Updated for Episode 1 • Jan 2026

Highguard Wiki: Your Complete Guide to Wardens, Weapons & Raids

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What is Highguard? A free-to-play 3v3 PvP raid shooter where you play as Wardens—arcane gunslingers fighting for control of a mythical continent using mounts, siege towers, and powerful abilities.

Current Meta: S Top Wardens 🔥 Best Weapons ⚡ Raid Strats View Episode 1 Notes →

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Quick Start Paths

Choose your path based on experience level

New Player Guide

Core mechanics, first match tips, and common mistakes to avoid.

10 min read →

Raid Mechanics

Shieldbreaker battles, Siege Towers, and base destruction strategies.

15 min read →

Stronghold Strategy

Compare base layouts, vulnerabilities, and pick the best for your team.

8 min read →

Interactive Tools

Win more raids with data-driven decisions

Build Planner

Create and share optimized Warden loadouts with weapons, armor, and amulets.

Damage Calculator

Compare weapon DPS, time-to-kill, and effective damage at any range.

Weapon Compare

Side-by-side weapon stats with sortable columns and smart filters.

Popular Guides

Warden Tier List

Best characters ranked S to C tier

Best Weapons Guide

Top guns with stats and tips

Complete Raid Guide

Shieldbreaker to base destruction

All Maps & Callouts

Loot spots and tactical positions

Latest Patch Notes

All updates and Episode changes

PvP Tips & Tricks

Win more fights in the open field

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highguard?
Highguard is a free-to-play PvP raid shooter by Wildlight Entertainment where 3-player teams fight as Wardens—arcane gunslingers battling for control of a mythical continent.
Is Highguard free to play?
Yes, Highguard is completely free to play on Steam with all core content—including new Episodes with maps, Wardens, and weapons—available at no cost.
What platforms is Highguard on?
Highguard is currently available on PC via Steam, requiring Windows 10 or Windows 11.
How many players per team?
Highguard features 3v3 team-based gameplay with each team consisting of three Wardens.
What are Wardens?
Wardens are the playable characters in Highguard—arcane gunslingers with unique magical abilities designed for roles like raiding, stealth, defense, harvesting, and combat.
How do raids work?
Teams fight for the Shieldbreaker sword spawned during magical storms, carry it to enemy bases to lower shields, summon Siege Towers, then breach and destroy generators or the anchor stone to win.
How often does Highguard update?
Highguard releases new Episodes monthly with new maps, Wardens, weapons, mounts, raid tools, and modes—all completely free for players.
What are the system requirements?
Minimum: Windows 10, Intel i5-6600K / Ryzen R5 1600, 8GB RAM, GTX 1060 / RX 580, 25GB SSD.
Recommended: Windows 11, i5-9600K / Ryzen 5 3600, 12GB RAM, RTX 2080 / RX 6650 XT, NVMe SSD.