Apex Legends: Apex Legends Season 24: 5 best Legends to counter Bangalore

Bangalore in Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2 remains one of the strongest characters in-game. This assault-class Legend has spearheaded the meta in the previous Split, and despite the major overhauls to the Skirmisher class in the latest mid-season update, we believe she holds a strong position in the game's ongoing Legend meta.

Her kit provides her great versatility, providing a unique blend of both offensive and defensive capabilities. Her tactical ability, the smoke-grenade launcher can be used to block enemy sightlines, revive teammates, and if you know what you're doing, faze enemy players and catch them by surprise.

Naturally, it's important to know how you put a stop to the tyranny this Legend can inflict upon you. To achieve that, we have curated a list of the best Legends to counter Bangalore in Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2. Read below for a detailed brief.

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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5 best counters to Bangalore in Apex Legends

1) Ash

Ash is an Assault Legend with an aggressive playstyle. Her tactical ability can be especially useful against Bangalore because it can temporarily trap enemies. If Bangalore tries to use her Double Time speed boost to flee or reposition, Ash's Arc Snare tactical ability can limit her movement, leaving her a vulnerable target.

Furthermore, the Phase Breach ultimate ability enables Ash and her team to quickly cover the distance or withdraw when Bangalore uses her smoke or Rolling Thunder.

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2) Ballistic

Ballistic is a seasoned combatant with abilities focused on suppressing or destabilizing enemies. His Whistler is going to play a huge role in stopping this Legend in her tracks. When you can connect this ability to a Legend, it makes their gun overheat and makes it stop working. This will hinder Bangalore's gameplay, and it opens up a window for you to go on the offensive. This is especially useful when Bangalore is trying to lay down suppressive fire after deploying her smoke.

Moreover, Ballistic's ultimate, Tempest, enhances team mobility and firepower. While there's no specific timing to execute this ability, it's best used when you can succesfully connect both your Whistler charges against Bangalore and her team. As evident, Ballistic definitely is one of the strongest Legends to counter Bangalore in Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2.

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3) Gibraltar

Gibraltar's Dome of Protection tactical ability is a direct counter to Bangalore's Rolling Thunder. When the artillery strike is incoming, deploying the dome can shield the team from explosive damage, allowing them to maintain their position or heal without interruption. Additionally, Gibraltar's own ultimate, Defensive Bombardment, can deter Bangalore from advancing or force her out of cover.

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4) Bloodhound

Bloodhound is a Recon class Legend in Apex Legends. His Eye of the Allfather tactical ability is invaluable against Bangalore's Smoke Launcher. By scanning the area, Bloodhound can detect enemies hiding within the smoke, nullifying Bangalore's attempt at obstructing vision. Activating his ultimate, Beast of the Hunt, further amplifies his tracking capabilities, making it difficult for Bangalore to escape an ambush.

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5) Wattson

Wattson's ultimate, Interception Pylon, is an effective counter to Bangalore's Rolling Thunder and Smoke Launcher. The pylon intercepts and neutralizes incoming explosives, making Bangalore's ultimate less effective. It also clears the smoke canisters, preventing Bangalore from blocking Wattson's vision and giving his team a tactical advantage.

Wattson's Perimeter Security tactical ability is also an effective denial technique to prevent Bangalore from infiltrating areas such as buildings during final zones.

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Countering Bangalore requires a strategic selection of Legends whose abilities can nullify her strengths. As such, all the Legends mentioned above should be very effective against her.

That's everything you need to know about countering Bangalore in Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2. For more related news and guides, you can check out the following articles:

About the author

Akash Das is an Esports and Gaming writer at Sportskeeda. Though Akash has a master’s degree in biotechnology and years of experience working as a research associate and graphics designer, his love of video games has driven him to choose a career as a gaming journalist.

It was the venerable Call of Duty and Need for Speed franchises that sparked his love for the medium. Presently, he prefers multiplayer experiences like Valorant and regards renowned YouTuber Shroud as an inspiration.

Apart from gaming, Akash enjoys traveling, go-karting, and long drives.

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