ArcheAge Chronicles Berserker GuideShield and charge, or fire and thunder with the warhammer

Role: Defence or heavy damage
Weapons: Axe and Shield, Warhammer
Range: Melee
In the demo: playable, both weapons

As of 18 October 2026, before Early Access. Numbers and skills may still change before launch.

Overview

The Berserker goes right into the thick of it. With Axe and Shield he takes a lot, pulls enemies in and knocks them back. With the Warhammer he relies on fire and lightning damage.

Of all classes, his skills have been shown in the most detail. The names below come from the class profiles shown so far.

Strengths

Axe and Shield reduces incoming damage and controls enemies
Many ways to close the gap
Warhammer with a strong, chargeable finale

Weaknesses

Melee without a real ranged option
Warhammer damage depends on building Burn and thunder

Axe and Shield

Defensive charger: build Bleed, knock enemies back, soak damage.

Skill or mechanic	What it does
Axe hits	Build Bleed on the enemy.
Shield Slam	Knocks enemies back.
Reel In	Pulls an enemy in and closes the gap.
Brutal Crash	A charge that staggers enemies and reduces the damage you take.

Warhammer

Fire and lightning damage with a big finale.

Skill or mechanic	What it does
Surging Heat	Builds Burn on the enemy.
Thundering Hurl	Uses stored thunder for a throw.
Meteor Hammer	Charges the finale.
Galactic Impact	The big finisher once Meteor Hammer is charged.