Can You Change Your Faction for Honor?
Yes, you can change your faction in For Honor, but be aware that doing so may result in losing rewards for the current campaign and season, and you will need to purchase a faction change from the Battle.net shop or the in-game shop. This process allows you to switch to a different faction, such as the Knights, Vikings, Samurai, or Wu Lin, each with its unique lore, playstyle, gear, and weapons.
Understanding Faction Change
To change your faction, you will need to purchase a faction change and then select the character you want to receive the faction change. After proceeding with the change, you can customize your character as you see fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the process to change my faction?
- Purchase Faction Change: Buy a faction change from the Battle.net shop or the in-game shop on the character select screen.
- Select Your Character: Choose the character you want to receive the faction change.
- Customize: Customize your character after the faction change.
What are the consequences of changing my faction?
- Losing rewards for the current campaign and season.
- Quests in progress will be abandoned, and quest items will be destroyed.
How often can I change my faction?
You cannot change your faction again for 72 hours after a faction change.
What are the different factions in For Honor?
The game features five factions: the Iron Legion (Knights), the Warborn (Vikings), the Dawn Empire (Samurai), the Wu Lin (Ancient Chinese), and the Outlanders.
Is there a penalty for changing factions?
Yes, changing factions may result in losing rewards and progress in quests.
Can I play as any faction?
Yes, you can play as a character from any of the five factions.
How do I choose a faction?
You can choose a faction when you first start the game or change it later by purchasing a faction change.
What is the strongest faction in For Honor?
The strongest faction can depend on playstyle and the current meta, but rankings often place the Knights as the strongest, followed by the Samurai, Vikings, Wu Lin, and then the other factions.
Are there ranks in For Honor?
Yes, players can earn ranks based on their performance in Tournament matches.
Can I join every faction?
Yes, you can play as characters from all factions, but be aware of the consequences of changing factions.
How many heroes are in For Honor?
There are 32 customizable and playable heroes across the different factions.
What happens to my quests when I change factions?
Any quests in progress will be abandoned, and quest items in your inventory will be destroyed.
Can I change my character’s gender?
Yes, you can change your character’s appearance, including gender, through the customize option.
What are the Outlanders in For Honor?
The Outlanders are a group of heroes from lands far from Heathmoor, not part of the traditional factions, and are free adventurers with no cultural links between them.
How long does a faction change take?
Under normal conditions, a faction change should take under an hour.
Is For Honor a success?
Yes, For Honor has been a commercial success, debuting as the top-selling video game in Japan and the U.S. during its release week.