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The Berserker is the light unit of the High Middle Ages Light Unit. It is trained in the Berserker Barracks, which can be unlocked by researching the Counterstrategy technology.

Compared to the Mercenary, it gains 7 attack points and 3 defense points, as well as increased bonuses against fast units, in bushes and in forests. Joint with the Crossbowman of its age, it has the highest attack in the High Middle Ages, but a slightly reduced defense.

Usage[]

Like previous age light units, they should be used mainly against cavalry, but they are also very effective against artillery and ranged units too especially as the Berserker has very strong attack and defense as well as movement compared to other same age units, and below. Like all light units so far, their biggest fear are heavy units, as they have very high defense and bonuses against light units.

Against Same Age Units[]

Fast UnitKnight[]

The Berserker is strong against the Knight, due to their bonuses against fast units. The very high attack of the Berserker means that they can deal significant amounts of damage to the Knight, and take reduced retaliation, especially if Berserkers are in forests or bushes.

Ranged UnitCrossbowman[]

As neither side has bonuses against each other, the Berserker is on even footing when fighting the Crossbowman. Both units can deal significant damage to each other, and although the Crossbowman can attack at range, the good movement of the Berserker also allows them to counterattack on the next turn. The Berserker should go into bushes and forests in order to minimise the damage received from the Crossbowman's attack in order to take advantage of the fight.

Heavy UnitHeavy Infantry[]

The Heavy Infantry is a very big threat to the Berserker. Like previous heavy units the Heavy Infantry has very high defense and bonuses against light units, making the Berserker very weak against them in close combat.

Artillery UnitTrebuchet[]

Like previous ages, the Berserker is strong against the Trebuchet due to the very weak attack and defense of the Trebuchet despite its massive range. The Berserker takes little (though somewhat severe over time) damage from the Trebuchet and can deal enormous damage to the Trebuchet after a short journey, potentially one hit killing them if you have a good attack boost and have infiltrated the sector.

History[]

The berserker is a type of warrior that fought furiously and violently, often under the influence of alcohol or other hyperactive drugs. This type of warrior was used by the Germanic and the Norse during medieval times. In Forge of Empires this is represented by its high attack value and slightly lower defense as well as a good movement.

Trivia[]

In the army management it uses the same portrait as the Bronze Age Clubman, and in battle, the Berserker has the same battle figure as the Clubman and Barbarian.

Image[]

Berserkers in Battle

A group of Berserkers in forests and bushes maintaining a higher defense.

Other Military Units[]

Military Units
All Ages Heavy Unit Color GuardLight Unit Military DrummerLight Unit RogueFast Unit/Heavy Unit Champion
Bronze Age Light Unit SpearfighterLight Unit ClubmanHeavy Unit WarriorFast Unit Horseman
Ranged Unit SlingerArtillery Unit Stone Thrower
Iron Age Light Unit SoldierHeavy Unit LegionnaireFast Unit Mounted Warrior
Ranged Unit ArcherArtillery Unit Ballista
Early Middle Ages Light Unit MercenaryHeavy Unit Armored InfantryHeavy Unit BarbarianFast Unit Heavy Cavalry
Ranged Unit Mounted ArcherRanged Unit Barbarian SlingerArtillery Unit Catapult
High Middle Ages Light Unit BerserkerHeavy Unit Heavy InfantryFast Unit Knight
Ranged Unit CrossbowmanArtillery Unit Trebuchet
Late Middle Ages Light Unit Great Sword WarriorHeavy Unit Imperial GuardFast Unit Heavy Knight
Ranged Unit Longbow ArcherArtillery Unit Cannon
Colonial Age Light Unit RangerHeavy Unit GrenadierFast Unit Dragoon
Ranged Unit MusketeerArtillery Unit Field Gun
Industrial Age Light Unit Jaeger InfantryLight Unit Brave WarriorHeavy Unit HowitzerFast Unit Lancer
Ranged Unit RiflemanRanged Unit Mounted BraveArtillery Unit Breech Loader
Progressive Era Light Unit ConscriptHeavy Unit TankFast Unit Armored Car
Ranged Unit SniperArtillery Unit Rapid Fire Cannon
Modern Era Light Unit Bazooka TeamHeavy Unit Battle TankFast Unit Mechanized Infantry
Ranged Unit ParatrooperArtillery Unit Mechanized Artillery
Postmodern Era Light Unit CommandoHeavy Unit Universal TankFast Unit IFV
Ranged Unit MG TeamArtillery Unit Rocket Artillery
Contemporary Era Light Unit Strike TeamHeavy Unit Assault TankFast Unit Attack Helicopter
Ranged Unit Anti-Aircraft VehicleArtillery Unit Missile Artillery
Tomorrow Era Light Unit Ultra APHeavy Unit Stealth TankFast Unit Combat Drone
Ranged Unit Anti-Materiel SniperArtillery Unit Microwave Blaster
Future Era Light Unit Exoskeleton SoldierHeavy Unit Hover TankFast Unit Drone Swarm
Ranged Unit Satellite SpotterArtillery Unit Rail Gun
Arctic Future Light Unit Dragon DroneHeavy Unit Battle FortressHeavy Unit Behemoth
Fast Unit Recon RaiderRanged Unit Surrogate SoldierArtillery Unit Plasma Artillery
Oceanic Future Light Unit MantaLight Unit ScimitarHeavy Unit C.R.A.B. MechHeavy Unit Octopod
Fast Unit Hydroelectric EelFast Unit GlidersRanged Unit Sub CruiserRanged Unit Nautilus
Artillery Unit TurturretArtillery Unit Medusa
Virtual Future Light Unit Augmented SamuraiRanged Unit NinjaArtillery Unit Rocket TroopHeavy Unit Ronin BotFast Unit Warrior Monk
Space Age Mars Light Unit Space MarineRanged Unit Tesla WalkerArtillery Unit SniperbotHeavy Unit Steel WardenFast Unit Sentinel
Space Age Asteroid Belt Light Unit Drill RangerRanged Unit Nail StormArtillery Unit B.E.L.T.Heavy Unit ShredderFast Unit Hover Hammer
Space Age Venus Light Unit Observer DroneRanged Unit Ghost BlasterArtillery Unit Power DragonHeavy Unit Steel FistFast Unit Energy Cannon

Legend: Light Units= Light Unit Class Ranged Units= Ranged Unit Class Artillery Units= Artillery Unit Class Heavy Units= Heavy Unit Class Fast Units= Fast Unit Class

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