
Their easy-to-grasp skillset focuses on using a lot of stuns and stamina reducing attacks to pick holes in an enemies defence.

Strong feints and light attacks make the Gladiator a quality one-on-one fighter, but struggle in situations where they can be teamfought. While the Gladiator might look big, their skimpy armor makes them surprisingly mobile - which is probably why they’re listed in the Assassin Class.
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Not only can a whole new group of players try the game for free thanks to PS Plus, but the start of the Vortiger season of the Year of the Harbinger bring with it new character to the roster of heroes.įor Honor can be a daunting game for beginners, since it’s so focused on mechanical skill, learning combos and timing, and finding your feet after choosing between any of the varied characters. In trade, a majority if not all of the Hybrids typically require more skill to play to adequate effectiveness, be it in 1v1 or 4v4.It’s all change on the front lines of For Honor. Not bound by the traditional roles, this mix of classes allows them to fulfill niche roles that no single class can cover.

In the team scenario, they are great guardians for holding points or surviving till allies arrive. Their durability allows them to be a wall in 1v1s, able to bare through typically dangerous attacks in order to strike back with heft. They also hold their own arsenal of deadly abilities, although the Heavies' slow attacks and speed will not guarantee that every strike will hit. Heavies have the highest resistance to damage, either by their skillset or by their health pool.But in a teamfight, their speed allows them to move between objectives quickly and ambush enemies from outside their notice. Therefore, an Assassin needs to be careful in a duel, deflecting attacks instead of simply playing on the defensive. They have good offensive skills and high running speeds, a trade off made with low health and limited guard duration.

Be it one-on-one or within a teamfight, the Vanguard can adjust to fulfill a multitude of roles to keep participating in the fight. They also have great versatility that is easy to remember, making them a very good set of Heroes for players new to the game but still competitive in the hands of the skilled. Vanguards are well-balanced Heroes with good attack and defense capabilities.With a wide library of customization options, players are able to personalize their Heroes to not only look and feel unique, but also be tailored to one's preferred combat style.

Every hero is different and will fulfill different roles, even within their own class. There are currently four Hero types each faction comes with a base of four Heroes, one of each type, with additional heroes that have come and continue to come as DLC.Įach Hero comes with their own set of skills, weapons, armor and fighting style.
