Rampart for noobs: A Beginner's Guide To Rampart


Overview


Apex Legends doesn't necessarily function as a defensive-minded title, generally favoring mobility and fast reflexes over staying put for an extended period of time. But that hasn't stopped Respawn from adding in a solid selection of well-rounded defensive legends with varied kits that keep things interesting. One such character, Rampart, has long remained one of the game's least popular legends since her launch back in Season 6, largely due to the fact that she requires a good bit of setup time and is required to stay within a limited area to make the most of her extremely defensive kit--or at least that's what is often assumed.

Following a string of buffs to her minigun ultimate ability and her deployable walls, Rampart has slowly morphed into an underrated pick. While she may not possess the mobility options needed to place her in the meta, she's nevertheless a force to be reckoned with for anyone who grasps the intricacies of her defensive kit. In this guide, we'll take a look at some of the ways in which Rampart can provide exceptional utility to your team.


Abilities that prioritize defense



Rampart's abilities have a heavy focus on defensive play, but that doesn't mean she's incapable of being played in a more mobile fashion. Let's take a look at what she brings to the table.

Modded Loader is Rampart's passive ability, and it's also one of her most controversial. It increases her magazine size by 15% and reload speed by 25% exclusively when using an LMG. This makes her extra deadly when she's got a Rampage or Spitfire, for instance, but it also means that she essentially doesn't have a passive ability when she's not wielding one of these large and powerful guns.


Rampart's tactical ability Amped Cover allows her to place up to five walls on the ground at a time, with each one blocking incoming bullets while providing the ability to deal extra gun damage when shooting through them. The walls are destroyed relatively easily, however, making strategic placement extremely important. We'll get to that in a bit.

Lastly, Rampart's ultimate ability is Mobile Minigun Sheila, which is pretty much exactly what it sounds like. When used, you pull out a massive minigun that takes a moment to wind up before rapidly unloading bullets into your enemies. You move quite a bit slower while wielding the minigun, making it best used on unsuspecting enemies or from more fortified positions. When placed down it can no longer be picked up and used while moving, but it gains unlimited ammo and can be used by your teammates. Also, you'll get another one as soon as your ultimate recharges.

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