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Intro
Makoa Gibraltar is one of the most positive and resilient Legends in Apex Legends. A veteran of the game since launch, he remains a fan-favorite due to his protective playstyle, massive defensive capabilities, and a tragic yet inspiring backstory.
This guide will help you master Gibraltar’s abilities, optimize your playstyle, and create synergistic team compositions. Whether you’re new to Gibby or looking to refine your skills, let’s dive in!
Gibraltar's Abilities
Passive: Gun Shield
Aiming down sights deploys a shield that absorbs incoming fire (50 HP).
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Activation | Appears automatically when aiming down sights. |
| HP | Can absorb 50 damage before breaking. |
| Cooldown | Has a delay before redeployment after being destroyed. |
| Visibility | The shield is bright and easily noticeable by enemies. |
Tips for Gun Shield:
- The shield takes time to deploy, so be mindful in fast engagements.
- Crouching provides extra protection, covering more of Gibraltar’s body.
- Manually disable the shield occasionally to reduce visibility.
Tactical: Dome of Protection
Deploys a protective dome that blocks all bullets and abilities for 12 seconds.
| Feature | Details |
| Effect | Blocks all incoming damage from the outside. |
| Duration | Lasts for 12 seconds. |
| Team Buff | Inside the Dome, Gibraltar revives teammates 33% faster. |
| Indestructible | Cannot be broken or countered. |
Tips for Dome of Protection:
- Use fast revives inside the Dome in critical situations.
- Deploy the Dome for safe rotations when caught in the open.
- Pair with Gibraltar’s Ultimate to provide safety while forcing enemy movement.
- Move in and out of the Dome during close-range fights to bait shots and reload efficiently.
Ultimate: Defensive Bombardment
Calls in a concentrated mortar strike at a marked position.
| Feature | Details |
| Effect | Mortar shells deal high damage and cause a slow effect. |
| Area | Small, circular impact zone. |
| Duration | Hits the targeted area faster than Bangalore’s Ultimate. |
| Team Damage | Slows teammates, but only damages Gibraltar. |
Tips for Defensive Bombardment:
- Be cautious — you can damage yourself with the bombardment.
- Use as a zoning tool to force enemies out of cover or cut off rotations.
- Combo with teammates’ crowd-control abilities (e.g., Horizon’s Black Hole or Caustic’s Gas).
- Initiate fights with it if you can down an enemy before engaging.
Gibraltar's Strengths & Weaknesses
| Strengths | Weaknesses |
| Fortified Perk: Takes 15% less damage and immune to slow effects from bullets. | Large hitbox makes him an easy target. |
| Best defensive abilities for protecting teammates. | No mobility tools, making rotations tricky. |
| Excels in team-based fights and can revive quickly inside the Dome. | Not suited for solo play due to team-oriented abilities. |
Best Team Compositions for Gibraltar
| Legend | Synergy |
| Bangalore | Combo ultimates for maximum bombardment damage. |
| Caustic | Forces enemies out of cover with Nox Gas & Bombardment. |
| Valkyrie | Best repositioning tool (Skyward Dive) compensates for Gibraltar’s lack of mobility. |
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