5 best Legends to counter Gibraltar in Apex Legends

Gibraltar is a Support class character in Apex Legends with a solid ability kit that can be used to initiate fights and create temporary cover. The tactical ability can be used to block all incoming damage but it also blocks anyone from dishing out damage from inside the dome shield. The ultimate ability can be used to inflict lethal damage on enemies with area-based bombardment.

Gibraltar in Apex Legends was previously a big part of most meta team compositions and continues to have a massive impact in competitive games. However, the absence of any evasion or movement abilities makes it difficult to play this legend effectively for newcomers. These are the weak points that you can exploit when fighting against a Gibraltar player.

This article will highlight the most effective character that can counter Gibraltar 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 update 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 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)

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The developers have reverted a much-needed change that makes Mad Maggie's ultimate capable of breaking the dome shield. This is crucial in team fights as Gibraltars usually prefer deploying their ultimate and then camp inside the safety of the shield. Maggie can now break this dome and make them lose their position during the team fight.

2) Fuse

Fuse is another member of the Assault class in Apex Legends. His tactical ability — Knuckle Cluster — 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's ultimate ability can isolate a team hiding inside Gibraltar's dome shield. You can either choose to encircle the entire area or block off some parts of it. This makes it difficult for the enemy team to exit the bubble and forces them to funnel out of the only available exit routes. This can be an advantageous situation for your team to score some kills.

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.

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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.

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 is similar to that of Gibraltar but spreads over a larger area and deals less damage per missile. Using this ultimate ability to zone out Gibraltar teams during team fights in final rounds can help you score easy victories. However, you should keep a look out on flanks as Bangalore's ultimate does not fall on the map uniformly.

Once you get confirmation that the missiles have hit and stunned your enemies, you can launch a full attack on the disoriented opponent team. While taking the fight, you can also use your smoke launcher to block off the line of sight from other angles. This is a good way to cut support or immediate back up for the enemy player.

5) Ash

Ash received a hefty set of buffs with the new Assault class perks and her ability kit rework. Her passive was tweaked and the devs integrated a dash ability for players to enjoy. This makes it easier to move around the map and cover larger distances. Alternatively, it can also be used to chase weakened enemies or any opponent trying to escape the battlefield.

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Ash remains one of the highest-picked legends in Season 24 Split 2. Her ability kit allows players to take advantage of high mobility and can be the perfect way to disorient enemies. Combined with her ability to teleport within seconds, Ash can take different angles on a Gibraltar team trying to take cover inside a dome shield.

Gibraltar's abilities are most effective when used with team-based strategies. This legend may not always be effective in solo situations due to the lack of movement abilities.

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