In For Honor there are currently three Closed Alpha game modes. The most personal gaming experience is said to be provided by the Duel mode, as only two players compete against each other and it all comes down to one’s own skill with the weapon.
For Honor offers a complex, yet intuitive sword fighting gameplay, where the combat skills of the respective players are crucial. Therefore, the 1vs1 Duel mode among all three game modes in For Honor also presents the greatest challenge, as here we must win three out of five rounds against a human opponent to claim victory. Each round takes place in a different location, which brings certain advantages and disadvantages. For example, when the hefty Viking in the final round once again knocks us off the castle wall with a body check into death.
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But not only lethal terrain makes the difference between victory and defeat. Instead, it is about setting the right blocks and counters. Particularly skilled players can seamlessly chain attacks into combos, allowing them to execute an unblockable strike – recognizable by the weapon seeming to glow. Such attacks can only be dodged. All this information comes from a YouTube video by Ubisoft, where Creative Director Jason Vandenberghe enthusiastically praises the Duel mode. We have embedded the video for you here. Enjoy!
