Knights
Knights are your typical, chivalrous order of warriors, though the ones in For Honor are far from chivalrous. Like their enemies, they are in it for the long haul, willing to go through anyone that stands in their way as they vie for supremacy. The Knights’ approach to battle is one that relies primarily on defensive capabilities for the majority of their heroes that have been revealed so far.
As is to be expected, this faction dons itself in heavy armor, with the only exception being the Peacekeeper who goes for more of a leather/steel hybrid armor set. This pushes them to rely on shields, and wide sweeps with large swords to keep enemies at bay. With a mix of high defense and straightforward combat that allows for the interruption of enemy moves, they are the easiest of the factions to dive into.
The one exception to the faction is the Peacekeeper that was previously mentioned. She is the Knights’ Assassin and is the swiftest of all the warriors in the game. She lacks defense, being easily stumbled by enemy attacks, but she more than makes up for that with stealth and her ability to quickly dodge any incoming attacks. She’s one of the toughest warriors to play as, but once you get the hang of her she’s just as reliable as anyone else in her faction.
All in all, this is possibly the most balanced of the three factions, and will be a great starting faction for newcomers.
