| Apex Legends content This article concerns the subject and the content related to it in Apex Legends. For the subject in Apex Legends Mobile, see Crypto (Mobile). For the background of the subject in Apex Legends universe, see Crypto (character). |
| “ | You can only trust those who you know are liars. I used to think differently back when I was working as a simple computer engineer. A straight-edge job with no bumps - I would go in, do what I was asked, and leave. I rarely doubted the loyalty of those who worked alongside me, I didn't really care, until the contract came in... a service order from: Q.W. Initials. That's all I know of the person who took my life away from me. And that is why I am here now. That is why I did what I did to get into the Games.[1] |
| Crypto | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Surveillance Expert | |
| Details | |
| Real Name | Tae Joon Park (박태준) |
| Alias | Hyeon Kim (김현) |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 24 |
| Homeworld | Gaea |
| Weight | 130 lbs (59 kg) |
| Height | 5'9" (175 cm) |
| Gameplay | |
| Class |  Recon |
| Tactical Ability |  Surveillance Drone |
| Passive Ability |  Neurolink |
| Ultimate Ability |  Drone EMP |
| Real-world Info | |
| Voice Actor | Johnny Young |
Crypto is a 
Recon Legend. He was introduced in 
Season 3 and is locked from the base game. He can be unlocked using digital currency: either 
12,000 or 
750, or by buying the Champion Edition downloadable content.
A Legend who takes to the skies, Crypto with his Surveillance Drone, reveal enemies for Crypto and his squad using Neurolink. If he finds that the enemies have already hunkered down, he can activate his Drone EMP to destroy their defenses and slow them before he comes out of the shadows and makes his move with his squad.
Contents
- 1 Abilities
- 1.1 Surveillance Drone
- 1.2 Neurolink
- 1.3 Drone EMP
- 1.4 Legend Upgrades
- 2 Lore
- 3 Cosmetic Items
- 3.1 Skins
- 3.2 Finishers
- 3.3 Heirloom Sets
- 3.3.1 Biwon Blade
- 3.3.2 Durumi Blade
- 3.4 Badges
- 3.5 Emotes
- 3.6 Skydive Emotes
- 3.7 Banner Frames
- 3.8 Banner Poses
- 3.9 Holosprays
- 3.10 Music Packs
- 3.11 Transitions
- 4 Voice lines
- 5 History
- 6 Teasers
- 7 Trivia
- 8 Gallery
- 9 References
Abilities[ | ]
Surveillance Drone[ | ]
 | Tactical | Q/ / / |
|---|---|---|
| Surveillance Drone | ||
| Description | Deploy an aerial camera drone that can remotely interact with  Survey Beacons,  Respawn Beacons, and ally Banner cards. | |
| Cooldown | 40 seconds | |
Info
Interactions
Tips
Bugs
- Pressing the tactical button will launch the drone from Crypto ~25 m. Holding the tactical button will cause Crypto to go into drone view immediately.
- If the drone is thrown at a wall, it will turn around.
- The drone can be deployed and flown up to 200 meters away from Crypto. If the drone is 240+ meters away from Crypto, it will automatically be recalled.
- Hold ADS to conduct level flight while looking around.
- When not being piloted manually, the drone is left parked in midair.
- Crypto is left stationary while piloting the drone. Taking damage while in drone view will force Crypto out of it.
- Crypto can recall the drone at any time, EXCEPT when reviving a teammate who is down, as this will interrupt the revive on the downed teammate. The drone can, however, be recalled without interruption while shooting, healing, while knocked down, or executing other actions. The recall takes ~2 seconds.
- The drone has 50 health, which gets recovered when recalled.
- The drone can be used to open doors/Supply Bins/Care Packages, pick up squadmates' banner cards, and use both
Survey Beacons and Respawn Beacons instantly. It must be within 7 meters to do these.- If you have Vault Key in your inventory. You can use the drone to open the Vault.
- If you have
- The drone can ping items as long as they are within 12 meters. Enemies can be pinged up to 125 meters.
- Champion Banners seen through the drone's vision will show the number of enemy squads within a 200-meter radius of Crypto (not the drone).
- Crypto can warn teammates about the number of nearby squads by pinging these banners while in drone view.
- While in drone view, weapons automatically reload, starting with the currently equipped weapon. Reloads take the same amount of time as they would normally.
- The audio range from the drone is as follows:
- Drone Throw - 175m.
- Entering Drone - 175m.
- Exiting Drone - 175m.
- Recalling Drone - 100m.
- Piloting Drone - 110m.
- Idle Drone - 80m.
- You can manually ping and use the ping wheel while in drone view. The following is everything that the Surveillance Drone can Ping:
- Gear
- Weapons
- Attachments
- Regen items
- Ammo
- Grenades
- Map Features
- Enemies
- The drone cannot be damaged by Crypto or his squadmates. It will block shots fired at it.
- Pathfinder's Grappling Hook can attach to the drone.
- Fuse’s Knuckle Cluster can stick to the drone.
- The drone cannot pass through Wraith's Dimensional Rift.
- Crypto is completely vulnerable while in drone view. Find a safe place to stay while operating the Surveillance Drone. You can crouch while entering drone view to force Crypto to stay in this stance while using it, making it easier to hide him.
- Deploying the drone while sliding allows Crypto to keep sliding while the drone deploys. You can slide into cover and/or save time this way when moving into new areas via downward slopes.
- Although your squad can see the drone's automatic Neurolink pings, the range is very limited. Remember to manually ping the enemies you see that the drone doesn't automatically detect.
- The drone's ability to see the number of nearby enemy squads is very powerful information. Communicate this information to your squad often to make decisions about when/where to move, which fights to take, and avoid being caught by surprise third parties after winning a fight.
- The 200-meter squad detection radius is approximately the same size as your minimap.
- You can use the drone as a decoy to distract enemies while your squad is either flanking or escaping.
- Because enemy drones appear with an orange aura, flying it outside The Ring will cause it to visually blend in with the orange ring effect and its partial opacity, making it harder for enemies to spot. The drone does not take Ring damage.
- If your squadmates have died, you can use the drone to safely retrieve your squadmates' banners. Try to fly the drone in from a different direction rather than directly from yourself to reduce the likelihood of being caught doing this. Carrying Mobile Respawn Beacons in your survival slot is naturally more valuable for Crypto.
- The Surveillance Drone can sometimes take more shots to destroy than intended despite only having 50 health. This doesn't include weapons that can one-shot it.
- Sometimes when the drone is hacking a Survey Beacon, the next ring is not revealed on the map unless you hack the beacon when facing its front, despite the hacking sound effect playing.
- The drone cannot fit through certain windows.
- Attempting to deploy the drone while crouching too close to a wall or cover can cause it to become stuck.
- In Arenas, one charge is used when the drone is deployed and another is used when it is destroyed. If all three charges are bought and the drone is destroyed, only one charge will be left.
- The map in the drone view is incorrect.
- There is a small window of actionable time between throwing out the drone and entering it when holding the ability button down, during which items can be used and will complete while piloting the drone.
- Being knocked while drone is active will immediately recall drone (knocked while using EMP will cancel and consume the charge)
Neurolink[ | ]
 | Passive | |
|---|---|---|
| Neurolink | ||
| Description | Crypto and his teammates see what his Surveillance Drone detects up to a 30m distance. | |
Info
Interactions
Tips
Bugs
- The drone will highlight doors, supply bins, care packages, traps, and enemies with a direct and uninterrupted line of sight within 30 meters. Enemies are more noticeably marked with a triangle.
- Enemies highlighted by the drone will see 'DRONE DETECTED' on their HUD.
- Mirage cannot be detected while cloaked from Now You See Me....
- Mirage's decoys can be scanned but won't be highlighted as an enemy.
- Enemies won't be highlighted if Gibraltar's Dome of Protection comes between them and the drone.
- If Crypto is inside enemy or friendly Bangalore smoke while in recon mode your screen will start to become fuzzy.
- Enemies cannot be detected through Bangalore’s smoke or Caustic’s gas.
- The Drone EMP and Neurolink can be used even when Crypto is not directly controlling the drone. This allows Crypto to actively stay in the fight while gathering information on what enemies are doing.
- The Surveillance Drone is noisy and its automatic enemy detection will warn enemies of its presence. If you don't want them to know your squad is nearby, you can manually ping them from a distance.
- Many maps have glass surfaces that the drone can detect enemies through. Park your drone on one side so that it can safely scan enemies on the other side.
- If you're struggling to find enemy squads, flying around with the drone through buildings and covers and looking through glass might cause them to be spotted by the drone's enemy detection, even if you didn't notice them.
- The drone may not highlight certain general things that are supposed to be highlighted.
Drone EMP[ | ]
 | Ultimate | Z/+ /+ /+ |
|---|---|---|
| Drone EMP | ||
| Description | Charge up an EMP from your drone. The blast deals 50 shield damage, slows players, and destroys traps. | |
| Charge time | 3 minutes | |
Info
Interactions
Tips
Bugs
- Takes 3 seconds to charge before detonating. The drone can be destroyed before the detonation, cancelling it.
- Affects all players (and Crypto himself) in a 30-meter radius, even through walls and other obstacles. Squadmates take no shield damage but are still slowed down.
- The slow lasts roughly 1-2 seconds.
- Enemies hit by the EMP will have their minimaps disabled for 2 seconds. It is replaced with static and the words [SIGNAL JAMMED].
- The EMP completely destroys the following:
- Gibraltar's Dome of Protection
- Lifeline's D.O.C. Heal Drone
- Wattson's Perimeter Security nodes and Interception Pylon
- Inactive Caustic Nox Gas Traps
- Mirage's decoys produced by Psyche Out and Life of the Party
- Loba's Black Market Boutique
- Rampart’s Amped Cover's amped part
- Seer's Exhibit
- Newcastle's Mobile Shield
- Enemy Crypto's Surveillance Drone
- Cargo Bots
- Gibraltar's
- The EMP deals 100 damage to Octane's Launch Pad.
- The EMP deals 50 damage to active Caustic Nox Gas Traps.
- The EMP deals 50 damage to Body Shields and Evo Shields, both when equipped and on the ground.
- The EMP disables Tridents for 5 seconds, Rampart's Mobile Minigun "Sheila" when in placed mode for 17 seconds, and the electricity on Newcastle's Castle Wall.
- The EMP cancels Valkyrie's Skyward Dive if it causes shield damage.
- The radius of Drone EMP is the same as Neurolink's tracking radius. If an enemy is highlighted in orange, you know they'll be caught in the blast.
- You can activate EMP from where you last left the drone, even when you are not in drone view. This way, you can set the drone in one spot, leave the drone view, prepare for an ambush, activate the EMP, and push immediately.
- Keep in mind that you and your drone are still vulnerable to damage while EMP is charging.
- The drone is easier to spot while EMP is charging. Try to activate EMP with your drone in a safe spot or while flying it around to avoid it being destroyed.
- EMP is very good for ending fights quickly and lessening the chances of your squad getting third partied.
- Using EMP on enemies who are fighting or escaping outside The Ring can be effective as the slow effect can potentially be enough for the ring to knock or eliminate them.
- Using EMP on large groups of enemies can rack up damage for Crypto's Evo Shield very quickly.
- Using EMP on single enemies can be worth doing to take them out of the fight temporarily, rather than letting their squad group up.
- Since squadmates do not take shield damage from EMP, a risky tactic in a pinch is to activate EMP even if Crypto and his squad will be caught in the blast, giving your team an opportunity to attack or escape while the enemy recovers.
- It's very useful for Crypto to carry at least 1-2 Ultimate Accelerants to quickly recharge EMP.
- Offensive, agile Legends make good squadmates for Crypto, as they can easily hunt down enemies after an EMP.
- On Kings Canyon, using a Charge Tower when your ultimate is fully charged, then activating the EMP exactly 2.5 seconds before the charge tower activates will remove the cooldown completely after every activation until the drone is destroyed. Note: you must have a teammate to do this.
Legend Upgrades[ | ]
Main article: Legend Upgrades
Legend Upgrades are special perks introduced in Season 20 to all Battle Royale modes. These add upgrades to a Legend's abilities as you level up your Evo Armor. Only one option may be chosen per level-up for a maximum of two perks total.
Level 2 Upgrades
- Recovery Protocol: Reduce Surveillance Drone's cooldown by 10 seconds.
- Ultimate Upgrade: Reduce Drone EMP's cooldown by 20%.
Level 3 Upgrades
- Wider Network: Increase Neurolink and Drone EMP range by 25%.
- Satellite Ping: Deploying the Surveillance Drone calls out squads in area.
Lore[ | ]
Main article: Crypto (character)
| “ | Crypto specializes in secrets. A brilliant hacker and encryption expert, he uses aerial drones to spy on his opponents in the Apex Arena without being seen. He also has a secret of his own: he joined the Apex Games to find the people who framed him for murder. An orphan abandoned at a young age, Tae Joon escaped a life of squalor by becoming a computer engineer for the Mercenary Syndicate, along with his foster sister, Mila Alexander. One day, Tae Joon and Mila stumbled upon an algorithm that could predict the result of any Apex Games match, hidden away in the Games’ own computer systems. That caught the attention of the wrong people - the next day, Mila disappeared, and Tae Joon was forced to go into hiding after he was framed for her murder. He’s now joined the Games to clear his name, because sometimes the spotlight is the best place to hide. Along the way, he's uncovered hints of a conspiracy greater than even he predicted - and maybe greater than he can conquer alone. |
Cosmetic Items[ | ]
Skins[ | ]
There are a total of 79 Legend skins for Crypto; 1 Iconic 26 Legendary, 11 epic, 25 Rare and 16 Common.
Iconic
Legendary
Epic
Rare
Common
- HACKER: 1st Class
The Hired Gun
1,200Devil's Advocate
1,200The Masked Dancer
1,200Rising Phoenix
1,200- Hype Beast 1,200
- Machine Language 1,200
- Deadly Byte
- Totemic Might
Needs The Masked Dancer - Hack Frost
- Fuzzy Logic
Needs The Hired Gun - Whitelisted
- Seeker of Knowledge
- Winters Grasp
Needs Rising Phoenix - Midnight Cipher 2,500[note 1]
- Hallowed Spirit
- Awoken Fury
- Nomad Overseer
- Inconspicuous
[Story 1] - Masked Storyteller
Needs The Masked Dancer - Roaring Guardian
- Elf Made
- Cryptic Conjurer
- Technocrat
Level 25 - [CLASSIFIED]
- Darkwatcher
- Serenity
Note:
- ↑ Included in the Prince of Darkness Bundle.
Story of Crypto:
- ↑ Inconspicuous: Before Tae Joon Park was a wanted man, he was a gifted programmer and engineer. The drone cameras that broadcast the Apex Games were originally his creation. In another life, they may have made him famous.
Daemon Hunter
400Hack the System
400Heat Sync
400Fiber Optics
400User Friendly
400- Strength and Power 400
- Neon Winter
- Hardened Circuitry
- Patch Notes
- Kernel Panic
Level 1 - Cosmic Navigator
Bloodline
60Blooms
60Dark Web
60Fishsticks
60Fresh Paint
60High Frequency
60Lucky Charm
60Molten Core
60Mortal Coil
60Scribblers
60Self Organized
60Sizzle Reel
60Throwback
60Tie Dye
60Woodland Warfare
60- Cyber Attack
December 2019 - Blue Steel
Level 01 - Azure Gaze 500
- Arctic Plates
Season 5 - Cool Operator 1,400[note 1]
- Sweet Synergy 500
- Broken Syntax
- Dragonskin
July 2021 - Blue Dragon
Level 59 - Caution Point
Season 13
- ↑ Included in the Iced Out Bundle.
Original
DefaultArctic
30Cardinal
30Clearwater
30Evergreen
30Flamingo
30Hydro
30Limelight
30Mandarin
30Midnight
30Orchid
30Rage
30Sahara
30Skyward
30Vino
30Yellowjacket
30
Finishers[ | ]
Main article: Finisher
Asset Procurement
DefaultDrone Scan
1,200Fatal Error
Heirloom Sets[ | ]
Main article: Heirloom
Biwon Blade[ | ]
The set contains:
- A Banner Pose: No Escape
- A Melee weapon skin: Biwon Blade
- An Intro Quip: "I'll find you."
Durumi Blade[ | ]
The set contains:
- A Banner Frame: Tranquility
- A Melee weapon skin: Durumi Blade
- A Finisher: Fatal Error
Badges[ | ]
See: Crypto/Badges
Emotes[ | ]
Main article: Emote
- Break It Down - 1,200
- Game Over - 1,200
- Swordplay - 400
- Tiny Dancer
- Brain and Brawn
- Stare Down - Level 10
- Fistbump - Default
Skydive Emotes[ | ]
Main article: Skydive Emote
- Danger Zone
Level 46 - Hack and Slash
- Kickin' It
- Circling Back
Level 83
Banner Frames[ | ]
Mythic
Legendary
Epic
Rare
Common
Tranquility
Air Traffic Control
1,200Augmented Reality
1,200Ghost Dance
1,200Lift Off
1,200Test Pilot
1,200
- Remote Workstation 400
- Nuclear Air
Level 65 - Expedition
Level 53 - Lunar Smoke
Level 10 - Scanning For Lifeforms
Level 64 - Digital Intervention
Level 11 - Savage Empire
- Headlining
Level 18 - Draconic Navigator
- Summoning Fury
- City Escape
Cord Cutter
60Cyber Ninja
60DDoS
60Reroute
60Wear and Tear
60- Limitless 60
- Gated
Level 52 - Shielded
Season 5 - Pop Culture
Season 13
Rookie Card
DefaultKey Card
30Interconnected
30Mesh
30Warning
30
Banner Poses[ | ]
Mythic
Epic
Rare
Common
No Escape
Buddy System
400Charging D.O.C.
400Defragged
400- Let Me Ride 400
- Creature of the Night
- Decrypted
Eavesdrop
60Escape Artist
60Incognito
60Jailbroken
60Prekill
60Smooth Operator
60Wallflower
60
Idle
Default
Holosprays[ | ]
Main article: Holospray
Access Denied
1,200Can't Talk. Busy.
400Cracked Your Securities
400I See You
400I Won't Be Stopped
400I'm Watching You!
400Let's Go Fight
400You're So Annoying
400- I Will Become Stronger 400
- I'm Always Watching
Level 66 - Nothing I Can't Hack
Level 88 - Expand Your Network
Level 11 - Under My Protection
- Night Gig
Level 19
Music Packs[ | ]
Main article: Music Pack
- Crypto
Level 37
Transitions[ | ]
Main article: Transition
- Streets of Suotamo
Level 07 - Books and Covers
Level 71 - Codename Crypto
Level 87 - It Takes A Liar
Level 49 - Destination Unkown
Level 23 - A Change in Character
Level 65 - The Definition of Family
Level 92
Voice lines[ | ]
See: Crypto/Voice lines
History[ | ]
| Patch notes |
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Teasers[ | ]
- Crypto was teased for an entire season before his official reveal:
- Crypto's first appearance was in the trailer for Season 2, where he was responsible for destroying the Repulsor tower.
- Crypto's logo appears in "Voidwalker" when an alternate Wraith hacks into an abandoned IMC base.
- Crypto was the source of several "glitches" in Kings Canyon, including distorted lines from the announcer and hacked banner displays showing his attempts to get login information.
- Crypto appeared in an inaccessible room behind glass in Singh Labs, getting info on the space elevator at World's Edge. When a player got near, he and his drone would flee.
- Crypto's first appearance was in the trailer for
- Crypto's logo appears on the Night Light Prowler Burst PDW skin.
Trivia[ | ]
- Drone EMP causes the same minimap-disabling effect as Titanfall 2's Radar Jammer boost.
- Crypto's voice actor, Johnny Young, is an active streamer on Twitch, where he is known to do custom voice lines after the character he plays.
- During the 3rd Anniversary collection event, two skins were released based on Crypto's Hype Beast skin - Lit Witt for Mirage and Thunder Kitty for Wattson.
- The inscription, "0's & 1's 4 Lif3" along with Crypto's logo is found within "Hack". The logo and inscription can be seen if "Hack" is deployed or when Crypto is selected in the beginning of the match.
- Crypto's drone remote has the word "susukekki" on it which means "riddle" in Korean.
- Crypto currently has had the longest wait for an Heirloom at 910 days.
Gallery[ | ]
- Videos
- Images
A coded message from Crypto to Mystik.
Concept art of Crypto.[2]
Concept art for the drone.[3]
Concept art for the drone's remote.[4]
An early design of Crypto can be seen in the background of this Pathfinder concept art from the game's launch.
Concept art for Crypto's room during the Forever Family Stories from the Outlands.
Crypto's logo, depicting a hacker's face covered by a hood designed in the pattern of a circuit board.
Crypto and Hack at Epicenter
Crypto's Map Room on King's Canyon.
Crypto's Character Selection Icon
The photo of his family that Crypto keeps inside his Biwon Blade.
Concept art for Crypto's The Hired Gun skin.[5]
Concept art for Crypto's Hype Beast skin.<ref>[1]
Concept art for Crypto's Machine Language skin.[6]
Concept art for Crypto's Elf Made skin.[7]
Concept art for Crypto's Biwon Blade.[8]
- Merchandise
A Funko Pop of Crypto that was released in July 2022.
Action figure released by Jakks Pacific.
Pin depicting Hack.
References[ | ]
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