Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2: 5 best Legends to counter Ballistic

Knowing how to counter Ballistic in Apex Legends is quite essential, especially after the recent Season 24 update. The Legend has seen quite an interesting set of buffs being implemented for his kit, making him one of the topmost contenders for a spot in the Legend-meta. Rightfully so, the recent changes do make him extremely powerful, providing him some great utility across both his tactical, passive, and ultimate abilities.

He now possesses the ability to carry a Mythic weapon in his sling, his tactical now features two charges, which can be upgraded to four with a Legend Upgrade, and his ultimate is much stronger than before. These changes undoubtedly make him one of the toughest Legends to go up against.

However, it's essential to know which characters can counter this formidable foe. To achieve that end, we have curated a list of the 5 best Legends to counter Ballistic in Apex Legends Season 24.

Editor’s note: This article is subjective and reflects the author’s opinion. Furthermore, the contents of this article have been updated to match the Apex Legends Takeover mid-seasonal update that went live on March 25, 2025. Fans can expect to see changes in the article for future updates.

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Which characters can counter Ballistic in Apex Legends Season 24?

Before we dive deep into the Legends that can counter Ballistic in Apex Legends Season 24, let's first focus on the changes that have been incorporated for the Assault-class characters in the game. You should be aware of the abilities they possess before you dive headfirst into combat:

Combat Reserve

Carry extra ammo per ammo stack
Have two new grenade-only slots in inventory
Retain access to Red Extended Supply Bins

Stowed Reload

Stowed weapons automatically reload after 2s

Battle Surge

Breaking an enemy’s shields grants a speed burst, fast reloads, and highlights the target enemy for 4s

With the perks discussed, without further ado, here is a list of the most effective legends that can counter Ballistic in Apex Legends:

1) Ash

Ash is an Assault character in Apex Legends. Her tactical ability is very efficient if you want to temporarily trap enemies. Opponents hit by this ability are tethered to the ground for a short duration and cannot move outside of a small radius. You can use this to stop Ballistic from rushing at you with his ultimate activated. Since the ultimate has a short duration, you can simply wait it out, wasting the enemy team’s time.

Also read: 5 best Legends to counter Ash

Ash’s ultimate ability is a great tool that can be used to quickly relocate from one point to another. This is useful in initiating gunfights and can also help you get away from Ballistic teams if the team fight becomes risky. You can take advantage of Ash’s ultimate to get away from such opponents and create some distance while allowing Ballistic’s abilities to run out.

2) Fuse

Fuse is an Assault class legend with an explosive ability kit. His tactical ability launches sticky grenades that can be deployed toward Ballistic to slow him down and hinder any aggressive pushes. Since the grenades deal ticking damage, they will temporarily reduce the enemy's movement speed and allow you to prepare for a team fight.

Fuse’s ultimate ability is another great tool that can be used to damage and zone out opponents. You can use this near your location to deter Ballistic from rushing in with his team. The ring of fire also highlights any opponents near it, making it easier to shoot them down and score some easy kills.

3) Rampart

Rampart is a Controller in Apex Legends. Her tactical ability can be used to deploy one-way shields which increases outgoing damage while blocking a certain amount of incoming damage. You can put these down when fighting against Ballistic as the walls can intercept the targeting bullet and stop it before it hits you. This will also provide you with the opportunity to shoot the enemy team while amplifying your damage.

Read more: 5 best Legends to counter Rampart

Rampart has access to one of the strongest ultimates in the entire game — you can use a massive machine gun to mow down your enemies. The weapon performs very well in medium range and is best if you catch opponents in open areas with less cover.

4) Lifeline

Lifeline has become a meta character in Season 23. The recent rework has transformed her abilities and players can now utilize a healing drone that follows them around. This tactical ability can also be assigned to allies remotely, making it easier to heal the team during gunfights.

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

Lifeline’s ultimate ability now creates a 360-degree shield around the target location. It can block all bullets from inside and out but is open at the top. This can be used as a temporary barrier between teams while Ballistic’s abilities are still active. You can also take this opportunity to engage in close-quarter combat using shotguns to increase your chances of winning.

5) Horizon

A Skirmisher in Apex Legends, Horizon's tactical ability can be used to gain a quick height advantage during gunfights. It is also useful when you need to heal in between team fights. You can take advantage of this by moving in and out of cover while dodging incoming damage.

Read more: 5 best Legends to counter Horizon

Horizon’s ultimate does not inflict any damage but can temporarily trap enemies within a radius and limit their ability to move freely. You can use this to initiate fights or hold off opponents from rushing to your location. This can be used to delay Ballistic’s ultimate, making them easy targets while within Horizon’s ultimate.

That's everything that you need to know about countering Ballistic in Apex Legends Season 24.

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About the author

Krishanu Ranjan Sarma covers Call of Duty, Apex Legends, and Valorant content for the Esports & Gaming division at Sportskeeda, helping readers stay on top of the latest metas, strategies, and updates.

Krishanu was drawn to online video games when introduced to Dota 2 and the Counter-Strike titles as a teenager. He has since moved on to multiplayer shooters like Valorant, CS2, Call of Duty, and Apex Legends. Among these, he favors the fast-paced battle royale gameplay of Apex Legends; if given a chance, Krishanu would love to drop into the arena and learn the lore first-hand.

Krishanu follows official social media announcements, press releases, and live developer streams for news and updates. However, when it comes to in-depth guides, he draws on his gameplay knowledge to provide tried-and-tested tips and strategies.

Krishanu's content has raked in over 3 million reads in less than two years. He has interviewed many professional esports players, including Valorant stars Mimi, Juliano, Daiki, meL, and Roxi, as well as HLTV award winner and Counter-Strike 2 player Zywoo. He is an avid follower of Valorant esports tournaments, with Paper Rex (PRX) being his favorite.

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