How to play Gibraltar in Apex Legends

Gibraltar in Apex Legends Season 24 remains one of the most popular Legend picks in the game. He is a support-class Legend and one of the best on the roster. He is a defensive fortress, and his abilities provide him with a range of versatility that cannot be replicated by other characters in the game.

The current meta of Apex Legends is being dominated by Assault-class characters. That makes is all the more essential to have a Support Legend in your team, and Gibraltar simply makes the perfect fit for most team comps. The Legend possesses one of the best defensive abiltiies in the game, and his ultimate has the potential to wipe out teams.

This article will provide you with a detailed brief on how you can play Gibraltar in Apex Legends. To know more, read below.

Editor's note: The contents of this article are subjective and solely feature the writer's own opinion. Furthermore, the article has been updated to feature the latest balance changes incorporated with the Apex Legends Takeover patch on February 11, 2025.

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What are Gibralatar's abilities in Apex Legends?

Gibraltar is considered a Shielded Fortress in Apex Legends. He excels at keeping his team safe and protected. Here is a list of all his abilities:

Gun Shield (Passive): Gibraltar whips out a 50 HP gunshield whenever he aims down sight with any weapon. It protects his upper body from incoming fire, possibly saving players from life-threatening headshots.
Dome of Protection (Tactical): You throw out a disc, which, upon landing, projects a massive, impenetrable dome. The dome has a six-meter radius and lasts for a total of 12 seconds. The Dome shield absorbs all enemy fire and can only be broken by Mad Maggie's Wrecking Ball or disabled by Crypto's drone.
Defensive Bombardment (Ultimate): Calls in a concentrated airstrike, raining hellfire from the skies. Each hit mark will deal 40 damage to shields or health.

All of Gibraltar's Legend Upgrades

With the debut of Apex Legends Season 20, each character was provided with unique perks. Gibraltar's perks have been updated in the past season, and as of now, he gets access to the following Legend Upgrades in-game:

Level 2 Upgrades

Big Bruddah: Increase the total radius of Gibraltar's ultimate ability by 20%
Fast Shotties: Move faster with Shotguns and Auto-Reload on knocks.

Level 3 Upgrades

Baby Bubble: Dome of Protection's size and cooldown is reduced by 25%. You get access to this ability more frequently.
Bubble Bunker: The Dome of Protection's lifetime increased by four seconds.

We believe that for the best results you should opt for Big Bruddah and Baby Bubble. They will provide you with much better use for your abilities, and improvde your gamplay experience.

How to use Gibraltar in Apex Legends

Gibraltar's kit is extremely versatile. In Apex Legends, having a fortified strongman like this Legend allows you to make bold moves that would otherwise be impossible.

Whenever you engage with enemies, always keep your arm shield active. It is fundamental in protecting you from near-death experiences and provides an additional 50 HP to your fortified health pool.

Dome of Protection

As for the Dome of Protection, this ability's uses are multi-faceted. It provides a great source of cover as you traverse through open ground, allowing you and your team to heal up when required. When your teammates get knocked down, the Dome of Protection makes reviving them a much easier process. Do not hesitate to use this ability offensively. Always carry a shotgun and force your enemies into 1v1 shotgun encounters with this ability.

Defensive Bombardment

Bombardment can clear out squads (Image via EA)

Lastly, use Defensive Bombardment to third-party other fights. If you see team fights go down, chuck the flare in their direction and farm the entire squads as hell rains down on them. Clean up the fight, and use your Dome of Protection to quickly reset.

That's everything that you need to know about playing as Gibraltar in Apex Legends Season 24. This Support-class Legend excels at engaging in gunfights, and we definitely urge you to keep your fear aside and w-key into the chaos of the battlefield.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh