5 best Legends to counter Crypto in Apex Legends

Crypto is a Recon legend in Apex Legends who can utilize a drone to remotely detect enemies in a limited range. Although he received a strong buff in previous seasons that turns him invisible while operating the drone, his ability kit fails to provide consistent performance. This became more prominent after the Season 24 update which increased the dominance of the Assault class.

Crypto in Apex Legends is one of the characters which is played slower. The most recent seasonal patch has made it difficult for this as almost all players prefer picking up Assault legends and taking gunfights. Since Crypto cannot move while operating the drone, it becomes disadvantageous to take team fights. This inability to move freely is a weakness that can be used against enemy teams.

This article will highlight the most effective characters you can pick to counter Crypto in Apex Legends.

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 seasonal patch that went live on March 25, 2025. Fans can expect to see changes in the article for future updates.

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What are the best characters to counter Crypto in Apex Legends?

Here is a quick overview of some of the most effective characters that you can pick to counter Crypto in Apex Legends:

1) Bloodhound

Bloodhound is a Recon class character in Apex Legends. The tactical ability can be used to scan a limited area in the direction you are facing. It is very effective in finding players who hide inside hard-to-see corners, as the scan can go through solid surfaces and map terrain. Crypto’s invisibility would be rendered useless in such a scenario, and you can score a quick elimination with this method.

Bloodhound in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

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Bloodhound's ultimate is great for fighting against opponents in maps like Storm Point and King's Canyon, where visibility becomes an issue. The ability desaturates the surrounding area and highlights enemies in red, similar to the Threat Vision class perk that is available to all Recon characters. This is helpful when chasing Crypto, especially after breaking his drone, which interrupts his invisibility.

2) Seer

Seer is another Recon legend who can passively scan a small area around the player model. The scan provides accurate information about campers and is crucial when clearing angles or corners. Seer can also use the tactical ability to momentarily stun and silence Crypto players, forcing them to move out and break invisibility.

Seer’s ultimate ability can be used to detect any nearby enemies in a spherical area. It is best to place this ability in a corner since it can be shot and destroyed. Once this ultimate activates, it will force the opponents to either take the fight or retreat to a safer position. You can take advantage of this situation to place your team in an advantageous spot on the map and potentially score a squad wipe.

3) Valkyrie

Valkyrie was recently moved to the Recon class from Skirmisher in Apex Legends. This enables you to make use of the Threat Vision feature that is exclusive to the Recon category characters. Valkyrie’s tactical ability is good for poking enemies from a distance. However, her ultimate is the star of the show as it can detect enemies inside a range while skydiving. This detection can be used to scan for Crypto players around the area and target them if they are far from their team.

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Valkyrie, although not a popular pick, can be used to survey nearby areas. Her EVO shield upgrade perk allows you to scan opponents through walls and terrain. However, her ultimate can be interrupted during the activation stage if she takes any damage from enemies. This is why it is best to fly up from cover to ensure that your ultimate is not wasted in the final rounds of the game.

4) Fuse

Fuse is an Assault legend in EA’s battle royale. His tactical ability — Knuckle Cluster — can stick to surfaces and enemies alike, inflicting ticking damage. If you suspect a Crypto is hiding in one of the corners, you can launch this tactical ability to damage them to break their invisibility. Since Fuse gets two tactical charges and has a low recharge time, you can spam them around your team’s location.

Fuse is an aggressive character who can use his ultimate ability to zone out enemies or trap them within a circle of fire. While near the fire, enemies are continuously detected and highlighted for you, making it easy to score kills and knocks. This can be used around Crypto teams to disorient their strategies and detect the Recon legend while dishing out damage.

5) Ash

Ash is currently the meta pick in Season 24 alongside Ballistic. Her ability kit received some tweaks which made her skills more reliable. The tactical ability can be used to trap enemies and limit their ability to move freely. However, this is temporary so you would need to take action quickly. This is where Ash's new Dash ability comes into play as you can use it to close the distance between yourself and the trapped enemy.

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Ash is one of the most mobile characters in the game who can chase enemies and engage in fights. This makes it possible for you to act on very little positional information, as you can dash and teleport toward the opponents. Once you secure an advantageous position, you can choose to commit to a team fight and trap enemies with your tactical ability.

Crypto is a strong pick for players who prefer playing passively and rotating to zone. His drone makes it possible to retrieve allied banners and revive them quickly with simple taps. Although his ultimate ability can be used to catch enemies off guard, it is more effective when used in ongoing fights to interfere. This allows the team to pick up some easy kills and potential squad wipes.

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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.

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