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Warriors Den Recap June 8, 2023

Y7S2 Vengeance

Whispers of a New World recently reached the Horkos. The brutal explorer Conquistador Vela set sail with a fleet to investigate. What she found exceeded all rumors: vast cities of gold, the precious metal plentiful as mud. But this civilization would not suffer invasion so easily. They challenged the Conquistadors to fight at a set time and a place - an odd custom Vela pretended to agree to, before she ambushed them.

Now the Horkos return in triumph. Obscene amounts of gold and treasure fill Vela's Castle. But her greatest prize of all is the enemy combatant she's captured: the strongest warrior from the New World. Many Horkos lives were lost in taking the prisoner. Kept caged and hidden, this spectacular fighter will soon be unveiled before Astrea for a public execution.

Until then, the Horkos celebrate.

Launch Event: Stolen Empire

The Conquistadors have returned from their journey to the New World with vast hoards of gold. The Horkos war machine now funded beyond belief, warriors gather inside Conquistador Vela's castle to celebrate the boundless might of their order. Revelries, feasts and festivities await, where all will marvel at a most prized trophy: a caged warrior from the stolen empire.


To mark the launch of For Honor's Y7S2: Vengeance, participate in "The Stolen Empire" free event pass and unlock unique event loot. Available only from June 15th to July 6th.

Warmonger Hero Skin Conquistador Vela

Conquistador Vela left Heathmoor for a voyage across the sea. Tasked with a crucial mission by Astrea herself, she sailed to the New World, where she found an empire of gold. Through deception, ruthlessness and barbarity, Vela decimated this civilization, and took its unbelievable treasures for herself. Now, she returns to Heathmoor as a Horkos hero, living proof that the strength of their Order knows no bounds.

Become the doom of a stolen empire with the Hero Skin of Conquistador Vela, a full body customization of the Warmonger. Available in For Honor at the start of Y7S2: Vengeance.



Battle Pass

The Conquistadors journeyed to the New World and decimated an entire civilization in the name of Horkos. Now they have returned to Heathmoor, bringing with them amounts of gold previously thought unimaginable to further fund their war efforts. The Conquistadors have also returned with weapons and armors they traded for before the pillaging, made from the idols and valuables of this powerful civilization.

This season, discover the treasures of a stolen empire and unlock 100 tiers of rewards for all heroes! Available during For Honor's Y7S2: Vengeance.

New Onboarding Flow

We are thrilled to announce a significant improvement to your gaming experience with the introduction of a reimagined onboarding. Our objective is to provide both new and existing players with a seamless transition into the captivating world of multiplayer battles.

We have overhauled and simplified our tutorials, merging the Join Apprentice and Warriors trial into a single evolutive flow. This allows you to progress smoothly through the game's mechanics and strategies, making it easier to grasp the essentials and reduce frustration. We also removed the scoring system and the secondary objectives.

To empower players to learn at their own pace, all tutorials are now unlocked from the start. You have the freedom to explore different aspects of the game.

Patch Notes and Testing Grounds

In this Warrior's Den, we presented you some of the changes that are going live at the launch of Y7S2. Check back here on the 15th for the full Y7S2 patch notes breakdown!

From June 15th to the 22nd, the Testing Grounds will be open to test improvements to Guard Bash timings. We will also be testing a 2nd round of changes to Lawbringer. The Testing Grounds is meant to test changes to heroes and other fight mechanics before they make it into the live game. These changes aren't guaranteed to make it into the live game. To help us determine what makes into into the live game, we need your feedback. So be sure to participate and send us your feedback!


We'll see you again next time for another Warrior's Den Recap article, or on the battlefield!

Patch Notes 2.43.0 - For Honor

[h2]Patch Notes 2.43.0 - For Honor[/h2] PC: 2.0 Gb
[h2]IMPROVEMENT[/h2]

FIGHTERS

Valkyrie
  • Shield Tackle Strike now deals 18 damage (down from 20)
  • Shield Tackle now moves forward 0.5m less
  • Shield Tackle no longer chains on Miss
  • Chained Heavies now deal 26 damage (down from 27)
  • Heavy Finishers now deal 28 damage (down from 30)
  • Zone Attack is now 600ms (up from 500ms)
  • Adjusted Zone Attack's weapon trajectories to have less reach and fixed their start and end positions
Developer's Comment: Valkyrie has consistently been outperforming our expectations since her rework, so we are taking steps to lower her strengths.

One notable change we want to explain further is Shield Tackle no longer chains on Miss: as the move is fully unreactable even at the top level, there is no real need to give the move even more safety.

We will be keeping an eye on the hero and adjust further if necessary.


Tiandi
  • Light Finishers now deal 10 damage (down from 12)
  • Top Tiger Dodge now deals 10 damage (down from 12)
  • Dragon Kick Recovery on Miss is now 700ms (up from 600ms)
  • Dragon Kick Follow-up now deals 20 damage (down from 24)
  • Heavy Finishers now deal 28 damage (down from 30 damage)
  • The first hit of Zone Attack now causes a Medium hit reaction (instead of a Heavy hit reaction)
  • Opener Light and Heavies now chain to Light and Heavy Finishers on Miss from 200ms to 300ms (instead of from 100ms to 300ms for when locked and 100ms to 400ms when Out of Lock)
  • All versions of Tiger Dodge and Dragon Dodge now chain to Light and Heavy Finishers on Miss from 200ms to 300ms (instead of from 100ms to 300ms)
Developer's Comment:* Tiandi has also been outperforming our expectations since their rework - we are also taking steps to lower their strengths to be less frustrating to fight against.*

We will be keeping an eye on the hero and adjust further if necessary.

Kensei
  • Top Heavy Finisher Miss Recovery is now 700ms (down from 1300ms)
  • Side Heavy Finisher Miss Recoveries are now 700ms (down from 1100ms)
Developer's Comment:* Kensei was too vulnerable when using their Heavy Finishers; with these new recoveries on miss, the hero should be able to use these attacks with more potency, especially when target swapping them.*

Shugoki
  • Heavy Finisher Miss Recoveries are now 700ms (down from 1000ms)
  • Heavy Finishers now gain Uninterruptible Stance at 100ms
Developer's Comment:* Similarly to Kensei, missing with Shugoki's Heavy Finishers made the hero too vulnerable, so we significantly reduced their recovery timings to make them safer in group fights.*

With the change to Dodge Attacks, we are also now in a position to give Shugoki back their Uninterruptible Stance on Heavy Finishers; they were problematic when you could chain Side Dodge Headbutts on Miss, as Shugoki was able to use them defensively, and even on a correct read their opponents were unable to punish them with Dodge Attacks. Since this ability is gone, we can confidently give the property back at full strength.


Shaman
  • Heavy Finisher Miss Recoveries are now 700ms (down from 1000ms)
Developer's Comment: Like Kensei and Shugoki, Shaman was left open for too long when missing her Heavy Finishers, especially in group fights. This should let her use them more effectively.

Centurion
  • Zone Attack now costs 9 Stamina for each Strike (down from 12)
  • Adjusted weapon trajectories for Zone Attack strikes to better match the weapon visuals
Developer's Comment: We're adjusting Centurion's Zone Attack to cost less Stamina as well as have better Weapon Trajectories to ensure the move is better usable in outnumbered situations.

Warmonger
  • Side Heavy Openers and Finishers have had their trajectories adjusted to better match the weapon visuals.
Gryphon
  • Side Light Openers, Chained and Finishers have had their trajectories adjusted to better match the weapon visuals
  • Side Heavy Openers, Chained and Finishers have had their trajectories adjusted to better match the weapon visuals
PC
Improved CPU usage to better leverage total CPU availability when allocating tasks

[h2]BUG FIXES[/h2]
FIGHTERS

Raider
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that allowed Raider to chain a Zone Attack after going Out of Stamina when leaving Guard Mode (FH-5005)
Nobushi
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused Nobushi dodges forward into Viper's Retreat to perfom a Light Attack in some situations (FH-4671)
Aramusha
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused Aramusha's weapon trail visual effect to be out of sync with the attack animation when performing a Left Side Deadly Feint from a Right Side Heavy Finisher (FH-4796)
Tiandi
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused Tiandi Palm Strike to switch Guard to Top after a whiff and also caused the duration before a guard change to be higher (FH-5122)
Gryphon
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused Gryphon to be missing Top Bad Block animation (FH-5204)
Nuxia
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused Nuxia "Glass Waltz" to dash erratically in the direction of the player's movement (FH-5311)


SOUND
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused Kyoshin executions sound effects to be sometimes missing in Breach VS AI (FH-5046)


CUSTOMIZATION

  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused Afeera to be unable to get Arcade rewards (FH-5254)
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused Shaolin's Kuaisu chest to change Pants color when changing Skin Tone (FH-5176)
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused Afeera Hell Gate effect to have the wrong unlock condition (FH-5301)
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused Pirate Behind Blue Eyes effect to be misaligned (FH-5298)
  • [Bug Fix] ] Fixed an issue that caused Kyoshin Kagemi Helm to not take color or material (FH-5222)
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused Afeera idle animation to freeze after moving (FH-5194)
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused Kensei Azuchi Chest Tassels to not take colors on default body type (FH-4647)
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused Berserker Gleip, Glamr, Haugbui and Grettis Helm to not take material color (FH-4475)
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused Warden Folville Chest Cloth to not take color on Default Body type (FH-4457)
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused Valkyrie Fjara and Arkadia Chests paint patterns do not cover the entire back (FH-4347)
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused Warden's execution A Moment of Silence to be missing blood visual effects (FH-4266)
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused Hellfire effect sound effects to play in loops after performing an execution (FH-4227)
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused some Pirate Chest Pieces to have glitched paint patterns when applied on the legs part (FH-4135)
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused Tempest Smokkfiskur embossing to appear to be debossed (FH-2713)
  • [Bug Fix] Fixed an issue that caused Hitokiri Okuribito and Kijin chest to not take material (FH-2764)

Warrior's Den Recap, April 26th, 2023

Warrior's Den Recap, April 26th, 2023


Year 7 Season 1 Title Update 2 went live April 27th, this article will summarize the Warrior's Den that took place on the 26th of April.

For a detailed discussion on Year 7 Season 1 Title Update 2, be sure to check out the Warrior's Den VOD to see what is to come. In the show, we announced the highly anticipated game mode Test Your Metal, which is titled "Death by Metal" we also dove into everyone's favorite segment, patch notes!



Test Your Metal is back! Death by Metal Game mode

The Fanatics are roundly defeated at the Battle of Secluded Keep. But rather than executing the remaining survivors, the Inquisition challenges them to a trial by combat.

The Fanatics must face judgment in battle while dressed as the legendary figures they revere-the relic heroes. The Inquisition also forces warriors from around Heathmoor to test their metal in fights to the death. With the event will come a free event pass.

  • Battle Outfit: Inquisition's Rule
  • Ornament: Inquisition Trials
  • Mood Effect: Shadow Cult

We're also bringing back the black armor sets retrofitted for all heroes. The black weapons will also return but are not retrofitted. The colour swatches Blackstone Elite & Iron Legion will also be making a return and will be available to loot during the entire event. There will also be 3 weeks of time-limited lootable rewards.

  • Battle Outfit: Age of Wolves (Time Limited Available Week 1) April 27th - May 4th
  • Embossing: Apollyon's Might (Time Limited Available Week 2) May 4th - May 11th
  • Emote: I AM WAR (Time Limited Available Week 3) May 11th - May 18th

We're also bringing back realistic duel from May 18th to May 25th. Players will be able to loot the black color swatch Apollyon during the event.

Armor Variations



Below is the release schedule for armor variations. We'll be following this armor release plan moving forward.

  • Y7S1: Knight and Samurai Armor Variations
  • Y7S2: Viking, Wu Lin, and Outlanders Armor Variations
  • Y7S3: Knight and Samurai Armor Variations
  • Y7S4: Viking, Wu Lin, and Outlanders Armor Variations


On April 27th, we will be releasing the Gladiator armor set 5A and 5B.

Patch Notes

In this Warrior's Den, we presented you some of the changes that are going live at the launch of Y7S1 TU2. Check back tomorrow for the full list of patch notes.

Duel Frenzy Tournament

From May 20th until June 4th, For Honor will be hosting a duel tournament. The tournament will be run by For Honor's official tournament organizers, The Filthy Spaniard and Nutella.

The finals will be streamed live on our Twitch channel on June 4th, Twitch.tv/forhonorgame. The matches will be casted by community members Verbalosity and Vivid Naz.

$2000 Prize pool and steel will be given to winners!

Join our Discord for more information on where to sign up and stay up to date with everything competitive For Honor.

https://discord.gg/PsEJbGNS5h



This is only a brief overview of everything that was discussed during the Warrior's Den. If you want more information on the details, you can check out the VOD on our Twitch channel. Death By Metal will be available from April 27th until May 18th. We'll see you on the battlefield!

For Honor Warriors Den: April 26th, 2023

Join us on Wednesday, April 26 @ 12pm EDT.

You can catch the action on our Twitch channel! > https://www.twitch.tv/forhonorgame

For Honor April Roadmap 2023