Gear Rarity & Acquisition

Learn how gear rarity and acquisition works in For Honor. Discover the best ways to get the gear you need to dominate the battlefield and upgrade your hero.

Hey there! So you're diving into For Honor and wondering about all the different gear you can get, right? It can seem a little confusing at first with all the different rarities and how you actually go about snagging it. Don't sweat it, I've got your back. We'll break down exactly how gear rarity works and the best ways to get your hands on the gear you need to make your hero shine.

Think of gear rarity like this: common, rare, epic, legendary, and even higher tiers. The rarer the gear, the better the stats and perks it usually comes with. Higher rarity gear is key to really optimizing your hero's performance on the battlefield.

How to Get Gear:

• Playing Matches: The most straightforward way is just playing the game! You'll earn gear after completing matches, with better performance often leading to better drops.
• Order Completion: Keep an eye on your daily and weekly orders. Completing these often rewards you with specific gear or salvage, which you can then use to upgrade.
• Scavenger Crates: These are your bread and butter for getting a variety of gear. You can earn them by playing or buy them with Steel.
• Reputation Levels: As you gain Reputation with a hero (by leveling them up), you'll unlock higher tiers of gear that can drop. So, keep playing with your favorite heroes!
• Armor/Weapon Crates: Sometimes you'll get specific crates that guarantee armor or weapons, which is great if you're hunting for a particular piece.
• Crafting/Upgrading: You can use Salvage (earned from dismantling unwanted gear) and Steel to upgrade your current gear, increasing its stats and effectiveness.

Understanding Rarity Tiers:

• Common (Grey): The most basic gear. Good for starting out, but you'll quickly want to replace it.
• Uncommon (Blue): A step up from Common, offering slightly better stats.
• Rare (Purple): This is where gear starts to feel impactful. You'll see more significant stat boosts and better perk combinations.
• Epic (Orange): Very powerful gear with substantial stat increases and strong perk synergy.
• Legendary (Gold): The highest standard rarity, offering the best possible stats and perks.
• Mythic/Heroic (and beyond): Depending on game updates, there might be even higher tiers with unique visual effects or even more potent bonuses.

Getting the best gear is a marathon, not a sprint. Keep playing, keep completing those orders, and you'll be kitted out in top-tier gear before you know it. Happy hunting!