The silent killers of For Honor, the assassins, range in their effectiveness on the battlefield. There are some truly dominant warriors among them and some that struggle to hang with the other powerful combatants in the game. For this review we will list out which assassins will help you dominate your matches and which you should probably stay clear of, especially at first.
7. Nuxia : 40/100
Nuxia is the Wu-Lin assassin and she wields dual hook swords. She is arguably the worst character in For Honor, easily making her the worst assassin. Her entire character relies on the ability to punish enemies that excel at parrying. However, if you are a newbie most players struggle with getting any parries off so the ability is useless and advanced players know her abilities well so they will avoid blocking/parrying when fighting her. This assassin is well known for her abilities and because of this she is easy to counter.
6. Gladiator : 50/100
The Gladiator is a Knight Faction assassin who wields the trident and shield. Their light attacks are quick and provide the perfect opening to any fight. Their heavy attacks land faster than most other warriors and can be feinted out of during almost any of their combos. Because of this the Gladiator has the ability to keep opponents frazzled trying to block/parry until it is too late for them.
Aside from forward stabs and side swipes, the Gladiator provides many damaging perks. He has two bleed attacks that do decent damage. However, his shield is not nearly as useful as the other shield-wielding warriors and they are also an overly predictable fighter.
5. Berserker : 60/100
Berserker is a Viking faction assassin and wields dual Viking Hand Axes. Like their famous execution, battling a Berserker can feel like a kick in the nuts. With the ability to wildly change their attack patterns and has an unblockable chain attack. They are a simple fighter in comparison to several of the other high tier characters, but effective.
If you are good at feinting out of attacks then you will be in good company with the Berserker. They allow for powerful mix up attacks and have a solid set of perks that help buff their battle prowess. An overall powerful attack driven hero that should not be taken lightly.
4. Shinobi : 70/100
Shinobi is another Samurai faction assassin and wields the dangerous dual bladed Kusarigama. This shifty fellow truly encompasses what an assassin is meant to be. They have an extra sprint ability that allows them to escape fights as quickly as they start them and have serious dodge capabilities to use throughout fights. The Shinobi is definitely a middle of the back assassin due to their lack of damage, limited effective movesets, and being a fairly easy target to take down in group fights.
While the Shinobi is plenty of fun to play as and defintiely one of the more unique fighters they struggle getting in the damage needed to quickly finish a fight.
3. Orochi : 80/100
Orochi is another Samurai faction assassin and wields the deadly Katana. Arguably the most popular hero in For Honor since its inception, the Orochi is a quick fighter that is a punishing assassin. They excel in quick decisive strikes and falling back to assess the enemy before them. Their Storm Rush ability helps them achieve this as it allows them to prepare to charge their opponent and land a decisive strike against them. This will help lead into other combos and chain strikes.
This classic hero definitely deserves the number three spot and can easily hang with all the big boys. That said it can be a struggle for players to dominate fights as the Orochi when they begin fighting those higher ranked players as people are used to their fighting style.
2. Shaman : 90/100
Shaman is another viking faction Assassin. She wields a crude hatchet and dagger that helps bring a very unique fighting style to the world of For Honor. I like to say that the Shaman fights like a pissed-off teenager, I’ll admit a murderous one, but the way she flails about mixed with her erratic strikes can throw off her enemies. She can throw in a solid mix of light/heavy attack combos and also excel in feinting out opponents.
Fights always seem to be entertaining with the Shaman as her knife jabs will inflict bleed on opponents. Once this is pulled off successfully, she can jump on the target and bite into their neck. This is not only incredibly infuriating to enemies, but will increase the health of a Shaman while dealing solid damage to the enemy. Overall this hero scratches and claws her way into the number two spot and will bite every last finger off your hand if you oppose her.
1. Peacekeeper : 100/100
The Peacekeeper is an assassin in the knights faction and wields a short sword and dagger. There is no better assassin than the peacekeeper and it has been this way since the beginning of For Honor. No matter how many times they nerf her she always bounces back. While she is not quite the easiest character to pick up and play she is definitely the best. When it comes to her mobility she is almost as good as the shinobi, but her damage is way better. She has the ability to inflict a powerful grab bleed and several dodge attacks that lead into combination attacks. The queen of assassination has always been and it looks like she always will be the best.
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As I always say you can excel as any character, but when you break down each character I am beyond confident in these placements. That said if you train yourself and suffer through the many executions you’ll face you can become great as anyone and challenge those high tier warriors, but it will not be as easy a journey as maining the Peacekeeper, Shaman, or Orochi. If you want some more For Honor content check out the rest of my articles, especially the best Heavies, Vanguards, and Hybrids articles!
