Mastering Rampart: Apex Legends' New Defensive Powerhouse

Season 6 of Apex Legends has unleashed Rampart – the walking armory who turns defensive gameplay into an art form. With her toolkit of amplified shields and heavy weapon mastery, this legend doesn't just hold positions; she turns every inch of ground into a fortress. But mastering her requires understanding when to bunker down and when to let Sheila (her beloved minigun) sing. Let's break down what makes this modder-tuned legend tick.

The LMG Whisperer (Passive: Modded Loader)

Rampart's passive makes LMGs purr like kittens in her hands. With 15% faster reloads and 20% larger mags, the Devotion becomes a laser hose of destruction. Pair this with gold magazines and you'll feel like you're cheating – 63 bullets in a Spitfire mag turns suppressing fire into a religious experience. "It's like the guns know she's their mom," one player joked last week while mowing down a whole squad caught in her crossfire.

Walls That Bite Back (Tactical: Amped Cover)

These aren't your daddy's deployable covers. Rampart's tactical creates:

• Front-facing shields (160HP) that amp bullet damage by 20%

• Reinforced bases (350HP) that survive even when shields break

• 5 max placements that transform choke points into kill zones

Pro tip: Place these diagonally across buildings like a chain of deadly dominos. Saw a squadmate do this in Sorting Factory yesterday – enemies pushing through got stuck in a "bullet buffet line" between three amped walls. Absolute carnage.

Meet Sheila (Ultimate: Mobile Minigun)

Oh Sheila, you beautiful bullet-spewing beast. This 173-damage-per-second monster:

• Has 400HP when deployed

• Spins up faster for Rampart (thanks to passive)

• Eats doors for breakfast

But here's the kicker – smart players use Sheila as bait. Set her up, fire a few shots to draw enemies, then flank while they're distracted. Works 60% of the time, every time.

Weaknesses? Yeah, We Got Those

Rampart's Achilles' heels:

1. Grenade spam turns her walls into confetti

2. Crypto's EMP nukes entire setups

3. High ground attackers bypass front shields

Played against a Horizon yesterday who kept floating above my walls like some gravity-defying mosquito. Never been so annoyed while getting third-partied.

Squad Synergy 101

• Wattson: Her pylon stops nades from ruining your walls

• Caustic: Gas + amped cover = no-push zone

• Gibraltar: Dome shield lets you safely set up Sheila

FAQ

Q: Do multiple amped walls stack damage?

A: Nope – bullets only get amped once. Don't be that guy building wall mazes in the open.

Q: Can Sheila headshot?

A: She crits for 1.5x damage but has bullet spread. Think 'angry bee swarm' precision.

Q: Best LMG for Rampart?

A: Devotion early game, Spitfire late. Turbocharger turns her into Thanos with a gun.

Rampart's playstyle feels like conducting an orchestra – set up your instruments (walls), cue the percussion (Sheila), then watch the symphony of destruction unfold. Just remember: even the best-conducted pieces can get interrupted by a well-thrown arc star. Stay mobile, stay cheeky, and for goodness' sake – stop trying to wall off open fields!