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For Honor – Vanguard and Non-Vanguard Heroes

Find out who the vanguard and non-vanguard heroes are!
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Many of the daily contracts in For Honor require you to play as a Vanguard or Non-Vanguard hero. This article provides a quick explanation of who is a For Honor Non-Vanguard hero and who the game considers to be a Vanguard hero. Read on to find out which heroes you need to use to complete these contracts.

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When you have a daily contract that requires a Vanguard hero, that simply means you need to play one designated “easy” to play heroes. These Vanguard heroes are considered the well-rounded hero for each faction and should work well for beginners. They are also the three “free” heroes. That’s any one of the heroes that you didn’t have to pay to unlock in order to customize. 

For Honor Vanguard Heroes

  • Kensei
  • Raider
  • Warden

For Honor Non-Vanguard Heroes

  • Berserker
  • Conqueror
  • Lawbringer
  • Nobushi
  • Orochi
  • Peacekeeper
  • Shugoki
  • Valkyrie
  • Warlord

For more strategies and advice, be sure to check out our For Honor game hub!


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Bryan Dawson
Bryan Dawson has an extensive background in the gaming industry, having worked as a journalist for various publications for nearly 20 years and participating in a multitude of competitive fighting game events. He has authored over a dozen strategy guides for Prima Games, worked as a consultant on numerous gaming-related TV and web shows and was the Operations Manager for the fighting game division of the IGN Pro League.