For Honor Tier List: Best Characters Ranked [2023]

For Honor are a videogame of the action genre that was published and developed for PlayStation 4, Xbox One Series, and Windows by Ubisoft Montreal in 2017. For Honor allows players to be historical characters, including Samurai, Vikings, and Knights, to complete different missions. Each faction for honor uses different languages like Samurai’s language is Japanese. Vikings use the Icelandic language, the language which Knights use is Latin, and the Wu Lin faction speaks Mandarin. The For Honor Tier List ranks all characters from best to worst in different classes based on their power and skill so you can choose the best character among all.

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Key Points

• There is a total of 28 entries in this article.
• The ranking is based on the skills and abilities of the characters.
• Among the best-ranked characters are Kyoshin, Nobushi, Warmonger, and Warlord.
• Among the worst-ranked characters are Peacekeeper, Tiandi, and Aramushu.

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Summary

S Rank	A Rank	B Rank	C Rank	D Rank
Kyoshin	Black Prior	Gryphon	Centurion	Peacekeeper
Nobushi	Kensei	Highlander	Gladiator	Tiandi
Warmonger	Hitokiri	Raider	Warden	Aramushu
Warlord	Berserker	Jourmungandr	Valkyrie	Lawbringer
Jiang Jun	Nuxia	Shaman	Orochi
Conqueror	Shugoki	Zhanhu
	Shaolin

S Tier

The S-Tier for honor has for honor’s strongest and most dominating characters. This tier characters included in this tier are also known to be for honor best characters. Players will easily defeat their opponent if they do not have a character from this tier. Following characters are included in this tier

Kyoshin

Stats	Values
Health	120
Stamina	120
Sprint Speed	7.5 m/s

Kyoshin is considered to be one of the best honor characters. Kyoshin belongs to Samurai Faction and has four tiers in which special skills of this character can be unlocked. Kyoshin has a maximum heath and stamina of 120 and a maximum sprint speed of 7.5 m/s. Kyoshin has twelve feats divided into four tiers that can be unlocked at different levels.

During Tier 1, this character’s three special skills unlock at different levels. This special skill of this player character unlocks at level one, which allows the player after a Superior Block to gain Stackable Bleed and is called Kagerou. The second special skill of this player character is strong lungs which give this player character extra stamina to run when players are out of stamina. It unlocks at level five. The last special skill of Kyoshin is known as faster revive, which enables players to revive their teammates real fast. Faster revive unlocks at level thirteen. In Tier 2, the following skills of these characters are unlocked at different levels.

The first skill this player character unlocks at level one is called Hikarimore, which allows this player character to heal after getting injured by attacking a superior block. Coming in at second special skill of Kyoshin is known as arrow strike which unlocks at level seven of tier 2 and allows the players to attack enemies with arrows. The final and last special skill of this character in tier 2 is known as a smoke bomb that blinds enemies when thrown on the ground and is unlocked at level fifteen.

In Tier 3, three more special skills of this character are unlocked, including Hikari to Kage, which allows players to gain stamina and heal player with every attack. It unlocks at level one of tier 3. The second special skill unlocked at tier 3’s level nine is called tough as nails, which helps in raising a player’s health automatically. This final special skill of this character in tier 3 is known as protected revive, which unlocks at level seventeen. It gives the player’s teammates a shield when they are being revived.

Lastly, in tier 4 of this character, a set of final three special skills can be unlocked. Kyoshin’s first special skill in tier 4, which unlocks at level one, is Mugen how you, which damages all enemies in its range with spikes. Kyoshin’s second special skill in tier 4 of Kyoshin is an arrow storm causing a lot of damage to enemies and is unlocked at level 11 of tier 4. The final special skill that can be unlocked by players in tier 4 of Kyoshin is called fear itself which creates a defense around Kyoshin against enemies and reduces the stamina of enemies.

Nobushi

Stats	Values
Health	120
Stamina	120
Sprint Speed	7.5 m/s

When it comes to combat, Nobushi is a true beast. He is an S-Tier character because he can take down his opponents while maintaining a safe distance from them. Naginata, a long sword capable of slicing through even the strongest foes, is responsible for all of this. In addition, Nobushi may use bleeding attacks to inflict extra damage on bleeding enemies. Making it one brutal character on our For Honor character tier list.

Warmonger

Stats	Values
Health	130
Stamina	130
Sprint Speed	7 m/s

Warmonger is always on a mission to eliminate his opponent as soon as possible. He employs the ability to Corruption for this reason. This ability is ideal for single units, although it can also be beneficial against groups. In addition, it neutralizes its enemy with Claw and Light Attacks. Warmonger wields a two-handed sword known as Flamberge Sword. Making him part of one of honor best characters.

Warlord

Stats	Values
Health	140
Stamina	120
Sprint Speed	7 m/s

Warlord is the second character ranked in  S-Tier is Warlord. Warlord belongs to a potent faction in-game called Vikings. Also, maximum health of this character is 140, while its maximum stamina is 120. The maximum sprint speed of Warlord is 7m/s which is less than that of Kyoshin. Warlord also has twelve feats divided into four tiers, just like Kyoshin, unlocked at different levels.

In tier 1, these three feats of warlord which can be unlocked are speed revive, which can be unlocked at level one and allows this character to revive their teammates real quick. A second special skill that unlocks at level five is called rush, which speeds up this character’s movement for a short time. The third and last special tier 1 is called deadly, which is unlocked at level thirteen. It allows this player’s character to increase the damage done to enemies by Nobushi.

In tier 2, the next three special skills of Warlord can be unlocked at different levels. These special skills include a bear trap, which needs to be set and activated, which causes enemies to stop and damage the enemy. Beartrap is unlocked at level one. A second, special skill, unlocked at level 7, is known as a juggernaut. Juggernaut increases Warlord’s defense but slows down its movement. A third and final special skill of tier 2, which unlocks at level fifteen, is called flesh wound. It reduces the enemy’s incoming attacks and provides damage, cementing his place on the For Honor best characters list.

Further, three-character special skills are unlocked at different levels in tier 3. The first special skill called fury unlocks at level 1 and allows Warlord to move faster, increasing attack and defense for some time against enemies. A second special skill of tier 3 unlocks at level nine is called tough as nails which increases the health of Warlord.

And at last final special skill of Warlord in tier 3 unlocks at level seventeen and d punches through. This skill allows this player’s character to deal with the damage done by blocked attacks. This character’s final three special skills are unlocked in tier 4, which include regenerated, which unlocks at level one and allows Warlord to heal when not fighting against enemies.

The second special ability of this character unlocks at level eleven and is called auto revive. Auto revive does not work if Warlord dies. The last special ability, called fire flask, unlocks at level nineteen and allows the character to damage enemies explosively.

Jiang Jun

Stats	Values
Health	140
Stamina	120
Sprint Speed	6.25 m/s

Conqueror

Stats	Values
Health	140
Stamina	120
Sprint Speed	6 m/s

Conqueror has a weapon called Footman’s Flail and a Heater Shield, which can assist you in turning tables. This fighter is potent and capable of fending off practically any attack. The finest aspect is that if an enemy player hits its shield, it will be driven back. When it comes to his Footman’s Fail, this weapon may deal a lot of damage when utilized correctly. To put it another way, Conqueror is ideal for both offensive and defensive play.

A Tier

The A-Tier in the For Honor Tier List has characters who have a powerful skillset, and their attacking power is so strong that they can trounce enemies. Not as powerful as honor characters ranked in the S-Tier, but these characters also give a tough time to enemies. Following characters are included in this tier.

Black Prior

Stats	Values
Health	130
Stamina	130
Sprint Speed	7 m/s

This character comes at number one in the A-Tier. Black Prior has a maximum health of 130, maximum stamina of 140, and belongs to the Knights faction. There are twelve feats of this character unlocking at different levels in a total of 4 tiers mentioned below.

The first three special skills of this character that unlock in different tiers 1 include sinister’s shield, which gives the player’s teammate a health shield. It unlocks at level one. A second special skill of this character that unlocks at level five is known as iron lungs, which allows  Black Prior to run even when they are running out of stamina. The third skill unlocking at level thirteen is speed revive, which allows Black Prior to revive their fallen teammates faster.

The next three special skills this character unlocks in tier 2 include a skill known as a healing ward, which unlocks at level 1 and allows players to regenerate Black Prior’s health slowly. A second special skill of this character which unlocks at level seven is called doom banner. It allows Black Prior to weaken the enemy’s defense with every attack made by the player. A third special skill of this character unlocks at level fifteen and is called inspire, which allows players and their teammates to cause more damage to enemies.

The first special skill in Tier 3 of this character which unlocks at level one, is called oath breaker. Oathbreaker allows Black Prior to removing enemies’ shields and prevents the enemy from having more shields for some time. A second special skill in Tier 3, which unlocks at level nine, is called a punch, which allows Black Prior to deal with damage made by enemies on blocked attacks.

The final special skill in Tier 3 of this character unlocks at level 17, which allows Black Prior to increase its health. It is known as tough as nails. In Tier 4, this character’s last three special skills can be unlocked at different levels, including umbral shelter unlocking at level one. This special skill creates a shield for Black Prior and their teammates. A second special skill that unlocks at level eleven is called regenerate, which allows the player’s character to regenerate health and heal. The final special skill unlocking at level nineteen is called morale booster, which increases the attack of players’ teammates for a short time.

Kensei

Stats	Values
Health	125
Stamina	120
Sprint Speed	6 m/s

He has a katana known as the Nodachi, which he wields to execute devastating assaults. Kensei’s only flaw is that he moves slowly. However, because his katana provides him a lengthy melee range, this won’t have much of an impact on you. His powers even allow him to boost the speed of his friends, which begins to deliver greater damage.

Hitokiri

Stats	Values
Health	140
Stamina	130
Sprint Speed	6.25 m/s

This character wields a war axe known as Masakari, which he once used to deliver final blows in executions. His talents allow him to perform a variety of special techniques that deal a significant amount of damage. Furthermore, Hitokiri is recognized as a good character for a one-on-one battle.

Berserker

Stats	Values
Health	130
Stamina	140
Sprint Speed	7 m/s

Berserker is one of the honor characters to choose if you’re seeking a character who excels in close combat with his limitless chain attacks. His powers even allow him to boost his speed, attack, and defense stack, making him an even more powerful warrior. Even if you have to spend some time mastering his playstyle, you will not be disappointed.

Nuxia

Stats	Values
Health	120
Stamina	120
Sprint Speed	7 m/s

The second character ranked in the A-Tier of For Honor Tier List is called Nuxia. Nuxia belongs to the Wu Lin faction and has a maximum speed of 7 m/s. The maximum health and stamina of this character are 120. This character has the following feats divided into 4 Tiers.

The three special skills of Nuxia unlocking in Tier 1 include deadly duet, which unlocks at level one and allows Nuxidq to do increased damage to enemies standing alone. A second special skill in Tier 1 of this character is called bounty hunter, which unlocks at level five. It allows players’ characters to gain health and stamina whenever players kill an enemy.

The final skill of this character in Tier 1 is called rush, which boosts this character’s speed and allows it to move faster. In Tier 2, a set of the next three special skills of Nuxia are unlocked at different levels, including caltrops unlocking at level one. Caltrops are dropped on the ground by this character and damage enemies who walk over them. A second special skill unlocking at level seven is known as executioner’s respite which doubles the healing of every execution done by this player character. A third special skill on Tier 2 unlocks at level fifteen and is called a thrilling comeback. It allows players’ characters to increase their health and stamina after activating Revenge.

The three special skills of Nuxia unlocking at different Tier 3 include a thread of fate that stops enemies from moving and sprinting by blinding their vision. A second special skill of this character unlocks at level nine and is called slip-through, which increases the player’s attack after this character dodges enemies for some time. A final special skill of this character on Tier 3 unlocks at level seventeen and is called takedown, which allows this player’s character to knock down enemies.

This character’s final three special skills can be unlocked in Tier 4 at different levels. These special skills of this character include infection unlocking at level one, which continuously damages enemies who are together in a group. A second special skill of this character is regeneration, which unlocks at level eleven and helps this player character regain its health. Finally, the last special skill of this character is unlocked at level nineteen in Tier 4, which allows this player character to increase its speed and defense.

Shugoki

Stats	Values
Health	140
Stamina	120
Sprint Speed	5.5 m/s

Shugoki may appear to be a slow character who isn’t worth taking up at first. This is primarily due to his colossal statue. But, as some of you may not know, Shugoki is one of the game’s most powerful characters, capable of unleashing devastating blows that are unblockable when fully charged. This character’s attacks entail pinning and then flinging a target behind him.

Shaolin

Stats	Values
Health	120
Stamina	120
Sprint Speed	7 m/s

This character is speedy in battle, as his strikes are quick and unpredictable. He wields a lengthy Staff that enables him to attack his opponents safely. Furthermore, he is one of the few players who can teleport.

B Tier

The characters ranked in the B-Tier of the ranking are for players who can use it if they are new to the game. These characters are easy to understand and might even help the players understand in-game mechanics. The B-Tier characters are not as good as A-Tier’s honor characters and are considered below average. The following characters are considered the best among all characters ranked in the B-Tier.

Gryphon

Stats	Values
Health	130
Stamina	120
Sprint Speed	7 m/s

This character belongs to the Knights faction. It has a maximum health of 130, maximum stamina of 120, and Gryphon’s maximum speed is seven m/s. Gryphon is considered For Honor’s best character in B-Tier because this character has no mercy for enemies. This character has a hazardous weapon, with a long blade attached to it, and is known as Bardiche. Gryphon’s special skills are mentioned below. This character’s three special skills unlock in Tier 1 at different levels, including stun stare unlocking at level one, speed revives at level five, and fast recovery unlocking at level thirteen. Gryphon’s three more special skills unlock in Tier 2 at different levels, including draconite mist unlocking at level one, flesh wound unlocking at level seven, and winner’s advantage unlocking at level fifteen.

The three special skills of this character that can be unlocked at a different level in Tier 3 include draconite bolt unlocking at level one, tough as nails unlocking at level nine, and fury unlocking at level fifteen. The final three special skills of this character that can be unlocked in Tier 4 include a draconite cleanser, which can be unlocked at level one. Champion’s much can be unlocked at level eleven, and arrow storm, can be unlocked at level nineteen.

Highlander

Stats	Values
Health	125
Stamina	120
Sprint Speed	5.5 m/s

He wields the Claymore, which is this game’s heaviest and longest sword for those who don’t know. His strength is unparalleled, and he can put up a fight against his opponents. Highlander’s offensive play isn’t great, but his defensive play is outstanding. He can deflect many assaults and press his opponent into a corner.

Raider

Stats	Values
Health	130
Stamina	120
Sprint Speed	7 m/s

Raider belongs to the Vikings faction in game. This character has a maximum health of 140, maximum stamina of 130, and a maximum speed of 7 m/s. The twelve feats of this character divided into four tiers are mentioned below.

The first three special skills of this character unlocking in tier 1 are rush which unlocks at level one; tireless, which unlocks at level five; and body count, which can be unlocked at level thirteen. The next three special skills of this character which unlock in Tier 2, include marked for death unlocking at level one, inspire at level seven, and bear trap unlocking at level 13.

In Tier 3, three more special skills of Raider are unlocked at different levels. These include second wind unlocking at level one, fury unlocking at level nice, and battlecry unlocking at level seventeen. This character’s final three special skills unlock at different levels in tier 4. The special skills include fire flask unlocking at level one, stalwart banner unlocking at level eleven, and slippery unlocking at level 19.

Jourmungandr

Stats	Values
Health	130
Stamina	140
Sprint Speed	7 m/s

Jourmungandr’s primary weapon is a War Hammer, with which he can make decent attacks. On the other hand, he isn’t perfect on offense. His defensive ability is the only thing that makes him worth utilizing. He provides life, shield, and damage reduction enhancements, all of which enable him to stay alive on the battlefield for longer.

Shaman

Stats	Values
Health	120
Stamina	120
Sprint Speed	7.5 m/s

Shaman is a good character, but he relies on your team’s coordination to be effective. It has anti-ambush, anti-chain, and chasing abilities, which are beneficial to the assassin class. On the other hand, its speed is a little slow, so you’ll have to get used to it.

Zhanhu

Stats	Values
Health	125
Stamina	120
Sprint Speed	7 m/s

Zhanhu is a quick fighter with various light attacks that may be spammed and a very unpredictable dodge counter. He’s a good character to utilize if you want to continually switch up your attacks to throw your opponent off guard.

C Tier

In the C-Tier, these ranked characters are average, which means that mostly these characters will be losing against S, A, and B Tier characters. But still, these characters can be useful to understand For Honor for players who are new to the game. There are no bonus characters in this tier because, according to our experience, all C-Tier characters are considered almost to be the same.

Centurion

Stats	Values
Health	120
Stamina	160
Sprint Speed	7 m/s

If timed correctly, this character has solid moves that are not penalized by opposing forces. All of this adds up to a good unit with a low-skill cap.

Gladiator

Stats	Values
Health	120
Stamina	150
Sprint Speed	7.5 m/s

Even when solo-queuing, Gladiator is a good choice. In a one against one situation, its special attacks greatly put pressure on opponents. This character’s damage isn’t to be overlooked in team battles, and if left uncontrolled, it might pose a severe threat to the other team.

Warden

Stats	Values
Health	130
Stamina	120
Sprint Speed	7 m/s

This character in the honor tier list hits to set it up; Warden has a powerful shield bash. This character’s narrow range makes him predictable at times, even when it’s strong as it builds speed.

Valkyrie

Stats	Values
Health	120
Stamina	120
Sprint Speed	7 m/s

Valkyrie is a versatile character in this honor tier list that can be used both offensively and defensively. Because her attack is difficult to react to, it’s useful for starting or restarting conflicts. The Valkyrie’s damage output is insufficient to carry solo or team fights. It just does not make a difference if the player does not have a capable team behind them.

Orochi

Stats	Values
Health	120
Stamina	120
Sprint Speed	7.5 m/s

This character possesses many unblockable chains, but it all starts with its storm rush.
This character doesn’t stick out, yet he has all the tools he needs to win in tight circumstances and team fights.

D Tier

The D-tier of the tier list has characters with a lot of flaws and a lot of weaknesses. A few D-Tier characters have special powers, but they do not stand a chance against higher-tier characters. This tier also does not have the bonus characters portion.

Peacekeeper

Stats	Values
Health	120
Stamina	120
Sprint Speed	7.5 m/s

A peacekeeper is essentially a glorified servant. It’s not like he’s a one-of-a-kind character. It can help the squad, but it’s a liability due to its lack of defensive options.

Tiandi

Stats	Values
Health	130
Stamina	120
Sprint Speed	6.5 m/s

Tiandi gains additional lives and shields, increasing its survivability. It also includes outstanding dodge animations that allow you to get out of tight situations. Overall, Tiandi is an excellent pick for individuals who wish to stay safe while contributing to team combat.

Aramushu

Stats	Values
Health	120
Stamina	120
Sprint Speed	7 m/s

Aramusha possesses a powerful strike. The issue is that it lacks any moves that can open up spaces for such assaults to land. This character’s motions are extremely sluggish and clumsy, as if it were standing in muck or something.

Lawbringer

Stats	Values
Health	140
Stamina	120
Sprint Speed	7 m/s

Even if lawbringer isn’t used by many gamers, it’s still a good character. It has a lot of damage and a lot of mix-ups. This is a fantastic mid-lane attacking character option. When it comes to team combat, this character’s lack of utility choices is what keeps him back.

Comparison Table

Character	Rank	Health	Stamina	Sprint Speed
Kyoshin	S Tier	120	120	7.5 m/s
Nobushi	S Tier	120	120	7.5 m/s
Warmonger	S Tier	130	130	7 m/s
Warlord	S Tier	140	120	7 m/s
Jiang Jun	S Tier	140	120	6.25 m/s
Conqueror	S Tier	140	120	6 m/s
Black Prior	A Tier	130	130	7 m/s
Kensei	A Tier	125	120	6 m/s
Hitokiri	A Tier	140	130	6.25 m/s
Berserker	A Tier	130	140	7 m/s
Nuxia	A Tier	120	120	7 m/s
Shugoki	A Tier	140	120	5.5 m/s
Shaolin	A Tier	120	120	7 m/s
Gryphon	B Tier	130	120	7 m/s
Highlander	B Tier	125	120	5.5 m/s
Raider	B Tier	130	120	7 m/s
Jourmungandr	B Tier	130	140	7 m/s
Shaman	B Tier	120	120	7.5 m/s
Zhanhu	B Tier	125	120	7 m/s
Centurion	C Tier	120	160	7 m/s
Gladiator	C Tier	120	150	7.5 m/s
Warden	C Tier	130	120	7 m/s
Valkyrie	C Tier	120	120	7 m/s
Orochi	C Tier	120	120	7.5 m/s
Peacekeeper	D Tier	120	120	7.5 m/s
Tiandi	D Tier	130	120	6.5 m/s
Aramushu	D Tier	120	120	7 m/s
Lawbringer	D Tier	140	120	7 m/s

For Honor 2.41.1 Patch Notes

• Afeera’s global weapon reach is highly increased.
• Side trajectories are adjusted.
• Light openers link is added.
• Left Side movement is added while striking.

Wrapping it Up

The above For Honor Tier List has been ranked and made by our own experience and research, which might be different from yours or anybody else’s because ranking characters or making a tier list may vary from person to person. All of the game characters are ranked in five different tiers, which are S, A, B, C, and D tiers from the best to worst so, you can choose those characters that suit you the best. I hope you enjoyed ours For Honor character tier list.

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