Discovering the Hidden Prime Grinding Spot in The First Berserker

In any Soulslike game, players earn a specific type of currency by taking down enemies, which they then use to level up their character. In The First Berserker: Khazan, that currency is known as Lacrima. Like many games in the genre, players might find themselves repeatedly clearing certain areas to farm enemies, gathering significant amounts of this currency for multiple level-ups in one go. What’s interesting about The First Berserker: Khazan is how it almost nudges players to focus on a particular enemy encounter because the rewards are just too tempting: the Revenants of Adversity.

Revenants of Adversity are ghostly enemies that Khazan can summon through the Crimson Netherworld Rifts, which initially appear in the Forgotten Temple. Facing these hostile spirits is crucial for collecting Lacrima of Circulation, an important currency needed to summon Spirits of Advocacy during boss fights and to enhance their combat effectiveness. But beyond just acquiring Lacrima of Circulation, defeating these challenging foes also yields fantastic gear and hefty amounts of Lacrima. Players will encounter the Revenants frequently as they advance through Khazan’s main storyline, making these battles both common and rewarding.

Soon after players first meet a Revenant of Adversity in the Forgotten Temple, just before a showdown with the Viper boss, Crimson Netherworld Rifts start appearing frequently across the game world. The next main quest, which takes players through Phraugh Village, is particularly dense with these rifts, especially near Blade Nexus checkpoints. This setup makes Phraugh Village an ideal spot for farming, essentially turning it into an early- to mid-game goldmine for grinding.

Encountering as many as six or seven Crimson Netherworld Rifts in a single room isn’t unusual. It’s as if the game is signaling players to tackle these encounters in bulk. The rewards for taking on multiple Revenants of Adversity are substantial, with players finding themselves with impressive amounts of Lacrima and an ever-growing collection of gear. This only emphasizes their importance in the progression cycle of The First Berserker: Khazan.

Taking the time to thoroughly clear each Crimson Netherworld Rift transforms a typical grind session into a lucrative endeavor, swiftly earning players 30,000 to 40,000 Lacrima in one sitting. Spending about half an hour dispatching not only the Revenants of Adversity but also the usual crop of respawning foes, and then resting at a Blade Nexus to do it all again, will see players amassing vast amounts of Lacrima, including the precious Lacrima of Circulation. Even for those only seeking additional Lacrima of Circulation, the array of gear and other rewards make the farming time worthwhile.

The deliberate placement of these prime grinding spots early in the game appears to be a deliberate choice by Neople. This design choice subtly hints to players who might struggle with specific areas or boss encounters that there’s plenty of opportunity to boost Khazan’s strength and enhance the Spirits of Advocacy. It offers a refreshing twist from the usual necessity of hunting for the best farming locations in a Soulslike game. Overall, investing time in these battles enriches the experience, making it more enjoyable and rewarding.