Highguard crackled to life like the final, desperate gasp of a dying star. As chaos unfolded, each Warden stood poised to fight against an ancient evil, igniting the battlefield with their unique powers. Your next choice in this hero shooter might just tip the scales in your favor.
At the core of Highguard are its Wardens, each equipped with a distinctive set of abilities. These characters wield a unique blend of Passive, Tactical, and Ultimate skills that instantly immerse you in their stories and combat styles. Passive abilities reflect their identities without needing any interaction. Tactical abilities—on a short cooldown—depend on the Warden’s class type, while Ultimates, like the climax of a gripping novel, tend to charge slowly, holding the potential to dramatically alter the flow of battle.
At launch, Highguard features eight playable Wardens, with more set to arrive through seasonal updates every two months. The game is free-to-play, and unlike in many other shooters, all Wardens are accessible right from the start, eliminating any paywall frustrations.
All Wardens in Highguard
Atticus
A lightning-wielding captain who uses a high-voltage arsenal to control the battlefield and wreak havoc upon the enemy.
- Class: Assault
- Abilities
- Passive
- Supercharged Axe: Charged Axe releases an electrical explosion that damages nearby resource nodes.
- Tactical
- Shockspear: Throw a charged spear that shocks nearby enemies. Continuous damage charges his passive.
- Ultimate
- Supercell: Rise into the air and rain lightning spears that do heavy damage to players and structures.
- Passive
- Lore: “Atticus hails from an ancient bloodline of lightning wielders, a prodigy at war but bound by an oath to uncover a secret capable of combating an impending darkness.”
Condor
A skilled explorer who channels her extrasensory abilities through her winged guardian to track enemy movements.
- Class: Recon
- Abilities
- Passive
- Hunter’s Instinct: Condor’s bird warns her when enemies are nearby.
- Tactical
- Eyes in the Sky: Send out her bird, which scans to detect enemies that move.
- Ultimate
- Soaring Guardian: Launch 3 smoke clouds that reveal enemies within its wake.
- Passive
- Lore: “The adept treasure hunter Condor is drawn to Highguard’s mysteries, embodying the spirit of adventure while seeking to uncover lost treasures.”
Kai
This disciplined monk harnesses the cold to reshape the battlefield for defense and protection. Until his inner demon takes over…
- Class: Defensive
- Abilities
- Passive
- Frozen Repair: Restore broken walls with ice.
- Tactical
- Ice Wall: Create an ice wall.
- Ultimate
- Frost Giant: Transform into Kai’s inner ice demon.
- Passive
- Lore: “Raised in frozen highlands, Kai battles inner turmoil while investigating the mysteries behind the return of Highguard.”
Mara
A mysterious conjurer who absorbs and repurposes the souls of the fallen to shield and support her allies.
- Class: Support
- Abilities
- Passive
- Sacrifice: Sacrifice downed enemy players to charge your tactical.
- Tactical
- Soul Armor: Grants allies an overshield that absorbs damage.
- Ultimate
- Immortal Coil: Create a spawn point for your team.
- Passive
- Lore: “Mara operates in shadows, using her power over life and death to protect a world she longs to understand.”
Redmane
This barbaric enforcer unleashes primal, bestial strength upon his foes, laying waste to anything in his path.
- Class: Destruction
- Abilities
- Passive
- Enraged: Gains a movement and reload speed buff after killing enemies.
- Tactical
- Pounce: Smash through breakable walls. Hold to charge a powerful leap.
- Ultimate
- Beast’s Roar: Roar to destroy walls and other breakable objects in front of you. It also damages enemies.
- Passive
- Lore: “Redmane’s primal instincts lead him on a quest for justice, battling against a conspiracy that tarnished his name.”
Scarlet
A trained assassin who wields wind and sand to outflank opponents and infiltrate enemy bases.
- Class: Assault
- Abilities
- Passive
- Shifting Sands: Shift a destructible wall into sand, temporarily making it passable.
- Tactical
- Sandstorm: Enter stealth mode, making yourself hidden to enemies that are far away.
- Ultimate
- Whirling Blades: Throw up to 6 deadly daggers. Killing a player with a dagger resets your cooldowns.
- Passive
- Lore: “Formerly a princess, Scarlet chose to fight for the helpless, embracing her winds to protect those in need.”
Slade
A pyroclastic maverick who melts opponents with magma from below and firestorms from above.
- Class: Assault
- Abilities
- Passive
- Firebomb: Explodes and spreads magma to an area.
- Passive
- Hotstreak: Gains reduced cooldowns and increased firepower when on a kill streak.
- Tactical
- Heatwave: Sends out a cascading wave of molten fire.
- Ultimate
- Firestorm: Rains down fire upon the targeted area.
- Passive
- Lore: “Slade, a street-savvy fighter, channels magma and fire into creative destruction, finding camaraderie and purpose as a Warden.”
Una
A spirit binder capable of summoning the wayward spirits of the Wildwood to aid her in battle.
- Class: Defensive
- Abilities
- Passive
- Helping Hand: Spirits appear to give Una loot.
- Tactical
- Forest Wisps: Summon mischievous spirits who lob concussion grenades at enemies.
- Ultimate
- Tree Walker: Summon a large forest spirit that throws smaller explosive spirits at enemies.
- Passive
- Lore: “Una’s spirit bond drives her to save her forest home, pushing her to gather strength from Highguard’s legacy.”
For further insights into Highguard, check out Moyens I/O’s extensive articles, revealing the intricacies that will elevate your gameplay:
- What is Highguard? ‘PvP raid shooter’ from ex-Apex Legends devs, explained
- All weapons in Highguard – Full list of guns
- How to use mounts in Highguard – List of mount types
This article will be updated as new Wardens join the fight in Highguard.