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Compared to other characters inApex Legends, Rampart’s pseudo-defensive role allows her to fortify most positions into long-distance shooting stations that can discourage enemies from ever trying to get inside their zones. This makes Rampart especially convenient for squads that focus on transforming indoor spaces into formidable deathtraps. However, just how else canApex Legendsplayers tap into her skillset?
Rampart: Technician Extraordinaire
Tech specialist Ramya Parekh takes pride in her work, especially when she earned respect from niche technicians in the underground scene. Earning more than enough to start her own business, Ramya - also calledRampart- opened her own modding shop on Gaea, earning popularity to the point that even ne’er-do-wells want to get Rampart’s gear. Rampart and her pride in her gear gave her enough street cred to praise her work and even insult others’, which perhaps was the reason why unknown assailants burned her shop.
However, hope isn’t lost for Rampart. While she lost her place of business, she never lost any of the grit and the expertise that built it. Being left with nothing but an Apex Card, Rampart decided to join the competition to reclaim her glory in a new way. Nowadays, various Apex Legends are seen asking Rampart to tinker their gear, because it’s only good equipment when “Rampart” is written on it.
Why Play Rampart: Never Say No To A Minigun
It’s always an incredible sight to see Rampart just whip out her mini-gun Shiela and rain down bullets on everything in front of her. And players who just love to use extremely noisyApex LegendsLMGsmay very well consider adding Rampart to their arsenal of favorite Legends. However, compared to other gun-toting characters, Rampart’s wall and mini-gun kit allows her to fortify various spaces in extremely unique ways. Players interested in her toolkit should consider the following reasons for using her:
The Basics Of Rampart: Capitalize On Turret Defenses
Players who got used to usingApex LegendsMachine Guns to force their way through enemy forces would feel right at home with Rampart, especially since her kit precisely caters to the LMG crowd. However, those who want an alternative take on defense may also grab Rampart to reinforce positions more easily, giving players various offensive and defensive options when using this nifty engineer across anyApex Legendsmap. Players interested in her offerings should refer to her toolkit below:
Passive: Modded Loader
Rampart loves an intense battle, which is why she loves modifying LMGs to become much deadlier in combat. This is reflected inModded Loader (Passive), where LMGs perform more efficiently at the hands of a Rampart compared to any otherApex Legendsweapon combo. Compared to other weapon-enhancing Passives, Modded Loader can transform Rampart into a ridiculously-powerful Legend with its perks:
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Tactical: Amped Cover
Perhaps the bread and butter of Rampart’s kit, the technician is always capable of making sure the gear of her teammates perform better than usual - andAmped Cover (Tactical)is the perfect representation of this specialty. With this ability, Rampart is able to deploy crouch-cover walls that become full-cover amped walls to give the team cover. What’s more interesting about this ability is how it can block shots from outside but boost the damage of those from within, even from anApex Legendspistol. Here are things to take note:
Ultimate: Mobile Minigun “Shiela”
Let’s face it - one of the best things that make Rampart so attractive would beMobile Minigun “Shiela” (Ultimate).After all, not all Legends get an actual third (3) weapon as an Ultimate ability to benefit theApex Legendsteam. With Shiela, Rampart is able to wield a power LMG-esque gun - be it as something she carries on her person or deploy in an area. While the idea of having a Shiela is extremely powerful, here are some elements players still need to consider:
Rampart Gameplay: Anywhere Can Be A Fort
The deployable nature of her shields and mini-gun give Rampart the impression of becoming a mobile turret, while the bonuses she offers towards LMGs make her a recommended reinforcer of spaces. Due to her defensive-leaning playstyle with herApex LegendsTactical, gamers who love going Rambo on opponents might not want to use Rampart at the onset. However, there are certain intricacies about Rampart’s toolkit that can make her just as efficient in a deadly firefight, provided players know how to maximize her skills. Here are some things players should consider when using her:
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Controller Class: Adaptive Combat Safety
One of the best qualities of Rampart as anApex Legendscharacter is her penchant for mobile defense. Thanks to her capabilities to deploy defensive shields and even her ever-reliable Shiela minigun, Rampart can transform even the most mundane locations into a deadly fortified gun-turret port. And now Rampart gets a reclassification as aController ClassinApex Legends, she gets even more opportunities to properly position her mobile shields. With this classification, she now gets the following Perk:
Loadout Recommendations
Rampart as a defensive specialist allows her to fortify even the worst positions, allowing her to protect the team even withanApex Legendspistol. However, players who want to capitalize on Rampart’s capacity to make the most defensible of fortresses means they ought to get her equipped with the most damaging of weapons possible. Here are some weapons fit for Rampart’s gameplay style:
Apex Legendsis playable on the PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
