5 best Legends to counter Gibraltar in Apex Legends

Gibraltar in Apex Legends is a Support class character occupying a meta spot in Season 23. His tactical ability can be used to create an impenetrable dome shield that can block almost all incoming damage. However, the shield blocks damage both ways so you cannot shoot at enemies from inside. Gibraltar's ultimate ability can be used to rain down destructive missiles near the target location. These missiles have explosive damage and can stun enemies caught in the crossfire.

Gibraltar's offensive and defensive prowess can easily win his team matches if he is not countered effectively and in time. This article will highlight the best counters for Gibraltar in Apex Legends.

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

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What are the characters that counter Gibraltar in Apex Legends?

Here is a list of the most effective characters that you can pick to counter Gibraltar in Apex Legends:

1) Mad Maggie

Mad Maggie is one of the most aggressive Assault legends in the entire game. Her tactical ability can be used to damage enemies behind solid cover, including abilities like Gibraltar’s tactical shield and Rampart walls. You can make use of this ability to push back anyone trying to heal inside the dome and take control of the safe zone. This is a useful method to corner Gibraltar teams when they use a dome shield.

Mad Maggie in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

Mad Maggie’s ultimate is also a great ability that can be used inside Gibraltar’s shield to knock them out of cover. Moreover, you can make use of the speed boost from Maggie’s ultimate to rush toward opponents, making it difficult for them to heal or reset during the gunfight.

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2) Fuse

Fuse is another member of the Assault class in Apex Legends. His tactical ability — Knuckle Duster — does not pierce solid surfaces so it needs to be used outside of Gibraltar’s dome. This can be used to deter the enemy team from pushing out of cover. You can also push inside the dome shield and launch a few grenades to disorient the opponents.

Fuse in Legend Locker (Image via EA)

Fuse’s ultimate is the most useful in such scenarios as you can launch the ability either behind the dome or directly inside it. By placing it behind the shield, you can block off an exit route for your opponents and force a team fight. However, if you cast it inside, you will be able to drive them out of cover.

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3) Conduit

Like Gibraltar, Conduit is a Support legend, but she specializes in providing temporary shields. Her tactical ability can be used to aid your team while fighting against Gibraltar since you would not need to recharge shields during the gunfight. However, Conduit’s ultimate ability is the most useful as it can create an energy barrier around the target location.

Conduit in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

You can deploy Conduit’s ultimate around Gibraltar’s dome shield if the whole team is trying to take cover and heal. It acts like Fuse’s ultimate and traps them by blocking the backlines. You can catch enemies off-guard with this strategy to score a few easy eliminations. However, the cooldown for the ultimate is quite high so you should place it wisely.

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4) Bangalore

Bangalore is an Assault legend with the ability to block line of sight with her tactical charge. You can place down smokes in front of Gibraltar’s dome during fights to mask your positions. This will force the enemy team to remain inside cover and you can launch a flank with your team to pick up a few knocks.

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

Bangalore’s ultimate ability should be used a few seconds before Gibraltar’s dome is about to deactivate. This forces the opponents to either retreat or tank all of the damage from the ultimate while being stunned. In either case, you should be able to spray down one of the members and secure a quick kill.

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5) Catalyst

Catalyst is a Controller character in Apex Legends who can place proximity-activated spike traps. This tactical ability can be thrown from a distance and deployed near the edges of Gibraltar’s dome shield. This will deter opponents from pushing out and they would need to take an alternate route if they want to fight. The spikes will also inflict ticking damage and hinder their movement speed, making them easy targets.

Catalyst in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

Catalyst can also use her ultimate ability to create a vision-blocking wall. The wall lasts for quite a bit and can provide your team with enough time to reset and reposition during the team fight. You can take advantage of this and send a teammate behind your opponent to launch a pincer attack.

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