NEW CLASS BESERKER

Berserker – Relentless Fury Unleashed

Role: Melee-Focused Champion
Playstyle: High-Risk, High-Reward Aggressive Melee

Lore Description:
A Berserker is a melee-focused warrior consumed by the raw fury of battle—an unstoppable force of destruction that thrives in the heart of carnage. These Space Marines fight with reckless intensity, shrugging off pain as they carve through enemy lines. Unlike disciplined warriors who strike with precision, the Berserker embraces the chaos of close combat, allowing instinct and aggression to guide their strikes. Once engaged, a Berserker does not relent—they do not retreat, they do not falter. Each kill only fuels their relentless advance.

Primary Weapons:

• Dual Lightning Claws
• Thunder Hammer
• Power Fist
• Power Axe

Secondary Weapons:

• Heavy Bolt Pistol
• Plasma Pistol
• Volkite Pistol
• Hand Flamer

Primary Ability: Unstoppable Onslaught

Effect:
Damaging an enemy in melee builds Fury stacks. Once maxed, the Berserker enters a brief state of invulnerability and gains increased attack speed for a short duration.

Stack Generation:

• Light enemies: 1 stack per hit
• Elites & bosses: 3-5 stacks per hit
• Executions: Instantly grant full stacks

Duration & Cooldown:

• Lasts for 3-5 seconds
• Cooldown begins after effect ends, preventing back-to-back activation

Playstyle:

• Glass Cannon: Devastating in melee but burns out quickly.
• Momentum-Based: Must keep attacking to maximize damage.
• Unbreakable Will: Does not stagger easily, allowing non-stop aggression.

Strengths:

• ✔ Unrivaled melee damage output.
• ✔ Fury-based survivability rewards aggression.
• ✔ Effective against both weak and elite enemies.

Weaknesses:

• ✖ No ranged sustain—must stay in melee.
• ✖ Requires constant attacking to maximize effectiveness.
• ✖ Cooldown management is key to survival.

Summary:

The Berserker is a melee juggernaut, thriving in the heart of battle with relentless aggression. Eschewing defense for sheer offensive power, they charge headfirst into combat, using their ferocity and unbreakable will to carve through enemy ranks. Their primary ability, Unstoppable Onslaught, rewards sustained combat by building Fury stacks, which, when maxed, grants temporary invulnerability and increased attack speed. This ensures they remain a deadly force on all difficulties, as they must earn their resilience through combat rather than relying on instant kills.

This class is perfect for players who want to feel unstoppable in melee combat, rewarded for skillful aggression, and constantly pushing forward.

Why It Won’t Overshadow Other Classes:

• Niche Playstyle: The Berserker thrives on aggressive melee combat but requires constant engagement. Unlike tanky or ranged classes, they cannot afford to pause and are vulnerable if they fail to sustain their offensive.

• Fury-Dependent Survivability: The Unstoppable Onslaught ability isn’t a guaranteed survival tool—it requires sustained combat and can’t be used for easy invincibility against all enemies. Higher difficulties force players to earn their invulnerability, keeping the class from becoming a crutch or overpowering.

• Role Focus: This class specializes in melee offense, leaving other classes like tanks and ranged specialists to handle crowd control, defense, and long-range engagements. The Berserker’s lack of ranged firepower makes them vulnerable in some combat situations, balancing their power against others.

• Cooldown Mechanics: Berserkers cannot spam their abilities and must carefully manage their Fury stacks to get the most out of their invulnerability window. This requires constant skillful play rather than mindless combat.

The Berserker class is designed to offer a unique, high-aggression playstyle while maintaining balance against other classes. Their reliance on momentum and sustained combat ensures they can’t overwhelm the game’s mechanics or other roles, while still offering a satisfying, devastating melee experience for skilled players.