For Honor: How to Play the Conqueror Class

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This For Honor Conqueror guide will help you learn the character and will provide tips and tricks you can use to outclass your opponent.

The Conqueror in For Honor is a massive tank character that focuses on getting the advantage over his enemies through completely outlasting them. You have the ability to interrupt heavy attack chains because you possess Superior Block. This undoubtedly makes you a scary foe for anyone.

You'll need to stay in close range as Conqueror and play safe. Focus on finding ways to use any of your unblockable attacks, but don't use them too often as it'll train your opponents that match to specifically look out for it.

Always, always remember to use your Revenge meter. Revenge boosts your damage and health — as a Conqueror you're going to need to abuse the bonuses whenever possible. Revenge mode makes all your attacks uninterruptible as well and attacks are auto-parried on activation. Basically, makes you something to run away from.

You'll need your Revenge meter to find an opening if you're not getting parries in or depleting enough of your opponents stamina.

Feats

You'll gain more feat resources playing objectives and killing enemies — playing into your set "role" will garner you more resources overall to unlock them. As a Conqueror you should be looking to be a stable player, but keep in mind the objectives. Know when to be aggressive and when to stay put.

If the other team gets to 1000, you're going to be set on sudden death.

First Slot

Speed Revive — Unlocked at level 1. Rapidly revive fallen teammates.

Conqueror — Unlocked at level 5. Capture and upgrade control zones faster.

Body Count — Unlocked at level 13. Killing soldier grants you health and stamina.

Second Slot

Juggernaut — Unlocked at level 1. Lose movement speed for better defense.

Shield Basher — Unlocked at level 7. Shield based attacks will now deal offensive damage

Fiat Lux — Unlocked at level 15. Throw a flash grenade that completely blinds enemies for a couple of seconds.

Third Slot

Punch Through — Unlocked at level 1. Deal damage on blocked attacks.

Pugno Mortis —Unlocked at level 9. Throw an explosive projectile that deals damage over an area.

Heal on Block — Unlocked at level 17. Blocking regenerates your health.

Fourth Slot

Uninterruptible — Unlocked at level 1. Your actions cannot be interrupted for a short period of time.

Regenerate — Unlocked at level 11. Regenerate health when outside of combat.

Catapult — Unlocked at level 19. Call a catapult strike over an area.

As you level up, more feats will be available to you. Here are my favorite feats to use when they become available to you.

Speed Revive — You are the cornerstone of your team regardless of game mode. As such, tanking and getting quick revives are a must.

Juggernaut — As the tank, anyway to mitigate damage is great. However, the Shield Basher feat may also be a good choice depending on your team's composition.

Heal on Block — Literally free heals. If you are good on the support front, try going with Punch Through for more damage.

Uninterruptible — Guaranteed hits for a period of time... this feat comes in extremely clutch.

Playstyle

4v4 Dominion

Play around your allies. No one is a solo-monster in For Honor, not even the Conqueror. Fighting in 2v1's is almost a guaranteed death. Keep your guard up and zone in on enemy attacks for the opportunities to parry enemies. This will be your bread and butter.

Be sure to keep in mind your surroundings as Conqueror. You'll want to stay away ledges during fights or you'll get thrown off. Be the foundation of your team.

4v4 and 2v2 Brawl

In 4v4's and 2v2's, you need to be able to outlast your opponents during your 1v1 consistently. Hold out until your friend can assist you. As a Conqueror you can tank and block plenty of the early aggression and fight when the enemy is low on stamina.

Always keep in mind Full Block Stance. It'll save your life in many occasions.

1v1 Duel

Conqueror excels at 1v1 fights due to the character's natural amount of health and ability to block easily. Your opponent will try to counter you by getting quick hits or poke damage from range — you cannot let this happen.