Shugoki

"We are far from home, we samurai. Each new land teaches us new things. Each new ally makes us stronger. The shugoki: once our guardians, they have become as family. And what more fierce protectors could we ask for? The kanabo is an unreasonable weapon; clumsy, dangerous... unless you possess the strength of a demon and an unbreakable will."

Shugoki is a playable hero class in For Honor.

OverviewEdit

The Shugoki appear slow and cumbersome. Don’t let that fool you -- they possess the strength of a giant and an indomitable will. It takes incredible fortitude to be the guardians of your people. You must defend them at all costs and put their needs above your own. This has never been an issue for the Shugoki. Their weapon of choice seems unwieldy. But in their hands, it is as deadly and precise as any blade.

ArmorEdit

The Shugoki wears massive wooden plates protecting his torso and arms. An obi sash around his waist and a nawa belt hold the garments together. Unlike their comrades, he only wears a hakama with cloth and leather straps attached, with no noticeable shirt or torso garment under their wooden plates.

The Shugoki does not wear a kabuto but instead wears a somen mask that gives him the face of an Oni, a Japanese demon with the superhuman strength to wield the kanabo with ease. The somen is typically accompanied by a cloth neckguard and a topknot in various styles.

WeaponEdit

Kanabo - This traditional club is so large that it takes a powerful, but also skilled warrior to wield it correctly, even more than the nodachi. It can deliver a crippling blow with every hit, but its weight tends to leave the user open for counter-attacks if it misses.

TriviaEdit

• Shugoki (Kanji: 守護鬼) literally translates to 'guardian demon' in Japanese.
• Unlike other Samurai Heroes whose mask is either the military half mask, the mempo (Kensei and Orochi), or a non-military full mask (Nobushi and Hitokiri), the mask the Shugoki wears is the military full face mask, the somen.
  • Two of the Shugoki's newest helm cosmetics from the Marching Fire update, Kiku no Sekku and Ryutora, do use a mask similar to a mempo.
• The Shugoki is the largest hero in the game, even taller than the Lawbringer, the Hero with the largest natural health pool of 150.
  • Shugoki is also one of two Heroes who has the ability to heal themselves without the aide of Feats or Boosts, as his Demon's Embrace move heals him for 20 upon a successful hug. The other Hero is Shaman.
• The Shugoki's design is based off of the Oni (鬼; lit. "demon" or "ogre"), having the stature of one, wearing a mask with the face as fierce as an Oni and carrying a kanabo, which is a weapon greatly associated with the Oni (to the point that there is an idiom for their relation).
  • Some of his moves also reference the Oni, such as Demon's Embrace and Charge of the Oni. Even his out of lock running attack move, Crashing Thunder, makes reference to the Oni as they are often depicted as bringers of thunderstorms.
  • The design of the kanabo is also likely inspired by Japanese folklore of the Oni. Whereas the kanabo in actual warfare is much more slim, akin to a bat, those seen used by an Oni in fiction have a much thicker, thus heavier, end to reflect the immense strength required to wield the exaggerated weapon.
  • Coincidentally, "Oni" was the pre-release name of the Orochi.
• It is also very apparent that aside from the Oni, the Shugoki received influences from Sumo and their wrestlers.
  • This is apparent in a couple of factors, such as their large and thick body (compared to the more muscular body physique the Oni are usually depicted with), along with mannerism that resembles a stereotypical sumo wrestler, especially the idea of them slapping their belly. Some cosmetics also reflect elements of sumo:
    • Some of the chest armor pieces such as the Okuda set includes a tsuna (綱, lit. "rope"), a special belt that is the recognizable symbol of the Yokozuna, the highest rank achievable by a sumo wrestler.
    • The Sumo and the Sole T emotes mimic the ritualistic stomping before a match.
    • The Kimarite and Kinjite executions, and the Kachi-nokiri and Joi-jin signatures. All noted below.
• Shugoki is the only Hero whose walking animation is the same as his free roam animation, likely due to his free roam (2.45 m/s) being the slowest, therefore having the smallest gap between speeds with the Walking Speed (1.5 m/s).
• Some of Shugoki's executions are pop-culture references.
  • "One Inch Punch" is a reference to the martial arts move made famous by Bruce Lee. It is intended to be a practice exercise, but has become popularized more as a special combat move in pop media.
  • "Shugoki Smash!" is likely a reference to the Hulk, who is known for his popular shout, "Hulk! Smash!" along with scenes where the Hulk swings his adversary above before slamming them into the ground.
  • "The Mountain" is a reference to Game of Thrones, specifically the character Gregor Clegane whose nickname is "The Mountain who Ride" or simply "The Mountain." In one scene in the series, Gregor kills his foe by crushing their head in a similar way Shugoki does in this execution.
  • "Pinch Hitter" refers to the baseball term for a substitute batter. Pinch hitters are typically substituted in when a player has been injured or when the pinch hitter may have a better chance of reaching a base or helping runners to score.

Translations Edit

• The execution "Dyspepsia" is the medical term for indigestion, referring to when discomfort or pain is felt in the upper abdomen, typically after having eaten something.
• The execution "Kimarite" refers to the Sumo term for "finishing blow" (決まり手). This reference to Sumo is clear in the use of the harite (張り手; "slap strike") together with the ritualistic stomping.
• The execution "Kinjite" translates to "forbidden move" or "forbidden hand" (禁じ手), referring to moves that are illegal or a foul in Sumo and Shogi, or are restricted (hence forbidden) by one's own spiritual policies in martial arts.
  • In Sumo's list of forbidden moves, both the act of jabbing the solar plexus and grabbing the opponent's throat are listed. In the execution, Shugoki performs both of these actions.
  • It is noted in the list that the harite noted above for Kimarite is a move restricted from use by junior wrestlers, but are allowed for use by senior ones.
• The execution "Samurai Senton" references the pro wrestling move where the attacking wrestler jumps over an opponent. Unlike a press or splash, the attacker falls on their opponent (usually around their torso region) with either their lower back or buttock first.
• The signature "Chu!" is the Japanese onomatopeia for kissing, which Shugoki affectionately performs on his Kanabo.
• The signature "Kachi-nokori" refers to the Sumo term for "the winner who remains" (勝ち残り).
  • During a day of sumo, power water (力水; chikara-mizu) is handed to a wrestler by either the winner of the previous match if they are on their side of the ring or the next wrestler from their side of the ring. This is done because receiving water from a loser or the opposite side of the ring would be bad luck.
  • This is important because at the end of the day, both sides won't have a next wrestler, but also one side won't have a winner from the previous round. For this reason, the last wrestler to have won on that side of the ring (the kachi-nokori) will remain to give the last wrestler the power water.
• The signature "Joi-jin" translates to "high rank wrestler" (上位陣) in sumo terms. This term is loosely used for wrestlers who are expected to face a yokozuna during a tournament.
  • For the most part, this term is typically applied to wrestlers who are in the top-most sumo division Makuuchi (of Sumo's six divisions), and are of the upper Maegashira rank or above (for reference, Maegashira is the lowest rank of the Makuuchi division).

QuotesEdit

• Japanese: 潔く死ね (Isagiyoku shine) - English: "Prudently die!" or "Accept your death!"
  • Successful Demon's Embrace
• Japanese: 我が手中にあり (Waga shuchuu ni ari) - English: "You are/It is within (the grasps of) my hands."
  • Charging Heavy Attack
• Japanese: これまでじゃ (Koremade ja) - English: "This is it!" or "This is as far as you'll go!"
  • Kinjite (Execution)
• Japanese: この手で葬ってやろう (Kono te de houmutte yarou) - English: "You'll be buried by my hands!"
  • Shiryou Avenger (Execution)
• Japanese: 頭を叩き割ってやらねばな― (Atama wo tatakiwatte yaraneba na) - English: "I've gotta crush that skull of yours!"
  • Samurai Senton (Execution)

Fighting StyleEdit

The Shugoki are the disruptor Tank. Their high health, together with their ability to be unflinching through their uninterruptible attacks, make the Shugoki a Hero who can make trades most wouldn't be able to commit to. He's excellent at dealing crippling blows to enemies with his massive kanabo, but his movement both in hand and on foot are slow.

• Difficulty: Easy
• Disabler fighting style
• Hard hitter

Special CapabilitiesEdit

• Most attacks and moves are uninterruptible
• Charging heavy attacks
• Light attacks are not interrupted when blocked
• Special pinning move: Demon's Embrace

FeatsEdit

Number	1st	2nd	3rd
1	Speed Revive Passive | Rapidly revive fallen teammates Unlocked at level 1	Iron Lungs Passive | You can still Sprint when Out of Stamina Unlocked at level 5	Throw Farther Passive | Throw enemies farther Unlocked at level 13
2	Rock Steady Passive | You cannot be stumbled or unbalanced by Parries and Throws Unlocked at level 1	Smoke Bomb Throw a smoke bomb on the ground that breaks the lock Unlocked at level 7	Juggernaut You're slowed and gain high Damage reduction, Slippery and Uninteruptible Unlocked at level 15
3	Punch Through Passive | Deal Damage on Blocked Attacks Unlocked at level 1	Long Bow Fire a long bow for moderate Damage (85 dmg) Unlocked at level 9	Hard to Kill Passive | Losing Health increases your Damage reduction Unlocked at level 17
4	Staggering Blow Heavy Attacks and Throws cause enemies to fall Unlocked at level 1	Arrow Storm Aerial Attack that deals medium Damage in multiple areas Unlocked at level 11	Regenerate Passive | Regenerate your Health when out of combat Unlocked at level 19

MovesetEdit

Hero SpecificEdit

• Renown - Earn more Renown by assisting or saving Heroes, and defending objectives to unlock your feats in a match.
• Revenge Mode - Boosts Damage and Health. All Attacks are Uninterruptible. Parry and Throws knock enemies down. Attacks are Auto-Parried on activation.
• Uninterruptible Stance Attacks - All of Shugoki's moves, except for Headbutt, have Uninterruptible Stance during their Startup. Charge of the Oni also has Uninterruptible Stance during the Startup and Recovery of the move.
• Enhanced Lights - Light Attacks are not interrupted if blocked. Does not apply when blocked by a Superior Block.
• Charging Heavy Attack - Shugoki can initiate a Charging Heavy Attack with any of his Heavy Attacks by holding the Heavy Attack button. A Charging Heavy Attack has slightly increased damage and is Unblockable.
  • Charging Phases - The Charging Heavy Attack has two phases, and has to enter its second phase (shown with the Unblockable sign) for the Heavy Attack to receive the Charging Heavy properties. If the attack is only in its first phase when released, Shugoki will initiate a normal Heavy Attack.
  • Charging Heavy Attack: Chain End - Charging Heavy Attacks cannot be chained into another move.
  • Charging Heavy Attack Cancel - Charging Heavy Attacks can be canceled with B (XB1), ◯ (PS4) or E (PC), or by pressing Guardbreak to initiate a Demon's Embrace. Both can be performed even after the Charging Heavy Attack has become Unblockable.
• Headbutt Follow-ups - After performing a Headbutt, Shugoki can chain in a Heavy Finisher or a Guardbreak.
• Zone Attack Follow-up - After a Zone Attack, Shugoki can perform a Heavy Finisher or a Headbutt (using Guardbreak).
• Demon's Embrace - A successful Demon's Embrace pins the target and deals 25 damage. It will also heal Shugoki for 20 health and fully replenish his Stamina.
  • Unarmored Hug - While pinning his target on his shoulder, Shugoki does not have the Uninterruptible property, therefore he can be hit out of Demon's Embrace by attacks from both his ally and enemies.
• Charge of the Oni - Charge of the Oni causes Shugoki to rush forward with 66% increased speed, while losing control of his ability to turn, stop or attack for the duration of the Charge.
  • Charge of the Oni Cancel - Charge of the Oni can be canceled early by pressing B (XB1), ◯ (PS4) or E (PC) midway.
  • Charge of the Oni Stamina Drain - Charge of the Oni consumes Stamina overtime, so takes less Stamina if canceled early.
  • Charge of the Oni Collision - Charge of the Oni will Knock Aside anyone in Shugoki's path, be it ally or enemy.

MovesEdit

(From Guard Mode)

Icon Legend

Type	Name	PC	XB1	PS4
	Bash and Smash	LMB, RMB	RB, RT	R1, R2
	Bonecrusher	RMB, RMB	RT, RT	R2, R2
	Crashing Thunder (Not in Guard Stance)	↑ + RMB	LS↓(press to sprint) + RT	L3↓(press to sprint) + R2
	Charge of the Oni	↑ + Space	LS↓(press to sprint) + A	L3↓(press to sprint) + X
	Demon's Embrace (Cancel any Heavy)	Cancel RMB with MMB	Cancel RT with X	Cancel R2 with ⬜
	Demon's Embrace from Throws	Press MMB during a throw	Press X during a throw	Press ⬜ during a throw
	Demon Ball	MMB ♦, RMB	X ♦, RT	⬜ ♦, R2
	Headbutt	MMB (After any Starter, Crashing Thunder and Zone Attack)	X (After any Starter, Crashing Thunder and Zone Attack)	⬜ (After any Starter, Crashing Thunder and Zone Attack)

EquipmentEdit

*Star weapon

**Unknown rarity

ExecutionsEdit

EmotesEdit

Passive StanceEdit

Fighting StanceEdit

MediaEdit

ImagesEdit

A Shugoki alongside a Orochi, a Kensei, and a Nobushi.

Shugoki

Shugoki (In-game)

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CustomizationEdit

• The Aramaki Gear
• The Fujisawa Gear
• The Matsutani Gear
• The Masamoto Gear
• The Minazuki Gear
• The Okuda Gear
• The Raijin Gear
• The Saotome Gear

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• The Zaimoku Gear
• The Ryuzaki Gear
• The Ariake Gear
• The Shiranui Gear
• The Kirishima Gear
• The Hinogami Gear
• The Jigokumaru Kanabo (Star Kanabo)
• The Umenokoji Kanabo

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VideosEdit

For Honor Trailer The Shugoki (Samurai Gameplay) – Hero Series 7 US

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