Highlights
- Twitch streamer TeQ's game-changing strategy combines Crypto and Alter for devastating results in Apex Legends.
- Alter's abilities disrupt the current meta, offering offensive and tactical advantages in gameplay.
- With Alter, Apex Legends aimed to introduce a character who embodies evil in the game's narrative.
Apex Legends pro player Will "TeQ" Starck has found a powerful new strategy involving the game's latest character, Alter, that is revolutionizing gameplay tactics. Apex Legends, a popular battle royale game, frequently sees players combining different Legends' abilities to gain an edge over their opponents, but none have been as aggressive as the combo discovered by TeQ.
Since its launch, Apex has introduced numerous characters throughout the seasons, each with unique abilities. Alter, the newest addition to the roster, brings a fresh dynamic to the game. Apex Legends' Alter was designed to be obsessed with destruction, a stark contrast to previous Legends. With her unique abilities, Alter promises to disrupt the current meta significantly.
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The powerful combo that TeQ demonstrated in his streams pairs Crypto and Alter for devastating results. The tactic involves Crypto using his EMP Ultimate to weaken enemies hiding in buildings, while Alter creates a portal through walls or floors to ambush them instantly. TeQ's demonstration highlighted how this strategy can wipe out teams in seconds. The key to this tactic is the invulnerability frames provided by Alter's Tactical ability, allowing her team to avoid the EMP's effects and maintain full shields while their opponents are left vulnerable. This combination has quickly gained attention for its effectiveness in high-stakes matches.
Alter and Crypto’s Synergy Can Change the Existing Meta in Apex Legends
The combination of Crypto's EMP and Alter's portal could redefine competitive strategies, forcing players to adapt quickly. The potential impact on the meta is substantial, as it challenges the dominance of established defensive tactics. Apex's new Legend Alter's abilities offer a blend of offensive and tactical advantages. Her passive Gift From The Rift lets her detect and loot items from deathboxes through walls. Her Tactical ability, Void Passage, creates two-way portals for quick traversal, while her Ultimate ability, Void Nexus, deploys a portal for the whole team.
The development process behind Apex Legends' newest character, Alter, involved a collaborative effort led by writers Ian Holstead and Jaclyn Seto. Apex Legends' narrative lead Ashley Reed has stated that the team sought to introduce a character who embodies evil, unlike previous "misunderstood" characters. Jaclyn emphasized representation and authenticity, including the careful integration of Cantonese language elements. The team aimed to craft a character that disrupts the game’s narrative, providing a fresh and chaotic experience.
Apex Legends has also teased a mysterious connection between Alter and the existing Legend Horizon. The recently released "Altered Horizons" trailer depicts a confrontation between Alter and Horizon, where Alter hints at knowing multiple versions of Horizon and possessing crucial knowledge about the time-traveling device. This backstory not only adds depth to Alter’s character but also ties her narrative intriguingly to Horizon's. As players experiment with Alter and Crypto's synergy, it's likely that other innovative combinations will emerge. Apex Legends continues to evolve, with each new season bringing fresh challenges and opportunities for players to explore.
Apex Legends
Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale game made by Respawn. In this shooter, players take up the mantle of a Legend — one of the playable characters — and form a squad with other players. The game is set in the same universe as the Titanfall series and the two franchises have had many crossovers.
- Platform(s)
- PS4 , PS5 , Xbox One , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , PC , iOS , Android , Switch
- Released
- February 4, 2019
- Developer(s)
- Respawn Entertainment
- Publisher(s)
- Electronic Arts
- Genre(s)
- Battle Royale , First-Person Shooter
