The First Berserker: Khazan – How to Respec

The First Berserker: Khazan offers a fresh new take on the tried-and-true soulslike formula. Instead of playing a nameless protagonist, you take on the role of the fallen general Khazan. But similar to other soulslikes, you can build Khazan in different ways by focusing on a variety of stats to create a build that suits your playstyle.

But what if you make a mistake while upgrading your character? Thankfully, the game offers a simple respec system that lets you reset your stat points and rebuild from scratch. You can also reset your weapon skills if you want to switch to a different weapon archetype. In this guide, we’ll break down how the respec mechanics work in The First Berserker: Khazan so you can experiment with different builds as much as you like.

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How to Respec Your Stats in The First Berserker: Khazan

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Resetting your stats in The First Berserker: Khazan requires a special consumable called the Primeval Regression Orb. Using one from your inventory will reset Khazan’s stats back to default and return all the Lacrima you’ve spent. Afterward, you can interact with a Blade Nexus and reassign your stats from scratch to try a completely different build.

If you get killed right after using the Primeval Regression Orb, you’ll drop all your Lacrima at the spot where you died. So make sure you’re in a safe zone when using it.

How to Get Primeval Regression Orbs

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Primeval Regression Orbs are a rare and valuable resource, especially early in the game. You can find some while exploring the map. In Embars Ruins, you’ll encounter a traveling merchant NPC known as the Bard, located near the Forgotten Temple Entrance Blade Nexus. He has 3 Primeval Regression Orbs in his inventory, each costing 10,000 Gold, which is a significant investment in the early game.

To find the Bard in Embars Ruins, enter the Forgotten Temple from the Blade Nexus and head up the large stairs on the right side. You’ll hear music playing from above; this is your cue. Walk up the stairs, turn right, open the gate, and drop down to the lower platform to find him.

Later in the game, you can find Bard in the following locations, and you can purchase 3 Primeval Regression Orbs each time:

Skoffa Cave
Rephalan Mountains
Rovelion Imperial Theater
Capital City Vitalon

You’ll always hear this NPC playing music when he’s nearby.

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In the later stages, you’ll be able to craft Primeval Regression Orbs through the Blacksmith in The Crevice, but only after completing the Daphorna’s Codex challenge to get the Tome of Regression material. Afterward, you can craft the Primeval Regression Orb from the Blacksmith by spending:

x2 Transmutation Mist
x10 Transmutation Shard
x2,000 Gold

How to Respec Weapon Skills in The First Berserker: Khazan

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Resetting your weapon skills is much simpler than respeccing your stats. To do it, open the Weapon Skills menu from the in-game menu. Here, you can reset individual skills by selecting them and pressing Y/Triangle on the controller, or R on the PC to regain the spent Skill Point. You can then reassign the point to any other unlocked skill. Alternatively, you can reset all skills at once by holding L3/LS on controllers or CTRL on PC. This gives you a blank slate to rebuild your weapon skill tree however you like.

The First Berserker: Khazan gives you the flexibility to adapt and experiment without being locked into a single playstyle. Just make sure you don’t lose all your Lacrima after using a Primeval Regression Orb. To stay safe, it’s best to handle all your stat resets at The Crevice, where you won’t risk facing any enemy. Then you can simply fast travel to whichever Blade Nexus you need to get to, and continue with your journey.