Use Light Attacks for speed or Heavy Attacks for high damage. Successful combat requires reading unpredictable sequences and timing your strikes.
The "Art of Battle" system is the heart of For Honor, based on a three-way directional stance. Search results for for honour
Match your guard (top, left, or right) to your opponent's incoming attack to block. Use Light Attacks for speed or Heavy Attacks for high damage
If an enemy is defending too much, use a Guard Break to throw them off balance. You can counter an opponent's guard break if your timing is precise. Search results for for honour