Berserk ( status ) Berserk is a recurring status effect in the " Final Fantasy " series . Generally , berserked characters have increased attack power and speed , but can only use physical attacks and cannot be controlled . The status is usually gained through an item called Bacchus ' s Wine and a spell of the same name . The job class Berserker is constantly under the Berserk status , and uses it for greater physical damage . Characters under Berserk usually glow red and in some games also emit steam from their head . Inflicting Berserk on an enemy may also interrupt powerful spells or final attacks , provided the party can mitigate the boosted physical damage . Appearances . " Final Fantasy II " . Berserk increases an ally ' s attack power and can be stacked . Players retain control of a berserked character , making the status more desirable than in later installments in the series . " Final Fantasy IV " . A character will become uncontrollable and attack automatically at every turn , with a 50 % bonus to attack power . There is a glitch in the GBA port that involves placing Edward under Berserk status . " Final Fantasy IV - Interlude - " . The Berserk status returns as a status effect in the sequel of " Final Fantasy IV " , and it functions the same way as its predecessor . " Final Fantasy V " . The Berserker job is in a constant Berserk state and cannot be controlled . The Berserker also learns the state of Auto - Berserk as a skill that can be equipped to other classes as well . The Blue Magic spell Moon Flute inflicts Berserk on the entire party . Via the Kiss of Blessing bug in the game ' s SNES version the player can inflict Berserk on targets that are meant to be immune to it . Berserk characters deal increased damage via the following formula : The status can be removed with Dispel . Berserked characters are immune to Confuse , the Flirt command , and the effects of the Lilith Rod . Enemies under the influence of Berserk cannot be controlled , nor will monsters execute counterattacks . However , berserked party members may still be able to use Counter . " Final Fantasy VI " . When a character is under the effects of the Berserk status , the character will do more damage . It should also be noted that the character will become uncontrollable , and will automatically attack a random enemy . To determine which command the berserk character will use , a list is created . Each of these commands : Attack , Mug , Jump , Rage , and Magitek , that the character can use is added to the list . An extra Attack command is added as well even if the character can ' t normally use the Attack command . One of the commands from the list is randomly chosen to be used . Monsters will always do a standard physical attack while berserked . If a character selects a command before being berserked , but before they take action , then that selected command will still be executed . In addition , Umaro is in a constant pseudo - berserk state and cannot be controlled by the player . Also , Gau ( and Gogo , due to his / her ability to use Rage ) , once having chosen a monster from the Rage list , will become uncontrollable for the rest of the battle . Mog also falls into this state after successfully dancing a dance . All these states are similar to the Berserk ailment , and the Berserk status can still be applied on top of these pseudo - berserk state . If a character is inflicted with the Berserk status while riding a Magitek Armor , he or she will randomly attack with Fire Beam , Ice Beam , or Thunder Beam on a random enemy . This can be a problem if some of the enemies absorbs one of three mentioned elements . " Final Fantasy VII " . Berserk increases the character ' s physical attack damage by x1 . 5 , though at the cost of losing control of the character , who will physically attack a random enemy a every chance they get . Berserked units never deal critical hits . An amusing glitch results with some enemies that are not immune to Berserk but do not have a specified attack to use when Berserked . When this happens , the game falls back on having them use a spell that costs more MP than they will ever have , and thus continually will give the message " [ Enemy ] ' s skill power is used up " . Pairing the Mystify Materia with Added Effect lets the player add the status to a character ' s physical attacks , or defend against the status , depending whether the combination is set in a character ' s weapon or armor . " Final Fantasy VIII " . The Mad Rush ability inflicts Berserk on the party , as well as Haste and Protect . Other abilities are the Berserk spell and certain enemy attacks , such as Malboro ' s Bad Breath . The effect is removed using Esuna , the healing item Remedy or the Treatment command . Berserk increases damage by 50 % and makes the afflicted target attack random enemy targets . In addition , using Rinoa ' s Limit Break Angel Wing puts her in a type of Berserk status , but rather than using physical attacks , she casts a random spell from her magic stock without actually expending the spells . However , if there are no spells to cast , she does physical attacks , with her attacks being five times stronger than normal . " Final Fantasy IX " . Dagger can inflict targets with Berserk with the White Magic spell Berserk . It is also used by Ozma as a counterattack . It can be cured by Gysahl Greens or the spell Esuna . Freya can also inflict Berserk on all allies by using Luna . The enemy ability Buzz inflicts Berserk . While under the Berserk status , targets cannot input any commands and will only use the default Attack command as usual , and will gain a + 50 % damage boost to their attack . " Final Fantasy X " . Only enemies use attacks that can inflict Berserk . Berserked targets attack uncontrollably for increased damage . Berserk increases all damage , not just physical , but there is only one case in the game where this can be seen : when a Guado Guardian casts Berserk on an Evil Eye , it increases the damage of their magical Stare attack . " Final Fantasy X - 2 " . Wearing an accessory ( like Faerie Earrings ) to counteract the berserk effect cast by Assault does not work . Similarly , the accessory Bloodlust inflicts poison and berserk and forces the player to only attack , but boosts their Strength . Berserk causes the character to uncontrollably move towards enemies and attack them with increased physical strength , without being able to take any other action . Some fiends inflict the status with their regular attacks . The Berserker ' s ability Berserk allows the character to enter the status at will . The auto - ability Berserkproof makes the character immune to the status . " Final Fantasy XI " . Berserk is a beneficial status gained from a Job Ability used by Warriors . Rather than having the character attack relentlessly , it increases Attack power and simultaneously reduces Defense power . " Final Fantasy XII " . The Berserk spell itself is an Arcane Magick , and Bacchus ' s Wine also inflicts the status , although has a chance of missing . The weapon Avenger can also inflict Berserk to an enemy . Fury ' s attacks have a chance of inflicting Berserk . In addition to the increased attack power and the loss of control , characters under Berserk will attack faster , similar to Haste . However , the character ' s defense power will be decreased when under berserk . The status effect itself is considered positive , as it can be removed by using Dispel , but not Esuna , and the status persists even if a Save Crystal is touched . The effect is temporary . A character in Berserk can ' t be controlled as a party leader , can ' t use Quickenings and is immune to Confusion . Berserk ' s attack and speed boosting traits can also be further boosted by stacking the character with Bravery and Haste . At one point in the game , Fran will automatically go into Berserk while fighting Vossler . Berserk can only be used by Ba ' Gamnan , who learns the spell of the same name at level 12 . " Final Fantasy Tactics " . When a character is berserked they acquire a bright red tint and a red star in a speech bubble above their head . The status can be inflicted through the Templar ' s Berserk or Mystic ' s Fervor , an Orator ' s Insult , and the special abilities Mind Blast by Mindflayer or Grand Cross by Ultima . Berserk lasts for the duration of the battle . When berserked a character ' s effective PA is equal to [ PA * 3 / 2 ] . The character is uncontrollable , and will always use the ATTACK command . The character cannot use reaction abilities and certain move abilities , such as Move - HP Up and Move - Get Exp . They also tend to attack in front of the opponent . Magick Ring , Barette and Ribbon can all be equipped to prevent berserk . " Final Fantasy Tactics Advance " . The Defender job class can learn the reaction ability Last Berserk , which causes the Defender to self - Berserk when it is in HP Critical status . The Juggler job class can learn the ability Firebomb , which Berserks and deals damage . The Soldier job class is capable of learning Provoke , which Berserks the target . Animists learn the ability Catnip , which Berserks the target . The Berserk status is especially useful when there is a law prohibiting the Fight command . Placing enemy units under Berserk will force them to use Fight , thus allowing them to get sent off . Berserk can be inflicted onto units through the use of the Trickster ability Snigger , the Soldier ability Provoke , the support ability Critical : Berserk , or through the use of the enemy ability Tomato Ketchup . The Berserk status makes it unable for the player to control the provoked unit and the unit will only be able to use the fight command , which useful when inflicted on low - damaging units such as White Mages . " Final Fantasy Dimensions " . The affected character turns red and emits steam . Berserk helps increase ATK , but the character can only attack . This status also gives Attack a cast time . It wears off after a fight . " Dissidia Final Fantasy " . Whenever the player engages any piece on a stage , all Battle Piece s that are adjacent to the player becomes Berserk and the player must engage them instantly , with the player unable to customize their character or use any skills before the battle . Some battle pieces start in Berserk , and will fight the player if they place their piece adjacent to them . Berserked battle pieces glow red . The effects of Berserk can be nullified once by using the Blink skill , or all the time , including all the next stages of the story , with the Invisible skill .