1 Warden Tier List Overview
Tier Definitions
S S-Tier Wardens
These Wardens provide exceptional value in almost any situation. High versatility, strong abilities, and game-changing ultimates make them top picks.
Scarlet
"A trained assassin who wields wind and sand to outflank opponents and infiltrate enemy bases."
Scarlet is Highguard's premier flanker and assassin. Her Shifting Sands passive is arguably the most powerful utility in the game, allowing her to phase through destructible walls. Combined with stealth capabilities, she can infiltrate enemy bases undetected and plant bombs before defenders realize she's there.
✅ Strengths
- • Best infiltration ability in game
- • Stealth enables surprise plays
- • Ultimate resets on kills
- • Excels in both raids and defense
❌ Counters
- • Condor's bird reveals stealth
- • Kai can trap her with ice walls
- • Requires map knowledge
Atticus
"A lightning-wielding captain who uses a high-voltage arsenal to control the battlefield and wreak havoc upon the enemy."
Atticus is Highguard's poster character and an extremely versatile Assault Warden. His Supercharged Axe speeds up Vesper farming for faster gear upgrades. His ultimate Powerstorm punishes grouped enemies and can hit targets over walls, making him devastating during Overtime when respawns are disabled.
✅ Strengths
- • Faster Vesper farming
- • Ultimate bypasses low cover
- • Strong in all match phases
- • Area denial with Shockspear
❌ Counters
- • Kai's ice barriers block attacks
- • Mara's respawn negates wipes
- • Vulnerable during ultimate
A A-Tier Wardens
Strong and reliable picks that excel in their roles. While not as universally dominant as S-Tier, they're essential for balanced team compositions.
Mara
"A mysterious conjurer who absorbs and repurposes the souls of the fallen to shield and support her allies."
Mara is Highguard's essential Support character. Her Soul Armor provides overshields to teammates, while her ultimate Immortal Coil creates a respawn point that keeps the team fighting during deep-base sieges.
✅ Strengths
- • Only Support with team shields
- • Respawn beacon game-changing
- • Harvest souls for faster cooldowns
❌ Counters
- • Atticus bypasses with aerial attacks
- • Needs soul energy to function
- • Vulnerable without team support
Kai
"This disciplined monk harnesses the cold to reshape the battlefield for defense and protection. Until his inner demon takes over…"
Kai is the ultimate defensive anchor. His Frozen Repair passive restores broken walls, and his Ice Wall creates instant cover. His ultimate transforms him into a Frost Giant that tanks massive damage.
✅ Strengths
- • Only Warden who repairs walls
- • Instant cover creation
- • Ultimate tanks for team
❌ Counters
- • Redmane destroys walls faster
- • Limited offensive capability
- • Atticus ultimate bypasses walls
Redmane
"This barbaric enforcer unleashes primal, bestial strength upon his foes, laying waste to anything in his path."
Redmane is the ultimate siege engine. His Pounce smashes through walls, and his Beast's Roar ultimate destroys entire sections of enemy bases. His Enraged passive snowballs kills into massive movement buffs.
✅ Strengths
- • Best wall destruction in game
- • High mobility with Pounce
- • Snowball potential with kills
❌ Counters
- • Condor reveals position
- • Atticus stuns during leap
- • Niche focused on destruction
B B-Tier Wardens
Situational picks that excel in specific scenarios. Effective in coordinated teams but less impactful in solo queue.
Slade
"A pyroclastic maverick who melts opponents with magma from below and firestorms from above."
Slade excels in tight corridors where his fire abilities can block chokepoints and flush enemies from cover. However, his reliance on environmental conditions limits his versatility.
✅ Strengths
- • Excellent area denial
- • Strong in corridors/tunnels
- • Two passive abilities
❌ Counters
- • Kai's ice absorbs fire
- • Scarlet bypasses zones
- • Weak at range
Condor
"A skilled explorer who channels her extrasensory abilities through her winged guardian to track enemy movements."
Condor is the only Recon Warden, providing unmatched intel gathering. Her bird reveals enemy positions, making her invaluable for planning attacks. However, she lacks combat and defensive abilities.
✅ Strengths
- • Best intel gathering
- • Reveals stealthed enemies
- • Counters Scarlet
❌ Counters
- • No combat abilities
- • No mobility or escape
- • Atticus/Redmane close gap fast
C C-Tier Wardens
Niche picks that are outclassed by other options. Can work in very specific team compositions but rarely optimal.
Una
"A spirit binder capable of summoning the wayward spirits of the Wildwood to aid her in battle."
Una offers a unique summoner playstyle with spirit companions. Her Helping Hand passive provides loot bonuses, but she's overshadowed by Kai for defensive roles and lacks consistent damage output.
✅ Strengths
- • Unique summoner playstyle
- • Free loot from passive
- • Chokepoint pressure
❌ Counters
- • Atticus destroys wisps easily
- • Slade's fire kills wisps
- • Outclassed by Kai for defense
📋 Warden Classes Explained
Each Warden belongs to one of 5 classes that define their role in the team:
Assault
Aggressive abilities for frontline combat.
Defensive
Protection, repairs, and area control.
Destruction
Breaking structures and creating entry points.
Recon
Scouting, tracking, and intel gathering.
Support
Healing, shields, and team buffs.
👥 Recommended Team Compositions
With 3-player teams, role balance is crucial. Here are proven compositions:
🔥 Aggressive Raid Comp
Focus: Fast raids, overwhelming offense
🛡️ Balanced Meta Comp
Focus: All-around flexibility, sustainable fights
🏰 Unbreakable Defense
Focus: Hold base, outlast enemy raids
⚡ Lightning Strike
Focus: Zone control, punish grouped enemies
⚔️ Counter Matchups
Quick reference for which Wardens counter each other:
| Warden | Countered By | Counters |
|---|---|---|
| Scarlet | Condor, Kai | Slade, Una |
| Atticus | Kai, Mara | Redmane, Una, Condor |
| Mara | Atticus, Redmane | Atticus (negates wipes) |
| Kai | Redmane, Atticus | Scarlet, Slade |
| Redmane | Condor, Atticus | Kai, Una |
| Slade | Kai, Scarlet | Una |
| Condor | Atticus, Redmane | Scarlet |
| Una | Atticus, Slade, Everyone | — |