Berserker

Berserker (バーサーカー) is a character or character type that appears in the Soulcalibur (ソウルキャリバー) series. This name generally refers to warriors driven mad by bloodlust. In various Soulcalibur games, Berserkers appear in multiple forms, including unlockable characters, non-player characters (NPCs), and enemies encountered in story modes. Berserker first debuted as an unlockable character in Soulcalibur II, possessing a mixed moveset from Rock and Astaroth, and wielding a great axe. In Soulcalibur III, the Berserker appeared as a gray-armored knight NPC wielding a lance. In Soulcalibur Legends, the Berserker was a common enemy wielding a giant mace. In Soulcalibur VI, Berserkers appear in various forms, often as Malfested warriors found in the Libra of Soul mode, wielding a variety of weapons. Berserker's backstory also varies across the games. In earlier games, they were described as knights cursed by the Evil Seed, while in Soulcalibur VI, they are depicted as living embodiments of memories of warriors who battled Soul Edge, brought to life by astral fissures and filled with a murderous bloodlust. Overall, Berserker is a complex and multifaceted character within the Soulcalibur series, whose appearance and backstory evolve throughout the games.