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[M_Rat13]

Hi, I got for honour at Christmas, and I only just found out about the forums.

So, to start off, I'll ask something bugging me. Why are assassin characters so prominent? Like, in 80 to 90% of the time, other people will be playing assassin characters. Are they OP? Or just popular class?

This is for all modes. Thanks to anyone who replies.

[Tundra 793]

Welcome to the forums mate.

Assassin's have been quite popular since launch, and a few have been in states of unbalance. Some would argue one or two still are unbalanced.

But there's really no clear cut answer as to why they're so prevalent. With each new Season, when we got new heroes, the majority of them were also Assassin's, or Assassin Hybrids.
There's definitely an abundance of Assassin heroes, but no one quite knows why.

[bob333e]

Hello and welcome to the For Honor forums!

To promptly deliver a quick summary: Assassin class is by far the most flexible to adapt to in For Honor, on top of offering the most versatile moveset for a character, given the game's current state. There's also the 'light spam meta', which is essentially, quick fast light attacks which are often hard to react to, resulting in dealing free damage often.

Another thing to note, the most recent Season 4 Heroes include the most powerful hero in the game, who is also Assassin class. It's not doubt this hero encouraged more people to pick Assassins.

But by all means, feel free to choose whichever hero you feel suits you best. This game isn't limited to just Assassins; the only real limit is the sky.

[M_Rat13]

But by all means, feel free to choose whichever hero you feel suits you best. This game isn't limited to just Assassins; the only real limit is the sky.

I've messed with most of them. Well, non dlc characters. I try also not to main characters in games, it gets boring fast for me. I have no problem with the class itself, and they are fun to play, but heavier characters do feel they have an uphill battle against assassins who know how to just dodge constantly, and poke away at you. Some of the most fun matches I have involve two heavies fighting each other, and I just wish they were more abundant.

Still a fun game regardless, but it's a bit like COD where everyone picks SMG, it just takes a little bit of the magic away.

[bob333e]

Fair comparison, people will often tend to favor faster things.

Heavy vs Assassin is considered a tough matchup. In fact, it's the unluckiest matchup in the game. I do recommend practicing often, against level 3 bots, in Custom Match and Practice Mode, should you wish to further hone your skills away from PvP, and memorize your opponent's movesets. I especially recommend training hard against DLC heroes. And also using them in Practice Mode, to get to know them more yourself.

As Tundra pointed out, Assassins have been popular since launch, even before that; since the betas. They're swift characters with fast strikes. In my mind's eye, going Vanguard then Assassin is prone to make you a better Assassin, because by then, you're going to feel Vanguards and Heavies slow when you're up against them and you're using Assassin.

The best Heavy is the Warlord. He's very technical though, mind you. More than half of his tactics require precise timing. And he's not one for blazing-heat damage, you've gotta chip away at your opponent, mostly.

[M_Rat13]

The best Heavy is the Warlord. He's very technical though, mind you. More than half of his tactics require precise timing. And he's not one for blazing-heat damage, you've gotta chip away at your opponent, mostly.

Just Warlord? Nothing else to mix it up?

[bob333e]

Just Warlord? Nothing else to mix it up?

The only Heavies are Warlord, Conqueror, and Shugoki. They are the Heavies per-se. However I personally view the Lawbringer as a Heavy, not as a Hybrid. Not sure why he was categorized as Hybrid but ah well.

Conqueror is very lackey, all you can do against skilled players is block -> counter, block -> counter, rinse, repeat. His kit lacks extremely. Shugoki is the slowest hero in the game, so it definitely won't be easy at all. And you must be careful with Demon's Embrace because if you miss it, it's a GG.

Warlord, on the other hand, has very good defense, and very good counterattacks, and has a bash from neutral, as well as hyperarmored heavy attacks, and a fast zone attack. He's well-rounded, the tradeoff being he won't deal huge chunks of damage, and has a rather lackluster range, and feels clunky overall.

[David_gorda]

Just Warlord? Nothing else to mix it up?

warlord, Raider, lawbringer, Warden and nobuchi are decent classes thats none assassins.

[bob333e]

warlord, Raider, lawbringer, Warden and nobuchi are decent classes thats none assassins.

Ah he was asking about Heavies; but yes, Raider and Warden are good all-around heroes when you're trying to avoid using assassins. For me, Vanguards are the best class. Sadly though, Kensei is terrible, Warden has very bad reputation, and Raider is the stamina-drain gimmick hero.

[David_gorda]

Ah he was asking about Heavies; but yes, Raider and Warden are good all-around heroes when you're trying to avoid using assassins. For me, Vanguards are the best class. Sadly though, Kensei is terrible, Warden has very bad reputation, and Raider is the stamina-drain gimmick hero.

well of he wants to play a heavy warlord is the best, shugoki is okish and conq is bad and Boring he he.