Learn For Honor's basic controls, Art of Battle system, and fundamental combat mechanics like blocking, parrying, and dodging.
Understanding the basic controls is paramount to success in For Honor. The game utilizes a unique 'Art of Battle' system, allowing you to choose your attack and defense stances (top, left, right). Blocking in the correct direction is crucial for defense, while feinting and guard breaking are essential offensive tools. Practice these fundamentals in the tutorial to build muscle memory. Learn to parry incoming attacks by matching your opponent's stance and pressing heavy attack at the precise moment of impact. This will open them up for a counter-attack. Dodging is also vital for avoiding unblockable attacks and creating space.
- Guard Stance: Right Stick (PC: Mouse Movement)
- Light Attack: R1/RB (PC: Left Click)
- Heavy Attack: R2/RT (PC: Right Click)
- Guard Break: Square/X (PC: Guard Break Key)
- Dodge: X/A (PC: Spacebar)
- Feint: B/Circle (PC: E) during a heavy attack wind-up
- Parry: Heavy Attack during enemy attack in matching stance
Mastering these basic actions will give you a solid foundation for more advanced techniques.
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