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Originally Posted by Velerin
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I never understood the berserker class..basically just a warrior who can't tank but does more damage?
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No one understood the berserker class, it was completely pointless.
Originally it was basically a rogue with 2 handed weapons. Except, they could tank better, had better race selection, and Frenzy (their version of Backstab) could be used at range and didn't require you to face any particular part of the mob. Plus being able to use two handed weapons is purely an advantage due to riposte and other mechanics.
I believe that rogues were initially better dps because of these advantages, which made the berserker completely pointless. Why play a dps class if you're not the best dps? Then berserkers complained until they started to match rogue dps, then rogues started to complain... and repeat a few dozen times.
Such a dumb idea to add a new class that was 95% the same as an already existing class.
It's too bad that the berserker class never made it in Vanguard. The class was designed to have a rage meter; as your health decreased your rage increased, which had the effect of lowering your defense and raising your offense. This would require the player to maintain a fragile balance between their health and rage. A well-played berserker was intended to be the best dps in the game.