1 Winning Mindset
Highguard is not a deathmatch. The key difference between average and great players is understanding that objectives win games, not kills.
🎯 Core Principle
"Kills are a means to an end. The objective is destroying their base."
✅ Do
- ▸ Contest Shieldbreaker spawns
- ▸ Prioritize generator destruction
- ▸ Disengage from losing fights
- ▸ Farm Vesper during downtime
- ▸ Communicate everything
❌ Don't
- ▸ Chase kills across the map
- ▸ Ignore Shieldbreaker timing
- ▸ Solo push into 1v3 fights
- ▸ Forget to upgrade gear
- ▸ Play without comms
2 Movement Techniques
Highguard's movement is described as "snappy, sticky, and a whole lot of fun" by players. Mastering movement gives you a significant combat advantage.
Hop Slide
Essential movement tech
The hop slide is a momentum technique that lets you move faster and become harder to hit. Originally a bug, it was kept because it adds depth to gameplay.
Zipline Mastery
Quick map traversal
Ziplines provide rapid vertical and horizontal movement. Use them for flanking, retreating, and reaching elevated positions. Combine with hop slide on dismount for momentum.
Mounted Combat
Mobile gunfighting
Mounts aren't just for travel—you can shoot while riding. Use mounts for drive-by attacks, quick rotations, and escape. But remember: mounts are destructible and loud. Know when to dismount.
3 Gunplay & Aim
Highguard's gunplay is compared to Apex Legends—snappy, precise, and rewarding. Here's how to improve your aim:
Aim Fundamentals
Especially with precision weapons like the Saber Rifle. Headshot multipliers are significant.
Keep crosshair at head level where enemies are likely to appear. Less adjustment needed when engaging.
Never stand still during firefights. Move side-to-side while maintaining aim on your target.
4 Weapon Meta
Understanding the current weapon meta gives you an edge. Here are the top picks:
| Weapon | Tier | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Saber Rifle | ⭐ S-Tier | All-around, headshots, versatile range |
| Rocket Launcher | A-Tier | Raiding, wall destruction, area damage |
| Blast Hammer | A-Tier | Close-range breach, high structure damage |
For full weapon stats and rankings, see our Weapons Tier List.
5 Soul Orb Mechanics
Soul Orbs are a critical but often overlooked mechanic that can swing fights in your favor.
💀 Enemy Soul Orbs
When enemies die, they drop Soul Orbs. Destroy them to delay their respawn timer significantly.
💚 Friendly Soul Orbs
When teammates die, collect their Soul Orbs to enable their revival. Protect friendly orbs during fights.
6 Optimal Settings
Competitive settings can give you an edge. Here are recommended optimizations:
🎮 Recommended Settings
7 Team Play
Highguard is a team game. Solo plays rarely win matches. Here's how to maximize team effectiveness:
🎤 Communication
Voice chat > ping system. Call out enemy positions, Shieldbreaker timing, and coordinate abilities. If no voice, use pings constantly.
⚔️ Team Composition
Balance your Warden picks. Include at least one damage dealer, one support/defensive Warden, and consider map-specific picks.
🎯 Focus Fire
Call targets and focus one enemy at a time. Three players shooting one target wins faster than splitting damage across three enemies.
🔄 Trade Kills
If a teammate takes a fight, be ready to trade. Staying close enough to revenge kill means their death isn't wasted.