New Player Resource Hub: Learn Skills & Lore

New Player Resource Hub: Learn Skills & Lore

Greetings, Warriors!

This is your training grounds before stepping on the battlefield, whether you're new or returning after a break. The following are some of the best official learning resources to help get you started!

⚔️ Step 1: Learn the Basics

Start with our official Skill Challenge Series, designed to teach core mechanics and game knowledge.

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Preferred Beginner Order

Episode 1 - Basic Training

Learn essential controls, combat fundamentals, and defensive play.

Episode 2 - Light Spam

How to deal with repeated attacks and maintain composure.

Episode 3 - Feinting

Master one of For Honor's most important combat mechanics.

Episode 4 - Max Punishes

Get the most value from reads, parries, and guard breaks.

Episode 5 - Rotating

Learn when and how to move around the battlefield.

Episode 6 - Revenge & Ganking

Understand teamfights, anti-ganks, and Revenge mechanics.

Episode 7 - Mix-Ups

Create offensive pressure and force reactions.

Episode 8 - Know Your Enemy

Learn how hero knowledge translates into better gameplay.

Episode 9 - The Final Challenge

Put everything you've learned to the test.

📚 Step 2: Explore Heathmoor's Lore

Now that you have the mechanics down, time to learn the story and driving forces behind everything in Heathmoor.

Official Lore Recaps

Years 1-5 Lore Recap

Year 6 Lore Recap

Year 7 Lore Recap

🎥 Community-Created Lore Content

And from a lore-loving specialist, RavenKnight's recap is a must-watch!

RavenKnight: Recapping Every Year and Season of For Honor

💬 Step 3: Questions?

Ask your questions below and veteran players may be able to help. You can always find someone discussing how mechanics work, sharing hero recommendations, or piecing together the newest lore tidbits from our short stories.