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berserkerwarden Intermediate DPS

Combo Counter Machine

A Berserker-Warden hybrid centred on combos and counters. Attacks trigger chains of retaliatory damage that scale with hit count.

Overview

The Combo Counter Machine exploits the Berserker and Warden expertise systems for massive retaliatory damage. Combo Breaker doubles combo hits, while Cross Counter delivers devastating counters at low HP. Triple Threat ties it all together by boosting combo, counter, and crit simultaneously. Excels in extended fights.

Core Skills (Priority Order)

  1. Multi Strike (Common) - Unlocks combo chance.
  2. Counterstrike (Common) - Unlocks counter chance.
  3. Combo Mastery (Legendary, S) - Combo chance + ATK scaling per combo.
  4. Counterstrike Mastery (Legendary, S) - Counter chance + lifesteal on counter.
  5. Combo Breaker (Mythic, S+) - Extra combo hit per combo. Game-changing.
  6. Cross Counter (Mythic, S+) - Counter + heal at low HP.
  7. Triple Threat (Mythic, S+) - Combo + Counter + Crit all boosted.

Supporting Skills

  • Improved Combo (Common) - More combo damage.
  • Improved Counterstrike (Common) - More counter damage.
  • Berserker (Mythic, S+) - Berserker capstone. Combo limit +1, builds combo chance.
  • Enhanced Reflexes (Mythic, A) - Dodge + counter vs slow enemies.
  • Stalwart (Legendary, A) - 35% chance to counter again after countering.
  • Crit Mastery (Legendary, S) - Each combo hit can crit.

Expertise Path

Split between Berserker (combo skills) and Warden (counter skills). Triple Threat gives both tags. At 5 Berserker tags, the Berserker capstone unlocks.

Strategy Tips

  • This build gets stronger the longer fights go. Combo ATK stacking + counter lifesteal = sustained DPS + sustain.
  • Triple Threat is the lynchpin — boosting all three offensive stats at once.
  • Berserker capstone (Combo limit +1) means your combos can chain even longer.
  • Stalwart (double counter) + Cross Counter = devastating counterattack chains.

Tier Rating: S+

Top-tier in 1.22. The Berserker capstone (Combo +1) combined with Warden counter skills creates an unstoppable offensive-defensive loop. Combo stacking builds ATK, counter lifesteal sustains, and Triple Threat boosts everything. The Guardian equipment set (Seismic Break) makes this even stronger by storing damage for counter releases.