passive
Neurolink
Crypto and his teammates see what his Surveillance Drone detects up to a 30m distance.
- Detection range
- 30 mRequires an unobstructed view from the drone.
Crypto
Surveillance Expert · Recon
Abilities
tactical
Surveillance Drone
Deploy an aerial camera drone that can remotely interact with Survey Beacons, Respawn Beacons, and ally Banner cards.
- Cooldown
- 40 sThe cooldown applies when the drone is destroyed.
- Drone control range
- 200 m
ultimate
Drone EMP
Charge up an EMP from your drone. The blast deals 50 shield damage, slows players, and destroys traps.
- Full charge
- 180 s
- EMP radius
- 30 m
EVO upgrades
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Class perks
EA guide ↗Recon
- Survey beacons
- Faster, concealed scans reveal nearby enemy positions in repeated pulses.
- Threat vision
- Aim down sights to highlight enemies, subject to visibility and range.
Core modes. Additional class perks appear when selected.
Ability interactions
9 documented interactions
AlterVoid PassageEMP can still affect a player passing through Void Passage.
LifelineD.O.C. Heal DroneDrone EMP can destroy a healing drone.
RevenantForged ShadowsEMP depletes Revenant's shadow shroud.
Sources & version information
Last checked 2026-09-11. Based on the community revision linked below; recent patches may not be reflected yet.
Unconfirmed upgrade values are marked in the stats.
Crypto — Apex Legends Wiki, revision 125431 · Updated 2026-07-20.
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