On September 10th, For Honor's Y8S3 TU1 Warrior's Den livestream revealed exciting new content and updates for the upcoming season, titled "The Shield of Svengard." Here's a detailed look at what was covered VOD LINK.
1. Introduction: New Season Overview
The show was kicked off with an overview of what's coming in the new title update. The key highlights included:
- Seasonal Roadmap:
- New Battle Pass & Legacy Pass for Y4S3
- New Hero Skin: Gudmundr the Great
- New Armor Variations
- New Seasonal Event: A Song For Gudmundr
- New Converted Map: Viking Village
- Testing Grounds: Revisited Warden Feats
- Throwback Event: Rebellion Rescue
- Patch Notes covering hero adjustments and balance changes
2. The Shield of Svengard - Season Details
We delve deeper into the new season:
Gudmundr the Great, the legendary Jarl and new hero skin for Warlord, was revealed. Gudmundr is a mythical protector of Valkenheim, known for his indestructible weapon and his ability to tame wolves. This skin represents a fabled version of Gudmundr from the campaign, available for $11.99 USD or 25,000 steel.
Ed discussed the new map realisation in the new converted map for Dominion, Viking Village.
Alex then provided insights into the new Battle Pass, Legacy Pass, and a free event pass, all packed with rewards and armor variations for Knights and Vikings.
3. New Map Viking Vilage: Deep Dive
Ed returned with Nolan to give more technical information on the new converted map, Viking Village, which offers players a fresh environment to explore and conquer for the Dominion game mode. This will bring the number of Dominion map to 14 in total.
4. Testing Grounds: Revisiting Feats
Nolan and JC discussed the upcoming Testing Grounds, focusing on revisiting outdated feats, particularly for Warden. Key changes include:
- Death Toll: 3 HP and stamina restoration
- Enfeeble: -20% attack power for 10 seconds
- Total Recovery: Enhanced stamina management
- Trebuchet: 70 damage with 1-second activation
These updates aim to refine Warden's role in team fights, enhancing his utility in group combat. The Testing grounds will be open on the 12th of September.
5. Patch Notes
JC returned to outline the latest patch notes, highlighting:
- Lawbringer: Updates to his kit for better balance.
- Centurion/Peacekeeper: Adjustments to improve their gameplay experience.
- Feats: Changes to better define their roles and effectiveness.
These changes are designed to bring more balance and diversity to the gameplay. A full article on all the patch notes will be available on September 12th here: https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2247569592
6. Wrap-Up and What's Next
Anthony and Nolan wrapped up the show, summarizing the key takeaways:
- New Season: The Shield of Svengard goes live on September 12th.
- Battle Pass, Legacy Pass, and Hero Skin: Available on launch day, September 12th.
- Seasonal Event: Song for Gudmundr and Free Event Pass launching with the new season, September 12th.
- New Converted Map: Viking Village for Dominion launching on September 12th.
- Hero Fests: Featuring Valkyrie, Berserker, and Raider.
- Testing Grounds: Focusing on Warden's feats.
- Balance Patch: Addressing key hero and feat updates.
This Warrior's Den gave us a thrilling look at what's coming in Y8S3 TU1. From the epic new hero skin to the exciting map and balance changes, there's a lot to look forward to in the world of For Honor. See you on the battlefield!
