The Orochi does have one long-ranged attack - a slash that is used by dodging backwards and then holding down the heavy attack button. Instead you have to think about dodging into attacks, then attacking directly afterwards.
The Katana, whilst incredibly quick and powerful, doesn't have that great a reach. Reflecting attacks gives you a small window of opportunity to quickly strike your opponent, meaning you can control the pace of your fight.Īs The Orochi, you might struggle against some of the more heavily armoured opponents, or warriors with a longer reach. This is an incredibly useful ability that I highly recommend practicing.
Instead, you have to rely on speed: The Orochi can comfortably dodge against attacks and, if timed perfectly, can reflect blows. The katana that this nimble samurai wields can dish out a lot of damage, but cannot defend as well against the larger weapons of some of the other warriors in For Honor. When fighting opponents 1 v 1, I quickly learnt that blocking whilst playing as The Orochi wasn't really an option. This particular class of fighter is one of the fastest in the game, the trade-off is that he sports very light armour, offering less protection from attacks. Having played the closed beta a few weeks ago, I already had some experience playing as The Orochi. I opted for the Orochi, a lightly armoured but incredibly agile, katana-wielding assassin.Įach class of warrior has a very distinctive set of skills and a unique moveset, so you'll have to master whichever hero you favour. The three classes available for this faction in the open beta were The Kensei, The Nobuchi or The Orochi.
It can be a tough decision with so many totally awesome heroes to choose from, so we tried one from each faction for you, to help make your painstaking decision a little easier. Everything you do in the game counts towards a much bigger power play in the Faction War, so your choice right at the start of the game is important. Knights, Vikings or Samurai - that is the big question. This weekend we delved into the war-torn fields of For Honor.