Vikings
The Viking faction is extraordinarily aggressive, relying on harassment-styled attacks and abilities to keep opponents off balance. This combat style is a perfect counterpoint to their lack of defense when compared to the Knights. They rely on relentless attack chains that force opponents into defensive stances as they retreat to get their bearings.
Of course, being aggressive often also means being vulnerable. The Viking faction doesn’t exactly cover up very well. After all, how are they going to show off their amazing tattoos if they’re donning full suits of steel. The lack of heavy armor does provide a lot of mobility, though, allowing Viking warriors to deflect attacks, stun enemies, and use throws to keep opponents down and away.
Like all the factions, the Vikings aren’t without their exception, which comes in the form of the Warlord. This is a highly armored warrior who can defend from all directions at once, while also using their shields and attacking at the same time. This makes them highly unique on For Honor’s battleground. In many ways, they are the noble Knights of the Vikings, which adds a bit of balance to the conflict while still allowing you to play as your favorite group.
