In For Honor, the Creative Director reveals four “secrets” to winning in 4v4 modes.
The matches in For Honor can be brutal. The 4v4 modes (Dominion, Elimination, Skirmish) are particularly hard to master, as chaos reigns on the battlefields and the heroes often beat each other up “dishonorably”.
How you can use this scenario to your advantage is explained by the Creative Director Jason Vandenberghe. In an interview with gamesradar, he gives four tips to win 4v4 battles (especially in Dominion).
Tip 1: Block like there’s no tomorrow
At first glance, it seems like an obvious recommendation, but according to Vandenberghe, it’s the first thing you need to learn properly. Your fights end too quickly if you haven’t internalized the basics of blocking.
Keep in mind:
- Not all heroes maintain their block position. Assassins can only hold a defensive stance for a short time, so you need to pay close attention to the timing.
- In advanced training, you will learn how to block the attacks of multiple opponents. In 4v4, it is common to be outnumbered. Get familiar with this mechanic.
- After you block an attack, transition directly to a quick strike. Use a swift attack or a Guard Break. Pay attention to the combos that opponents use. You may need to keep your guard up for one more strike.
Tip 2: Know your ideal distance to the enemy
Every hero has their preferred distance to the opponent at which they execute their attacks. For example, a Nobushi wants to strike from a greater distance, so you shouldn’t let the opponent get too close. However, if you are fighting against a Nobushi, try to get as close as possible. This is where she feels uncomfortable.
Vandenberghe believes that the better you manage your distance, the closer you are to victory. Feel free to exhaust your stamina for this purpose: Roll away from the opponent or rush towards them to maintain the perfect distance.
Tip 3: Communication and coordination
If everyone on your team has the same hero, it may look cool, but it’s not very tactical. Each hero has different strengths and weaknesses that are crucial on the battlefield. Which roles your heroes should take in Dominion mode, we cover in the provided link.
Additionally, Vandenberghe suggests that it can lead to success if you split your squad into teams of two. Alone, you are easy prey, but in two-person teams, you should not lose sight of the control zones. However, two-person teams are generally a good strategy.
Furthermore, he advises to play “dishonorably”. If an ally nearby needs help, strike the enemy from behind while they are distracted. Ultimately, it is not about honor, but about victory.
Tip 4: Distract the enemies
In 4v4 matches, the biggest threat is being attacked at once by multiple heroes and having to face them alone. Here, retreating is a good tip. However, it’s also worthwhile to confront the enemies to distract them for a while.
Use long-range attacks and move in a way that enemies cannot surround you. Keep them at a distance and make sure they follow you. Vandenberghe emphasizes that these enemies cannot score points for your team as long as you distract them. Meanwhile, your allies will be in the majority and can capture the zones.
In short: When dealing with multiple opponents, the main goal is not to defeat them, but to stay alive as long as possible and distract the enemies.
How to properly use the “Guard Break Counter”, you can learn here.
