I really hate zerks lack of real melee output, you have to arm better than a warrior in most cases, and still cannot dish out enough damage most of the time to counter the loss of dodge, and no fleeing.
"Ikuzachi" change
It's using the strengths and abilities a class was given to compensate for their lack of melee power.
Thus, being the case of fear in "Ikuzachi".
"Toe to toe is a straight up slugfest...in that case, a warrior should win that fight."
You mean, open with murder and try to out damage him while he just bashes ?
I really hate zerks lack of real melee output, you have to arm better than a warrior in most cases, and still cannot dish out enough damage most of the time to counter the loss of dodge, and no fleeing.
Why rage ? Why not weapon cleave, Haymaker unraged ?
I know they work better raged, but sill.
Perhaps coded damage might aid you there. Things like freezing weapons...
No. See Koerik thread. Zerks get owned by Warriors on accident.