Berserker (EU2012)

A hulking monstrosity, Muton Berserkers are modified Mutons who are consumed by a constant seething rage and hatred for all things human. They are given very tough armor in order to survive focus fire that usually comes their way.

Instead of a gun these Mutons are given fist mounted blades that can tear even the toughest soldiers to shreds. Instead of reaction fire, Muton Berserkers will run (during your turn) after the last unit that shot them, ready to shear them up next turn. Kill them quickly, as an instant death at their hands is a looming occurrence for any soldiers that stand in their way. They do tend to run straight into ambushes though, keeping your squad on overwatch can severely weaken or even kill Berserkers as soon as they are within firing range. Laser weapons are often enough to kill Berserkers but you will need extremely tough armour (Titan Armor is enough to barely survive their blades) or Chitin Plating in order to survive surprise attacks from these titanic terrors.

Stats

1st Appearance	{{{appears}}}
HP	20/20/20/25
Aim	Melee
Defense	20
Will	80
Movement	17
Easy/Normal/Classic/Impossible

Berserker Armaments

Weapon	Damage	Critical Chance	Abilities
Muton Blade	10	33	NA

Abilities:

• Bull Rush: Charges through cover and causes damage to any units within a small radius.
• Blood Lust: Allows the Berserker to charge an enemy that wounds it.
• Hardened: Hardened units receive extra protection against critical hits (-60% chance to score a critical hit.)
• Intimidate: Reacts unpredictably when wounded, provoking panic in enemies.

Notes

• If killed during a successful mission a Berserker Corpse will be recovered.
• If captured during a mission and interrogated afterwards they will provide a reduction in the time required to research advanced armors (Titan Armor upwards).

Trivia

• The red armor of the Berserkers and Elites may be referencing the Red-Suited Commander Muton (AKA Mr. Angry Red Suit), only seen during the intro of the 1994 game.