Crypto is a brilliant computer engineer whose main feature is drones that will help your team in both defence and offence. If you decide to play as this character, you should learn Apex Legends' Crypto abilities and learn some tips on how to play matches.
Playing as Crypto in Apex Legends has become increasingly difficult, especially against new Legends with better abilities. However, if you want to succeed as this character, you need to know more about him, and we will help you with this.
Before we take a closer look at Crypto, take a look at our other Apex Legends guides containing useful tips and tricks on Conduit and Wattson.
Apex Legends Crypto abilities
It's worth noting that most players find it quite difficult to use his abilities correctly and skillfully. Nevertheless, by actively and frequently playing as this Legend, you can become an incredible spy, not giving your enemies any chance to escape.
Neurolink
Neurolink is a great ability that allows you to mark the location of enemies seen by the drone within a radius of up to 30 meters. Both you and your team can see the marked enemies, so it's a great way to bypass them and take them by surprise. In addition, you and your teammates will see other things that the drone detects, such as doors and packages.
It's worth noting that you can't see enemies if they're inside the Dome of Protection created by Gibraltar and the smoke screens of Legends like Bangalore and Caustic. So, if you are competing against one of them, you need to be more observant so as not to be deceived.
Surveillance Drone
The Surveillance Drone is the best Crypto ability that makes you the eyes of your team. Using it, you will release a flying drone on the battlefield, which can collect all the necessary information about the location of enemies or other important objects. Thus, your team gains a significant tactical advantage, thanks to which you can take the enemy by surprise or even outwit them and create a multi-move strategy to destroy them.
The flight radius of this drone is 200 meters, which is quite a lot, considering that you can also interact with various objects, such as Respawn Beacons, Survey Beacons, and others. The main disadvantage of this drone is the meagre amount of health, namely 50 HP. Thus, you will need to not only quickly explore an area, but also skilfully dodge enemy attacks, using, for example, walls or other structures as cover. If the enemies do shoot down your drone, you can use it again after a cooldown of 40 seconds.
Drone EMP
The ultimate ability of Crypto will allow you not only to damage enemies but also to completely disorient them for a certain period. By activating Drone EMP, you will strike a selected area within a radius of 30 meters. All enemies located there will receive 50 shield damage. In addition, you will also deactivate enemy traps, slow down your opponents, and turn off their mini-map for two seconds.
This ability is especially useful during team fights. It is worth noting that you will also take damage and negative effects if you are within the range of this skill.
Apex Legends Crypto tips and tricks
Having learned and understood the abilities of this character, you also need to learn some tips to feel more confident on the battlefield and know what to do. You will learn some tricks from your own experience, but before that, be sure to follow the ones we tell you about below.
Enlist support
Even though you don't have to stand still to fly the drone anymore, it's still quite difficult to switch from one gameplay to another. Sometimes enemies will also be clever and try to outmanoeuvre you, so it's important to have someone nearby to protect you. While you are exploring the frontline, ask one of your teammates to protect you from behind; thus you can avoid a stupid death and inform your team about the danger.
Communicate
Although the passive ability shows your team all the elements and enemies that the drone sees within 30 meters, it's not enough, so don't forget to relay important information via voice or regular chat. Notify not only about enemies, but also about medical kits or weapons that are lying around, and then you will provide your team with useful information and increase your chances of winning.
Stay behind
As a scout, your main goal is not to go into battle first because if you die, your team will lose the ability to analyse the battlefield. So, don't rush forward to kill the enemies you just saw with the drone. Stay behind, navigate your team, and only help them in case of emergency. If you are a careful and attentive player, you will be able to play your role perfectly and lead your team to victory.
There you have it, that's everything there is to know about Crypto in Apex Legends. Once you're done here, feel free to take a look at our article on how to master Lifeline in Apex Legends.
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