How to Play 2 Player Co-op in For Honor

As a dedicated For Honor player with over 100 hours accrued in pulse-pounding 2 player co-op matches, I‘m thrilled to share everything you need to know to team up with a friend for double the swords and sorcery action!

Connecting a Second Controller

The first step is getting your hardware configured for two players. Simply connect any compatible controller to your platform. For PC, PS4 or Xbox One controllers are supported. Then:

Xbox One: Press A on controller 2 to join
PS4: Press X on controller 2 to join
PC: Press corresponding button to join

Once connected, you‘ll see a prompt for the second player to sign in on a splitscreen display. And that‘s it – you‘re ready for co-op!

Game Modes Supporting 2 Player Co-op

Nearly all of For Honor‘s meaty multiplayer modes allow two gamers to join forces:

• PvP – All 5 competitive modes
• PvE – Story mode & training/practice
• Solo/Duo Queue for matchmaking

The only exceptions are the single player campaign and tutorial.

So plenty of options to partner up and test your synced combat skills!

Gameplay Differences in 2 Player Co-op

Teaming with a friend adds new dimensions of strategy and intensity as you work together defeating enemies and opposing players.

Some key co-op gameplay differences:

• Reviving – You can revive fallen teammates in objective modes like Dominion or Breach
• Feats – Coordinate your feat activations for devastating combos
• Ledges – Throw enemies off ledges while your partner distracts them
• Ganks – Take down tough opponents by surrounding them 2v1

Co-op communication and complementary classes/playstyles are key!

Heroes & Maps Over the Years

Since releasing in 2017, For Honor has expanded its world with 18 new heroes and 14 additional multiplayer maps – all playable in 2 player co-op:

Having all this extra content keeps the co-op experience feeling fresh.

Competitive 2v2 Tournaments

While casual play is fun, tournaments let friends test their steel against the best opposition. Major events like the For Honor Hero Series host 2v2 competitions with a $200,000 prize pool!

Qualifying rounds require finishing top leaderboard ranks in modes like Ranked Duels. Once in the tournament, teams progress through brackets across single-elimination Best-of-Five matches.

The coordination and skill required is immense – it‘s the pinnacle of For Honor‘s 2 player competitive scene!

Tips for Dominating in 2v2

After countless co-op battles, I‘ve identified top tips for excelling when it‘s you and a partner against the world:

• Pick complementary classes – e.g. Tank + Assassin or Hybrid + Vanguard
• Communicate combos – Call out stunning blows or guard breaks
• Revive intelligently – Don‘t rush revives when still threatened
• Utilize environment – Lead enemies into traps, fire, spikes
• Vary targeting – Don‘t just gang up or it becomes predictable

Following these will lead to sync‘d-up success!

My Favorite Heroes To Co-op With

Based on playstyle synergy, these are my top hero pairings:

• Warden + Shaman – Bleeds stack nicely
• Kensei + Jiang Jun – Mix of range and speed
• Conquerer + Peacekeeper – Defense into offense
• Raider + Berserker – Disable and damage combo

But don‘t be afraid to experiment! Part of the fun is trying wild combos.

Final Thoughts

At its heart, For Honor is a game about mastering intense melee combat. Doing so with a trusted ally by your side amplifies the thrills exponentially.

Hopefully this guide has provided everything you need to unleash mayhem with a fellow warrior! Dominate the ancient battlefields and forge unbreakable bonds of honor and valor.

Now grab a partner, take up steel, and embark on your cooperative quest for glory!