Apex Legends brings together concepts and ideas from many titles, and if its rules and looting system drink directly from PUBG, especially taking into account the weapons and accessories system, which gives the proposal a true identity are their legends.
In this aspect, Respawn has followed the scheme of Team Fortress and Overwatch, betting on giving the battle royale formula the tactical variety of hero shooters. And knowing the characters that you will have at your disposal and their abilities is what ends up making the difference in the end.
As good as Apex Legends has had it, it's miles from Titanfall
For this reason, at Respawnlegends.com we have developed a complete guide from which you will be able to know and evaluate which of the characters best suits your style of play, or which role you are interested in exploring in battle. We can't target for you, but it does give you some advice when it comes to using the skills of Bangalore, Pathfinder and company.
Of course, along with the role of each hero and their abilities, we have wanted to include part of the biography of each legend. Because if the claim of this free-to-play are the unlockables, What less than getting familiar with each character?
Below, all the characters in Apex Legends and your skills. The list will expand as the title expands.
Bangalore, the professional soldier
If you're going to start playing, Anita Williams - also known as Bangalore - is a safe bet. Her military training makes her a very easy legend to master, with simple skills to understand on the field of play if we are familiar with shooters.
Official biography
Born into a military family where she, her parents and her 4 older brothers served in the IMC Armed Forces, Bangalore has been an exceptional soldier from a young age. She was the first of her class at the IMC Military Academy and the only cadet capable of disassembling a Peacekeeper, equipping it with a precision choke, and reassembling it in less than 20 seconds ... blindfolded.
Special abilities
Direct and effective. Bangalore's special abilities are designed for survival at all costs, adapting to any offensive or escape strategy.
- Tactical ability: his grenade creates a smoke screen with which we can confuse our enemies when it comes to assaulting them by surprise, but it will also offer us extra protection if we are too fair in defenses.
- Passive ability: Bangalore will increase her speed if she is injured in the race. Perfect to get away to a safe or advantageous position, although you may be more interested in closing distances and looking for melee.
- Ultimate ability: If you want to create chaos instantly, this is your best card. Bangalore will request an air strike that will cause excessive damage, explosions and distraction.
Bloodhound, the tech tracker
In a game where the key to victory is to be the last one standing, having control over the position and direction of our enemies is a huge advantage. The mysterious Bloodhound she is a real predator, able to track down other players and find those who remain hidden.
Official biography
Bloodhound is known in the Savagelands for being one of the best hunters on the Frontier ... and that's basically all that is known about her. Her identity is a mystery surrounded by rumors: that if she is incredibly rich, a relentless murderer, that if she whispers to the titans Goliath, that she is a former slave, half a bat and much more, depending on who you ask.
Special abilities
All Bloodhound abilities are focused on tracking, which -for playable effects- will show us on the screen the movements of our enemies as well as clues about their position and intentions. A full-fledged advantage.
- Tactical ability: For a limited time we will see on the screen the position of our enemies, even if they are hiding behind some type of structure, as well as any traps that have been deployed in our environment.
- Passive ability: Whenever we use Bloodhound, the trail of any rival player who has passed through the area will be revealed to us. A more than interesting skill in the last bars of the game.
- Ultimate ability: Bloodhound invokes the ancient Viking gods of Earth to fully deploy their natural abilities, enhancing their mobility while highlighting their prey.
Caustic, the toxic trapper
Ammunition is perhaps the most widely used bargaining chip in Apex Legends, but it is certainly not the only one. Caustic uses his noxious gas to create all kinds of traps with which to damage and blind his adversaries. A gas to which, by the way, he is completely immune.
Official biography
Before Caustic's appearance, there was a scientist named Alexander Nox who worked at Humbert Labs, La Frontera's leading manufacturer of pesticide gases. But to make sure they worked, he needed to test them on more than just inert tissue. I needed something alive.
Today, Nox is missing, presumed dead. Caustic, meanwhile, has found new test subjects at the Apex Games, where he experiments with his fizzy creations and watches their effects with great interest.
Special abilities
All of Caustic's abilities make use of Nox gas, although to deploy it and to be effective he will need his prey to be in the right place. However, it is worth bearing in mind that if we have at least one bullet we can also use it as a gas screen to camouflage ourselves.
- Tactical ability: Caustic drops a canister that is activated by the presence of an enemy or by being hit by a projectile, then deploying a cloud of deadly gas.
- Passive ability: Not only does Caustic's suit allow him to pass through his own clouds of toxic gas without being harmed, he will also be able to see any adversary within.
- Ultimate ability: The Nox gas grenade is an effective lethal solution when cleaning an environment of enemies, both to expel them from a closed place and to finish finishing them off relentlessly.
Gibraltar, the shielded fortress
Choose Gibraltar in Apex Legends it is synonymous with being the team's shield. This enormous character offers interesting defense systems that will allow our teammates to unleash their aggressive side a little more, although they also have some offensive surprises capable of turning any assault around.
Official biography
Gibraltar is a gentle giant with a rebellious side. Son of 2 volunteers from SARAS (Society for Aid, Rescue, Reception and Rescue), he has always been good at getting others out of the compromising situations, frequent in the Wild Lands. Today he has become an icon of the Apex Games, risking in the line of fire to defend his squad and making his rivals flee.
Special abilities
The fact that Gibraltar is almost two meters tall and weighs just over 120 kilos makes him a tank-like character by nature. And his own abilities give him the replica, which include various types of shields, some of them with an offensive nature.
- Tactical ability: We will be able to deploy a tactical cupola that will block enemy attacks for 15 valuable seconds, especially depending on the ammunition and first aid kits at stake.
- Passive ability: When Gibraltar aims its sights, not only does it get precision, it also generates a small shield capable of cushioning those projectiles that come towards it. Unfortunately not big enough to cover it completely.
- Ultimate ability: the offensive bombardment will allow us to unleash a concentrated attack at the point we indicate. His only offensive ability, yes, although it can also be used for protection by repelling opponents.
Lifeline, the combat medic
En Apex legends team play is essential, and Respawn couldn't launch its shooter without including a healer among the starting characters. Lifeline fulfills that role without being exposed to enemy attacks, and also does it wonderfully.
Official biography
The daughter of wealthy war merchants, she fled home when she learned of the damage her family had caused and enlisted in the Border Peace Corps, a humanitarian organization that helps communities in need on the Border. Since then he has dedicated his life to helping others and has joined the Apex Games to fund the Border Peace Corps with his earnings.
Special abilities
The bottom line when using Lifeline's abilities is that its ability to heal is designed to be used in any circumstance. without it ending up costing us our health. And the fact of coming from a wealthy family not only guarantees us that objective, but it does it with toys that are very convenient.
- Tactical ability: Lifeline deploys a healing drone that will autonomously target allies who need to restore their health within a limited radius of effect.
- Passive ability: One of the best excuses to have Lifeline in our team if we are starting is that, in addition to being able to resurrect 25% faster, it will be protected by a shield during the process.
- Ultimate ability: While other legends unleash forceful attacks upon gaining her ultimate, Lifeline will receive a very convenient capsule packed with defensive items for us and our teammates.
Mirage, the holographic rogue
If yours is to play the distraction, the legend you are looking for is called Mirage. Specializing in the use of holograms, our enemies will never be clear if their shots are aimed at this Apex Games star or one of his clones. And beware, we may not even be in sight,
Official biography
While working as a waiter to make ends meet, Mirage heard the incredible stories from her patrons about the Apex Games and the fortune and glory that could be achieved by winning at them. Despite the appeal of the idea, she knew she couldn't risk leaving her mother childless until she gifted her some custom holographic devices herself and encouraged her to pursue her dream. Today is the sauce of the Apex Games, outwitting its rivals and dazzling audiences in the Wildlands.
Special abilities
The strategy to follow with Mirage is summarized in not be reached, gaining precious seconds that give you a second chance in the worst case. Now, its holographic technology serves the dual purpose of entertaining your enemies and giving you even more prominence on screen.
- Tactical ability: Mirage is able to project a decoy with her shape across the stage, so enemies won't know the difference. You can use it to create traps, as a shield or simply investigate where the shots can come from.
- Passive ability: In the case of being shot down, a light version of its ultimate will automatically be activated: on the one hand a decoy will be deployed, while we will become invisible for five seconds that should be used to the maximum.
- Ultimate ability: the real game of distraction. Mirage will create multiple decoys at once while becoming cloaked. When we are visible again, we will have taken an enemy ahead or we will be far enough from danger.
Pathfinder, the advanced explorer
Pathfinder is the spitting image of mobility and possibly the favorite of those who come from previous Respawn games. Its extendable hook guarantees you access to key positions on the map. Something very convenient both for long-distance shooting and for a getaway in extremis.
Official biography
Pathfinder is the very picture of optimism, despite its circumstances. It is a MRVN (Robotic Versatile Nanocomputer Mechanism) modified to specialize in exploration and recognition of locations whose central system was activated decades ago in an abandoned laboratory, with no idea who created it or why.
With its MRVN designation the only clue to its identity, Pathfinder began searching for its creator. All in all, it has never given up hope, joining the Apex Games to get the attention of fans and hopefully the person who made it.
Special abilities
The advantages of Pathfinder can be included in its two great abilities: on the one hand, being able to position yourself conveniently on the stage, on the other, knowing in advance how the stage ring will close. Two very advantages to consider.
- Tactical ability: Thanks to its grapple you can move quickly and reach high places without complications. In shooters, height is a considerable advantage, and if we have a telescopic sight even more.
- Passive ability: When scanning the reconnaissance beacons we will see on the screen the map and the location of the next ring. A bet on insurance in case you don't have a fixed course.
- Ultimate ability: Pathfinder shares his mobility advantage with his team by deploying a zip line that connects two points on the map. An effective way to close distances and position the crew at your convenience.
Wraith, the interdimensional harasser
If you are looking for a character with which to develop a tactic based on stealth, Wraith fulfills that role perfectly: thanks to genetic experiments, he is able to manipulate space-time. Their abilities may not do extra damage, but more than one enemy will be in for an unexpected surprise.
Official biography
Determined to discover her true identity, Wraith set out on a mission to find out more about the experiments. However, many of the old research labs are located under heavily guarded arenas of the Apex Games. Wraith has joined the competition, and with each fight he is a little closer to the truth.
Special abilities
If you bet on Wraith, from the start you have two advantages in the face of the enemy: the ability to surprise him by entering the void and the assurance that you will not be surprised thanks to a kind of alert that is activated passively. The rest depends on your aim.
- Tactical ability: Wraith is capable of manipulating the void, so that he can avoid any damage and, incidentally, make himself practically undetectable. A great way to give our prey a good scare.
- Passive ability: As if it were some kind of spider sense, Voices from the void will manifest when there is any kind of danger approaching. A great excuse to phase in and take refuge in the void, by the way.
- Ultimate ability: It is called Dimensional Gap, but for practical purposes it is about two portals that we can place anywhere on the stage and that will be active for one minute. Something very practical to get in and out of dangerous areas or ambush your rivals.
