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{{spoiler}} '''Hakon''' is a lead [[Varl]] Hero character of ''The Banner Saga'' series. __NOTOC__ {{UnitSP | class = Warmaster | type = Melee | promoted = yes | portrait = Wardog v0.icon.versus.png | armormin = 9 | armormax = 12 | strengthmin = 14 | strengthmax = 18 | willpowermin = 4 | willpowermax = 8 | exertionmin = 2 | exertionmax = 3 | breakmin = 2 | breakmax = 3 | baserank = 1 | freepoints = 0 | movement = 4 | attack = 1 | active = Sundering Impact | passive = Heavy Impact }} ==Background== Hakon is something of a legend in [[Varl]] culture. When he met [[Vognir]] it was during the second great war, in which the two become known for cutting a swathe through [[Dredge]] where others were struggling just to stay alive. Vognir was always the charismatic leader, but there was no question about which of the two would win in a fight. ==[[File:abilities_header.png|125px]]== {| style="float:left;" |[[File:sunderingimpact_icon.png|alt=Sundering Impact|link=Sundering Impact]] |} ====<big>Active Ability: Sundering Impact</big>==== :::The Warmaster hits even harder than an average Warrior, with no chance to miss. :::He can wreak havoc with an additional +1 [[Strength]] and +1 [[Break]] damage to target, plus bonuses to Heavy Impact. ::::'''Rank 1:''' +1 Break to Heavy Impact ::::'''Rank 2:''' +1 Break and +1 Strength to Heavy Impact ::::'''Rank 3:''' +2 Break and +1 Strength to Heavy Impact :::Sundering Impact is best used when carefully positioned to impact as many enemies around the target as possible, in a single strike. {| style="float:left;" | [[File:secondabilitygeneric_icon.png|60px]] |} ====<big>Second Active Ability: Choice</big>==== :::In the second part of ''The Banner Saga'', when Hakon reaches [[Rank]] 6, he can choose a second active ability between: :::*[[File:Tempest_icon.png|40px]] [[Tempest]] (Warhawk), like [[Gunnulf]], [[Bersi]] or [[Sigbjorn]] :::*[[File:Forgeahead_icon.png|40px]] [[Forge Ahead]] (Warleader), like [[Krumr]] {| style="float: left" |[[File:heavyimpact icon.png]] |} ===Passive Ability: Heavy Impact=== :::The Warrior hits so hard that any enemies standing adjacent to his target on a [[strength]] attack take 1 strength damage from the shockwave. :::Hitting a large target like a [[Varl]] or [[Dredge]] who takes up four tiles can potentially cause an impact across many more victims than hitting a single-square target such as a human. ==Joining the Party== '''Saga 1: ''' Hakon is a member of the [[Varl]] caravan in [[Chapter 1]] and the main POV character in [[Chapter 3]]. He can be used for a single battle in [[Chapter 5]] and then, finally, at last battle of [[Chapter 7]]. '''Saga 2: ''' He stays with the Skogr caravan throughout the game. ==Possible Death or Departure== '''Saga 2: ''' There is no event leading to Hakon's death or departure. '''Saga 2: ''' In [[Chapter 14]], the [[Sundr Slayer]] (leader of the Skogr caravan) might find Hakon as an enemy depending on the choices made! ==Playstyle== *Hakon is a versatile character, boasting high [[Strength]], solid [[Willpower]], [[Exertion]] and [[Break]]. He might not be as good as some specialized units, but he is useful in all stages of any kind of battle. *His [[Armor]] is rather low, so it should be priority after first promotions. *His maximum Strength (18) is the highest of the playable characters along with [[Gunnulf]]. Giving him a Strength boosting item can make him capable of one-shooting many types of enemies even at full health. *Sundering Impact is particularly destructive when hitting cluttered enemies as it basically boosts the Warrior's passive, Heavy Impact. However, it always causes a minimum 2 Strength- and 1 Armor-damage (with 100% chance) on the target enemy, making Hakon useful even when maimed. *When attacking an isolated enemy (no adjacent enemies) there is no reason to use Rank-2 or Rank-3 Sundering Impact. ==Trivia== * Hakon was initially designed as the archetype of the so-called "Wardog" class, which was apparently dumped after early development. The Wardog's active-ability animation, a [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-GtpM9F_Lo head-butting], is used by the maimed [[Iver]], replacing the standard [[Strongarm|Battering Ram]] animation. * His name loosely translates to "High Kinsman", a possible reference to him being [[kendr]] to [[Vognir]]. [[Category:The Banner Saga characters]] [[Category:Heroes]] [[Category:The Banner Saga]]
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