To understand why the temptation to cheat is so high, you must look at the "For Honor" economy. When the game first launched, analysts calculated the total cost to unlock every item in the base game.

The moment the internet drops, EasyAntiCheat (EAC) kicks in. The server detects the connection timeout as a potential exploit attempt. Rather than awarding you infinite Steel, the game refuses to reward the match at all. In most cases, the system flags your account for "manipulated network conditions," which lands you on a watchlist.