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Highlander

Highlander

The Scottish Berserker

Warborn - Vikings

Highlander wields a massive claymore and switches between defensive and offensive stances. Known for devastating offensive stance mixups and high damage output. Unique playstyle requires mastering both stances.

Character Stats

Difficulty
Hard
Health
140
Damage
Very High
Role
Hybrid

Key Abilities

Offensive Stance

Stance

Enter offensive stance for fast unblockable attacks and dodge cancels. Core of Highlander's offense with devastating mixups.

Caber Toss/Kick

Mixup

From offensive stance, can kick or caber toss. Creates 50/50 mixup that's hard to counter. Guarantees heavy on hit.

Crushing Counterstrike

Counter

Superior block on defensive stance lights. Can counter attacks for high damage.

Gameplay Guide

Playstyle Overview

Highlander requires mastering both stances. Use defensive stance for safety, then enter offensive stance for devastating mixups. Kick/caber toss mixup is your main tool. High damage but requires good reads.

Key Combos

Offensive Stance → Kick → Heavy

Basic offensive stance combo.

Offensive Stance → Caber Toss → Heavy

Catches early dodges.

Tips & Strategies

  • Master offensive stance transitions
  • Mix kick and caber toss timing
  • Use crushing counterstrike in defensive stance
  • Offensive stance has dodge cancels
  • High damage output when landing hits
  • Requires good stamina management
  • Unique playstyle takes practice

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths:

  • Very high damage
  • Strong offensive stance mixups
  • Crushing counterstrike
  • Dodge cancels

Weaknesses:

  • Difficult to master
  • Slow defensive stance
  • Vulnerable during transitions
  • Stamina intensive