Highguard How To Ping
Pinging in Highguard lets you communicate with your team instantly without talking. You can mark locations enemies and points of interest with a single button press. If you are playing with randoms or just want cleaner teamwork pinging is something you should be using constantly.
The Exact Way Pinging Works
The ping system places a visible marker in the world where you aim. Your teammates see it right away which helps everyone react faster. There is also a ping wheel for more detailed callouts when you need to be specific.
Once you get used to it pinging becomes muscle memory. You will start doing it without thinking which is exactly where you want to be.
How To Ping On PC
Keyboard And Mouse Ping Inputs
On PC the ping button is the middle mouse button. Aim your crosshair at the location you want to mark and press the middle mouse button once. This places a standard ping that your team can see.
If you want more options hold the middle mouse button instead of tapping it. This opens the ping wheel where you can choose different ping types before releasing the button.
How To Ping On Controller
Controller Ping Inputs Explained
On controller pinging is tied to the right bumper. Press the right bumper once to place a normal ping at your current aim point. This works for locations movement callouts and general awareness.
Hold the right bumper to bring up the ping wheel. Move the stick to select the ping type you want then release the bumper to send it.
To quickly mark an enemy double tap the right bumper. This is the fastest way to warn your team during combat and it saves lives more often than you think.
Smart Ways To Use Pings
Pings work best when they are clear and consistent. Spamming random pings helps nobody and usually earns silence from the team. Use them with intent and your teammates will actually trust them.
Ping enemies as soon as you see them so your team can react faster
Ping locations before you move so everyone stays together
Use the ping wheel when things are calm for better callouts
Final Blurb
Knowing how to ping properly in Highguard makes team play smoother and faster. Once you build the habit you will communicate better without saying a word and your matches will feel way more coordinated. It is one of those small skills that quietly makes you look like you know exactly what you are doing.
FAQ
What button pings on PC in Highguard
The middle mouse button is used to ping on PC. Tap it for a quick ping or hold it to open the ping wheel.
How do you ping enemies on controller
Double tap the right bumper to mark an enemy quickly during combat.
Can you change the ping button
Keyboard and mouse controls can be rebound in the settings. Controller players can choose from preset layouts.
Is the ping wheel required to use pings
No the ping wheel is optional. A single tap always sends a basic ping without opening the wheel.
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