Khazan's Easy Mode Just Got EASIER?! You Won't Believe How!

Summary

The First Berserker: Khazan’s first balance update makes the Easy difficulty even easier.
Players will now dish out more damage while simultaneously taking less damage to both health and stamina on Easy.
The March 27 update also revises some weapons skills and buffs a number of bosses, while nerfing others.

In this latest update for “The First Berserker: Khazan”, the challenging Easy mode has become even friendlier, offering a smoother gaming experience for newcomers. Moreover, some of the game’s weapons and bosses associated with “The First Berserker: Khazan” have undergone adjustments as well.

Hailing from South Korean studio Neople, published by its parent company Nexon, The First Berserker: Khazan is a fresh soulslike title boasting cel-shaded visuals and swift battle dynamics. Aiming to embody the challenging nature synonymous with its genre, it also introduces an Easy mode to cater to players. If a player dies three times in The First Berserker: Khazan, they’ll be given the option to switch to Easy mode for the rest of that playthrough. However, once chosen, they won’t be able to revert back to Normal difficulty during the same game session.

Prior to the launch of “The First Berserker: Khazan”, the game underwent its initial balance adjustment on March 27 (ET early morning). This update simplified the Easy difficulty level by boosting Khazan’s damage output and reducing both the health and stamina damage he sustains. However, Neople did not offer specific details about these modifications, leaving players uncertain about the extent of the changes introduced.

The First Berserker: Khazan Is Now More Forgiving With Guard-Based Playstyles

In the game The First Berserker: Khazan, focusing on strategies that lessen health and endurance damage will significantly benefit players who prefer Guard-style gameplay, as blocking has been found to be quite stamina-demanding so far. While perfect Guards may require more stamina than dodges, they offer the advantage of being easier to execute.

The First Berserker: Khazan Was Made Easier Due to Player Feedback

After taking into account the feedback from many players following the game’s recent update, Creative Director Junho Lee of The First Berserker: Khazan explained that the Easy mode was adjusted according to this input. Despite being designed with newcomers in mind, some players still experienced difficulties when trying to progress through certain parts of the game even after switching to Easy mode. Consequently, further modifications were made to address these issues. It’s important to note that The First Berserker: Khazan was created to cater to players of all skill levels, and for those who are up for a challenge, it provides a steep learning curve.

The recent balance adjustment enhances the power of the Greatsword’s Brutal Attack skill and raises the Spirit and Guard Stamina drain for the Spear’s Phantom: Heatwave ability. In addition, Skoffa Cave, Linon Mine, Rephalan, Rovelion, Vitalon, and the bosses in the Great Temple have all received boosts as part of this patch. This update, version number 495103 on Steam, can also be found as 01.002.028 on the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

The First Berserker: Khazan Day-One Update Patch Notes

Hey there fellow gamers! Exciting news from our side – we’ve just rolled out some fresh updates for “The First Berserker: Khazan”. This new version comes packed with bug fixes and balance tweaks to enhance your gaming experience. So, remember to grab the latest update before diving back into the game for a smoother ride!

Platforms: STEAM®, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S
Update Schedule: March 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM (UTC)

Update Versions

STEAM®: Ver. 495103
PlayStation®5: Ver. 01.002.028
Xbox Series X|S: Ver. 1.1.2.28

Error Fixes

Crash Issue Fixes
- Fixed a crash issue that occurs when retrying against Viper in Embars.
- Fixed a crash issue that intermittently occurs when checking item tooltips.
- Fixed a crash issue that intermittently occurs when destroyable objects are spawned or destroyed.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where overall stats decrease when using the Primeval Regression Orb with Hero’s Weapon and Armor set equipped.
- For detailed information, please refer to the [Known Issues – March 26] post.

Game Difficulty Adjustments

(Easy Difficulty) Buff Enhancements
- The buff effect applied to Khazan has been enhanced.
- Lowering the game difficulty will now provide an easier gameplay experience.
(Easy and Normal Difficulty) Boss Monster Balance Adjustments
- Boss monsters with lowered difficulty (nerf):
  - Viper: Phase 1 and 2
  - Maluca
- Boss monsters with increased difficulty (buff):
  - Boss of Skoffa Cave
  - Boss of Linon Mine
  - Boss of Rephalan
  - Boss of Rovelion
  - Boss of Vitalon
  - Boss of the Great Temple: Phase 1 and 2
Skill Balance Adjustments
- Greatsword – Brutal Attack skill deals increased damage to enemies.
- Spear – Phantom: Heatwave skill consumes more Spirit and Guard Stamina.

Please also check our Dev Note for more details on the balance adjustments!

Additional Notes

We are currently investigating an issue where certain graphic card driver versions conflict with DirectX 12 settings, causing the game to crash. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Should you encounter troubles with starting the game or saving your data, feel free to contact our Player Support directly for a one-on-one consultation. Sharing your logs and saved files will aid us in providing more effective assistance.

✅ How to send log files

Please follow the step below to check your log files on PC:

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.

2. Enter “%LOCALAPPDATA%\BBQ\Saved\Logs” and press enter.

3. Find a folder with a name consisting of numbers, and compress the folder into a .zip file.

✅ How to send save files

Please follow the step below to check your save files on PC: