• Dominion

  quote:

  4v4 objective-based mode in which two teams of four players supported by AI troops fight for three different zones for the control of the battlefield.
  Skills, communication, and team tactics are essential. Each match ends with a breaking phase where one team needs to wipe out all of the players on the other team to win the game. Dominion includes feats.
  
  To score points:
  
  Capture control zones = 100 soft points per zone (will be lost if enemy team captures back a zone), plus hard points (can't be lost) over time when controlled.
  Kill enemy heroes = hard points.
  Kill enemy soldiers = hard points.
  
  Victory conditions:
  
  Reach 1,000 points to break the morale of the enemy.
  When the enemy team is breaking, they can't respawn anymore.
  To win the game, kill all remaining enemy heroes.
  If a team that is breaking manages to bring the score of the enemy team below 1,000 points, the team rallies and all players respawn.

  
  
• Brawl

  quote:

  Best of five rounds 2v2 mode.
  Each team of two players needs to kill the enemy heroes to win a round. Brawl does not feature AI. This mode is all about skills, awareness, and cooperation. A player’s ability to use the environment to their advantage will make the difference.
  There are no feats or boosts in Brawl.
  
  Victory conditions:
  
  Kill both enemy players to win a round.
  Win three rounds to win a game.

  
  
• Duel

  quote:

  Best of five rounds 1v1 mode.
  Two heroes face off in a fight to the death.
  Skill is fundamental in Duel, of course, and players can use the environment to their advantage.
  There are no feats or boosts in Duel.
  
  Victory conditions:
  
  Kill the enemy player to win a round.
  Win three rounds to win a game.

  
  
• Skirmish

  quote:

  4v4 team deathmatch-like mode with AI. Combat skills are key in this mode, as players score points for their team by killing enemy heroes.
  The conditions of the fight impacts the scoring (e.g., more points for revenge kill, more points for kills in 1v1, less points for kills in 2v1, 3v1, etc). Like Dominion, each match ends with a breaking phase.
  Skirmish includes feats and boosts.
  
  To make points:
  
  Kill enemy heroes.
  Kill enemy soldiers.
  Kill enemy captains.
  
  Victory Conditions:
  
  Reach 1,000 points to break the morale of the enemy.
  When the enemy team is breaking, they can no longer respawn.
  To win the game, kill all remaining enemy heroes.

  
  
• Elimination

  quote:

  Best of five rounds in 4v4 mode.
  There is no respawn.
  Since there is only one life per round, each fight matters.
  The last hero to survive on the battlefield wins the round for their team. Elimination includes feats and boosts.
  
  Victory Conditions:
  
  Kill all heroes of the enemy team to win a round.
  Win three rounds to win a game.
  
  What is Elimination mode?
  
  Elimination is a fast-paced multiplayer mode that pits two teams of four players against each other, as well as a few AI characters – Captains and Soldiers. Each elimination match is a best-of-five-rounds battle where each player has only one life per round, and the last one to survive wins the round for their team. Since there is no respawn, the outcome of each fight can make a major difference in the round.
  
  What makes Elimination mode different?
  
  Boosts are the key component that make Elimination mode different than other modes. Boosts bring temporary advantages to heroes, such as improved attack or defense, increased movement speed, or the immediate unlock of the Level 4 feat. Boosts are scattered across the map. When a player finds a boost, they just need to stay on it for a few seconds for the boost to be activated. Boosts can really make a difference in the battle, so they create strong points of interest on the map that players fight over. Another important element is using your revive, as it’s the only way to bring back a teammate that has been killed.
  
  Any tips on how to come out on top in Elimination?
  
  As in our other team-based modes, communication and coordination are key to getting the upper hand in an elimination match. There are many different possible tactics, from each player dueling against a direct opponent to teams syncing their efforts to outnumber the opposition. But the one-life-per-round rule creates an immediate tension that leads to a different experience than in Dominion or Skirmish.

• The Peacekeepers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqvpEYWkpgs
  

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  Peacekeepers are quick, lethal, and can win a fight before their enemy even knows they are there. It takes a special type of warrior to be a silent blade. Theirs is not a legacy of glory. They are an instrument of death, wielded to turn the tides of war. You may never see them. But you will feel the difference they make and trail they leave behind.
  
  Peacekeepers are fast, maneuverable, and deadly. They use their dagger to inflict Bleed Damage to their opponents. Their limited range is compensated by high mobility to counter enemies or back away to safety.
  
  DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM
  COUNTER-ATTACKER FIGHTING STYLE
  SHORT RANGE BUT HIGH MOBILITY
  
  Special Capabilities
  VERY FAST ATTACKS
  USE DAGGER TO CANCEL OR CONFIRM ATTACKS INTO BLEED DAMAGE
  DEFLECT ABILITY
  
  Weapon: Sword and dagger. The combination of the sword and dagger give the wielder deadly counter-attacking ability. What the dagger lacks in damage, it makes up for in speed and versatility.
  
  Guide to the Peacekeeper
  

  
  
• The Wardens - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhpbCuBp12k
  

  quote:

  The Wardens are powerful, noble warriors dedicated to the defense of their land and their people. Striking a balance between defense and offense, wardens wear partial plate armor with chainmail and leather. Wardens wield massive two-handed longswords for slashing enemies and blocking attacks. Trained to be proud, loyal, and brilliant diplomats, the Wardens are expected to embody the highest values of Knighthood. Many set out to achieve this, few do.
  
  Wardens are jack-of-all-trade knights who roam the battlefield with their impressive longswords. They balance defense and offense and are easy to play. They make great choices for new players as they feature a large range of basic abilities.
  
  DIFFICULTY: EASY
  ADAPTABLE FIGHTING STYLE
  STRAIGHT-FORWARD STRATEGY
  
  Special Capabilities
  UNBLOCKABLE SHOULDER-BASH ATTACK
  STRONG INTERRUPTION ABILITIES AND THROWS
  
  Weapon: Longsword. This two-handed longsword is a two edged sword with a leather wrapped pommel. They remain versatile weapons in spite of their size, offering a balance of offense and defense. These fine blades are the signature weapons of the Wardens of the Iron Legion.
  
  Guide to the Warden + Advanced Mechanics
  

  
  
• The Conquerers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjD2TIPTJu0
  

  quote:

  Conquerors are ex-prisoners and forced conscripts who have risen to the rank of elite soldier. Originally pressed into military service as sword fodder, those who are skilled enough to survive are promoted out of the rank and file and given heavy infantry training. They are heavily armored warriors, relying on a defensive style and their massive flails to whittle away at their opponent’s stamina until they fall under the Conquerors’ massive onslaught. Climbing from the lowest ranked to this prestigious role in the Knight’s forces, Conquerors have earned the respect of their peers through determination and feats of arms.
  
  Conquerors are heavily armored fighters armed with massive flails. They destabilize and overcome opponents through multiple defensive abilities and infinite attacks.
  
  DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM
  DEFENSIVE FIGHTING STYLE
  AUTO-BLOCKING DEFENSE MODE
  
  Special Capabilities
  INTERRUPTS ATTACKS WITH STANDARD BLOCK
  HIGHLY EFFECTIVE DEFENSIVE MODE
  UNBLOCKABLE SHIELD-BASED ATTACKS
  
  Weapon: Footman's Flail. The flail is one of the most vicious weapons used by the heavy infantry of the Iron Legion. They are made of heavy iron chains linking a stout wooden handle to a massive steel-spiked ball. the flail inflicts massive wounds through concussion as it crushes both armor and bones.
  
  Guide to the Conqueror
  

  
  
• The Lawbringers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XqxKziXvoI
  

  quote:

  The Lawbringers are the justice in Ashfeld. They enforce the laws and dispense punishment. Their armor is without equal. Their weapon is a grim reminder of the ultimate punishment for lawlessness. They will go wherever they are needed – pray that you are on the right side when they arrive.
  
  The Lawbringer combines the features of a Heavy and a Vanguard Hero. Strong but extremely effective at counter-attacking.
  
  DIFFICULTY: HARD
  EXCELLENT COUNTER-ATTACKER
  GOOD AT DISABLING ENEMIES
  
  Special Capabilities
  ATTACKS CAN CAUSE STUN
  KEEPS ENEMIES OFF-BALANCE
  
  Weapon: Poleaxe. The poleaxe is one of the most versatile weapons ever made. The axe has a sharp end for slashing and a blunt end for bashing and the spike on top makes it perfect for a thrusting attack.

• The Orochi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj81Bv7E_yY
  

  quote:

  The Orochi are the Imperial assassins of the Samurai. They roam the battlefield like ghosts, terrorizing and slaughtering those unfortunate enough to cross their path. Lightly armored and trained in the arts of stealth and deception, the Orochi dispatches enemies with a katana. Usually loyal beyond reproach, the Orochi holds the darker samurai secrets of dealing death in myriad ways, from throwing deadly knives to using a poisoned blade.
  
  Orochi are very agile katana-wielding samurai. They offer a good mix of harassment and counter-attack abilities but require skill and timing to have an effective defense.
  
  DIFFICULTY: HARD
  ASSASSIN FIGHTING STYLE
  COUNTER-ATTACKER
  
  Special Capabilities
  VERY FAST LIGHT ATTACKS
  DODGES INTO FASTER ATTACKS
  DEFLECT ABILITIES
  
  Weapon: Katana. The katana is the archetypal single-edge curved sword of the samurai of the Dawn Empire. They are made of laminated steel of the highest quality and are often honored as family heirlooms that warriors pass down to their firstborn.
  
  Guide to the Orochi
  

  
  
• The Kensei - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uniz_svSSQ
  

  quote:

  Kensei are the living incarnations of Bushidō, the samurai way of the warrior, or as close as one can get. Masters of multiple martial arts, they are trained from infancy to fight and die for their emperor or their fellow samurai without asking why. Kensei wear heavy armor and fight with the nodachi, a longer version of the katana that cleaves enemies in a few elegant and powerful strikes. Kensei spend their lives fighting and training as they strive to attain a level of perfection few other warriors can ever hope to achieve.
  
  Kensei are balanced samurai armed with nodachi. They are slower than other units but have longer melee range. They provide interesting defensive abilities and deliver devastating attacks.
  
  DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM
  ADAPTABLE FIGHTING STYLE
  GOOD MELEE RANGE
  
  Special Capabilities
  HIGH HEAVY ATTACKS ARE UNBLOCKABLE
  MANY MANEUVERS AND ATTACKS INITIATE CHAIN ATTACKS
  
  Weapon: Nodachi. The nodachi is a longer version of the classic katana. It was initially designed to be used from horseback, as it is unwieldy for foot soldiers. Kensai samurai of the Dawn Empire have the strength and necessary skills to use them effectively as katana.
  
  Guide to the Kensei
  

  
  
• The Shugoki - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKKYYz6-QEQ
  

  quote:

  Shugoki appear slow and cumbersome. Don’t let that fool you -- they possess the strength of a demon and an unbreakable will. It takes incredible fortitude to be the guardians of your people. You must defend them at all costs and put their needs above your own. This has never been an issue for the Shugoki. Their weapon of choice seems unwieldy. But in their hands, it is as deadly and precise as any blade.
  
  The Shugokis are the disruptor Tank. They absorb a lot of hits thanks their high health and passive uninterruptible stance which allows a bit more freedom while attacking. He's excellent at dealing with crowds with his massive kanabo, but he's very slow, both in movement and attack.
  
  DIFFICULTY: EASY
  DISABLER FIGHTING STYLE
  HARD HITTER
  
  Special Capabilities
  PASSIVE UNINTERRUPTIBLE STANCE
  CHARGING HEAVY ATTACKS
  LIGHT ATTACKS NOT INTERRUPTIBLE
  
  Weapon: Kanabo. This traditional club takes a skilled warrior to wield it correctly. It can deliver a crippling blow when it hits but leaves the user open for counter attack if it misses.

  
  
• The Nobushi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFKI7zmNQbg
  

  quote:

  The Nobushi are the defenders of the villages too far from the Imperial City for the army to reach. They are elegant fighters with a curious weapon. They have the lightest armor that allows them to move like the wind but cannot take a lot of damage. But don’t let their appearance fool you, they are one of the most effective fighters the Samurai have.
  
  The Nobushi is a Zone Character. She tries to keep her distance while constantly annoying any attackers.
  
  DIFFICULTY: HARD
  GOOD ZONE CONTROL
  LONGEST ATTACK RANGE
  
  Special Capabilities
  FAST REVIVE
  MANY SUPPORT FEATS
  
  Weapon: Naginata. The naginata is a long weapon consisting of a wooden shaft topped with a curved blade. It is an extremely versatile weapon in the hands of a trained warrior and can be used to stab, bash, or hook enemies.
  
  Guide to the Nobushi
  

• The Berserkers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajp5DwmIW_g
  

  quote:

  Berserkers are chaotic and brutal dual-axe-wielding Vikings. Their savage love of combat strikes fear into the hearts of most, friend and foe alike. The Berserker fights relentlessly, capable of vanquishing foes before they can mount a decent defense. Unconcerned with their personal safety, they care little for their own defense, focusing instead on killing as many enemies as they can.
  
  Berserkers are intimidating Viking engines of death. They combine close-combat harassing abilities and have infinite chain attacks that can be initiated many different ways.
  
  DIFFICULTY: HARD
  HARASSER FIGHTING STYLE
  SHORT-RANGE FAST ATTACKS
  
  Special Capabilities
  SOME ATTACKS CAN HIT MULTIPLE TARGETS IN A ROW
  CHARGING ATTACKS THAT HARASS OPPONENTS
  DEFLECT ABILITY
  
  Weapon: Dual Viking Hand Axes. The Viking have turned a common tool into a vicious, highly effective weapon. The hand axe combines speed of handling with the balance required for accurate throwing over short ranges. Their lethality in the hands of blood-crazed Berserkers is legendary.
  
  Guide to the Berserker
  

  
  
• The Raiders - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0mpJTwboOo
  

  quote:

  Fighting with heavy two-handed axes, Raiders are always found at the forefront of the Viking horde, hacking through enemies crazy enough to stand in their way. They are clad in leather and iron rings, with their bodies covered by tattoos – souvenirs from past battles, which they bear proudly. These relentless warriors embody the Viking ideals: boundless bravery, spotless integrity, and unbridled passion. They know the moment of their death has already been chosen upon birth, so no Viking fears to follow their destiny. Of course, they all intend to bring as many foes with them as they can.
  
  Raiders are the Viking’s archetypal warriors. They wade through battles with a large Dane axe, dishing out several disabling attacks and dealing high damage.
  
  DIFFICULTY: EASY
  DISABLING FIGHTING STYLE
  HIGH-DAMAGE ATTACKS
  
  Special Capabilities
  UNBLOCKABLE ZONE ATTACK USEABLE IN ALL CHAIN ATTACKS
  STUN ATTACKS AND THROWS
  STRONG, VERSATILE THROW ATTACKS
  
  Weapon: Long Axe. Long axes have massive heads mounted on long, polished wooden handles. It is one of the most reecognizable and fearsome weapons of the Viking. It doubles as a deadly weapon of war and a tool to smash through whatever stands in the way between raiders and the loot they seek.
  
  Guide to the Raider
  

  
  
• The Warlords - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpJ5RvXXSuk
  

  quote:

  Warlords are not born into leadership. They’ve had to earn it through blood, sweat and steel. To be a Warlord means a life of service to their people. Their shield protects those who cannot fight -- their sword will cut down those who would attempt to cause their people harm. Their fighting style is simple yet brutal. You will always find them leading the charge.
  
  Slow and strong, Warlords are great counter attackers who hit hard and sustain a lot of damage. Their attacks have limited range but they offer defensive properties that make them perfect tools to counter incoming attacks or trade blows with the enemy.
  
  DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM
  COUNTER-ATTACKER FIGHTING STYLE
  SHORT RANGE
  
  Special Capabilities
  DEFENSIVE PROPERTIES ON LIGHT AND HEAVY ATTACKS
  DEFENSIVE MODE
  UNBLOCKABLE HEADBUTT
  
  Weapon: Gladius and Shield. The Gladius, paired with a sturdy shield, allows the wielder to deflect blows and get close enough to their target to unleash deadly close range attacks.
  
  Guide to the Warlord
  

  
  
• The Valkyrie - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LogAtInaFAM
  

  quote:

  The Valkyries have made a deal with the gods. They will fight and earn glory so that those who can’t will be counted in the halls of Valhalla. They are scouts and trackers who use their spears and shields to deadly effect. They are chosen by the gods -- hope you never encounter one on the battlefield.
  
  The Valkyrie is versatile and complex. She is a very adaptable Hero and very good at keeping the enemy off-balance.
  
  DIFFICULTY: MEDIUM
  KEEPS ENEMIES AT BAY
  COMPLEX COMBOS
  
  Special Capabilities
  EXCELLENT AT TAKEDOWNS
  CAN USE SHIELD TO ATTACK
  
  Weapon: Spear and shield. The spear is a simple weapon: a sharpened metal point at the end of a wooden shaft. The shield is small and gives little protection. But put them in the hands of a Valkyrie and they are a deadly combo! An attack can come from either, and an enemy can find themselves on their back if they are too slow.

• Citadel Gate - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ahp0Xg6RdI
  

  quote:

  
  
  Citadel Gates are fortresses that guard some the world’s largest cities. With external barracks and archer positions, they provide a solid defense to the tens of thousands of civilians inside.
  
  Most of these massive fortifications were built at the time of the Great Empire to protect immense population centers. They show unmistakable Knight cultural influences and many were reclaimed by the Iron Legion as theirs by ancestral right, regardless of which faction occupied it.

  
  
• Overwatch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvBkPt8FXq8
  

  quote:

  
  
  These cliff-side fortresses oversee large open areas featuring several catapult and ballista batteries.
  
  They were built on cliffs that overlooked expansive tracts of strategically valuable open lands. They provide defense with heavy siege-engine barrage. A fortress features an outer perimeter where the bulk of the structure’s defenses are located and an inner perimeter where several catapult and ballista batteries operate.

  
  
• River Fort - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NknSeEt-Kx4
  

  quote:

  
  
  River forts protect lands from ship-based invasion. Equipped with powerful catapults, they sink hostile vessels before they get too close.
  
  The fort is a typical fortification of Viking origin found on northern rivers where they’ve established colonies. They’re usually built by fortifying a riverside fishing village into a fully-fledged siege engine battery. The soldiers manning the catapults are highly trained specialists adept at sinking ships.

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• The Shinobi- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8XGfdgo8zM
  

  quote:

  The Shinobi are silent warriors who move with a dancer's grace and kill with the precision that can only come from a lifetime of disciplined training.
  
  The Shinobi excel at repositioning, are extremely mobile, and are able to move about the battlefield with ease and speed. However, their very low health and difficulty performing defensive counters leaves them highly vulnerable.
  
  DIFFICULTY: HARD
  MOBILE
  COUNTER-ATTACKER
  
  Special Capabilities
  ABLE TO POSITION THEMSELVES USING THE BACK FLIP, FRONT ROLL, DODGE, CANCEL, AND SUPER SPRINT MOVES
  ATTACKS AT DISTANCE (VERY LONG-RANGE ATTACKS)
  GRABS AT DISTANCE (VERY LONG-RANGE GUARD BREAK)
  
  Weapon: Kusarigama. The traditional Japanese weapon consists of a sickle with a chain attached. It is brutal in close quarters but can be thrown and retracted for medium distance attacks.

  
  
• The Centurion- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_NLp1Xl0oM
  

  quote:

  The Centurion sees the battlefield like a chessboard. Each warrior has their part to play and sometimes sacrifices need to be made. This is the nature of war and the Centurion revels in it!
  
  The Centurion is an in-your-face character, specialized in opening your defense and draining your stamina. They have a lot of fast mix-ups to put pressure on their opponents. Their range is short and their main challenge will be to close the gap without causing too much damage.
  
  DIFFICULTY: HARD
  MELEE SPECIALIST
  MIX-UP INTENSIVE
  
  Special Capabilities
  VERY HIGH DAMAGE JUMP ATTACK ON UNBALANCED TARGETS
  KICKS AND PUNCHES TO OPEN DEFENSE AND DRAIN STAMINA
  CHARGED HEAVIES
  
  Weapon: Gladius. The standard issue Roman weapon is perfectly forged for cutting, chopping, and thrusting.

  
  
• The Highlander- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1wRpdk3xSA
  

  quote:

  The Highlander is not a typical hot-headed Viking. Ancient alliances and obligations have pulled them into this war otherwise they would have remained guarding their homelands. They can stay in a defensive posture and stand toe to toe with the fiercest of warriors, weathering the flurry of blows with their claymore, until they see a momentary weakness and then they pounce! Their true strength and speed revealed with sweeping strikes and heavy blows. They are never going to be the first to jump into battle, they will plan each move and always be ready to counter. The mountains have made them hard and resilient. War has made them deadly.
  
  The Highlander is a stoic warrior with exceptional strength and an almost infinite patience. He stands like a rock weathering a furious storm but can strike like lightning when an opening presents itself.
  
  DIFFICULTY: HARD
  LONG RANGE
  HARD HITTER
  
  Special Capabilities
  OFFENSIVE FORM’S UNBLOCKABLE HEAVY ATTACKS CAN BE INFINITELY CHAINED
  OFFENSIVE FORM’S UNBLOCKABLE MELEE ATTACKS KNOCK OPPONENTS AROUND
  DEFENSIVE FORM’S COUNTER-ATTACKING OPTIONS ALLOW HIGHLANDER TO DICTATE THE PACE
  
  Weapon: Claymore. The heaviest and longest weapon on the battlefield. Cuts through armor like butter!

  
  
• The Gladiator- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS3mYSv8_rQ
  

  quote:

  The Gladiator is a fighter by trade. They have honed their skills through grueling matches in the arena and are now the top of their field. They fight for their own personal reasons; Some fight to glory, some fight for riches but they all fight. Their armor is minimal to allow for greater mobility with their shield and trident but also to better highlight their skill. They have won over the crowd in every match but how will they fare when all that skill and training is put to the test in all-out war? It is time for the Gladiator to fight for something greater than themselves.
  
  The Gladiator is a brash and boastful prizefighter that couldn't care less about a war of factions. They just want to prove that they are the best warrior in the world.
  
  DIFFICULTY: EASY
  ADAPTABLE FIGHTING STYLE
  GOOD STAMINA MANAGEMENT
  
  Special Capabilities
  UNBLOCKABLE IMPALING MOVE WHICH ADDS BLEED
  UNBLOCKABLE LOW ATTACK TO DISTANCE THE OPPONENT. HAS THE KNOCK DOWN POPERTY IF THEY ARE OUT OF STAMINA.
  THANKS TO THEIR BUCKLER, THEY HAVE MULTIPLE WAYS TO STUN AND REDUCE THE STAMINA OF THEIR OPPONENTS.
  
  Weapon: Trident. Originally a fishing spear, the trident became famous when gladiators started using them in combat.

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