5 best Legends to counter Crypto in Apex Legends

Crypto in Apex Legends is one of the oldest Recon characters. He recently received a buff in a past update that can make him go invisible while operating his drone. However, it is a perk that Crypto can only equip after reaching the level 2 shield core. His tactical ability is a drone that can be remotely operated and is capable of scanning beacons for nearby enemies. It can also detect opponents in a limited range. Crypto’s ultimate is a massive EMP blast that can only be activated by the drone.

Crypto can easily use his abilities to pinpoint your location and hunt down your team if not dealt with properly. This article will highlight the best characters that can counter Crypto in Apex Legends.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author’s opinion.

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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 toward 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)

Bloodhound’s ultimate increases movement speed and highlights enemies while removing color from the surrounding environment. This makes it easier to chase down Crypto when he is trying to regroup with the enemy team. This can also be used as bait to find the other members and initiate a team fight in a 3v2 situation once Crypto is eliminated.

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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 in Legend Locker (Image via EA)

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.

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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.

Valkyrie in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

Valkyrie’s level 3 shield core perk allows you to scan opponents through the map terrain, making it difficult for Crypto to take advantage of his invisibility perk. You can choose to use the ultimate solo or with your team and go about hunting such campers and rake in kill points.

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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 in Legend Locker (Image via EA)

Fuse’s ultimate ability is another tool that can provide temporary detection. Anyone present inside or near the flames is highlighted, making them easy targets. This is also a great way to isolate Crypto players from their team and limit their ability to move around freely.

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5) Ash

Ash is another Assault class character in Apex Legends. Her tactical ability is useful when trying to trap enemies by anchoring them to the ground. You can also use this around corners to check for Crypto with the help of a faint sound cue that he emits when invisible. Ash’s ultimate ability is another great tool that you can use to chase Crypto players if they decide to run away from the battlefield.

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

Ash’s passive ability is the most useful in such a scenario. You can mark enemies on the map from deathboxes and extend the detection timer by upgrading the necessary perks with higher shield core levels. However, this ability does not reveal legend information and only pings their location.

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