The Barbarian class in Diablo 4 is all about channeling primal fury and unleashing devastating attacks. And when it comes to embracing pure adrenaline and raw power, nothing beats the Berserk mechanic. With Berserk, you can amplify your damage, increase your attack speed, and truly dominate your enemies in a whirlwind of destruction.
Activating Berserk Mode in Diablo 4
Berserk mode is an exclusive status effect reserved for the Barbarian class in Diablo 4. If you’re playing as a Rogue, Druid, or Sorcerer, you won’t be able to tap into this exhilarating power.
So, how do you activate Berserk mode? First, you need to equip skills that grant you access to Berserk. Simply swinging your sword won’t trigger the enraged state. Take the time to read the skill descriptions in the Skill Tree and focus on those that are related to Berserk. These skills will be your gateway to unleashing the fury.
It’s worth noting that certain skills can be upgraded to incorporate Berserk abilities. For example, the Brawling skill, War Cry, can be enhanced to become the Mighty War Cry. However, if you want to unlock the full potential of Berserk, go one step further and transform it into the Enhanced War Cry, which adds the Berserk capability to the skill. Upgrading your skills will provide extra damage boosts and enhance your Berserk experience.
Once you have equipped skills with Berserk effects, accessing them is as simple as navigating the skill menu (press ‘S’) and selecting the desired skill to activate Berserk mode.
However, to make the most of Berserk, it’s crucial to invest in skills that increase the duration and capabilities of your Berserk state. This will allow you to enter Berserk mode more quickly, prolong its duration, and reduce cooldown times. With the right skills, you can unleash a relentless onslaught of Berserk attacks during a single fight.
Since the default duration of Berserk is usually brief, lasting only a few seconds, it’s essential to prioritize skills that extend your Berserk time. Additionally, focus on improving and enhancing your skills to further increase the duration of your Berserk state.
The following skills are essential if you want to fully embrace Berserk in Diablo 4:
- Enhanced War Cry
- Battle Fervor
- Combat Lunging Strike
- Violent Upheaval
- Warrior’s Death Blow
- Wrath of the Berserker
- Fighter’s Steel Grasp
The Power of Berserk in Diablo 4
Once you activate a skill with the Berserk effect, you enter the adrenaline-fueled Berserk mode of the Barbarian class. In this state, both your base and weapon damage, as well as your skills, receive a significant 25% boost.
Furthermore, going Berserk grants you an impressive 30% movement speed increase, enhancing your mobility on the battlefield. However, it’s important to note that Berserk mode doesn’t grant invincibility. While you may shrug off some status effects, you can still sustain substantial damage if you’re not careful. Additionally, your attack speed remains unaffected.
Since Berserk itself doesn’t provide any additional damage resistance, it’s wise to supplement your abilities with passive skills such as Aggressive Resistance to gain some resilience against enemy attacks.
Remember, as a Barbarian, defense might not be your top priority. Instead, focus on unleashing devastating attacks and enhancing your skills to extend the duration of your Berserk bursts.
So, if you’re ready to tap into your inner fury and become an unstoppable force in Diablo 4, embrace the power of Berserk and dominate the battlefield like never before!
