Blood Berserker

Blood Berserker is an Act 2 Elite with 135 HP. It hits hard with escalating Strength buffs and multi-hit attacks, punishing slow defensive setups.
Stats
- Act
- 2
- HP
- 135
- Tier
- Elite
Actions
| Intent | Effect |
|---|---|
| Attack | Deal 21 damage |
| Attack | Deal 33 damage |
| Buff | Apply 2 Strength (self) |
| Attack | Deal 12 damage x2 |
Pattern
Strategy & Tips
This Elite opens with +2 Strength on turns 1 and 4, meaning its damage ramps fast. The pattern is Buff, 2x12, Attack 21, Buff, Attack 33, 2x12. By turn 4 it will have +4 Strength, making that 33-damage hit actually deal 37.
Block aggressively on turns 3 and 6 when it uses its heaviest strikes. The multi-hit 2x12 on turns 2 and 6 benefits greatly from Chill, which applies a flat reduction to each hit. Weakness via Shadow cards is critical to counteract its Strength stacking.
Apply Vulnerable early while damage numbers are still manageable to shorten the fight. Kill it before it accumulates too much Strength. The Toxic Vial relic provides passive Poison damage that helps race its growing power.