For Honor guide: how the reputation system works and how to earn reputation points
Build a sterling reputation.
How the Reputation system works in For Honor – Earning Reputation Points to equip new gear
For Honor is comfortably sitting pretty as February's go-to multiplayer title. Ubisoft's brawler features an interesting take on the things that make a lot of competitive multiplayer games great, taking mechanical ideas from a variety of places: there's the mood of Chivalry, the focus on animation priority, frames and character positioning of fighting games and the frantic action of shooters, all in one. It's being critically praised for a reason.
Anyway, one system that appears to be causing a little confusion among fans first getting stuck into the game is the Reputation System and the concept of Reputation Points. Just what are they? What do they do, and how do you earn them? As we've done for a few other of For Honor's systems including the Parry System, Guard Breaks, Honorable Kills and more, allow us to break it down real quick:
For Honor's reputation system actually bears a striking similarity to a popular system from another major multiplayer series. Call of Duty fans listen up: It's basically the same concept as a prestige.
For those of you who don't play COD, Reputation is basically a feature which, when used resets a character's level all the way back to level 1. In that reset you'll lose access to all the feats you've unlocked. That sounds like a raw deal, but for doing so you get a reputation point.
These reputation points sit next to your name for all to see – fun to show off – but For Honor also rewards you in a more important way. You unlock new equipment with each reputation point earned, since some high-end equipment is locked behind a certain number of reputation points. You'll also be more likely to see better gear drop the higher your reputation is.
Like Prestige in COD, Reputation basically gives you a reason to hop off the character progression treadmill, reset everything to zero and start again. There's more in it for you than just bragging rights, however, and that's nice.
How to earn Reputation Points – Level up fast
The above should make this all pretty obvious, but for the avoidance of any doubt: you earn reputation points by hitting level 20, at which point you'll have the option of resetting that character in exchange for a reputation point. Once you have a point, it's yours forever.
The best way to level up quickly in For Honor is to follow orders. Orders are basically randomly generated missions that encourage you to play the game in different ways, such as by trying to specifically rack up honorable kills or by trying out a different character. Look at the orders menu on the multiplayer menu and check the available tasks – each you complete will go some way to raising your level.
Don't also forget that there are boosts in For Honor, and those of you who pre-ordered will have access to some experience-boosting bonuses – don't forget to use them.
Once you hit level 20, reset yourself and pick up a reputation point. Keep at it – it'll be worth it for the gear, and there's no real reason to stick at level 20 for long.
