5 best Legends to counter Vantage in Apex Legends

Vantage in Apex Legends is a long-ranged Recon character. Her tactical ability can be used to reposition around small distances. It can also be a powerful tool when you need to contest for high-ground control on various maps. Vantage has access to a high-power sniper rifle as her ultimate, that can tag enemies and deal damage. A second hit on tagged enemies can inflict massive damage and potentially score a knock.

This article will highlight the best characters to counter Vantage in Apex Legends.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author’s opinion. The entries are arranged in no particular order.

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Which characters can counter Vantage in Apex Legends?

Here is a list of a few characters that you can pick in Apex Legends to counter Vantage:

1) Newcastle

Newcastle is a Support character in Apex Legends. His tactical shield can mitigate a lot of incoming damage and is capable of stopping Vantage’s sniper bullets. You can deploy the mobile shield and help your team reach solid cover while avoiding any damage along the way. His ultimate ability is another way to help your team take cover during gunfights.

Newcastle in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

Newcastle’s passive allows players to revive knocked-down allies while moving around with a protective shield in front. This is a great way to deny kills for Vantage and get your allies up for a full reset. Once you know Vantage’s position, you can avoid directly peeking in the direction or plan an attack to take her down.

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2) Pathfinder

Pathfinder is a Skirmisher legend in EA’s battle royale. His tactical ability can be used to initiate team fights or retreat from dangerous situations. This mobility makes it difficult for Vantage to land her ultimate ability bullets on Pathfinder consistently. With a little practice, you can even try to grapple onto Vantage players trying to use their tactical ability to run away from the area.

Pathfinder in Legend Locker (Image via EA)

Pathfinder’s ultimate ability can be difficult to use against Vantage. So, it is best to use it as a distraction to keep the enemy team occupied. Your team can then go around and choose to launch a flank to catch the opponents off-guard. This is a good strategy that can be used in the early and middle zones.

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3) Fuse

Fuse is an Assault character in Apex Legends. His ability kit contains a sticky grenade that deals ticking damage to enemies, and a mortar bomb that creates a circle of fire around the target location. You can use the tactical to launch a grenade toward Vantage’s location and deter the opponents from peeking toward your direction. This is also a good way to farm some damage to level up your shield core.

Fuse in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

Fuse’s ultimate can be used to isolate Vantage players or force them to use their tactical and retreat to a safer position. Most Vantage players would try to take a position in high places like building roofs and mountain edges. These areas provide natural cover and can be difficult to shoot back at. So, it is useful to have a stack of grenades that you can spam in the general direction.

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4) Mad Maggie

Mad Maggie is another aggressive Assault legend. Her tactical ability can be used to damage enemies behind solid cover. This is very useful when dealing with long-ranged sniper users like Vantage, as it forces them to back off or change their position altogether. The cooldown on this ability is quite low, so you should spam it whenever possible and inflict chip damage on opponents.

Mad Maggie in EA's battle royale (Image via EA)

Mad Maggie’s ultimate ability can provide the entire team with a speed boost. This is useful when you are trying to relocate around the map, as it makes dodging bullets easier. The same ability can be used to chase down Vantage players if they use their tactical charge to escape.

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5) Seer

Seer is a Recon character in Apex Legends. His tactical ability can be used to detect enemies, highlight them, and temporarily silence their abilities. This is useful against Vantage, as locking her ultimate ability for a short duration provides your team with time to find cover or launch an attack.

Seer in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

Seer can also use his ultimate ability to create a sphere that provides locational information about the enemies within its range. You can use this to track Vantage around complex structures like buildings, and force the opponents to give up control of their spot. Moreover, Seer’s passive can continuously scan for enemies and be used to clear corners and flush out campers.

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