immunities": "[charmed](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#charmed), [frightened](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#frightened)"
"senses": "passive Perception 15"
"languages": "Common"
"cr": "8"
"traits":
- "desc": "While [Bloodied](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#bloodied), the berserker\
\ has [Advantage](../../../Compendium/rules/variant-rules/advantage-xphb) 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)\
\ 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)\
\ to move up to half the ally's [Speed](../../../Compendium/rules/variant-rules/speed-xphb)\
\ without provoking [Opportunity Attacks](../../../Compendium/rules/actions#opportunity20attack).\
\ The berserker can also move up to half its [Speed](../../../Compendium/rules/variant-rules/speed-xphb)\
\ without provoking [Opportunity Attacks](../../../Compendium/rules/actions#opportunity20attack)."
"name": "Frenzied Rush"
"source":
- "XMM"
"image": "Compendium/bestiary/humanoid/token/berserker-commander-xmm.webp"