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There are many ways to get stronger inThe First Berserker: Khazan, with theSkill Treebeing one of the more crucial aspects. Learning new abilities for your preferred weapon, dealing more damage with your Javelin, and unlocking tremendous defensive options will go a long way to making you a well-rounded killer.
However, the Skill Tree can be a bit daunting at first, as you can unlock many things right off the bat. Luckily, there are some really strong options for each section that you should focus on first if you want to get the most out of it early on and make things much more manageable for yourself!
Best Early Common Skills
Common Skillsoffer Khazan buffs to his manyuniversal actions,allowing him tostrengthen whatever weapon he’s using passively.While this will be your most under-utilized Skill Tree for most builds, there are some Common Skills you should grab as soon as possible.
These Skills will make things such as yourJavelin, Reflection, and Resource Management substantially better,which willalmost always feed directly into your weapon,allowing you to squeeze more damage and overall performance out of it!
Brutal Attack: Execution
Brutal Attack
If a Brutal Attack can eliminate a target, you can perform an execution to finish them off.
Javelin: Rest in Peace
Javelin
Defeating an Undead enemy type with your Javelin will prevent them from resurrecting.
Best Early Dual Wield Skills
Dual Wieldwill be thefirst weapon type you will get to usein The First Berserker: Khazan, allowing you to get acquainted with them right from the get-go. They’refast-paced, close-quarters weaponsthatreward very aggressive playstylesand have Skills that help enforce that mindset.
If this sort of playstyle aligns with yours, then the Dual Wield will be up your alley. Here are theSkills you should focus on snagging as soon as possible,as they will allow you toup your gameplay while remaining nimble and deadly.Many more Skills are available, but these will help you tremendously early on!
Blazing Assault
Swift Attack
Your Swift Attack now has a fifth consecutive attack during the attack string.
Whirlwind
Perform a leaping attack after landing a Swift Attack, Dodge Swift Attack, or Blowback: Vengeance.
Massive Blow
Potent Blow
Allows you to execute a fourth attack after landing three consecutive Potent Blows, having you charge forward with a powerful slash.
Gale
Landing a Charged Potent Blow will inflict the Injured Ailment on your target, granting you up to ten stacks of Vigor each time you hit the enemy after, increasing your damage with each stack.
Wind Chaser
Frenzy
Extends your Sprint Attack, allowing you to land a consecutive hit after the first one.
Ruthless
Land a barrage of attacks that deal substantial damage with each successful hit, considerably draining your Stamina Gauge the longer it lasts.
Nimble Blitz
Penetrate
Attack while Dodging, making it an excellent way to deal damage while evading tricky or dangerous attacks that are challenging to Reflect.
Deftness
During an attack string, perform a dodge-attack, making you highly elusive while keeping you on the offensive.
Brink Guards will now deal damage to enemies.
Best Early Greatsword Skills
Greatswordis thesecond weaponyou will obtain in The First Berserker: Khazan, and it is for the type of player that loves to betanky and deal gross amounts of damageto anyone or anything that dares cross their path. While it is acumbersome and sluggishweapon, theSkills will help offset thatquite a bit.
Ifcharging up for a massive attack that will carve large chunks of your opponent’s health awaysounds appealing to you, then the Greatsword is your main weapon type. What itlacks in speed and mobility, it makes up for with raw power and solid defense,which can be extremely useful in most situations!
Savage Momentum
you may now charge Swift Attacks, allowing them to deal substantially more damage.
Overwhelm
Chaining an attack after landing the final hit of a Swift Attack chain or Savage Momentum is much faster.
Mortal Blow
Cancel into a Potent Blow after landing a Swift Attack for massive damage.
Manifest Power
Potent Blows have more reach, allowing you to poke and get in on your opponent from a safer distance.
Ghost Arm Block
Allows you to guard and perform Brink Guards when charging a Potent Blow, making you a tank in battle.
Heat of Battle
Unbreakable
Raises your Poise, having you receive less damage while attacking, having it pair well with Skills such as Ghost Arm Block.
Indomitable
Unbreakable
Gain Spirit and deal substantially more damage if you take incoming damage during the attack.
Combat Cadence
Overrun
Land a swift follow-up attack after executing a Dodge Attack, allowing you to be a bit more mobile with the Greatsword.
Helm Break
Perform a devastating overhead slam after executing a somersault, allowing you to evade incoming attacks.
Best Early Spear Skills
Spearis thethird and final weapon typethat you will gain access to in The First Berserker: Khazan, and it is anice balance between the Dual Wield and Greatsword.This weapon hasexcellent range and decent damageoutput, but it alsohas lots of combo potential,making it unique and rewarding to use.
It’sevasive, hard-hitting, and tons of funto use, making it aperfect blend of skillsets that can fit pretty much any playstyle.To get more of it first,focusing on a handful of specific Skills will set you up for success,as they will take full advantage of what the Spear is capable of!
Moonlight
When performing your Swift Attack string, the third attack will now be a wide slash.
Moonlight Stance
Enter Moonlight Stance after executing Moonlight, creating Afterimage Attacks for 15 seconds.
Shadow Cleave
The third strike during your Potent Blow string will now hit an additional time, increasing the overall damage of the combo.
Spiral Thrust
Violently spin the Spear and perform a thrusting attack, covering a decent distance while delivering devastating damage.
Afterimage Thrust
Execute a barrage of jabs with the Spear, allowing you to hold the action for additional jabs that will be followed up with a finishing blow.
Chaser
Chain
Exhausting your target during combat will temporarily decrease the amount of Stamina your attacks cost to use.
Shadow Reversal
After landing a Swift Attack, Dodge Attack, Rod Smite, or Zero Point, impale your target with the Spear, allowing you to swiftly move behind them with a follow-up attack, and finish with a devastating slashing attack if their stance isn’t broken during the attack string.
Quick Slash
Shrewd
Landing a Brink Dodge will allow you to perform a homing attack that has invincible frames on startup, making it an excellent tool for pursuing fast enemies.
Crescent Slash
Slam the Spear in front of you with tremendous force, following a crescent-shaped motion, dealing substantially more damage if you hit the target’s weak point.
Breakdown
Guard
Follow-up attacks after landing a Brink Guard will deal substantially more damage to your target’s Stamina Guage, allowing you to break their stance faster.
