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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 [url=https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2247569592]VOD LINK[/url].
1. [b]Introduction: New Season Overview[/b]
The show was kicked off with an overview of what's coming in the new title update. The key highlights included:
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[*] [b]Seasonal Roadmap:[/b]
[*] [b]New Battle Pass & Legacy Pass for Y4S3[/b]
[*] [b]New Hero Skin[/b]: Gudmundr the Great
[*] [b]New Armor Variations[/b]
[*] [b]New Seasonal Event[/b]: A Song For Gudmundr
[*] [b]New Converted Map[/b]: Viking Village
[*] [b]Testing Grounds[/b]: Revisited Warden Feats
[*] [b]Throwback Event[/b]: Rebellion Rescue
[*] [b]Patch Notes[/b] covering hero adjustments and balance changes
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2. [b]The Shield of Svengard - Season Details[/b]
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We delve deeper into the new season:
[b]Gudmundr the Great[/b], 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 [b]$11.99 USD or 25,000 steel.
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[b]Ed[/b] discussed the new map realisation in the new converted map for Dominion, Viking Village.
[b]Alex[/b] 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.
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3. [b]New Map Viking Vilage: Deep Dive[/b]
[b]Ed [/b]returned with [b]Nolan [/b]to give more technical information on the new converted map, [b]Viking Village[/b], 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. [b]Testing Grounds: Revisiting Feats[/b]
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[b]Nolan [/b]and [b]JC[/b] discussed the upcoming Testing Grounds, focusing on [b]revisiting outdated feats[/b], particularly for Warden. Key changes include:
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[*] [b]Death Toll[/b]: 3 HP and stamina restoration
[*] [b]Enfeeble[/b]: -20% attack power for 10 seconds
[*] [b]Total Recovery[/b]: Enhanced stamina management
[*] [b]Trebuchet[/b]: 70 damage with 1-second activation
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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. [b] Patch Notes[/b]
[b]JC [/b]returned to outline the latest patch notes, highlighting:
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[*] [b]Lawbringer[/b]: Updates to his kit for better balance.
[*] [b]Centurion/Peacekeeper[/b]: Adjustments to improve their gameplay experience.
[*] [b]Feats[/b]: Changes to better define their roles and effectiveness.
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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. [b]Wrap-Up and What's Next[/b]
[b]Anthony [/b]and [b]Nolan [/b]wrapped up the show, summarizing the key takeaways:
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[*] [b]New Season[/b]: The Shield of Svengard goes live on September 12th.
[*] [b]Battle Pass, Legacy Pass, and Hero Skin[/b]: Available on launch day, September 12th.
[*] [b]Seasonal Event[/b]: Song for Gudmundr and Free Event Pass launching with the new season, September 12th.
[*] [b]New Converted Map[/b]: Viking Village for Dominion launching on September 12th.
[*] [b]Hero Fests[/b]: Featuring Valkyrie, Berserker, and Raider.
[*] [b]Testing Grounds[/b]: Focusing on Warden's feats.
[*] [b]Balance Patch[/b]: Addressing key hero and feat updates.
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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!