: He uses Minister Foss, whose daughter he kidnapped to ensure loyalty, to lure the conspirators into a single room.
: Griffith locks them inside a castle tower and sets it ablaze, watching the "tombstone of flames" from a distance with cold detachment. Berserk Episode 18
After surviving a poisoning attempt by the Queen and her conspirators, Griffith orchestrates a ruthless counter-strike: : He uses Minister Foss, whose daughter he
The 18th episode of the 1997 Berserk anime, titled serves as a pivotal psychological and political turning point for the series. It marks the moment where the "Golden Age" begins its descent toward the tragic eclipse. Griffith’s Machiavellian Triumph It marks the moment where the "Golden Age"
: This act solidifies Griffith as a master manipulator who will sacrifice anything—and anyone—to clear the path to his dream. The Departure of Guts
💡 The 2016 Berserk series also has an "Episode 18," but it covers a completely different part of the manga: Guts' group arriving at Enoch Village to fight a troll invasion alongside the young witch Schierke. If you tell me which version you're watching, I can: Share more deep-dive theories on Griffith's motivations. Compare the anime scenes to the original manga panels .