Berserker: A tier
Very high melee pressure traded for limited protection and a smaller margin for positioning errors.
- Role
- Glass-cannon melee damage
- Tier
- A
- Star Limit
- ★★★★ (4)
- How obtained
- Standard Banner
Skill and battlefield behavior
Very high melee pressure traded for limited protection and a smaller margin for positioning errors. This is a role description rather than an invented numeric stat card; the current in-game unit panel remains the source of truth for damage, health, speed, block health, and range.
Editorial field plan
| Pick when | Choose Berserker when your formation already has protection and needs a fast melee damage slot. |
|---|---|
| Formation position | Hide it on the shoulder of a shield unit until the frontlines connect. |
| Order plan | Avoid an early Rush; Attack once the enemy is tied down and cannot focus it freely. |
| Closest alternative | Immortal — compare this option when the map, Star Limit, or matchup changes. |
Why this is editorial: The field plan translates the verified role and counter information into a practical decision. It is our recommendation, not an official hidden stat or guaranteed matchup result.
Counters and matchups
| Favorable into | Watch out for |
|---|---|
| Players and units already tied up by a frontline | Archers, crossbows, and concentrated counterfire |
Evolution and unlock path
No confirmed evolution path. No additional evolution is treated as confirmed unless it appears in the live game or an official update.
Best formation partners
Pair Berserker with Spartan and Imperial Wall. The aim is to cover a different battlefield job: a frontline protects ranged damage, spears discourage cavalry, and mobility punishes exposed backlines.
Verification status
Roster, rarity, and glass-cannon role are corroborated.
Sources and update record
- Official Command An Army game page — core roster systems and published evolution chains.
- Pro Game Guides current roster reference — cross-check for all 25 pre/parallel Update 1 entries.
- Gamezebo current tier reference — cross-check for Update 1 units and battlefield roles.
- September 27, 2026: added a unit-specific pick condition, formation position, order plan, and closest-alternative comparison.
- September 16, 2026: profile expanded as part of the complete 26-unit roster audit.
- September 13, 2026: post-Update 1 balance information reviewed for ranged and burn changes where relevant.
Berserker FAQ
Is Berserker good in Command An Army?
Berserker is currently placed in A tier for its glass-cannon melee damage value. Treat the tier as role-specific guidance rather than a promise that it beats every matchup.
What counters Berserker?
Archers, crossbows, and concentrated counterfire.
How do you get Berserker?
Standard Banner. No confirmed evolution path.