Best weapons in Highguard

With only ten to choose from, the best weapons in Highguard aren't particularly surprising, but there are a few that stand head and shoulders above the rest… and if you've played a few matches, chances are you know there's one weapon type that absolutely shreds.

You can choose your loadout made up of common weapons at the start of each match, but if you want to find buffed weapons, you need to search for red chests in the map, or buy them from Flynn, the vendor. Here are our top picks for the best three weapons you should always be choosing in Highguard, suited to all playstyles.

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Best weapons in Highguard

There are ten weapons in Highguard overall, and we've picked the top three (plus one honorable mention). Here's the full list of weapons available:

• Kraken (shotgun)
• Paladin (shotgun)
• Corsair (SMG)
• Viper (SMG)
• Dynasty (assault rifle)
• Vanguard (assault rifle)
• Saber (assault rifle)
• Longhorn (marksman)
• Ranger (marksman)
• Big Rig (special)

Here are the best weapons in Highguard:

Paladin (shotgun)

It might look like an SMG, but the Paladin shotgun is far and away the most overpowered gun in Highguard right now. While the Kraken is strong, the fact it's pump action means the delay between shots can be the difference between life and death in close-quarters situations. Meanwhile, the Paladin is fully automatic, and will absolutely shred through enemies when you're in their face. No other weapons can compete up close.

Not to mention, when you get your hands on the legendary variant, it either gains the Basebreaker trait, which means it deals increased damage to structures and walls, or the Drum Magazine, which gives it a whopping 40 shots before needing to reload. Phwoar.

Dynasty (assault rifle)

The Dynasty is Highguard's version of an AK-47, and it behaves as such. It's one of three assault rifles available in the game, and while the Vanguard isn't awful, it lacks a legendary variant and doesn't deal as much damage per shot. Meanwhile, the Saber is a burst rifle, which doesn't suit the fast-paced nature of Highguard at all.

With the Dynasty, you can deal significant damage at range, even more so if you nab the Impact Rounds legendary variant. This fires slower than the other versions of the gun, but each shot deals more damage. Alternatively, there's also a Basebreaker variant, much like the Paladin.

Longhorn (marksman)

Finally, we have the Longhorn, which is Highguard's revolver option. Now, don't be put off by its visuals: we know the chamber clearly holds six bullets yet the common version of the gun only has five rounds, then the rarer options have up to a whopping 18, but hey, there's magic in Highguard, right?

Nonsensical visuals aside, the Longhorn is the perfect ranged weapon, because it's not as wieldy and cumbersome as the Ranger sniper rifle, and it deals loads of damage. A common Longhorn will kill an enemy with a legendary shield in just four shots to the chest. Meanwhile, it has three legendary variants, the best of which is the Repeater, because the gun becomes fully automatic. Double Shot is pretty good too, as it fires two shots in quick succession.

Big Rig (special)

Coming in as an honorable mention is the Big Rig, as it's only available in the supply drop that comes floating down from the sky mid-match. This is an enormous heavy machine gun with belt-fed bullets, so you're slow as hell with it in your hands. The upside is that it melts through both players and walls alike, and it essentially has no recoil at all. You can't find more ammo for it though, so make the most of what you've got if you're lucky enough to grab it.