Berserkers were Norse warriors who are reported in the Old Norse literature to have fought in a nearly uncontrollable, trance-like fury, a characteristic which later gave rise to the English word berserk. Berserkers are attested in numerous Old Norse sources. Most historians believe that berserkers worked themselves into a rage before battle, but some think that they might have consumed drugged foods. There are a few who suggest that they were just raging madmen.
The Úlfhéðnar, mentioned in the Vatnsdæla saga, Haraldskvæði, and the Völsunga saga, were said to wear the pelt of a wolf when they entered battle. Úlfhéðnar are sometimes described as Odin's special warriors, with the pelt from a wolf and a spear as distinguishing features. The clothing of the Úlfhéðnar would be referenced in Berserkers' design in the Megami Tensei franchise.
"Fierce warriors of Norse origin who fight heedlessly and without fear. Their name comes from their bearskin coats that they wear when fighting. They are also warriors of Odin."
—Devil Survivor 2 compendium
Berserker is a unique demon that doesn't require a particular fusion combination to create. Instead, the protagonist has to achieve a Fate level of 3 with Keita Wakui before it is available. Once this has been achieved, it is unlocked for fusion on all subsequent runs as long as the player imports their save.
Devil Survivor 2: The Animation[]
As a nod towards Berserker's in-game ties with Keita's Fate Ranks, Berserker is Keita's signature demon, boasting incredible physical prowess that allows it to cut through swaths of demons. After Keita's death at the hands of Botis, Hinako obtains and uses Berserker in his memory, and its great physical strength lets the team severely damage Megrez's shell. It is also used to fight against Benetnasch, where it joined in with other demons to attack the full body. However, Berserker later gets forcibly sent back to its cell phone along with the other demons, thanks to Benetnasch's demon-revoking properties.
Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2[]
"Fierce Norse warriors who fight heedlessly and without fear. In battle their blood boils, atacking friend and foe with blind ferocity. Their name comes from the bearskin coats they adorn and are warriors of Odin."
Self enters a state of Charge. Increases the next Phys attack damage by 125%.
Innate
Dark Sword
5 MP
Inflicts Phys (Physical) damage with 120 power on a Single Enemy with 40% chance to inflict Mute.
Innate
Mabufu
5 MP
Inflicts Ice (Magic) damage with 80 power on All Enemies.
Innate
Enduring Soul
Auto
Heals 200 HP upon receiving the first killing blow.
Common
Megaton Press
6 MP
Inflicts Phys (Physical) damage with 30% crit rate and 105 power on All Enemies.
Aragami (Awaken)
Soul Drain
8 MP
Inflicts Almighty (Magic) damage with 140 power on a Single Enemy, while healing caster 40% of damage dealt and drains 1 MP.
Aragami (Gacha)
Rebellion
4 MP
Self enters a state of Might. The next Phys attack will have a Critical effect.
Protector (Awaken)
Magic Amp I
Auto
+5 to Magic.
Protector (Gacha)
Retaliate
Auto
When receiving a Phys Attack, 50% chance to counter dealing Phys damage with 100 power.
Psychic (Awaken)
Mutudi
3 MP
Cures a Single Party Member of Mute. Reduces the chance of being Muted during this wave by 30%.
Psychic (Gacha)
Null Ice
Auto
Adds Ice Null.
Elementalist (Awaken)
Wild Guess
Auto
-25% to Critical hit rate of damage received.
Elementalist (Gacha)
Gallery[]
Berserker as it appears in Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers
Berserker as it appears in Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2
Berserker as it appears in Devil Survivor 2 The Animation
Berserker as it appears in Devil Survivor
Berserker as it appears in Devil Survivor 2.
Berserker as it appears in Card Summoner
Berserker as it appears in Devil Survivor 2 The Animation
Berserker as it appears in Devil Survivor 2 The Animation Manga Adaptation
Trivia[]
When being used for fusion in Devil Survivor, Berserker will say that it hopes to become "Bel-zerker" and become a king. This refers to the Bel race in Devil Survivor, where demons that have the letters "Bel-" or "-bel" as part of their names would fight amongst each other to become the King of Bel. Berserker, however, is not part of the fragment from the demon Bel, therefore making it not a contender to become the King of Bel.
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