It is greatly hinted through the Hero Trailer that the Shugoki were not originally of the Samurai, but instead natives of the Myre who became a part of the Samurai when they first settled, becoming integrated into its society overtime as indicated by the 'once our guardians, they have become as family' line.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 menpo.Unlike other Samurai Heroes whose mask is either the military half mask, the menpo ( 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.Shugoki (Kanji: 守護鬼) literally translates to 'guardian demon' in Japanese.It can deliver a crippling blow with every hit, but its weight tends to leave the user open for counter-attacks if it misses. 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. The somen is typically accompanied by a cloth neckguard and a topknot in various styles. 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. 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. An obi sash around his waist and a nawa belt hold the garments together. The Shugoki wears massive wooden plates protecting his torso and arms. Their weapon of choice seems unwieldy, but in their hands, it is as deadly and precise as any blade. This has never been an issue for the Shugoki. You must defend them at all costs and put their needs above your own. It takes incredible fortitude to be the guardians of your people. Don’t let that fool you - they possess the strength of a giant and an indomitable will. Shugoki is a playable hero class in For Honor.

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