Newcastle Guide - Apex Legends

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Although Apex Legends is a largely movement-focused battle royale experience, there is a growing place for defensive play in its meta. Characters like Gibraltar and Rampart have shown that opting for protection over aggression can be vital to success in some situations, and it seems Respawn has taken notice of that trend with the game's newest defensive legend Newcastle.

Newcastle brings 100% defense to the table, offering absolutely nothing in his kit that aids his team offensively. But that's perfectly fine, as his various shields make him an extremely viable option for almost any team composition when used in the right way. In this guide, we'll share a few tips and tricks that can help you make the most of Newcastle.

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Newcastle's abilities are entirely based on defense. If you're hoping to have options available to you for aggressive pushes or movement, you'll want to look elsewhere. However, what he brings to the table is invaluable levels of protection that can make or break an encounter when the character is used to his maximum potential.

Newcastle's passive ability is Retrieve the Wounded, which allows him to drag downed allies to safety while rezzing them. During this time, he protects them with a small shield that can protect his fallen pal from enemy gunfire.

His tactical ability Mobile Shield deploys a fairly large and tall energy shield that he can reposition and angle in any direction he wishes to protect himself and his allies from gunfire. This