The First Berserker: Khazan Classes & Characters: Complete Guide

Q: How many bosses are in The First Berserker: Khazan?

There are 16 main bosses tied to the 16 main missions, plus roughly 20 side bosses encountered mostly through the 24 bonus missions. Once a main boss has been beaten, it can be refought from the mission map.

Q: Which weapon should I start with?

Spear for a first run, because its reach forgives bad reads. Greatsword ends bosses fastest through stance damage and Dual Wield rewards the most aggressive play. Since respec is free and skill points come from hitting things, you can hold all three trees before the game is over.

Q: Do I need to have played Dungeon Fighter Online?

No. Khazan shares the Arad setting and a few names with Neople's long-running action game, but the story of Khazan's betrayal by the Pell Los Empire is self-contained and explained in the opening mission.

Q: What does Lacrima do?

Lacrima is the experience and currency drop from enemies. You spend it at a Blade Nexus on Vitality, Endurance, Strength, Willpower or Proficiency, and you lose your carried pile on death until you retrieve it.

Q: Is Brink Guard required, or can I dodge everything?

You can dodge, but fights get much longer. Brink Guard does the heavy stamina damage that leads to a stance break and a critical finisher, and stance breaks are where most of your damage on a boss actually comes from.

Every The First Berserker: Khazan role and character explained. Strengths, weaknesses, best gear, and which to pick for your playstyle.

EarlyGuides Editorial Team

Researched and editorially reviewed. Updated August 12, 2026.

The First Berserker: Khazan is Neople's souls-like, released on 27 March 2025 and set in the same Arad universe as Dungeon Fighter Online. Khazan is a decorated general of the Pell Los Empire who is framed for treason, crippled, and left to die in the snow until a spirit called the Blade Phantom keeps him alive. The campaign runs 16 main missions across four regions, from the Charnak Mountain Range through the Pell Los Plateau and the Heart of Pell Los to Vitalon, capital of the empire, with 24 bonus missions hanging off the same mission map. There are no character classes. You choose between Greatsword, Dual Wield and Spear, and you can respec every skill point at a Blade Nexus for free, as many times as you like.

Choosing the right role shapes your entire experience. This guide breaks down every option: what they're good at, what they struggle with, and which one matches your playstyle. For optimized builds with full gear sets, see our builds guide.

Quick Comparison

Role	Tier	Playstyle	Best Weapons	Beginner Friendly?
Greatsword	A	Balanced	Greatsword	Yes
Dual Wield	A	Balanced	Dual Wield blades	Yes
Spear	A	Balanced	Spear	Yes
Brink Guard counter build	A	Balanced	Spirit gauge skills	Yes
Spirit skill build	A	Balanced	Qazumaka crafted gear sets	Yes

New player? Start with Dual Wield. See our beginner's guide for why.

Greatsword

Greatsword is a strong option in The First Berserker: Khazan.

Attribute	Detail
Tier	A
Playstyle	Balanced approach
Best Weapons	Greatsword
Stat Priority	Balanced stats
Core Gear	Best available
Key Mechanic	Brink Guard and Reflect

Strengths

Highest overall performance across all content types
Solid all-around choice
Pairs well with Greatsword

Weaknesses

Popular choice, competition for resources
Needs specific gear to reach full potential

Recommended Progression

Start in Charnak Mountain Range to learn Greatsword-specific mechanics
Focus on Brink Guard and Reflect. It's this role's primary system
Prioritize Greatsword as your first major upgrade
See our full Greatsword build guide for the optimal gear progression

Dual Wield

Dual Wield is a strong option in The First Berserker: Khazan.

Attribute	Detail
Tier	A
Playstyle	Balanced approach
Best Weapons	Dual Wield blades
Stat Priority	Balanced stats
Core Gear	Best available
Key Mechanic	Stamina and stance breaking

Strengths

Most versatile, adapts to any situation
Solid all-around choice
Pairs well with Dual Wield blades

Weaknesses

Lower peak damage than S-tier options
Needs specific gear to reach full potential

Recommended Progression

Start in Charnak Mountain Range to learn Dual Wield-specific mechanics
Focus on Stamina and stance breaking. It's this role's primary system
Prioritize Dual Wield blades as your first major upgrade
See our full Dual Wield build guide for the optimal gear progression

Spear

Spear is a strong option in The First Berserker: Khazan.

Attribute	Detail
Tier	A
Playstyle	Balanced approach
Best Weapons	Spear
Stat Priority	Balanced stats
Core Gear	Best available
Key Mechanic	Spirit gauge skills

Strengths

Best survivability for learning hard content
Solid all-around choice
Pairs well with Spear

Weaknesses

Slower progression speed
Needs specific gear to reach full potential

Recommended Progression

Start in Charnak Mountain Range to learn Spear-specific mechanics
Focus on Spirit gauge skills. It's this role's primary system
Prioritize Spear as your first major upgrade
See our full Spear build guide for the optimal gear progression

Brink Guard counter build

Brink Guard counter build is a strong option in The First Berserker: Khazan.

Attribute	Detail
Tier	A
Playstyle	Balanced approach
Best Weapons	Spirit gauge skills
Stat Priority	Balanced stats
Core Gear	Best available
Key Mechanic	Lacrima and the Blade Nexus

Strengths

Excellent in group and cooperative content
Solid all-around choice
Pairs well with Spirit gauge skills

Weaknesses

Less effective solo
Requires deep game knowledge to use effectively

Recommended Progression

Start in Charnak Mountain Range to learn Brink Guard counter build-specific mechanics
Focus on Lacrima and the Blade Nexus. It's this role's primary system
Prioritize Spirit gauge skills as your first major upgrade
See our full Brink Guard counter build build guide for the optimal gear progression

Spirit skill build

Spirit skill build is a strong option in The First Berserker: Khazan.

Attribute	Detail
Tier	A
Playstyle	Balanced approach
Best Weapons	Qazumaka crafted gear sets
Stat Priority	Balanced stats
Core Gear	Best available
Key Mechanic	Three weapon skill trees

Strengths

Highest skill ceiling with unique mechanics
Solid all-around choice
Pairs well with Qazumaka crafted gear sets

Weaknesses

Steep learning curve, punishing mistakes
Requires deep game knowledge to use effectively

Recommended Progression

Start in Charnak Mountain Range to learn Spirit skill build-specific mechanics
Focus on Three weapon skill trees. It's this role's primary system
Prioritize Qazumaka crafted gear sets as your first major upgrade
See our full Spirit skill build build guide for the optimal gear progression

Which Role Should You Pick?

For Beginners

Dual Wield is the clear winner. It's forgiving, teaches core mechanics, and remains competitive into endgame. Follow our beginner's guide for the best first-session experience.

For Maximum Performance

Greatsword is the top pick once you understand the game's mechanics. Pair it with Greatsword for the strongest overall setup.

For a Challenge

Spirit skill build offers the highest skill ceiling. It's punishing when misplayed but incredibly rewarding when mastered. Only recommended after you've completed the game with another role.

For Group Play

Brink Guard counter build shines in cooperative content with utility and team support capabilities.

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