Summary
Berserkis one of the best, if not thebest manga of all time. The manga by the late Kentarou Miura has garnered plaudits for its incredible artwork and compelling story throughout the world. The manga has received anime adaptations, but they don’t offer the same level of entertainment as the manga itself. It is one of the few unfortunate manga that ended up with alow-quality anime adaptation.
Still, the world ofBerserkis filled with some monstrously powerful characters who are capable of giving any strong character a run for their money. It’s these figures that have captivated fans throughout the years. With that in mind, here are the strongest characters inBerserk.
Updated on March 17th, 2024, by Suzail Ahmad:Berserk is mainly famous for its compelling story that portrays the struggle of a man who tries to swim against the tide. The manga also highlights the various struggles that people face in real life, such as depression, hopelessness, etc. But there is no shortage of action in the story. In fact, there are many powerful characters in Berserk who possess special abilities that give them a distinct advantage over their opponents.
Many of them gained power by sacrificing someone dear to them, but there was a small minority that worked hard to improve their strength. With the manga entering a brand new arc, it is very likely that fans will get an opportunity to see some of the strongest characters in Berserk.
22Schierke
Flora’s Apprentice
Schierke is a key member of the Black Swordsman Party. She joined the group in the Millennium Falcon arc after Flora’s place was ransacked by Griffith’s apostles. In a short time, Schierke has proven her worth to the Black Swordsman Party.
She is a talented mage who spent years practicing under Flora. The latter acknowledged that Schierke was an incredible pupil. Schierke has the ability to sense Od, which enables her to sense and track people. She is also able to use astral projection, with which she was able to save Guts' mind from being consumed by the Berserker Armor. Schierke has also shown an aptitude for crafting talismans, but she still has a ways to go before she can reach Flora’s level.
21Serpico
Highly Skilled Fighter
Serpico is the half-brother of Farnese, and he is very protective of her. Serpico was only concerned about Farnese’s safety, which is why he followed her like a shadow. Despite his slender build, Serpico is a powerful character who can handle smaller apostles without any problems. His agility allows him to dance around his opponents and strike where their guard is the weakest.
Serpico is also clever, as evidenced by his decision to attack Guts in a place where the latter couldn’t swing his Dragonslayer properly. Serpico’s combat skills were elevated after he got the Sylph Cloak and Sylph Sword. Both items significantly boosted his speed and damage.
20Snake Lord
Terrorized An Entire Town
The Snake Lord was a cruel and vicious individual who ruled over Koka. He took over the town with brute force and struck a deal with the mayor to spare the lives of people in exchange for some humans and gold. The Snake Lord’s reign of terror continued until Guts reached Koka.
As an apostle, the Snake Lord had a lot more strength than humans. He was able to slaughter countless people with very little difficulty. Even Guts faced some problems while trying to beat the Snake Lord.
19Slug Count
Nearly Beat Guts
The Count made his first appearance in the Black Swordman Arc. The Count ruled his land with an iron fist, and he punished the pagans and anyone else who participated in suspicious activities. After becoming an apostle, the Count’s thirst for blood and destruction grew.
In his apostle form, the Count towered over any normal human. Due to his immense size, the Count had a great deal of physical strength. A regular attack from any of his limbs was enough to shatter bones and cause grievous injuries. The Count also had the power of regeneration, with which he could easily regain lost limbs. The Count’s only weak point was his head.
18Wyald
Wyald was an apostle who served as the leader of the Black Dog Knights. The group was made up of criminals, but Wyald managed to bring them under his command with his menacing aura. Wyald and his group were sent by the King of Midland to murder Griffith.
As an apostle, Wyald was much stronger than ordinary humans. With his strength, he was able to crush a human’s skull, stop Guts' sword with his teeth, and destroy a giant boulder with a single punch. When he transformed into his apostle form, his physical abilities were increased to the point where he could kill multiple men with a single hit. However, Wyald was not able to fight against the likes of Zodd.
17Mozgus
Incredibly Sadistic And Twisted Individual
Mozgus worked for the Holy See as one of their chief inquisitors. He strongly believed that the world could only be saved by killing all the heretics. Mozgus would torture his victims in the most gruesome manner to please “God.”
Mozgus had numerous powers that made him one of thestrongest characters inBerserk. He had very tough skin that could withstand Guts' attacks. He was also able to breathe fire, and it was strong enough to incinerate anything in its path. In his pseudo-apostle form, Mozgus gained a pair of wings that could be used to fly or to shoot feathers. He was eventually taken down by Guts after an intense fight.
16Flora
Griffith Considered Her A Threat
Flora is one of the strongest mages in the series. Griffith feared her power so much that he sent an army of apostles to kill her. This alone is enough to earn her a place on the list, especially when Flora didn’teven attempt to attack Griffith.
Flora’s biggest weapon was her knowledge; she knew about the Beherits, the Brand of Sacrifice, and various other things. Flora’s magic was able to weaken the effects of Guts' brand for several days, which reflects its potency. Despite her old age, Flora was able to create a massive wall of fire that was able to hold off Grunbeld and the rest of the apostles. It is only fair to presume that in her prime, Flora would have been able to survive the attack of Griffith’s army.
15Flower Storm Monarch
Posseses Great Knowledge Of Magic
The Flower Storm Monarch is the ruler of Elfhelm. She also goes by the name Dandan, but it is only reserved for her subjects. While the strength of the Flower Storm Monarch remains a mystery, her name has been mentioned in multiple legends and poems. This implies that she could very well be one ofthe strongest characters inBerserk.
She was able to mend Casca’s memories with the help of an ability known as the Corridor of Dreams. Since the Flower Storm Monarch has mastery over magic, she is a natural enemy of the God Hand. So, it is possible that Griffith might attempt to attack her in the future to eliminate any potential risks to his authority.
14Rakshas
Master Assassin Working For Griffith
Rakshas was exiled by the Kushan Clan due to the many horrible deeds that he had committed. His talent as an assassin made it easy for him to find another place to thrive. Eventually, he met Griffith and joined the new Band of Hawk. Griffith gave him the role of the Commander of the search and destroy squad.
Rakshas has the tendency to torture his opponents before killing them. Many times, the victims don’t even make it to the end. He’s not only powerful, but sadistic as well.
13Irvine
One Of Griffith’s Top Commanders
Irvine is an incredible marksman who holds a high position in the newly formed Band of Hawk. Unlike most of the characters in the series, Irvine does not fight with swords; instead, he uses a bow.
Irvine’s skill with the bow is almost unmatched, and he is capable of hitting multiple enemies in a very short period. His power as an apostle just makes him an even more powerful opponent. In the story ofBerserk,Irvine was able to exterminate numerous Kushan generals with very little effort.
