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How to Beat Prowlers (The Broken Ghost / Control Mode)

Strategies for defeating Prowlers in Apex Legends, including their behavior, weaknesses, and effective Legend abilities for crowd control.

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Prowlers are aggressive, dog-like creatures that have appeared in various limited-time modes, most notably 'The Broken Ghost' questline and occasionally in Control mode. They attack in packs and can quickly overwhelm unprepared players. While not a 'boss' in the traditional sense, a large pack of Prowlers can be a significant threat, especially when combined with enemy Legends.

Prowler Behavior & Weaknesses:

  • Aggressive Melee: Prowlers primarily attack with fast melee strikes.
  • Pack Tactics: They often attack in groups, attempting to surround and overwhelm.
  • Weak Point: Their head is a critical hit zone.
  • Vulnerable to AoE: Abilities like Caustic's Nox Gas or Bangalore's Rolling Thunder are effective for crowd control.

Strategy for Prowlers:

  • Maintain Distance: Try to engage Prowlers from a distance with automatic weapons.
  • Focus Fire: Concentrate fire on one Prowler at a time to quickly reduce their numbers.
  • Use Cover: Utilize environmental cover to break line of sight and funnel them.
  • Grenades: Arc Stars and Thermites are highly effective for damaging multiple Prowlers.
  • Legend Abilities: Defensive Legends can create barriers, while offensive Legends can quickly eliminate them.