What Reputation Level for Legendary Gear in For Honor?

The quest for the most powerful gear is a cornerstone of any loot-driven game, and For Honor is no exception. Among the various rarities, Legendary gear sits at the pinnacle, offering not just superior stats but also a mark of veteran status. So, what reputation level do you need to reach to start acquiring this coveted loot?

The short answer: You begin to see Legendary gear drops at Reputation 7. This is the threshold you need to cross before you can reliably expect to see that telltale green glow indicating a piece of Legendary equipment. While you might see hints of it earlier, Reputation 7 is the guaranteed starting point for consistently obtaining Legendary gear.

Understanding Gear Rarity in For Honor

Before delving deeper into how to maximize your chances for Legendary gear, let’s quickly review the different gear rarities in For Honor:

• Common (White): The most basic gear, primarily found in the early game.
• Rare (Blue): Starts appearing around Reputation 1, offering a slight improvement over Common gear.
• Heroic (Purple): Becomes available around Reputation 3, providing more significant stat boosts.
• Epic (Gold/Yellow): Starts appearing around Reputation 5 and guarantees at Reputation 6, offering notable stat advantages and better Perk combinations.
• Legendary (Green): Unlocked reliably at Reputation 7, representing the best gear in the game.

Each gear tier has its own progression of levels. As you gain experience, your gear can also be leveled up by spending in-game currency. You may still find lower tiers once you have reached higher reputations, especially with the “Scavenge” gear options, but gear drops related to actual gameplay such as after a match or event matches, will be based upon your current Reputation level.

Maximizing Your Legendary Gear Drops

While Reputation 7 is the minimum requirement for Legendary gear, there are other factors that affect your ability to acquire the best gear, including specific events, or game modes that allow you to acquire special equipment.

• Playing the Game: The most straightforward way to get gear is by simply playing matches. Whether you enjoy dominion, duels or any of the other game modes, you have a chance for new equipment to drop at the end of each match.

• Scavenging: Utilizing Scavenge Gear crates offers another way to obtain gear, but it’s also subject to the level you are on so, at Rep 7, you will have a higher chance of dropping Legendary items.

• Daily Orders and Events: Completing Daily Orders and participating in special events can also reward you with crates and gear. These may have an increased chance of dropping higher-tier gear during the event.

Gear Stats and Refinement

It’s important to note that reaching Reputation 7 is only one part of the equation. Once you start acquiring Legendary gear, you can further enhance it through refinement. A piece of gear, identified with a diamond symbol, can be refined with in-game currency and gain a significant increase to it’s base statistics. Some pieces of equipment can be refined once and some can be refined twice. In total, the maximum number of refinements on any piece of equipment is 4 diamonds and will greatly enhance its stats.

Perks and Customization

Gear in For Honor also comes with various Perks. These are special bonuses that can provide a wide range of combat advantages. These can vary greatly depending on the rarity of the gear and it’s level.

You can only have a combination of a maximum of three perks active at once. Generally, a build consists of 1 Legendary perk and 2 rare or heroic perks to reach maximum efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are some frequently asked questions to further clarify the nuances of obtaining Legendary gear and other related topics in For Honor:

1. What happens after you reach Reputation 7?

After reaching Reputation 7, you’re guaranteed to find Legendary (green) gear in your loot drops, and you’ll no longer find lower tier Heroic (purple) gear. However, other factors such as special events or scavenge crates may still drop lower gear tiers.

2. Is there a limit to how high your reputation can go?

Yes, Reputations in For Honor go up to level 70. You will need to continue to level up your chosen Hero to level 20 and then their level will reset back to 1 but their Reputation will go up by one.

3. What is the highest level gear in For Honor?

The highest level gear has a gear score of 180 and can be further enhanced through refinement, denoted by a maximum of 4 diamonds.

4. What color is Legendary gear in For Honor?

Legendary gear is green in color, making it easily distinguishable from other rarities.

5. Can you get Legendary gear before Reputation 7?

Technically, it is possible to get Legendary gear before reaching Rep 7, but the odds are incredibly low. For all practical purposes, consider Rep 7 as the starting point for legendary gear.

6. What are the diamond symbols on gear?

The diamond symbols on some gear indicate that they can be refined to improve their stats. A single diamond means it can be refined once, and two means it can be refined twice. In total the maximum number of diamonds you can have on one piece of gear is 4.

7. What does “scavenging” gear mean?

Scavenging gear is simply a way of obtaining new gear through crates earned from daily and event missions or purchased with in-game currency. It is important to know that gear obtained from these crates can be at any tier of equipment regardless of your current reputation level.

8. What’s the point of upgrading gear?

Upgrading gear in For Honor increases its stats. There is an argument for and against upgrading your gear, but most people find it unnecessary for PvE modes as you can simply find better gear in the campaign and new LFR raids.

9. How much does it cost to upgrade a full set of Legendary gear?

The cost varies, but it is roughly around 11,000 steel to buy and 35,000 steel to fully upgrade a set of legendary gear. The cost can be reduced, depending on any conquest gear acquired while you grind.

10. Can you get 3 Legendary perks on one hero?

No, it’s not possible to have all 3 Legendary perks active at once. You can only have one legendary perk and two lower-tier perks, such as heroic or rare.

11. What happens after the Diamond division?

Once you’ve completed Tier V of the Diamond Division, you’ll be promoted to the Master Division. The top 100 players in the Master Division ascend to the Grand Master rank.

12. How do you level up reputation fast?

The fastest way to gain reputation is by leveling up your character to the maximum Player level of 20, and then the game will reset their level back to 1 and increase their reputation by 1. You will also gain experience for the length of the match, regardless of whether you win or lose. Completing daily or event missions can also award large sums of experience.

13. What are the “best” heroes to use for grinding gear?

This is subjective, but some of the popular heroes include: Black Prior, Nuxia, Shaolin, Berserker, Medjay, Warlord, Raider, and Gryphon.

14. What are mythic outfits?

Mythic outfits are special character customization options that come with effects and ornaments. They are typically purchased with 15,000 steel.

15. Can I get purple gear at Reputation 2?

No, purple (Heroic) gear starts dropping at Reputation 3.

Conclusion

Reaching Reputation 7 is crucial for anyone seeking to obtain the most powerful Legendary gear in For Honor. While the journey may take some time, understanding the gear system and maximizing your gameplay efficiency will set you on the path to outfitting your heroes in the finest equipment. By following these guidelines and continuing to grind, you’ll be sporting top-tier gear in no time.