# [Berserker](Rules\Source\bestiary\humanoid/berserker-xmm.md)
*Source: Monster Manual (2024) p. 37. Available in the <span title='Systems Reference Document (5.2)'>SRD</span> and the Free Rules (2024)*
Berserkers might fight for personal glory or form motivated forces or howling hordes.
## 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 (XMM)"
"size": "Small or Medium"
"type": "humanoid"
"alignment": "Neutral"
"ac": !!int "13"
"hp": !!int "67"
"hit_dice": "9d8 + 27"
"modifier": !!int "1"
"stats":
- !!int "16"
- !!int "12"
- !!int "17"
- !!int "9"
- !!int "11"
- !!int "9"
"speed": "30 ft."
"gear":
- "[greataxe](/Rules/Source/items/greataxe-xphb.md)"
- "[hide armor](/Rules/Source/items/hide-armor-xphb.md)"
"senses": "passive Perception 10"
"languages": "Common"
"cr": "2"
"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": "*Melee Attack Roll:* +5, reach 5 ft. *Hit:* 9 (1d12 + 3) Slashing damage."
"name": "Greataxe"
"source":
- "XMM"
"image": "/Rules/Source/bestiary/humanoid/token/berserker-xmm.webp"
```
^statblock
## Environment
any