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Berserker

osric

osric
FrequencyRare
Number appearing10d10
Armor class7
Move12-ft
Hit dice1d6+1 hp
% in lair10%
Treasure typeIndividual 3d6 sp; Lair 1d8×1,000 cp (50%), 1d6×1,000 sp (25%), 1d4×1,000 ep (25%), 1d3×1,000 pp (25%), 1d8 gems (30%), 1d4 jewellery (20%), 1 magic item (10%)
Damage per attackBy weapon
Special attacksLeader types
Special defensesLeader types
Magic resistanceStandard
IntelligenceMean (average to very)
AlignmentNeutral
SizeMan-sized

Berserkers are roaming bands of fighters. They are always unarmoured, as they see it as a sign of weakness. They fight with a fierce battle-lust, and as a result they may strike twice in a round or make one attack at +2. They never roll for morale checks once engaged in battle.

Special Abilities

Battle-lust — May strike twice in a round or make one attack at +2.

Fearless — Never roll for morale checks once engaged in battle.

Unarmoured — Always unarmoured, as they see it as a sign of weakness.

Source: OSRIC. Attribution: Stuart Marshall, with Matthew J. Finch / Black Blade Publishing. License: OGL-1.0a.