For Honor Tier List

We showcase our ultimate For Honor Tier List in this article.

To dominate in For Honor you need practice and skill but most importantly, you need to pick the characters that are good at the current meta, which is why this For Honor Tier List is absolutely critical.

There are 29 characters in For Honor with very unique attack patterns and skills.

Our goal for this list is to rank them according to their overall power, to help you understand what are the characters that will help you win the most.

We also take into account the different modes that are in the game, since not all characters are ideal for all the modes.

The most played modes are Brawl, Dominion, and Duel, so we will be focusing on these 3 to keep the list on the point.

Let’s get into it!

The Complete For Honor Tier List

S-Tier

In this tier, we find the most dominating characters of the game. You will have a great advantage against your opponent if he doesn’t have someone from this Tier.

These characters do great damage and have excellent survivability.

• Kyoshin (Hybrid)
• Warlord (Heavy)
• Warmonger (Vanguard)
• Conqueror (Heavy)
• Nobushi (Hybrid)
• Jiang Jun (Heavy)
• Shinobi (Assassin)

A-Tier

They might not be at the top of this list, but don’t take them lightly for that. The heroes on this tier can win against S-Tier ones without a doubt.

We have seen it happen many times, we have done it many times and unfortunately, it has been done to us at any time. Against some specific match-ups, they might even have the advantage.

Just pick the hero you like from this tier without worrying about it.

• Hitokiri (Heavy)
• Shugoki (Heavy)
• Kensei (Vanguard)
• Black Prior (Heavy)
• Shaolin (Hybrid)
• Nuxia (Assassin)
• Berserker (Assassin)

B-Tier

The characters on this Tier don’t lack so much in power as they lack in good match-ups.

Unfortunately, power is not the most important thing in this game. You need a combination of strong attacks, with good defense and the ability to actually land these attacks on your enemy to dominate the arena.

If you pick these heroes, make sure you are not picking them into a character that is countering you.  For example: don’t pick Highlander into a Berserker, you are going to regret it.

• Jormungandr (Heavy)
• Highlander (Hybrid)
• Raider (Vanguard)
• Gryphon (Hybrid)
• Zhanhu (Assassin)
• Shaman (Assassin)

C-Tier

We are starting to reach a point now, that you should consider well if you want to play these characters or not.

Of course, there might be cases where a character from this list will dominate a character higher on this list, but what you will see most commonly is the characters on this Tier losing.

Still, though, they feel very satisfied to play. Orochi is our favorite hero to play but unfortunately, we can’t rank him anywhere higher.

• Orochi (Assassin)
• Centurion (Hybrid)
• Peacekeeper (Assassin)
• Valkyrie (Hybrid)

D-Tier

The most important thing with the heroes on this tier is that you enjoy playing them because you will not find many advantages while doing so.

Their attacks do less damage compared to most of the other heroes and they have to land many more hits to win against most opponents. Be very careful when picking them.

• Gladiator (Assassin)
• Warden (Vanguard)
• Tiandi (Vanguard)

LOL-Tier

We have reached the bottom of our list, probably the most important part of it. You should study it and memorize these heroes because you have to actively avoid them.

There is almost no benefit to picking them. So… stay away.

• Aramusha (Hybrid)
• Lawbringer (Hybrid)

For Honor Tier List: Character Details

Now that you’ve gotten a general overview of our For Honor Tier List, here’re the finer details that you need to put your strategy together.

S-Tier Character Details

In this list are the strongest characters in our For Honor Tier List. We’ll give all details about the following characters to help your strategy for your winning match:

• Kyoshin (Hybrid)
• Warlord (Heavy)
• Warmonger (Vanguard)
• Conqueror (Heavy)
• Nobushi (Hybrid)
• Jiang Jun (Heavy)
• Shinobi (Assassin)

Kyoshin Character Details

Tier 1

• Kagerou (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that allows the player to gain stackable Bleed when they attack after a Superior Block.
• Iron Lungs (Unlock at Level 5)
Passive skill that allows the player to sprint even when they’re out of stamina.
• Speed Revive (Unlock at Level 13)
Passive skill that quickly revives fallen teammates.

Tier 2

• Hikarimore (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that heals the player when they attack after a Superior Block.
• Arrow Strike (Unlock at Level 7)
Calls an aerial attack doing AoE damage.
• Smoke Bomb (Unlock at Level 15)
Throws a smoke bomb on the ground which breaks the lock.

Tier 3

•  Hikari to Kage (Unlock at Level 1)
Applies Bleed and heals self on all the player’s attacks, and also grants the player stamina for every Superior Block.
•  Tough as Nails (Unlock at Level 9)
Passive skill that raises the player’s health.
•  Protected Revive (Unlock at Level 17)
Passive that grants player revived allies shields.

Tier 4

• Mugen Houyou (Unlock at Level 1)
Targets all nearby enemies with spikes, dealing damage and pinning them.
• Arrow Storm (Unlock at Level 11)
Call multiple aerial attacks doing AoE damage.
• Fear Itself (Unlock at Level 19)
Move that debuffs the stamina regeneration and defense of enemies near the player.

Warlord Character Details

Tier 1

• Speed Revive (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that quickly revives fallen teammates.
• Rush (Unlock at Level 5)
Boosts movement speed for a short time.
• Deadly (Unlock at Level 13)
Passive skill that boosts the player’s damage.

Tier 2

• Bear Trap (Unlock at Level 1)
Sets a trap that, when activated, does damage to the enemy and stops their movement.
• Juggernaut (Unlock at Level 7)
Boosts player defense at the cost of movement speed.
• Flesh Wound (Unlock at Level 15)
Passive skill that causes the player to periodically gain damage reduction for oncoming attacks.

Tier 3

• Fury (Unlock at Level 1)
Raises the player’s speed, attack, and defense for a short time.
• Tough as Nails (Unlock at Level 9)
Passive skill that raises the player’s health.
• Punch Through (Unlock at Level 17)
Passive skill that allows the player to deal damage on blocked attacks.

Tier 4

• Regenerate (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that regenerates player’s health when they are outside of combat.
• Auto Revive (Unlock at Level 11)
Passive skill that periodically revives the player instantly, unless upon execution.
• Fire Flask (Unlock at Level 19)
Throws an explosive that does AoE fire damage.

Warmonger Character Details

Tier 1

• Corruption Blade (Unlock at Level 1)
A single attack that deals damage to a target and causes them to also deal damage to nearby allies.
• Rush (Unlock at Level 5)
Boosts movement speed for a short time.
•  Conqueror (Unlock at Level 13)
Passive skill that lets the player capture zones faster and gains longer boosts.

Tier 2

• Elixir of Corruption (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that causes the player to gain health from dealing damage to Corrupted enemies.
• Arrow Strike (Unlock at Level 7)
Calls an aerial attack doing AoE damage.
•  Flesh Wound (Unlock at Level 15)
Passive skill that causes the player to periodically gain damage reduction for oncoming attacks.

Tier 3

• Power of Corruption (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that boosts damage done to Corrupted enemies.
• Punch Through (Unlock at Level 9)
Passive skill that allows the player to deal damage on blocked attacks.
• Tough as Nails (Unlock at Level 17)
Passive skill that raises the player’s health.

Tier 4

• Corruption Blast (Unlock at Level 1)
AoE attack that Corrupts nearby falls.
• Arrow Storm (Unlock at Level 11)
Call multiple aerial attacks doing AoE damage.
• Auto Revive (Unlock at Level 19)
Passive skill that periodically revives the player instantly, unless upon execution.

Conqueror Character Details

Tier 1

• Speed Revive (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that quickly revives fallen teammates.
• Conqueror (Unlock at Level 5)
Passive skill that allows the player to capture and upgrade control zones faster.
• Body Count (Unlock at Level 13)
Passive skill that grants the player health and stamina every time they kill a soldier.

Tier 2

•  Juggernaut (Unlock at Level 1)
Boosts player defense at the cost of movement speed.
•  Shield Basher (Unlock at Level 7)
Passive skill that makes shield-based attacks deal damage.
•  Fiat Lux (Unlock at Level 15)
Throws a flash grenade that blinds enemies within the radius for a few seconds.

Tier 3

•  Punch Through (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that allows the player to deal damage on blocked attacks.
•  Heal on Block (Unlock at Level 9)
Passive skill that makes player blocking regenerate health.
•  Pugno Mortis (Unlock at Level 17)
Throws an explosive that deals AoE damage.

Tier 4

• Dauntless (Unlock at Level 1)
Grants the player immunity from attack interruptions for a short time.
• Regenerate (Unlock at Level 11)
Passive skill that regenerates player’s health when they are outside of combat.
• Catapult (Unlock at Level 19)
Calls a catapult strike dealing AoE damage.

Nobushi Character Details

Tier 1

• Iron Lungs (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that allows the player to sprint even when they’re out of stamina.
• Speed Revive (Unlock at Level 5)
Passive skill that quickly revives fallen teammates.
• Body Count (Unlock at Level 13)
Passive skill that grants the player health and stamina every time they kill a soldier.

Tier 2

• Arrow Strike (Unlock at Level 1)
Calls an aerial attack doing AoE damage.
• Smoke Bomb (Unlock at Level 7)
Throws a smoke bomb on the ground which breaks the lock.
• Executioner’s Respite (Unlock at Level 15)
Passive skill that increases the healing of Executions by 50%.

Tier 3

• Second Wind (Unlock at Level 1)
Recovers some of the player’s health.
• Long Bow (Unlock at Level 9)
Fires an arrow that does moderate damage to the target.
• Sharpen Blade (Unlock at Level 17)
Buffs the player’s damage for a short time.

Tier 4

• Stalwart Banner (Unlock at Level 1)
Grants health regeneneration
• Arrow Storm (Unlock at Level 11)
Call multiple aerial attacks doing AoE damage.
• Fire Trap (Unlock at Level 19)
Sets a fire trap that, when activated, does AoE damage.

Jiang Jun Character Details

Tier 1

• Against All Odds (Unlock at Level 1)
Grants nearby allies increased damage the more enemies there are within a certain radius.
• Deadly (Unlock at Level 5)
Passive skill that grants the player slightly increased damage every few seconds.
• Speed Revive (Unlock at Level 13)
Passive skill that quickly revives fallen teammates.

Tier 2

• Benefaction (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that grants nearby allies the benefits of the player’s Sifu’s Poise move.
• Inspire (Unlock at Level 7)
Grants increased damage to both the player and their allies.
• Executioner’s Respite (Unlock at Level 15)
Passive skill that increases the healing of Executions by 50%.

Tier 3

• Soothing Mist (Unlock at Level 1)
Heals allies in an AoE based on the number of enemies around.
• Tough as Nails (Unlock at Level 9)
Passive skill that raises the player’s health.
• Second Wind (Unlock at Level 17)
Recovers some of the player’s health.

Tier 4

•  Fiery Barrage (Unlock at Level 1)
Leaves sparks around an enemy target that stun any other enemies that come into contact.
•  Fire Flask (Unlock at Level 11)
Throws an explosive that does AoE fire damage.
• Phalanx (Unlock at Level 19)
Grants the player and all allies a shield.

Shinobi Character Details

Tier 1

• Bounty Hunter (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that grants the player health and stamina every time they kill another hero.
• Stealth (Unlock at Level 5)
Passive skill that hides the player from enemy players’ HUD, radar, and aim assist function.
• Kiai (Unlock at Level 13)
Stuns nearby opponents with a scream.

Tier 2

• Smoke Bomb (Unlock at Level 1)
Throws a smoke bomb on the ground which breaks the lock.
• Shooting Stars (Unlock at Level 7)
Throws multiple shurikens.
• Executioner’s Respite (Unlock at Level 15)
Passive skill that increases the healing of Executions by 50%.

Tier 3

• Sharpen Blade (Unlock at Level 1)
Buffs the player’s damage for a short time.
• Nukekubi (Unlock at Level 9)
Grants the player stamina upon executing successful attacks.
• Slip Through (Unlock at Level 17)
Passive skill that grants the player attack buffs for a short time after dodging.

Tier 4

• Arrow Storm (Unlock at Level 1)
Call multiple aerial attacks doing AoE damage.
• Nail Bomb (Unlock at Level 11)
Sets a nail trap that, when activated, deals AoE damage.
• Yama Uba (Unlock at Level 19)
Grants the player health upon executing successful attacks.

For Honor Tier List: A-Tier

Now let’s talk about all the A-Tier characters in our For Honor Tier List. These characters have lots of strong skill sets or attacks that can outperform most characters without high risk:

• Hitokiri (Heavy)
• Shugoki (Heavy)
• Kensei (Vanguard)
• Black Prior (Heavy)
• Shaolin (Hybrid)
• Nuxia (Assassin)
• Berserker (Assassin)

Hitokiri Character Details

Tier 1

• Deliverance (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that grants the player a shield and makes them uninterruptible while performing an execution.
• Fast Recovery (Unlock at Level 5)
Passive skill that grants the player increased stamina regeneration.
• Iron Lungs (Unlock at Level 13)
Passive skill that allows the player to sprint even when they’re out of stamina.

Tier 2

• Tainted Gift (Unlock at Level 1)
Marks and reveals enemy heroes, and if executed, the player and nearby teammates gain health.
• Blood Lust (Unlock at Level 7)
Killing other heroes grants the player temporary attack and defense buffs.
• Righteous Deflection (Unlock at Level 15)
Passive skill that boosts the player’s defense for a short time after they parry.

Tier 3

• Spirit Shroud (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that boosts the player’s damage resistance after performing and execution on an enemy player.
• Heal on Block (Unlock at Level 9)
Passive skill that makes player blocking regenerate health.
• Nukekubi (Unlock at Level 17)
Grants the player stamina upon executing successful attacks.

Tier 4

• Senbonzakura (Unlock at Level 1)
Launches an unblockable attack that deals massive damage, leading to execution.
• Regenerate (Unlock at Level 11)
Passive skill that regenerates player’s health when they are outside of combat.
• Fear Itself (Unlock at Level 19)
Move that debuffs the stamina regeneration and defense of enemies near the player.

Shugoki Character Details

Tier 1

• Speed Revive (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that quickly revives fallen teammates.
• Iron Lungs (Unlock at Level 5)
Passive skill that allows the player to sprint even when they’re out of stamina.
• Throw Farther (Unlock at Level 13)
Passive skill that allows the player to throw enemies farther.

Tier 2

• Short Tempered (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that increases the player’s attack every time they’re hit by another hero.
• Smoke Bomb (Unlock at Level 7)
Throws a smoke bomb on the ground which breaks the lock.
• Juggernaut (Unlock at Level 15)
Boosts player defense at the cost of movement speed.

Tier 3

• Punch Through (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that allows the player to deal damage on blocked attacks.
• Long Bow (Unlock at Level 9)
Fires an arrow that does moderate damage to the target.
• Hard to Kill (Unlock at Level 17)
Passive skill that grants the player more damage reduction the lower their health is.

Tier 4

• Staggering Blow (Unlock at Level 1)
Allows the players to throw back enemies with their heavy attacks and throws.
• Arrow Storm (Unlock at Level 11)
Call multiple aerial attacks doing AoE damage.
• Regenerate (Unlock at Level 19)
Passive skill that regenerates player’s health when they are outside of combat.

Kensei Character Details

Tier 1

• Fast Recovery (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that grants the player increased stamina regeneration.
• Body Count (Unlock at Level 5)
Passive skill that grants the player health and stamina every time they kill a soldier.
• Iron Lungs (Unlock at Level 13)
Passive skill that allows the player to sprint even when they’re out of stamina.

Tier 2

• Inspire (Unlock at Level 1)
Grants increased damage to both the player and their allies.
• Smoke Bomb (Unlock at Level 7)
Throws a smoke bomb on the ground which breaks the lock.
• Chilling Stare (Unlock at Level 15)
Move that causes nearby enemies to get attack and defense debuffs.

Tier 3

• Second Wind (Unlock at Level 1)
Recovers some of the player’s health.
• Long Bow (Unlock at Level 9)
Fires an arrow that does moderate damage to the target.
• Steadfast (Unlock at Level 17)
The player becomes immune to throws for a short time.

Tier 4

• Arrow Storm (Unlock at Level 1)
Call multiple aerial attacks doing AoE damage.
• Stalwart Banner (Unlock at Level 11)
Grants health regeneration to all nearby allies for a time.
• Unblockable (Unlock at Level 19)
Player attacks cannot be blocked by enemies for a short time.

Black Prior Character Details

Tier 1

• Sinister Shield (Unlock at Level 1)
Grants a shield to one ally at the cost of the player’s health.
• Iron Lungs (Unlock at Level 5)
Passive skill that allows the player to sprint even when they’re out of stamina.
• Speed Revive (Unlock at Level 13)
Passive skill that quickly revives fallen teammates.

Tier 2

• Healing Ward (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that grants the player slow health regeneration while they are in the Bulwark Stance.
• Doom Banner (Unlock at Level 7)
Move that causes attack and defense debuffs on nearby enemies.
• Inspire (Unlock at Level 15)
Grants increased damage to both the player and their allies.

Tier 3

• Oath Breaker (Unlock at Level 1)
Removes all shields from a single target and prevents them from gaining any more for some time.
• Punch Through (Unlock at Level 9)
Passive skill that allows the player to deal damage on blocked attacks.
• Tough as Nails (Unlock at Level 17)
Passive skill that raises the player’s health.

Tier 4

• Umbral Shelter (Unlock at Level 1)
Allows the player to generate shields for themself and a nearby ally for a short time.
• Regenerate (Unlock at Level 11)
Passive skill that regenerates player’s health when they are outside of combat.
• Morale Booster (Unlock at Level 19)
Boosts the attack of nearby allies for a short time.

Shaolin Character Details

Tier 1

• Qi Trap (Unlock at Level 1)
Sets a trap that, when passed over by enemies, reveals their position.
• Stealth (Unlock at Level 5)
Passive skill that hides the player from enemy players’ HUD, radar, and aim assist function.
• Iron Lungs (Unlock at Level 13)
Passive skill that allows the player to sprint even when they’re out of stamina.

Tier 2

• Blink (Unlock at Level 1)
Allows the player to move quickly behind a Locked enemy and attack them with a Sun Kick.
• Winner’s Advantage (Unlock at Level 7)
Passive skills that grants the player a temporary attack buff after every successful attack.
• Thick Skin (Unlock at Level 15)
Passive skill that moderately boosts the player’s defense every three seconds.

Tier 3

• Invigorate (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that heals nearby allies when the player lands hits from the Qi Stance
• Heal on Block (Unlock at Level 9)
Passive skill that makes player blocking regenerate health.
• Nukekubi (Unlock at Level 17)
Grants the player stamina upon executing successful attacks.

Tier 4

• Blessed Projection (Unlock at Level 1)
Allows the player to move quickly to an ally.
• Slippery (Unlock at Level 11)
Allows the player to block all grab attempts for a time.
• Scout (Unlock at Level 19)
Shows the player all enemies on the Radar and Marks them for Death.

Nuxia Character Details

Tier 1

• Deadly Duet (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that allows the player to do more damage on enemies that are alone.
• Bounty Hunter (Unlock at Level 5)
Passive skill that grants the player health and stamina every time they kill another hero.
• Rush (Unlock at Level 13)
Boosts movement speed for a short time.

Tier 2

• Caltrops (Unlock at Level 1)
Drops caltrops that damage enemies that move over them.
• Executioner’s Respite (Unlock at Level 7)
Passive skill that increases the healing of Executions by 50%.
• Thrilling Comeback (Unlock at Level 15)
A passive attack that heals the player when they activate Revenge.

Tier 3

• Thread of Fate (Unlock at Level 1)
Binds an enemy, preventing them from running, sprinting, or rolling for a time.
• Slip Through (Unlock at Level 9)
Passive skill that grants the player attack buffs for a short time after dodging.
• Takedown (Unlock at Level 17)
Makes player throws knockdown enemies.

Tier 4

•  Infection (Unlock at Level 1)
Deals continuous damage to enemies that are clumped together.
•  Regenerate (Unlock at Level 11)
Passive skill that regenerates player’s health when they are outside of combat.
•  Berserker (Unlock at Level 19)
Raises the player’s sprint speed and defense.

Berserker Character Details

Tier 1

• Bounty Hunter (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that grants the player health and stamina every time they kill another hero.
• Stun Trap (Unlock at Level 5)
Sets a trap that, when activated, stuns the enemy.
• Rush (Unlock at Level 13)
Boosts movement speed for a short time.

Tier 2

• Executioner’s Respite (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that increases the healing of Executions by 50%.
• Bear Trap (Unlock at Level 7)
Sets a trap that, when activated, does damage to the enemy and stops their movement.
• Doom Banner (Unlock at Level 15)
Move that causes attack and defense debuffs on nearby enemies.

Tier 3

• Throwing Axe (Unlock at Level 1)
Hurls an axe that does medium damage on a target.
• Sharpen Blade (Unlock at Level 9)
Buffs the player’s damage for a short time.
• Fury (Unlock at Level 17)
Raises the player’s speed, attack, and defense for a short time.

Tier 4

• Berserker (Unlock at Level 1)
Raises the player’s sprint speed and defense.
• Fire Flask (Unlock at Level 11)
Throws an explosive that does AoE fire damage.
• Fear Itself (Unlock at Level 19)
Move that debuffs the stamina regeneration and defense of enemies near the player.

For Honor Tier List: B-Tier

Now let’s talk about all B-Tier characters in our For Honor Tier List. They’re our “above average joes.” If you’re just a newbie in the game and looking for a character to start with, I’d look at B-Tiers, as most are pretty easy to use and learn the fundamentals.

• Jormungandr
• Highlander
• Raider
• Gryphon
• Zhanhu
• Shaman

Jormungandr Character Details

Tier 1

•  Jotunn Salve (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that grants the player health every time they hit an enemy with Jotunn moves.
•  Body Count (Unlock at Level 5)
Passive skill that grants the player health and stamina every time they kill a soldier.
•  Tireless (Unlock at Level 13)
Passive skill that makes the player lose stamina at a slower rate.

Tier 2

•  Hamarr’s Favor (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that gives the player a temporary shield when they land a Hamarr Slam on an enemy player.
•  Centurion’s March (Unlock at Level 7)
Grants the player unlimited stamina for a short time.
•  Righteous Deflection (Unlock at Level 15)
Passive skill that boosts the player’s defense for a short time after they parry.

Tier 3

• Zealot’s Bolt (Unlock at Level 1)
Throws a projectile that deals a bit of damage, knocks the enemy back, and depletes all their stamina.
• Punch Through (Unlock at Level 19)
Passive skill that allows the player to deal damage on blocked attacks.
• Hard to Kill (Unlock at Level 17)
Passive skill that grants the player more damage reduction the lower their health is.

Tier 4

•  Twilight of the Gods (Unlock at Level 1)
Makes the player attack the ground, causing damage and knocking down all nearby enemies.
•  Scout (Unlock at Level 11)
Shows the player all enemies on the Radar and Marks them for Death.
•  Auto Revive (Unlock at Level 19)
Passive skill that periodically revives the player instantly, unless upon execution.

Highlander Character Details

Tier 1

• Rush (Unlock at Level 1)
Boosts movement speed for a short time.
• Body Count (Unlock at Level 5)
Passive skill that grants the player health and stamina every time they kill a soldier.
• Fast Recovery (Unlock at Level 13)
Passive skill that grants the player increased stamina regeneration.

Tier 2

• Bear Trap (Unlock at Level 1)
Sets a trap that, when activated, does damage to the enemy and stops their movement.
• Inspire (Unlock at Level 7)
Grants increased damage to both the player and their allies.
• Winner’s Advantage (Unlock at Level 15)
Passive skills that grant the player a temporary attack buff after every successful attack.

Tier 3

• Second Wind (Unlock at Level 1)
Recovers some of the player’s health.
• Long Bow (Unlock at Level 9)
Fires an arrow that does moderate damage to the target.
• Fury (Unlock at Level 17)
Raises the player’s speed, attack, and defense for a short time.

Tier 4

• Spear Storm (Unlock at Level 1)
Call multiple aerial attacks doing AoE damage.
• Fire Flask (Unlock at Level 11)
Throws an explosive that does AoE fire damage.
• Champion’s Aura (Unlock at Level 19)
Heals the player and nearby allies for a short time.

Raider Character Details

Tier 1

• Rush (Unlock at Level 1)
Boosts movement speed for a short time.
• Tireless (Unlock at Level 5)
Passive skill that makes the player lose stamina at a slower rate.
• Body Count (Unlock at Level 13)
Passive skill that grants the player health and stamina every time they kill a soldier.

Tier 2

• Marked for Death (Unlock at Level 1)
Reveals an enemy’s position while also lowering their attack and defense.
• Inspire (Unlock at Level 7)
Grants increased damage to both the player and their allies.
• Bear Trap (Unlock at Level 15)
Sets a trap that, when activated, does damage to the enemy and stops their movement.

Tier 3

• Second Wind (Unlock at Level 1)
Recovers some of the player’s health.
• Fury (Unlock at Level 9)
Raises the player’s speed, attack, and defense for a short time.
• Battlecry (Unlock at Level 17)
Increases ally damage and causes enemy soldiers to flee.

Tier 4

• Fire Flask (Unlock at Level 1)
Throws an explosive that does AoE fire damage.
• Stalwart Banner (Unlock at Level 11)
Grants health regeneration to all nearby allies for a time.
• Slippery (Unlock at Level 19)
Allows the player to block all grab attempts for a time.

Gryphon Character Details

Tier 1

• Stern Stare (Unlock at Level 1)
Move that significantly lowers an enemy’s attack.
• Speed Revive (Unlock at Level 5)
Passive skill that quickly revives fallen teammates.
• Fast Recovery (Unlock at Level 13)
Passive skill that grants the player increased stamina regeneration.

Tier 2

• Draconite Mist (Unlock at Level 1)
Heals the player and nearby allies.
• Flesh Wound (Unlock at Level 7)
Passive skill that causes the player to periodically gain damage reduction for oncoming attacks.
• Winner’s Advantage (Unlock at Level 15)
Passive skills that grant the player a temporary attack buff after every successful attack.

Tier 3

• Draconite Bolt (Unlock at Level 1)
Fires a projectile that deals damage to the enemy target, while also healing allies near the target.

• Tough as Nails (Unlock at Level 9)
Passive skill that raises the player’s health.
• Fury (Unlock at Level 17)
Raises the player’s speed, attack, and defense for a short time.

Tier 4

• Draconite Cleanser (Unlock at Level 1)
Throws an explosive that deals damage to enemies and creates a healing zone for allies.
• Champion’s Aura (Unlock at Level 11)
Heals the player and nearby allies for a short time.
• Arrow Storm (Unlock at Level 19)
Call multiple aerial attacks doing AoE damage.

Zhanhu Character Details

Tier 1

• Fiery Tusk (Unlock at Level 1)
Throws a projectile that does low damage, but does extra damage on burning enemies.
• Fast Recovery (Unlock at Level 5)
Passive skill that grants the player increased stamina regeneration.
• Bounty Hunter (Unlock at Level 13)
Passive skill that grants the player health and stamina every time they kill another hero.

Tier 2

• Qilin Ruse (Unlock at Level 1)
Sets a trap that, when activated, explodes and burns, dealing AoE damage.
• Thick Skin (Unlock at Level 7)
Passive skill that moderately boosts the player’s defense every three seconds.
• Winner’s Advantage (Unlock at Level 15)
Passive skills that grant the player a temporary attack buff after every successful attack.

Tier 3

• Fiery Breath (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that makes the player do more damage against burning targets.
• Long Bow (Unlock at Level 9)
Fires an arrow that does moderate damage to the target.
• Nukekubi (Unlock at Level 17)
Grants the player stamina upon executing successful attacks.

Tier 4

• Scorching Deluge (Unlock at Level 1)
It’s a single attack that scorches the ground and sets enemies on fire.
• Regenerate (Unlock at Level 11)
Passive skill that regenerates player’s health when they are outside of combat.
• Last Laugh (Unlock at Level 19)
Passive skill that makes the player drop a grenade upon being killed.

Shaman Character Details

Tier 1

• Rush (Unlock at Level 1)
Boosts movement speed for a short time.
• Stealth (Unlock at Level 5)
Passive skill that hides the player from enemy players’ HUD, radar, and aim assist function.
• Stun Trap (Unlock at Level 13)
Sets a trap that, when activated, stuns the enemy.

Tier 2

• Bear Trap (Unlock at Level 1)
Sets a trap that, when activated, does damage to the enemy and stops their movement.
• Executioner’s Respite (Unlock at Level 7)
Passive skill that increases the healing of Executions by 50%.
• Flesh Wound (Unlock at Level 15)
Passive skill that causes the player to periodically gain damage reduction for oncoming attacks.

Tier 3

• Fury (Unlock at Level 1)
Raises the player’s speed, attack, and defense for a short time.
• Second Wind (Unlock at Level 9)
Recovers some of the player’s health.
• Hand Axe (Unlock at Level 17)
Throws an axe that deals medium bleed damage.

Tier 4

• Fire Flask (Unlock at Level 1)
Throws an explosive that does AoE fire damage.
• Nail Bomb (Unlock at Level 11)
Sets a nail trap that, when activated, deals AoE damage.
• Scout (Unlock at Level 19)
Shows the player all enemies on the Radar and Marks them for Death.

For Honor Tier List: C-Tier

Let’s discuss C-Tier characters in our For Honor Tier List. In a grading system, we’ll call them average. But of course, there will be times that you’ll see some of them winning against characters in higher tier but most of the time losing.

• Orochi
• Centurion
• Peacekeeper
• Valkyrie

Orochi Character Details

Tier 1

• Bounty Hunter (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that grants the player health and stamina every time they kill another hero.
• Kiai (Unlock at Level 5)
Stuns nearby opponents with a scream.
• Iron Lungs (Unlock at Level 13)
Passive skill that allows the player to sprint even when they’re out of stamina.

Tier 2

• Smoke Bomb (Unlock at Level 1)
Throws a smoke bomb on the ground which breaks the lock.
• Kunai (Unlock at Level 7)
Swiftly throws a weighted dagger that does damage.
• Executioner’s Respite (Unlock at Level 15)
Passive skill that increases the healing of Executions by 50%.

Tier 3

• Long Bow (Unlock at Level 1)
Fires an arrow that does moderate damage to the target.
• Sharpen Blade (Unlock at Level 9)
Buffs the player’s damage for a short time.
• Slip Through (Unlock at Level 17)
Passive skill that grants the player attack buffs for a short time after dodging.

Tier 4

• Nail Bomb (Unlock at Level 1)
Sets a nail trap that, when activated, deals AoE damage.
• Fear Itself (Unlock at Level 11)
Move that debuffs the stamina regeneration and defense of enemies near the player.
• Arrow Storm (Unlock at Level 19)
Call multiple aerial attacks doing AoE damage.

Centurion Character Details

Tier 1

• Body Count (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that grants the player health and stamina every time they kill a soldier.
• Bounty Hunter (Unlock at Level 5)
Passive skill that grants the player health and stamina every time they kill another hero.
• Rush (Unlock at Level 13)
Boosts movement speed for a short time.

Tier 2

• Inspire (Unlock at Level 1)
Grants increased damage to both the player and their allies.
• Haymaker (Unlock at Level 7)
Passive skill that makes player punches, kicks, and throws do damage.
• Centurion’s March (Unlock at Level 15)
Grants the player unlimited stamina for a short time.

Tier 3

• Second Wind (Unlock at Level 1)
Recovers some of the player’s health.
• Pugio (Unlock at Level 9)
Throws a projectile that deals low damage, but stuns the enemy target for a short time.
• Sharpen Blade (Unlock at Level 17)
Buffs the player’s damage for a short time.

Tier 4

• Catapult (Unlock at Level 1)
Calls a catapult strike dealing AoE damage.
• Stalwart Banner (Unlock at Level 11)
Grants health regeneration to all nearby allies for a time.
• Phalanx (Unlock at Level 19)
Grants the player and all allies a shield.

Peacekeeper Character Details

Tier 1

• Bounty Hunter (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that grants the player health and stamina every time they kill another hero.
• Stealth (Unlock at Level 5)
Passive skill that hides the player from enemy players’ HUD, radar, and aim assist function.
• Conqueror (Unlock at Level 13)
Passive skill that allows the player to capture and upgrade control zones faster.

Tier 2

• Fiat Lux (Unlock at Level 1)
Throws a flash grenade that blinds enemies within the radius for a few seconds.
• Thick Skin (Unlock at Level 7)
Passive skill that moderately boosts the player’s defense every three seconds.
• Executioner’s Respite (Unlock at Level 15)
Passive skill that increases the healing of Executions by 50%.

Tier 3

• Crossbow (Unlock at Level 1)
Fires a projectile that deals medium damage.
• Pugno Mortis (Unlock at Level 9)
Throws an explosive that deals AoE damage.
• Sharpen Blade (Unlock at Level 17)
Buffs the player’s damage for a short time.

Tier 4

• Fear Itself (Unlock at Level 1)
Move that debuffs the stamina regeneration and defense of enemies near the player.
• Catapult (Unlock at Level 11)
Calls a catapult strike dealing AoE damage.
• Last Laugh (Unlock at Level 19)
Passive skill that makes the player drop a grenade upon being killed.

Valkyrie Character Details

Tier 1

• Rush (Unlock at Level 1)
Boosts movement speed for a short time.
• Deadly (Unlock at Level 5)
Passive skill that boosts the player’s damage.
• Bounty Hunter (Unlock at Level 13)
Passive skill that grants the player health and stamina every time they kill another hero.

Tier 2

• Blood Lust (Unlock at Level 1)
Killing other heroes grants the player temporary attack and defense buffs.
• Bear Trap (Unlock at Level 7)
Sets a trap that, when activated, does damage to the enemy and stops their movement.
• Juggernaut (Unlock at Level 15)
Boosts player defense at the cost of movement speed.

Tier 3

•  Javelin (Unlock at Level 1)
Hurls a javelin that deals moderate damage.
• Fury (Unlock at Level 9)
Raises the player’s speed, attack, and defense for a short time.
• Sharpen Blade (Unlock at Level 17)
Buffs the player’s damage for a short time.

Tier 4

• Scout (Unlock at Level 1)
Shows the player all enemies on the Radar and Marks them for Death.
• Fire Flask (Unlock at Level 11)
Throws an explosive that does AoE fire damage.
• Regenerate (Unlock at Level 19)
Passive skill that regenerates player’s health when they are outside of combat.

For Honor Tier List: D-Tier

Those under our D-tier are below average and have many flaws. They have a few useful skills or attacks, but most have some fatal weaknesses that we can’t just give a pass. Their builds are rarely a good choice, but some may get buffed in the future.

Gladiator Character Details

Tier 1

• Iron Lungs (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that allows the player to sprint even when they’re out of stamina.
• Bounty Hunter (Unlock at Level 5)
Passive skill that grants the player health and stamina every time they kill another hero.
• Deadly (Unlock at Level 13)
Passive skill that boosts the player’s damage.

Tier 2

• Righteous Deflection (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that boosts the player’s defense for a short time after they parry.
• Haymaker (Unlock at Level 7)
Passive skill that makes player punches, kicks, and throws do damage.
• Executioner’s Respite (Unlock at Level 15)
Passive skill that increases the healing of Executions by 50%.

Tier 3

• Pugno Mortis (Unlock at Level 1)
Throws an explosive that deals AoE damage.
• Neptune’s Wrath (Unlock at Level 9)
Hurls a trident that does moderate damage.
• Boleadoras (Unlock at Level 17)
Throws a projectile that does low damage, but traps the enemy target for a short time.

Tier 4

• Fear Itself (Unlock at Level 1)
Move that debuffs the stamina regeneration and defense of enemies near the player.
• Catapult (Unlock at Level 11)
Calls a catapult strike dealing AoE damage.
• Roar of the Crows (Unlock at Level 19)
Greatly increases the player’s attack and sprint speed.

Warden Character Details

Tier 1

• Body Count (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that grants the player health and stamina every time they kill a soldier.
• Conqueror (Unlock at Level 5)
Passive skill that allows the player to capture and upgrade control zones faster.
• Come at Me (Unlock at Level 13)
Grants the player more Renown but also decreases their defense from kills.

Tier 2

• Inspire (Unlock at Level 1)
Grants increased damage to both the player and their allies.
• Fiat Lux (Unlock at Level 7)
Throws a flash grenade that blinds enemies within the radius for a few seconds.
• Thrilling Comeback (Unlock at Level 15)
It’s a passive attack that heals the player when they activate Revenge.

Tier 3

• Second Wind (Unlock at Level 1)
Recovers some of the player’s health.
• Pugno Mortis (Unlock at Level 9)
Throws an explosive that deals AoE damage.
• Takedown (Unlock at Level 17)
Makes player throws knockdown enemies.

Tier 4

• Catapult (Unlock at Level 1)
Calls a catapult strike dealing AoE damage.
• Stalwart Banner (Unlock at Level 11)
Grants health regeneration to all nearby allies for a time.
• Morale Booster (Unlock at Level 19)
Boosts the attack of nearby allies for a short time.

Tiandi Character Details

Tier 1

• Rally Call (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that boosts the player’s strength as their health decreases.
• Come at Me (Unlock at Level 5)
Grants the player more Renown but also decreases their defense from kills.
• Tireless (Unlock at Level 13)
Passive skill that makes the player lose stamina at a slower rate.

Tier 2

• Sacrifice (Unlock at Level 1)
Restores stamina and cleanses allies at the cost of the player’s health.
• Marked for Death (Unlock at Level 7)
Reveals an enemy’s position while also lowering their attack and defense.
• Doom Banner (Unlock at Level 15)
Move that causes attack and defense debuffs on nearby enemies.

Tier 3

• Vital Leech (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that lets the player steal life at low health.
• Battlecry (Unlock at Level 9)
Increases ally damage and causes enemy soldiers to flee.
• Protected Revive (Unlock at Level 17)
Passive that grants player revived allies shields.

Tier 4

• Indomitable (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that grants the player a shield at very low health.
• Morale Booster (Unlock at Level 11)
Boosts the attack of nearby allies for a short time.
• Last Laugh (Unlock at Level 19)
Passive skill that makes the player drop a grenade upon being killed.

For Honor Tier List: LOL-Tier

Now for our LOL-Tier, these are characters we can’t recommend you use. They could not be the best picks, but nothing bad if we’ll study them.

Aramusha Character Details

Tier 1

• Iron Lungs (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that allows the player to sprint even when they’re out of stamina.
• Body Count (Unlock at Level 5)
Passive skill that grants the player health and stamina every time they kill a soldier.
• Deadly (Unlock at Level 13)
Passive skill that boosts the player’s damage.

Tier 2

• Smoke Bomb (Unlock at Level 1)
Throws a smoke bomb on the ground which breaks the lock.
• Juggernaut (Unlock at Level 7)
Boosts player defense at the cost of movement speed.
• Short Tempered (Unlock at Level 15)
Passive skill that increases the player’s attack every time they’re hit by another hero.

Tier 3

• Second Wind (Unlock at Level 1)
Recovers some of the player’s health.
• Sharpen Blade (Unlock at Level 9)
Buffs the player’s damage for a short time.
• Long Bow (Unlock at Level 17)
Fires an arrow that does moderate damage to the target.

Tier 4

• Arrow Storm (Unlock at Level 1)
Call multiple aerial attacks doing AoE damage.
• Stalwart Banner (Unlock at Level 11)
Grants health regeneration to all nearby allies for a time.
• Fear Itself (Unlock at Level 19)
Move that debuffs the stamina regeneration and defense of enemies near the player.

Lawbringer Character Details

Tier 1

• Conqueror (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that allows the player to capture and upgrade control zones faster.
• Harsh Judgement (Unlock at Level 5)
Move that reduces the enemy target’s stamina for a short time.
• Body Count (Unlock at Level 13)
Passive skill that grants the player health and stamina every time they kill a soldier.

Tier 2

• Righteous Deflection (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive skill that boosts the player’s defense for a short time after they parry.
• Fiat Lux (Unlock at Level 7)
Throws a flash grenade that blinds enemies within the radius for a few seconds.
• Juggernaut (Unlock at Level 15)
Boosts player defense at the cost of movement speed.

Tier 3

• Protected Revive (Unlock at Level 1)
Passive that grants player revived allies shields.
• Pugno Mortis (Unlock at Level 9)
Throws an explosive that deals AoE damage.
• Second Wind (Unlock at Level 17)
Recovers some of the player’s health.

Tier 4

• Igneus Imber (Unlock at Level 1)
Hurls several grenades that deal moderate AoE damage.
• Catapult (Unlock at Level 11)
Calls a catapult strike dealing AoE damage.
• Regenerate (Unlock at Level 19)
Passive skill that regenerates player’s health when they are outside of combat.

Now that we’re all done with our For Honor Tier List, let’s dig down with other details and pieces that we should know about For Honor.

For Honor Hero Classes

For Honor, warriors are elite soldiers ready for intense battles.

Heroes are assigned a class, and each class has its abilities and key attributes that help them in a match. Each hero plays specialized roles in their respective factions, and all are highly skilled and have their own strengths and weaknesses.

Mastering each hero’s unique fighting styles and move sets will give you an edge for each match.

What Are the Character Classes in For Honor?

• Assassin
• Heavy
• Hybrid
• Vanguard

What is an Assassin in For Honor?

Assassins are swift and lethal in their attacks.

Their attacks are strong, and they move fast, giving them excellent offensive moves, but they lack defensive skills compared to other classes.

So, when playing an Assassin, you should use their agility to avoid attacks or use their signature deflect move to create an opening.

Who are the Assassins in For Honor?

• Shinobi
• Nuxia
• Berserker
• Zhanhu
• Shaman
• Orochi
• Peacekeeper
• Gladiator

What is a Heavy in For Honor?

Heavies are easily to identify because of their muscular build or a big tool for defense that they carry around.

They’re the most resilient to damage among all classes; some of them also give significant damage to opponents with just a single hit.

However, they’re not as fast as other types and are best used to resist incoming attacks while waiting for an opening to strike slow but powerful blows.

Who are the HEAVIES in For Honor?

• Hitokiri
• Shugoki
• Warlord
• Jormungandr
• Conqueror
• Jiang Jun
• Black Prior

What is a Hybrid in For Honor?

Each Hybrid’s a mixture between two of the other three classes of Heroes, and as a result, no Hybrids are alike.

Given these, their strengths are not as straightforward as other classes so, it’s best to individually understand the strengths and weaknesses of each Hybrid Hero.

They’re also harder to play because of their uncommon mechanics, but they are lethal in the hands of the player who mastered them.

Who are the HYBRIDS in For Honor?

• Kyoshin
• Nobushi
• Shaolin
• Highlander
• Gryphon
• Centurion
• Valkyrie
• Aramusha
• Lawbringer

What is a Vanguard in For Honor?

Vanguards are a jack-of-all-trades.

They’re well-balanced warriors with good attack and defense capabilities. Though, of course, they’re not as tanky as the Heavies or as fast as the Assassins, their versatile traits give them a good shot against the more specialized Hero classes.

To add, when they’re with allies, they can fulfill many roles from offensive to defensive when the time calls for them to adapt, and because of these, it made them easy to play or beginner-friendly.

Who are the VANGUARDS in For Honor?

• Warmonger
• Kensei
• Raider
• Warden
• Tiandi

What Are Factions in For Honor?

Factions are groups in For Honor that players can join at the beginning of the game.

At the start of the game, you’ll be asked which faction you’ll pledge allegiance to.

What are the factions in For Honor?

• Knights
• Samurai
• Vikings
• Wulin

HEROES UNDER EACH FACTION

Knights

• Warden
• Conqueror
• Peacekeeper
• Lawbringer
• Centurion
• Gladiator
• Black Prior
• Warmonger
• Gryphon

Samurai

• Kensei
• Shugoki
• Orochi
• Nobushi
• Shinobi
• Aramusha
• Hitokiri
• Kyoshin

Vikings

• Raider
• Warlord
• Berserker
• Valkyrie
• Highlander
• Shaman
• Jormungandr

Wu Lin

• Tiandi
• Jiang Jun
• Nuxia
• Shaolin
• Zhanhu

For Honor Tier List: Ranking Methodology

We understand that you might have some questions as to how we decided to rank the characters in this For Honor Tier List.

Below you will find a table, that has some numbers that we took into account when ranking (there are many more stats available, but we thought they would be too confusing for the average player).

A very important part of this table is the Average Frame Values. These numbers are helping the players understand, how easily punishable, is a hero’s move set is.

Up next are all the frequently asked questions about heroes and For Honor.

For Honor: Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions people have about the game For Honor. We’ve answered all of them for you below:

Q: Who is the best character in For Honor?

The best character in For Honor is WARMONGER.

He excels both at attack and defense and can take advantage of his enemy’s weaknesses with his fast attack animation and great mobility. Even amongst the S-Tier, he is a special character that is great against most match-ups.

Q: What’s the latest season of For Honor?

For Honor is currently on their Year 5 Season 3 release. Its official title is “Tempest” and it was released last September 9, 2021. Here’s the official press statement:

“Tempest brings harsh torrential rains and cyclonic winds after a period of intense drought in Year 5 Season 2 Mirage. When Heathmoor’s warriors wished for water during the drought, the Gods answered – but not in the way the warriors wanted. Now, gigantic tidal waves wreck Heathmoor’s villages and harbors along the coastlines.”

Q: Who is the newest hero in For Honor?

As of Year 5, Season 3, the newest hero is Kyoshin. This playable character was unveiled in the previous season of For Honor.

Q: What are the recent patch updates?

The most salient updates in the new season patch are as follows:

• Dodging mechanics have been changed to match the player’s input direction, instead of the camera angle.
• The following playable characters have been somewhat nerfed:
  • Raider
  • Orochi
  • Warlord
• Bug fixes all around that improve both gameplay and interface navigation.

Q: On what platforms can I play For Honor?

For Honor can be played on the following platforms:

• Microsoft Windows
• PlayStation 4
• Xbox One

Q: Is For Honor free on PC?

NO. For Honor costs US$14.99 and can be bought either from Steam, the Epic Games Store, or the Ubisoft website.

Q: Can you play For Honor offline?

NO. Your progress in For Honor is directly tied to Ubisoft’s online servers. This means that you need to be connected to the internet in order to save your progress.

Q: Can you play For Honor cross-platform?

NO. As of the release of this article, For Honor does not support cross-platform play.

Q: Can you play For Honor split-screen?

NO. For Honor only supports online matchmaking, so you and your friends each need a device to play together.

Q: Will there be a For Honor 2?

Though Ubisoft has not officially announced a sequel, there are rumors circulating about the possibility of a For Honor sequel.

Summary

Of course, you should study what is good at the current meta of the game, but what is important is to actually enjoy For Honor. Don’t worry about which character is the best. Just play the ones that make you feel nice and try to get better with time.

If you want, you can even pick Aramusha to climb the ranks. Hell.. stranger things have happened so why not?

If you enjoyed this list, don’t forget to check out our other tier lists:

• Warframe Weapon Tier List
• URF Tier List – League of Legends
• Raid: Shadow Legends Tier List
• Azur Lane Tier List
• FGO Tier List – Fate Grand Order

Who’s your favorite For Honor character? Leave a comment below.