Wildlight Entertainment / Case study

Highguard Weapon Replicas

Physical replicas of three weapons from Highguard, the PvP raid shooter from Wildlight Entertainment: the Dynasty rifle, the Longhorn revolver, and the Shieldbreaker sword with its illuminated crystal blade, built ahead of the January 2026 launch.

The Highguard Shieldbreaker sword replica by Hoku Props with an illuminated translucent blue blade, on a teal studio backdrop — Photo by Hoku Props Team

The challenge

Make three in-game weapons hold up in the hand.

Each piece had to match the game's design closely enough to sit beside the concept art, with worn metal, wood, and painted finishes that read as real material, and a lit blade that glows evenly.

The approach

Hoku modeled and printed the three weapons, finished them in layered metal, wood-grain, and weathered paint, cast the Shieldbreaker blade in translucent resin over internal lighting, and cased each piece for transport.

Highguard Dynasty rifle replica by Hoku Props with a red wood-grain stock and worn metal body, on a teal studio backdrop — Dynasty

Highguard Longhorn revolver replica by Hoku Props in brushed metal and olive green, on a grey studio backdrop — Longhorn

Close-up of the illuminated translucent blue blade on the Highguard Shieldbreaker sword replica by Hoku Props — Shieldbreaker, lit blade

Detail of the Highguard Dynasty rifle replica grip and stock, hand-painted wood grain and worn metal, in its foam case — Dynasty, grip and stock finish

Highguard Longhorn revolver replica fitted into a foam-lined carry case with a Hoku Props plate — Longhorn, cased for delivery

The Hoku Props Dynasty rifle replica displayed on a grid wall beside its Highguard concept art at a Wildlight Entertainment event — Dynasty on display beside its concept art

The Hoku Props Longhorn revolver replica displayed beneath its Highguard concept art at a Wildlight Entertainment event — Longhorn on display beside its concept art

The Hoku Props Shieldbreaker sword replica with its blade lit, displayed next to Highguard concept art at a Wildlight Entertainment event — Shieldbreaker lit on display

Photo by Hoku Props Team

Build details

Dynasty (rifle): Printed body, wood-grain stock and grip, weathered metal and painted finishes
Longhorn (revolver): Two-tone metal and olive finish, textured grip, fitted carry case
Shieldbreaker (sword): Translucent cast resin blade over internal lighting, dark metal hilt

Credit

Highguard weapon replicas built by Hoku Props for Wildlight Entertainment.

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Hoku Props: Highguard weapon replicas (studio photography, January 2026)

Make three in-game weapons hold up in the hand.

Highguard weapon replicas built by Hoku Props for Wildlight Entertainment.

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