The First Berserker Khazan Dual Wield Build is one of the most skill-intensive yet rewarding playstyles in the game. It has both a high skill ceiling and a high skill floor, meaning that while it takes time to master, it can also output some of the highest damage when played correctly.
First Berserker Khazan Dual Wield Build Guide
Best Stats
Dual Blades scale primarily with Willpower and Strength, but other stats also play a crucial role in optimizing your performance. Here’s a breakdown of what each stat contributes:
Willpower (Primary Damage Stat)
- +3 damage per point (highest scaling for Dual Blades)
- +10 health per point
- +0.4% stamina recovery per point (super important for mobility and sustained attacks)
Reduces stamina drain when blocking attacks
It maximizes your damage output and ensures your stamina regenerates quickly, letting you keep up fast attacks and dodges.
Strength (Secondary Damage & Utility Stat)
- +2 damage per point
- +10 health per point
- -0.5% weight per point (helps maintain agility and mobility)
Reduces stamina damage received from enemy attacks
Primarily for weight reduction, ensuring you stay within the B Agility range (below 75%), which keeps dodging and stamina recovery optimal.
Vitality (Defense & Survivability Stat)
- Boosts HP significantly
- Reduces weight, making heavy armor more viable
- Provides resistance to status effects
Since Dual Wield relies on agility and avoiding damage rather than tanking it, a moderate investment in Vitality (20-30 points early on) helps with survivability.
Endurance (Balanced Stat for Stamina & Damage)
- Increases max stamina (critical for dodging and attacking)
- Boosts attack damage
- Improves stamina recovery (faster stamina regen means more dodges and attacks)
It’s essential for longer fights, helping you sustain your offensive pressure without running out of stamina.
Recommended Early Game Stat Allocation:
- Vitality – 20-30 points
- Endurance – 20-30 points
- Willpower – 20-30 points
- Strength – Only enough to keep Agility in B range
Best Skills for Dual Wield
Active Skills (Spirit-Costing Abilities)
1. Phantom Sword Dance (Must-have Buff Skill)
Buffs Howling Blade & Whirlwind for 40 seconds
Summons a red phantom that attacks after you
Great for bosses when used with Whirlwind
How to Use: Always keep this buff active during boss fights to maximize damage output.
2. Ruthless (High Burst Damage)
Repeated attacks that increase in speed
Finishing blow deals massive damage
Costs stamina but great for staggered bosses
Upgrade: Recovers half your stamina on finishing blow
How to Use: Use this after a stagger or boss exhaustion for maximum damage.
3. Gust (Quick Burst Damage)
Fast spirit-based attack
Effective against staggered bosses
Can be upgraded into a pseudo-parry
How to Use: Great for quick burst damage when a boss is vulnerable.
4. Wind Piercer / Breeze Dash (Gap Closer – Choose One)
Closes the distance on enemies quickly
Wind Piercer: Better for aggressive playstyles
Breeze Dash: More defensive with better mobility
How to Use: Pick one based on your preference and use it to stay in range of enemies.
Passive Skills
1. Whirlwind (Core Damage Skill)
- Primary attack that vaults you into the air
- Massive multi-hit attack, amazing for DPS
- Combos well with Phantom Sword Dance
- Allows you to hit enemy weak points (head, weak spots)
How to Use: Spam this as your primary DPS skill whenever possible.
2. Deafness + Nimble Blitz (Dodge Attacks Become Powerful Combos)
- Dodge attacks hit twice and deal more damage
- Adds a ranged attack to your moveset
- Deafness improves dodging while attacking
How to Use: Dodge into enemies for fast, safe damage instead of regular attacks.
3. Blowback Vengeance (Counterattack into Whirlwind)
- Immediately attacks after a successful guard
- Can be followed up with Whirlwind
- Turns defense into offense
How to Use: Perfect for punishing enemy attacks while staying aggressive.
Best Combos
Basic Whirlwind Combo (High DPS)
Swift Attack / Blowback Vengeance (if blocking first)
- Whirlwind
- Phantom Sword Dance Buff
- Whirlwind Again
Maximizes multi-hit attacks, taking advantage of Phantom Sword Dance.
Staggered Boss Combo (Big Damage)
- Burst Counter / Counterattack
- Ruthless (Full Finisher for Stamina Recovery Buff)
- Whirlwind Spam
- Backstep Ranged Attack for Additional Damage
Uses Ruthless for max burst damage, then Whirlwind spam to maintain pressure.
Exhausted Boss Combo (Max Burst Damage)
- Wind Piercer / Breeze Dash (Gap Close)
- Gust (Extra Bonus Damage on Exhausted Enemies)
- Whirlwind (Repeatedly Until Boss Recovers)
- Brutal Attack Finisher
Takes advantage of enemy exhaustion for an extended damage phase.
Best Armor Sets
Early Game Sets
1. Executioner Set
- High damage output
- Requires strength investment to maintain B Agility
2. Soul Cleaver Set (From Blade Phantom)
- Great stat bonuses and a fantastic 6-piece bonus
- Mid to Late Game Sets
3. Fallen Guardian Set (Mission 4)
- Focuses on Ruthless skill for more burst damage
- Fire effect bonus after a successful guard
Recommended Approach: Start with Executioner, then switch to Fallen Guardian for better damage buffs.