How 2 Varangian Guard [For Honor]

[@MarcoYolo]

Sorry for getting this out so late, COVID has been kicking my ass harder than expected and we got access to the EA a little later than normal. For those of you waiting for the next BG3 video, the Pokémon Act 1 video has been WILD and I'm sure it'll be worth the wait

[@ryoumakoushiro7447]

Hope you have a speedy recovery, Marco! I've been wondering where's my favorite crusading warden after that first Hitman playthrough

[@MyLifeIsAFrickingMess_MRPOLSKA]

You have been forgiven

[@generalfranky1905]

Unlike Rainbow Six Siege, For Honor has been a very different experience to me for all these years. Patches after patches, balances after balances, i was albe to keep up with the Community. Now after last year i took a very long brake when my skills went down hill but with the new viking hero i might come back on this one

[@OLYMPIANgreek]

The armour is Greek

[@MrHankf16]

How you doing Marco

[@realmoneygaming7801]

The day the for honor devs decide to showcase emote spams at the warriors den is the day we raid Ubi for coming for Marco content

[@VibeDPyro]

New Event : March of the Red Knight

[@Wird97]

I'm pretty sure they did it for afeera iirc they said they put thought into it (and she got a pretty good one where she looks like she's waving away a fart)

[@namelessiam7792]

They already did it for afeera you goof

[@Hadras7094]

"It's been almost eight years" JESUS christ for honor really is that old

[@MarcoYolo]

Actually 7 years I'm just bad at math - COVID has done a number on me

[@hussar5695]

Why did you have to capitalise Jesus

[@crazyf1r397]

​@@hussar5695Those damn capitalists!

[@Valkia-the-demon]

Jumpscare alert next time pls ​@@crazyf1r397

[@Shadynasty91]

I still remember being Hella hyped for the closed beta😊 good ol gear score days

[@Felrim]

The only thing I think about the new hero is "Reh-aaah! Reh-ah, reh-aah!!"

[@blaumoth7360]

If anyone is interested, the reason varangian guard seem slightly out of place as vikings in terms of their looks is because their armour wasn't actually made by the vikings, varangian guard were mercenaries the byzantines hired and paid for the gear of, despite the image alot of people had vikings were actually very capable and tactical fighters and used their image of 'ruffian barbarians' to make the enemy underestimate them and alot of them got decent mercenary jobs, the varangian guard not least of all with their pay, armour and weapons coming from the byzantine emperors own pocket, they were basically the rich kids of Viking mercenaries because they were seen as one of if not THE most elite class of mercenary in the Mediterranean area, the reason they retain alot of viking-esque features is because the emperor wanted his enemies to know who they were fighting, and to be very afraid. (sorry for any issues with me punctuation or if this dragged on a little, ive just always had an interest in the vikings that went to the Mediterranean area)

[@poohtisdispenser7106]

Blade of the emperor 🔥

[@KraNisOG]

It should also be mentioned that they had access to spoils directly from the Roman Emperor himself, that being that they could raid his room after he died. The Varagians had a lot of privlages, and even deposed an emperor with the favor of the people. The Romans didn't view them like they did the Goths centuries prior, but rather as another extension of the empire. I'm not great at remembering the names of vikings, with that said I believe that Harold Hadrada was once a Varagian and was also responsible for the deposition of a bad emperor. The Roman Emperor also allowed them to take something lie 20% of the spoils from whatever battle they won, or city they conquered, the rate may have been higher to 40% by my memory on this specific detail is a bit hazy.

[@poohtisdispenser7106]

@@KraNisOG I think they have the rights to being the first to loot the spoils

[@dieterhans1860]

Me Just gets f***** Up of that Woke bullshit again...women in Armor ...omg

[@blaumoth7360]

@@dieterhans1860 the varangian guard did have women in it, the Byzantines didnt care if they were male or female as long as they could fight and norse culture permitted their women to fight, it wasn't common for byzantine women to fight but they made acceptations for the varangian guard because it wasn't worth offending your elite guard to uphold your own tradition.

[@BrenGamerYT]

I can’t believe they managed to put a hero in that made me want to reinstall, truly one of the times

[@generalfranky1905]

I Just took a very long break after my skills went down hill and skipped almost 2 seasons completely so now seeing an actual historical viking hero being included in for honor i might come back on this one

[@duck8735]

She is annoys anyone who fights her

[@potentcup]

@@duck8735stg this character is so annoying bro

[@TheIceTrey]

A couple months late but I also installed the game again, not to mention my buddy got a “For Honor machine” that being the xbox so we’re back to 3 - 4 stacking lobbies now but I’m having a blast going in solo with VG

[@Limon11116]

I bet, it requires 0 i.q. to be played it's rrally for everyone

[@J4N170R]

Also you can dodge cancel after you hit the full block so you can doge a bash or a unblockable when the enemy tries to interrupt your FB punish

[@MarcoYolo]

Yes, sadly forgot to mention it but super super helpful!!

[@federicocorreale1838]

Unfortunately you forgot to mention one of his strongest abilities: making enemies and allies lower their voice volume to 0

[@iakovos56]

Most people already did this in the marching fire update

[@cliftonsavage7380]

​@@iakovos56 true

[@yamahadrag69]

I wasn't expecting the dnd paladin to be a viking hero but fuck it we ball. It's just nice to be excited for a For Honor character again.

[@evandonnelly2760]

Hey Yolo, I just want to say I’ve been a fan of your For Honor since I found you all those years ago. You make For Honor content easy to understand for people like me who have been on and off the game a bunch and when ever I see a new hero get announced, you are the first and only person I think to watch and understand what the hell they can do. I only just got back into For Honor yesterday after years of not touching (no particular reason as to why, I just got bored years ago and only recently got the itch to play again) and had no clue about the new hero till booting up the game (my three thought from she them was “Oh hell, a Varangian” “are they a Viking, a knight, or an outlander because of the who being bodyguards in the Holy Roman Empire thing” and “it’s Marco time” that’s all I have to say, keep being awesome.

[@benevolentduck9598]

Very well rounded in the areas that count...

[@revolt_4588]

not funny didnt laugh

[@Alpha00Fox]

Is funny did laugh

[@MatthewCJoy]

Should have been male

[@acemarvel1564]

The bots have gotten stronger and glitches have upgraded to slow mo

[@EmiZero167]

4:05 Ah, I see what you did there

[@goodstuff4987]

Dammit now I can't unsee it

[@aldimrmr4108]

I wasnt the only one 😂

[@crusaderonabike8164]

What did he do there?

[@aldimrmr4108]

​@@crusaderonabike8164 S.E.X

[@ConnerRiccardi]

It abbreviates to SEX

[@crafty_badger]

Historically trade between Byzantium and Norse people gave a lot to Slavic tribes and said tribes later greatly influenced Byzantium and whole of northern Europe. It's really cool how sail and trade shaped our world. Really glad to finally see Slavic representation. :D

[@Rylanor_The_Unyielding_31]

varangians were slavs, and other norse people of the time. there were even saxons. u have to understand that the influence of slav/viking culture stretched all the way to the balkans.. it was all called Hum once (the helm) darky is invader from east

[@The.CleanGoblin]

1:01 finally someone respects the Goblin colors 🟣🟢😩

[@dylanmalone14]

My only gripe is that Varangian Guard is gender locked. Overall, she seems solid

[@generalfranky1905]

She does have that warmommy vibe like the Knights with warmonger. I can already see the meme potential here

[@KraNisOG]

It doesn't take long to make a male version, either Ubisoft purposly wants to make each character gender locked on purpose, or they don't care enough. That being said, it's an odd-choice for female only since the Varagian's served the Roman Empire, though the unit was merit based and did not consist of Romans, but mostly of Rus and people from Scandia.

[@bombusboontang9400]

@@KraNisOGfor honor devs have just went full woke, it’s simple as that

[@SirHector1999]

Kinda ruined the hero for me...

[@FranconiaForever]

@@KraNisOG It doesnt take long but it takes money the devs don´t have

[@JasonsWeirdPizz]

the disclaimer at 0:13 is absolutely peak

[@WillGlacier]

ngl this might be one of my favorite new hero releases. She's just fun and not overly op out of the gate which feels great

[@user-vx9pw9ss6y]

Newsflash, she is extremely overpowered...

[@SHOOSHOOGETOUTTAHERE]

​@@user-vx9pw9ss6y Real nerf pls

[@ESTalesTyrone]

I really like this character she seems really balanced and her move set is pretty basic she’s a lot of fun

[@redfinite27]

Appreciate the most important part being shown right away. The emote spam

[@barreldaddy1295]

i haven't had this much fun on a hero release since jorm (just hit me that it was also the last viking release was 4 years ago)

[@Sephiroth69]

She may not have heavy perks but she is very strong in team fights. Her executions are really good.

[@veganism_is_superior]

ahahaha no. orange heavys getting parried all the time and the lack of having unstopable operners makes she weak af as a heavy lol

[@Sephiroth69]

@@veganism_is_superior if your heavys are getting parried faint them and allguard the parry hit, also she literally had soft feints into gb and all guard while having a bash stfu.

[@ediblemussel532]

​@@veganism_is_superior "unstoppable openers" What does that supposed to mean?

[@shalashaskaseven4841]

@@ediblemussel532Who knows

[@NPixel7558]

​@@veganism_is_superiorskill issue

[@TheRealChosenDragon]

I love how she actually looks like an accurate viking and not the fantastical ones

[@Jcorella]

God the camera movement and animation work for her makes me wanna actually open For Honor

[@envoyofrot7046]

Now this is what I have been waiting for! Marco never disappoints to find the best emote to spam 😹

[@WolfLordMorgrim]

The song is VIKINGS by Carlos Estella

[@ZeroCraic]

Dude I feel tired just looking at the editing and production you put into these vids and I mean that in the best way possible. Great video.

[@PsyMonkTV]

Marco! Its time for a video on the Shoei 😂

[@Fallenhell100]

I quit for honor awhile ago, but a Marco Yolo post is a Marco Yolo post *must watch*

[@SomeWeirdNinjaToon]

She is really cool and fun to play, even if I suck at her. Her full block mechanic is interesting and requires you to think about timing and opportunities. Her attacks feel strong and she has decent mix-up capability for a heavy. And yes, finally out of the hybrid curse. I've seen people complain about her kit, saying it is a boring version of PB. But I don't see the comparison outside of full-block shield. Gameplay wise, her full-block is closer to Aramusha if anything (Seriously her bash counter after full block is ara's kick, her heavy after full-block is ara's heavy...). I would like maybe an hyper armor on her finisher heavies, just to helo her in duels, but overall, she is fairly balanced in my opinion. A major problem tho: she is LOUD

[@toetmined5299]

Hes back

[@yamahadrag69]

Now that we have an armored Viking, we can raid the Knights and take their Deus Vult memes. Lol

[@FemboyKaiSaku]

the emote spam showcase was the most intense thing ever

[@ouchiegiverjr]

I don’t even play this game, but you always show off these characters well

[@DynastyZWarrior]

Love this guy and his channel keep up the fantastic work🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Predator20357]

This is such a great character that I wish I had For Honor on my computer so I can start playing again.

[@justpette1503]

Holy shit that's for once a PROPER full guide

[@AugmentedLizard]

I had completely forgotten this game, I hate you for making me remember, MarcoYolo

[@Luckism_]

I came from your KyMeister channel, the growth is INSANE..

[@beatdeath9962]

I will say she feels like she was supposed to be an Outlander and a hybrid, but to avoid the very obvious flak that would've come, they changed it.

[@veganism_is_superior]

exactly. and they forgot to give her heavy abilities and perks😂

[@beatdeath9962]

@veganism_is_superior I think Lawbringers perks would've fit her far more than the ones every recent hero has gotten. Plus her alternative feats feel tacked on like every recent hero, forcing you to use the uniques instead of promoting variety, it's one of my only gripes with her.

[@veganism_is_superior]

@@beatdeath9962 yeah. the tier 1 is kinda useless. i use the healing etc when u kill minions. second tier also useless. there i wish i got team damage plus or team a banner. tier 3 is good but maybe add the self heal. i am very Happy with all tier 4. than the perks you said. than unstopable heavy or maybe the Zone is unstopable. or openers not unstopable but the zone after first attack unstopable, like jorm. i am not a native speaker so forgive me this sh*t english

[@shalashaskaseven4841]

They announced a Viking warrior last year. It was always going to be a Viking.

[@RUGER5264]

I can’t even watch the full video cause I keep rewatching the first 13 seconds 😂😂😂

[@lillyhazemy8982]

thank you for including the important things like tha emote spam

[@dylanparr6518]

As a raider/warlord main this…pleases me ha…haaahaaaaa….RWAHHHHHHHAAAABAAAAAAAAHHHAAAA!!!

[@ImWhyMortalsCry]

Music "to be announced" in description So I ask my fellow Yolos What's the theme in the emote spam section?

[@thenewbee5850]

In my opinion black prior is far superior on the defensive and assist front, because umbral shelter and his first feat are a guaranteed help to the team. Also thanks to being a heavy character with actual HEAVY feats like vengeful barrier and his healing ward and his bulwark flip he can manage himself in any situation. She may have a better offense but it's not worth it in my opinion, ESPECIALLY because she's a heavy character... Without heavy feats!!!

[@r0-satheclanker917]

No prior practice, Only two breach matches and I was already good with her

[@HaroldIsSwag]

First hero in a while to have REALLY good exes

[@RUGER5264]

I made my Varangian Guard into an ambulance. Speed revive, Protected revive and rising dawn? And feline agility to get to teammates faster? Yes please!

[@pyrothefriendlyarsonist9195]

Funfact: Varangian Guards are Viking Elite Roman Guards of the Byzantine Empire, more loyalthen previous Elite Guards

[@haechin13f3]

soo far fighting varagian guard is kinda op cuz they can stagger continuesly if enemy near the wall.. another reason is their perk.. if 4 varagian use same perk and fight in group, its kinda unlimited health supplies

[@Nico_Conradie]

You are doing Gods work my friend. The Emote Spam is all the information anyone will ever need.

[@Verdessa1273]

i entirely forgot that i was subscribed to this channel and that for honor even existed, despite having around 1000 hours in it

[@user-vu9ky9qm6m]

Been waitin for this one to drop

[@Tyler-vu8yr]

She’s the Viking black prior/Warlord’s Wifu

[@SneakybeakyScrub]

kinda funny to see a character that confirms more damage with hidden stance than light parry lol

[@edwardfontaine7108]

So Glad they added another Knight to the game!

[@letendreelliott8778]

It’s the most accurate Viking gear in the game…

[@belzenl0x365]

Headhunter is never a bad choice

[@goodwife6284]

Gryphon: AY WAIT THAT'S MY JOB (now that i think of it what would a team of 2 varangian and 2 gryphons actually put out healing wise?)

[@PowerIsFever]

wish they'd go back to adding characters that lets you choose to play as a guy or girl I miss that😞

[@futuristicbus61]

The opening clips had me laughing so much

[@Kilohen22]

i've been waiting for this vid fr fr

[@TheDamnCook]

When you released your crusade videos, how did you do your warden?

[@KraNisOG]

Wait, is she actually a Viking instead of a knight or outlander? The Varagian Guard was in service of the Roman Empire, you weren't a varagian anymore after you left. People from all over Scandia and Russia would come to the Roman Empire to fight in there army as a Varagian specifically for glory, wealth, and fame, but you were never a Varagian after you left. It was also never exclusive to JUST vikings and was started with the Kievan-Rus after making a treaty with Rome. Should also mention that the Varagian Guard weren't female, but as far as I am aware being male was not a requirement, being a good warrior was. Also, to anyone who complains she's stuck to female only, I agree. It personally takes me 3 days to make a character with 3 outfits, I imagine for Ubisoft they'd be ble to make the entire character, armor, weapons, and make a male version within that same amount of time. That being said, it doesn't matter, I'm just happy we have more Romans in For Honor, I might pick the ame back up again. Just found out that her callouts are in Greek, instead of Latin. The Roman military still gave all of their orders out in Latin, and did not use Greek. (No, the empire never changed it's official language to Greek, Heraclius just started writing everything in Greek because 70% of the empire understood and spoke Greek, Greek was always the largest language in Rome ever since it left Italy.)

[@Rylanor_The_Unyielding_31]

who pressured the patriarchy , and supported and voted in bartholomew and others

[@matthewryan9238]

@@Rylanor_The_Unyielding_31lol

[@Rylanor_The_Unyielding_31]

@@matthewryan9238 fuck theINSECTS... VERMIN...

[@seryphgaming]

i just want a way for her to continue her chains without returning to neutral, she feels clunky if you dont get your recovery cancels from all guard

[@Raelycta]

"Using the varangian guard is not a guarantee solution to Skill Issue, side effects may include sandarakinophobia (fear of the color orange)" Why yes, i too scream in fear when matchmaking puts me against conqueror

[@veganism_is_superior]

of course not. she is C-Tier. orochi is the solution for skill issues

[@KraNisOG]

To be fair, they belonged to the Roman Empire, and even they couldn't be a solution to some of the skill issues some Roman Emperor's had. It was so bad at one point that the guard deposed an emperor and installed a new one (A Roman, not a varagian) and were even thanked for it.

[@Rylanor_The_Unyielding_31]

@@KraNisOG sounds about right

[@huuminbloodborn7570]

they finally give vikings a hero with actual armor, a shield + axe combo, but don't give them defense perks.

[@reyolivares4348]

Great video and great information. Very quick and simple video Thumbs up from me

[@KindDmoN]

Varagian top emote spam: **Bollywood intensifies**

[@lordvolland1930]

Варяжская женщина - THIS IS WHAT WE NEED FINALLY WIFE MATERIAL

[@draexianknight6669]

1:57 She movin' that GYAT 🔥

[@matthew.o.robles]

MARCO!! I was somehow lucky enough to run into you randomly during the first hours of this hero’s release, I was also playing Var Guard. Idk if you remember me but my username was xD3ADL0CK3Dx, I swooped in to ledge attack two opponents you were fighting during your match in this video on the Overwatch map I also said ily in game comms on the next match but idk if you heard me 😂 Much love though bro, been having a blast with this new hero

[@stevenlureli3138]

My only complaint is they gave her only two consumable feats id like to have had her at least have a trap or normal doom banner something anything even rush just give me buttons to press

[@monosceleton5801]

Song - Vikings by Carlos Estella

[@J4N170R]

I’m wondering what’s with the weird phenomenon of some Varangian guards pre full block when no upcoming attack is visible (even tho as a BP enjoyer ik what they’re trying to do)

[@TaskForce-ql3bx]

Anyone else have a bug where sometimes the L3 also affects the all guard? It just keeps randomly happening to me and i don’t think its the controller since all the other all guards etc are fine.

[@SkyNinja759]

They really gave her rapid refresh on her gear perks but only gave her two cooldown based perks and both of them are competing for the same T4 slot. Jesus, the devs really don't want to give out tailored gear perks per hero, do they?

[@NoName-yw1pt]

Where have you gone off bro, a new hero is out

[@alexanderbabjak6265]

I promised myself I would never play this game again. But a little cant hurt right?

[@ze_glitchy_gamer7629]

WOO NEW VIKING WITH THE PERFECT PARRY

[@Kilohen22]

next hero will be one-eyed fr like based on her heavy confia mano si yes

[@anomaly_jackie]

after playing her, she kinda just seems like warlord but woman

[@fishcati5620]

I agree to an extent, but that kinda has me hyped. I like warlord's kit but I don't like his fashion.

[@sirminti8228]

I like how a lot that I hear is “havin a skill issue? Just play Vikings lol”

[@Shadow6OO]

Don't do this to me man, it's been almost a whole year since I played For Honor. Don't go dragging me back into it.

[@generalfranky1905]

I feel your struggle 😂

[@j.d.4697]

The 'no you" property.. 😅

[@akiraman008]

Hopefully on the 10th anniversary the game gets rid of all current gender locks has a big rework like year 2 with dedicated servers Female shugo dreams must never vanish

[@vinct8503]

I missed one thing, after a bash your zone is guaranteed

[@ItsYaBoi123]

Yup, we callin her VG from now on. I love the hero but theres way too many syllables for my lazy ass

[@arneblonski2688]

They made a byzantine character but didn't give her fire flask lol

[@tiagomazzon]

I love Vikings.

[@k.rizz.]

Might pick up Vag guard. Rn I play valk, Pk, warden and warlord😊

[@helium2871]

I think its time for a noter crusade

[@panzermensch1577]

When the Greek soldiers are the most realistic Vikings in the game

[@KraNisOG]

Technically the Varagians were from across europe, mostly from the Rus and Scandia, but they were also in service of the Romans. At this point they were Romans (Rhomaoi) first, and Hellens second, especially since Hellas wasn't even the largest part of the empire, though with how fast the Romans gain and lose land, you can make any sort of argument.

[@big_meech8653]

Her shield shouldn’t give her a 12x combo when i hit it

[@GORGAX5458]

Does anyone else think this is the niece that got away from Maddox

[@WitcherGerd]

It is

[@Alolan.Vulpix.Getting.Railed]

Perks all suck, assist perks suck for her, feats all suck.

[@alcerscruro6107]

A Greek hoplite would be nice.

[@mekeira]

bring back scatman on a plane.

[@deiongoldsmith515]

I looooooooove her wish there was a male version of her regardless a hero that i csn work with.

[@CrashOzzy1223]

0:40 why am I saying this… IS WHAT WOULD’VE SAID AFTER THIS! But uhhhhm “fr.”

[@happysss1233]

I also frustrated with migration of egyptians. What is that have to do with For Honor?