The Royal Berserker is one of the Royal Archetypes in Metaphor: ReFantazio. It is the complete embodiment of Basilio’s power, ruling with an iron might. It specializes in physical Strike attacks, inflicting devastating blows that pierce through affinities.

The Royal Berserker is a part of the Berserker Lineage and its final, ultimate form. The Royal Berserker Archetype is a easy to use class for those familiar with its Lineage, but can be tough to use for new players who haven’t played with it for most of the game.

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How to unlock the Royal Berserker Archetype¶

The Royal Berserker is unlocked once you reach Rank 8 with Basilio. This is achieved upon reaching Rank 7 and then then waiting a full day to complete “A Brother’s Mercy”, his unique quest. You will also need Eloquence at level 5.

And, then, as with all Royal classes, you will need to spend 30,000 MAG and reach Rank 20 with the Destroyer and Martial Artist Archetypes.

Royal Berserker Skills¶

The Royal Berserker Skills are:

• Wanton Destruction - Deals extreme physical Strike damage to one enemy. Inflicts a one-time weakness to Strike. (20 MP)
• Charge - Greatly increases caster’s physical attack damage once per battle. (15 MP)
• Stormbreaker Axe - Deals medium physical Electric damage to one enemy. Also removes buff effects. (18 MP)
• Health Vessel - [Passive] Raises max HP by 30%.
• Peerless War Cry - Decreases Attack/Defence for all enemies by two ranks for 3 turns. (60 MP)
• Systematic Destruction - Deals extreme physical Strike damage to one enemy. Ignores resistances. (42 MP)
• Strike Surge - [Passive] Increases Strike Attack by 30%.
• Noble Berserker’s Soul - [Passive] If wielder lands a critical hit with a physical attack, no Turn Icon is lost.

Royal Berserker Synthesis Skills¶

The Royal Berserker also has access to three powerful Synthesis Skills:

• Deadly Eraser - Deals severe physical Almighty damage to one enemy. Removes status, Repel, and strength buff effects on the target. (22 MP) [Allies needed: Brawler, Merchant, or Summoner Lineages]
• Battlecry Tackle - Deals heavy physical Strike damage to all enemies 1-3 times. Ignores resistances. (28 MP) [Allies needed: Seeker, Knight, or Commander Lineages]
• Rampage Slash - Deals extreme physical Slash damage to one enemy. Ignores resistances. (18 MP) [Allies needed: Warrior, Brawler, or Berserker Lineages]

For a full list of the Archetypes in the game, check out our Archetypes list.