MomentEpisode 1
Guts Joins the Band of the Hawk
Guts is defeated in a duel by Griffith and forced to join the Band of the Hawk mercenaries, beginning their fateful partnership.
Berserk Key Events — Episode Numbers for Every Major Moment
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Quick Episode Reference
| Episode | Moment | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ep 1 | Guts Joins the Band of the Hawk | Moment |
| Ep 24 | The Eclipse Begins | Arc Start |
| Ep 25 | Griffith Becomes Femto — the Eclipse Concludes | Death |
All Key Moments — Detailed
Arc StartEpisode 24
The Eclipse Begins
Griffith activates the Crimson Behelit, beginning the horrifying ritual that will sacrifice the Band of the Hawk to the God Hand.
DeathEpisode 25
Griffith Becomes Femto — the Eclipse Concludes
Griffith is reborn as the demon Femto, brutally killing most of Guts's comrades and assaulting Casca — the Golden Age Arc's devastating climax.
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