# [Berserker Commander](Rules\Source\bestiary\humanoid/berserker-commander-xmm.md) *Source: Monster Manual (2024) p. 37* Berserker commanders bear the scars of battle and drive their followers to match their deadly zeal. These commanders tap into a primal magic to enhance their might. ## Berserkers *Raging Invaders and Impassioned Warriors* - **Habitat.** Any - **Treasure.** [Armaments](/Rules/Source/tables/random-magic-items-armaments.md), Individual Gripped by the adrenaline of battle, berserkers are reckless invaders, pit fighters, and other ferocious warriors. ```statblock "name": "Berserker Commander (XMM)" "size": "Small or Medium" "type": "humanoid" "alignment": "Neutral" "ac": !!int "16" "hp": !!int "136" "hit_dice": "16d8 + 64" "modifier": !!int "5" "stats": - !!int "19" - !!int "14" - !!int "19" - !!int "10" - !!int "14" - !!int "9" "speed": "40 ft." "saves": - "strength": !!int "7" - "constitution": !!int "7" "skillsaves": - "name": "[Athletics](/Rules/Source/skills.md#Athletics)" "desc": "+7" - "name": "[Perception](/Rules/Source/skills.md#Perception)" "desc": "+5" "condition_immunities": "[charmed](/Rules/Source/conditions.md#Charmed), [frightened](/Rules/Source/conditions.md#Frightened)" "gear": - "[greataxe](/Rules/Source/items/greataxe-xphb.md)" - "six [javelins](/Rules/Source/items/javelin-xphb.md)" "senses": "passive Perception 15" "languages": "Common" "cr": "8" "traits": - "desc": "While [Bloodied](/Rules/Source/conditions.md#Bloodied), the berserker\ \ has [Advantage](/Rules/Source/variant-rules/advantage-xphb.md) on attack rolls\ \ and saving throws." "name": "Bloodied Frenzy" "actions": - "desc": "The berserker makes three attacks, using Greataxe or Javelin in any combination." "name": "Multiattack" - "desc": "*Melee Attack Roll:* +7, reach 5 ft. *Hit:* 10 (1d12 + 4) Slashing damage,\ \ plus 10 (3d6) Thunder damage to the target or another creature within 5 feet\ \ of the target." "name": "Greataxe" - "desc": "*Melee or Ranged Attack Roll:* +7, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft. *Hit:*\ \ 18 (4d6 + 4) Piercing damage, and the target's [Speed](/Rules/Source/variant-rules/speed-xphb.md)\ \ decreases by 5 feet until the start of the berserker's next turn." "name": "Javelin" "bonus_actions": - "desc": "Each ally within 30 feet of the berserker can take a [Reaction](/Rules/Source/variant-rules/reaction-xphb.md)\ \ to move up to half the ally's [Speed](/Rules/Source/variant-rules/speed-xphb.md)\ \ without provoking [Opportunity Attacks](/Rules/Source/actions.md#Opportunity%20Attack).\ \ The berserker can also move up to half its [Speed](/Rules/Source/variant-rules/speed-xphb.md)\ \ without provoking [Opportunity Attacks](/Rules/Source/actions.md#Opportunity%20Attack)." "name": "Frenzied Rush" "source": - "XMM" "image": "/Rules/Source/bestiary/humanoid/token/berserker-commander-xmm.webp" ``` ^statblock ## Environment any