This illustration from the chronicle of John Skylitzes is the only contemporary representation of the Varangian Guard, shown with Byzantine-style armor. Credit: Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons ...

The Varangian Guard is the game’s first Viking Hero with full armor and arrives in For Honor's Year 7 Season 4 Title Update 2.

They settled in locations as far-flung as Greenland and Russia, and their reputation as great warriors helped them to secure employment as the famed Varangian Guard of the Emperors of Constantinople.

Dominic and Tom discuss Harald Hardrada’s time as a Varangian Guard in Constantinople, his escape back to Scandinavia, and his fight for the throne of Norway. Show more Harald Hardrada ...