Elite Berserk unit icon - Age of Empires 2

Elite Berserk

Infantry
Food65
Gold20
Hit Points62
Attack14
Melee Armor2
Pierce Armor1
Train Time12s
Speed1.05

Evolution

Food 1300 Gold 550

STRONG AGAINST

You win these trades cost-effectively.

Hussar
Hussar
Light Cavalry
Light Cavalry
Eagle Warrior
Eagle Warrior
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Buildings
Champion
Champion

WEAK AGAINST

Avoid these fights or bring support.

Arbalester
Arbalester
Hand Cannoneer
Hand Cannoneer
Elite Cataphract
Elite Cataphract
Heavy Scorpion
Heavy Scorpion

Strategic Analysis

Tactical Identity

The Elite Berserk becomes a **regenerating infantry powerhouse**. Enhanced stats and healing make extended campaigns trivial.

Tactical Playbook

Berserkergang Synergy

Research Berserkergang to double regeneration to 40 HP/min. Berserks become nearly unkillable in attrition.

Better Armor

2/1 armor significantly reduces damage taken. Militia line deals only 11 damage.

Faster Training

12 seconds instead of 14. Can replace losses faster during extended fights.

Critical Point

**Still vulnerable to ranged mass**. Even with better armor, Arbalesters will overwhelm regeneration if you can't close the gap.

Understanding The Stats

The Elite upgrade improves all combat stats while maintaining the regeneration that defines the unit.

More HP

62 HP

+8 HP over base. Combined with regen, very hard to kill.

Higher Attack

14 Damage

+2 over base. Kills enemy infantry faster.

Better Armor

2/1

+1 melee armor. Takes 1 less damage from every melee hit.

Double Regen

40 HP/min

With Berserkergang. Heals 2 HP every 3 seconds.

Coach's Tip

62 HP with 40 HP/min regeneration means in 90 seconds you effectively have 122 HP. That's Champion-level tankiness with better damage.

Mechanics & Bonuses

Attack Bonuses

TargetBonus Dmg
Building+3
Standard Building+3

Armor Classes

Infantry

Takes bonus damage from Hand Cannoneers, Slingers, and anti-infantry unique units.

Unique Unit

Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.