The guardian

Did it get buffed recently?

I am behind on my patch notes but feel like I have been seeing lots of pro players use it more often when they are streaming. I know it is just comp and they could be trolling but just seems random that it is being used more often

I mean… theoretically, assuming you have perfect aim, guardian is just vandal but cheaper

Even in Silver i see ppl using it now more than ever.

Better than vandal but still much worse than phantom

Guardian just Sheriff with overpriced tag and little long range damage buff

Not in many map you can use this, Breeze or Icebox is applicable.
But in map like Bind that don't have many long range fight. If you can't afford vandal / phantom, sheriff is better.