Lost Ark: Berserker Guide with Dark Recklessness

Berserker is a powerful melee character. His abilities deal massive damage and have long cooldowns. In that guide, we will look at the Berserker with the Dark Recklessness Engraving, thanks to which the frenzy is constantly active. The build requires the Dark Recklessness engraving of at least level 1 to work. Normal Recklessness does not work in the build (it does not affect the damage and cooldown of Dark Recklessness).

Content:

• 1. Advantages and Disadvantages of Berserking with Dark Recklessness in the Lost Ark
• 2. Berserker Playstyle with Dark Recklessness in Lost Ark
• 3. Berserker skills and builds with Dark Recklessness in Lost Ark
• 4. Priority of characteristics of Berserker with Dark Recklessness in Lost Ark
• 5. Engravings, Skill Runes, and Consumables for Berserker with Dark Recklessness in Lost Ark
• 6. Decks for Berserker with Dark Recklessness in Lost Ark

1. Advantages and Disadvantages of Berserking with Dark Recklessness in the Lost Ark

A feature of the build is that when the identification skill is activated, the Berserker falls into Dark Recklessness. His damage is increased by 4.9 or 18% (depending on the engraving level), and his movement and attack speed increase by 15%. 

Dark Recklessness also reduces incoming damage by 65% ​​and reduces the character's health to 25% (existing methods in the game cannot increase maximum health). The power of shields is reduced to 25%. Healing is not affected by the effect. 

Dark Recklessness significantly reduces the amount of effective health (up to approximately 29%) and opens up extraordinary opportunities for dealing with damage. Nerves of steel increase damage at a certain level of health (less than 50%), and tripods of two essential abilities have a similar effect. 

There are also decks in the game that reduce incoming damage at the same level of health. All of this makes up for the shortcomings of Dark Recklessness, which causes the character's health never to exceed 50%.

Advantages:

• Powerful attacks
• Large range of attacks
• Powerful Critical Strikes
• Permanent bonuses to movement and attack speed
• Durable enough with the suitable decks and allied support

Disadvantages:

• A long animation that puts the character's life at risk
• Long ability cooldowns
• Melee characters are vulnerable to some mechanics
• Dark Recklessness reduces effective health
• No damage amplification consumables

2. Berserker Playstyle with Dark Recklessness in Lost Ark

The Berserker is a durable melee class with powerful abilities. These abilities have a long cast and cooldown, so they need to be used at the right moments (so as not to miss the target and not take extra damage in the process). Some of the berserk's abilities gain bonuses when cast behind, so the player often has to find a vantage point to attack. 

Serrated Blade amplifies the damage taken by enemies and increases the chance of landing a critical strike due to the Violent Excitement Tripod. Use Jagged Blade before powerful damage-dealing abilities ( Execute, Crucible of Wrath, Colossus' Verdict, Volcanic Sunder, identification skill ).

If you are mastering a new boss, take the time to learn how he moves. Some bosses often stand still and are easy to get to from the back. Others run back and forth and have to be followed. It is not necessary to strictly fulfill the positional requirements; to win. It is enough to use abilities promptly and evade the opponent's abilities. 

Unlike other MMOs, Lost Ark's healing is minimal, so try to dodge damage at all Lost Ark costs. In high-level content, characters can use healing potions, but potions cannot wholly replace healers in the usual sense.

When entering a combat zone, cast Dark Recklessness and stay there no matter the circumstances. 

If you are injured or will not fight for the next 30 seconds (for example, chasing a guardian), cancel Dark Recklessness with the X key. Remember that you will not be able to return to this state for the next 30 seconds once canceled.

The best ally for a berserker with Dark Recklessness is a paladin who can heal other party members. 

Dark Recklessness reduces shields but does not affect healing. While under the influence of Dark Recklessness, the Berserker only has a quarter of his health left, and therefore healing spells become four times more effective for him. 

A paladin etched with Healing Faith heals all allies for 2% of their maximum health every 1.5 seconds. For a berserker with Dark Recklessness, the health regenerated is increased to 8%. Paladins also have healing cooldowns, so we recommend that you always play with a paladin. If necessary, a minstrel can replace the paladin.

3. Berserker skills and builds with Dark Recklessness in Lost Ark

Each character has access to different class abilities. Each skill has tripod effects that change its mechanics. The Berserker can choose eight ordinary skills and one awakening skill. Below we will look at the available options for different situations.

Universal build

A versatile build designed to deal AoE damage to large groups of enemies. We recommend that you choose the following skills and tripods:

240 points, new character level 50

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Crucible of Wrath and Colossus' Verdict have tripods that increase damage if the character's health level does not exceed 50%. This mechanic is the basis of the Dark Recklessness build. 

The Crucible of Wrath tripod Into the Fray lets you choose your attack position, but if you want to increase the area of ​​AoE damage, choose Blazing Anger. Do not give up! Increases outgoing damage by 80% if the character's health level does not exceed 50%. 

Earth's Wrath adds another hit to Crucible of Wrath, thus doubling the damage. The choice of the tripod in the first row of the Colossus' Verdict depends on the player's personal preferences. 

We recommend that you choose Ruthlessnesswith a bonus to critical strike chance. In the second row, Weakspot is the best option. It makes it easier to kill especially durable opponents (elite monsters and bosses). Firestorm doubles the damage from the Verdict if the character's health level does not exceed 50%.

Serrated Blade increases damage taken by enemies by 30%. Tripod of the second row Cruel Excitement increases the chance of a critical strike by 20%, and the duration of the effect is 6 seconds. Use Jagged Edge before your most powerful skills to increase your damage output. 

Tier 3 Tripod Slam increases the damage of Serrated Blade, but it is recommended to take it last. Execution deals significant damage, especially with the Executioner's Judgment tripod. In the second row, it is recommended to choose Weak Spot. It works more predictably than Finishing. In the first row, select Heroism. 

It prevents Execution from being interrupted by "soft" control. If you have already learned how to use Execute promptly and are not afraid of interruptions, choose Slam.

A volcanic Rift is a powerful tool for destroying opponents. The Triple Split Tripod creates three splits instead of one. Lava eruption explodes cracks (triggers with a slight delay). The choice of a tripod in the first row depends on personal preference. 

We recommend taking Slam to increase the damage to the ability. Unstoppable Dash is used to move quickly. Death Speed ​​increases the effectiveness of the skill. Please note that when hitting an obstacle, the character stops. It is not recommended to take other tripods in the Unstoppable Dash.

Whirlwind of Death and Assault Rush is used to deal AoE damage. These skills are not prioritized in low-scoring variations and don't max out. However, if you like the mechanics of Death Whirl or Assault Rush, you can take any of these skills instead of Volcanic Rift. In the first row of the Whirlwind of Death, you must select Tenacity to double the rotation range. 

Havoc works well in the second row. It increases the area of ​​effect of the ability. The best tripod in the third row is Storm of Destruction. It enhances damage. Assault Rush must be set to Mastery, which reduces cooldowns, and Force Suppression for additional damage against bosses and elites. The best tripod of the last row is the Dance of Death (it has a faster animation than Doom and deals equal damage).

Except for Volcanic Shatter, all of the above abilities count as back attacks. They deal 5% more damage when properly positioned, and their critical chance increases by 20%. This is important only in battles with bosses. 

Small opponents can not be bypassed. As an awakening ability, we recommend that you choose Inevitable Punishment, since in the build with Dark Recklessness, additional resources from Deadly Chains do not play any role.

Raid build

Boss fights (such as Guardians) use abilities with maximum damage, no control, and skills to increase mobility, allowing you to avoid damage.

240 points, new character level 50

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This build is slightly different from the universal version. Volcanic Rift charges twice and triggers multiple times (up to four times in boss fights). We also recommend that you abandon Whirlwind of Death in favor of Crippling Strike (for the sake of a counterattack and a bonus to a critical hit). The Dark Recklessness build works well on low scores by first buffing the most potent abilities.

As an awakening skill, use Inevitable Smite, as it deals more damage.

4. Priority of characteristics of Berserker with Dark Recklessness in Lost Ark

The priority stat for a Dark Recklessness build is Critical Strike. The second important characteristic is a skill. Mastery does not provide any benefit to the build and should be avoided along with all other stats. If you haven't had time to collect good equipment yet, you may need stamina, but this is a temporary measure.

5. Engravings, Skill Runes, and Consumables for Berserker with Dark Recklessness in Lost Ark

Engravings

The essential engraving is Dark Recklessness, without which the build is not viable. Dark Recklessness can not be downloaded, but the third level increases outgoing damage by 14%. No other engraving gives such a solid increase without negative consequences. You will also need Nerves of Steel. 

They also increase outgoing damage and have no harmful effects. In other builds, Nerves of Steel are not used. In the build with Dark Recklessness, the engraving condition is consistently met. We also recommend paying attention to the Titan Slayer, Golem, Morgenstern, and Relentless Onslaught. 

Titan Slayer and Golem have debuffs that don't scale with levels, so we recommend you level them up before using them. Engravings with protective effects (such as Heavy Armor and Tirelessness ) are not recommended for use, as they significantly reduce the potential for damage.

Pet characteristics

Pets buff the owner. We recommend choosing the option with a critical hit and a bonus to health.

Consumables

The build does not benefit from Powerful Euphoria. Ardoin-X can only be used outside Dark Recklessness, so we have no effective damage consumables. As an auxiliary effect, you can use the Campfire. It restores health provided that you do not need to change location frequently. The Campfire also restores health in volumes sufficient for a build with Dark Recklessness.

6. Decks of cards for Berserker with Recklessness in Lost Ark

Cards are mined at high levels and put into decks. Pumping them requires a significant investment of time and resources. A detailed description of cards and decks suitable for a Dark Recklessness build is below.

We need defensive decks that reduce incoming damage for characters below 50% health. The Elemental Lords are obtained without much difficulty (two cards - when completing story missions, two more - from wandering merchants in Rohandel). The best option - We will meet again at the ninth level. For this deck, you will have to go to Shouvierd. Ferocious Naxx and High Priest Xian are purchasable from wandering traders, and Battlemaster Barden is looted from a dungeon boss. The ninth deck reduces incoming damage by 28%. It can be combined with the Elementalists or Tortoic's Fate.

You can also use Boer Morhen and History of the Ark, but both are considered very expensive. These decks provide a solid damage boost and shadow resistance to make up for the health loss from Dark Recklessness (almost all high-level bosses in the game deal shadow damage).

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