5 best Legends to counter Alter in Apex Legends

Alter in Apex Legends is a recent addition to the Skirmisher class. Her ability kit is designed to enable teams to breach through the enemy’s defenses. The tactical ability creates a portal through solid structures that allow players to travel in and out. Her ultimate ability acts like a beacon that enables players to return by opening a temporary portal. However, these portals can be used by anyone on the map so it is best to place them strategically.

This article will highlight the best characters to counter Alter in Apex Legends.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinion.

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Characters that can counter Alter in Apex Legends

1) Caustic

Caustic is a Controller legend in EA’s battle royale. His tactical ability can be used to anchor down different positions on the map. The gas traps activate whenever an enemy is nearby and can deal ticking damage. If you are being targeted by an Alter team, it is best to place down a few random traps throughout the floor. These can catch your enemies off-guard and also work as temporary cover while taking the gunfight.

Caustic in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

Caustic’s ultimate can be devastating in narrow spaces. This can be used near the Alter tactical portal ability to deter the opponent team from pushing in. It is also a great tool that can force the enemies to activate a portal back to Alter’s ultimate ability placed elsewhere. Once they retreat, you can reset and even choose to follow behind by taking the portal.

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2) Mirage

Mirage is a Support character in Apex Legends. His tactical ability is useful when gathering information about enemy team positions. It can also be used to trick enemies as the ability releases an identical Mirage clone in the target direction. Moreover, his passive ability allows players to go invisible when reviving downed allies.

Mirage in EA's battle royale (Image via EA)

Mirage can use his clones and cast his ultimate to confuse Alter teams if they attack your location. This can waste a lot of time for the enemy squad and help your team prioritize targets to score some easy eliminations. You can also spam the clones to distract opponents since the cooldown time is very low.

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3) Gibraltar

Gibraltar is another Support legend in the game who can deploy a dome shield as his tactical ability. This dome is impenetrable and can block all incoming bullets and explosives. However, any player inside this area cannot shoot through the shield either. You can use this shield if an Alter team decides to launch an attack on you. It will either force your opponents to wait out the dome’s duration or walk into the protected region.

Gibraltar in Legend Locker (Image via EA)

Gibraltar’s ultimate can launch a barrage of high-damage missiles around the target location that can stun enemies. You can use this in final zones to force out enemies from their corners or deter enemy teams from pushing near your location. The ultimate is most useful when used in open areas.

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4) Ash

Ash is an Assault character in Apex Legends. Her tactical ability can be used to trap opponents and limit their ability to move. You can utilize this ability to catch anyone trying to enter through Alter’s tactical portal. It is best to let them cover a bit of distance before using Ash’s tactical to ensure that they cannot escape from the place immediately.

Ash in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

Ash’s ultimate ability creates a one-way portal and is perfect for repositioning. You can use this portal to retreat from sudden attacks and even chase enemy squads if they try to run after using Alter’s ultimate.

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5) Catalyst

Catalyst is another Controller legend and specializes in bunkering down buildings. The tactical ability can be used to lay down spike traps that activate when an opponent is nearby. The spikes deal ticking damage and can be placed on the ground to catch Alter teams off-guard. Your opponents would take damage and also have their movement speed reduced, making them easy targets.

Catalyst in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

Catalyst’s ultimate can be used to block the enemy’s line of sight. This ability can be deployed in open areas and inside buildings. You can place down this wall to protect yourself and the team while providing space for a quick reset during gunfights. The wall can temporarily hinder the opponent’s vision so it is unlikely that they would push through it. As a precaution, you can place a spike trap behind the wall to deter enemies from pushing.

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