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By Lorenzo Veloria published 11 September 2013

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Who is the deadliest?

Who is the deadliest?

Take a multiplayer first-person shooter, swap the guns for swords, then replace the bulletproof vests with Medieval armor, and you get Chivalry. In it, teams clash in Medieval combat, as players time each of their blocks and attacks in the attempt to come out of the skirmish with their head still attached to their body. Now, Chivalry is branching out from the knights in shining armor with the upcoming Deadliest Warrior expansion. Samurai, Vikings, Spartans, Ninjas, and Pirates are being added to the 64-player battles.

Themed after the Deadliest Warrior TV show, players will be able to determine first-hand which ancient warrior reigns supreme. Every combatant comes with a variety of unique close, mid-range, and long distance weapons--like swords, bows, and spears--which translates to a surprising degree of strategy involved in each duel. But the complexity doesn't end there: Those who stick to the traditional battle tactics of their chosen warrior will benefit in battle. The Spartan's impenetrable shield and spear allow him to easily counter overzealous attackers. The precision of the Samurai provides quick, powerful blows and the handy ability to automatically strike as he unsheathes his katana. With warriors like the berserker Viking, sneaky Ninja, and pistol-wielding Pirate, competitive matches are sure to create some interesting group dynamics. Spartan shield walls, anyone?

Along with the new characters, additional maps will be included corresponding to each warrior. One map we saw was set in the city of Sparta, complete with the bottomless pit from the movie 300. Another area had us fighting our opponents amidst Japanese pagodas. The developers seem to be having a ton of fun with the Deadliest Warrior license, and we can't wait to take part in the massive faction battles to find out which fighter stands above the rest.

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The Viking's shield offers little protection compared to the Knight's plate armor.

The Viking's shield offers little protection compared to the Knight's plate armor.

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Samurai don't have shields to protect them, but their precision strikes are deadly in the hands of a skilled player.

Samurai don't have shields to protect them, but their precision strikes are deadly in the hands of a skilled player.

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The muli-team deathmatch mode allows for up to 6 teams of 10 players.

The muli-team deathmatch mode allows for up to 6 teams of 10 players.

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Warrior Duel mode lets players determine who is the best in one-on-one battles.

Warrior Duel mode lets players determine who is the best in one-on-one battles.

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There goes that family lineage.

There goes that family lineage.

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A duel to the death.

A duel to the death.

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This--is--Sparta!

This--is--Sparta!

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This--is--Japan!

This--is--Japan!

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Many years ago, Lorenzo Veloria was a Senior Editor here at GamesRadar+ helping to shape content strategy. Since then, Lorenzo has shifted his attention to Future Plc's broader video game portfolio, working as a Senior Brand Marketing Manager to oversee the development of advertising pitches and marketing strategies for the department. He might not have all that much time to write about games anymore, but he's still focused on making sure the latest and greatest end up in front of your eyes one way or another.

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