Highguard weapons guide: Vanguard, Paladin and Longhorn top the tiers

GamesRadar+ published a guide listing every Highguard weapon and highlights the Vanguard assault rifle, Paladin shotgun, Longhorn revolver and Viper SMG as standout picks, based on playtesting and the author’s preferences. The guide includes a tier list to help pick a loadout: S‑Tier names Vanguard, Paladin and Longhorn as the best options; A‑Tier cites Viper, Dynasty, Longhorn, Saber Rifle and Ranger; B‑Tier lists Corsair and Kraken.

For raiding, the Rocket Launcher and Blast Hammer are recommended for destroying bases — the Rocket can destroy a single wall from any range while the Hammer smashes multiple walls and floors but requires close range. The Zipline is presented more as a tool for mobility than a core raiding weapon.

The article also details all 10 guns and three Raid Weapons and their high-rarity mods: examples include Paladin mods (Base Breaker, Drum Mag), Corsair’s triple-barrel design, Kraken’s Double Shot, Viper’s Impact Rounds, Dynasty’s Base Breaker and Impact Rounds, Longhorn’s Base Breaker/Double Shot/Repeater, and Rocket Launcher mods like Multi-Lock and Thermite.

It notes the Big Rig LMG is only available from airdrops. The guide advises using the tier list to prioritise your initial loadout and when preparing to battle over the Shieldbreaker, and says higher-rarity mods are likelier the longer a match goes or can be bought from Trader Flynn.

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