Apex Legends‘ Season 10 update is already drawing a lot of attention, and it’s not hard to see why. Between Call of Duty: Warzone‘s recent struggles and the quality of the update itself, now is a great time to return to Apex Legends or even play it for the first time.
If it has been a while since you’ve played Apex Legends
(or if you’ve simply never played the game at all), then it might be a
good idea to familiarize yourself with the state of the game’s Legends
roster. Even if you’re not looking to climb to the top of the battle
royale’s competitive rankings, it’s helpful to know roughly where every
Legend in the game stands at the moment and which might be the right one
for you.
With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at the current “tier rankings” for every Legend in Apex Legends‘ red hot Season 10 meta.
S-Tier Season 10 Legends: Lifeline, Wraith, Bloodhound, Seer
Lifeline
In terms of safe Legend picks, Lifeline remains one of your absolute
best options. There’s never going to be a match where her kit doesn’t
come in handy. She may not be the most aggressive option (which is kind
of a bummer if you have uncooperative teammates), but she is as reliable
as a Legend can be.
Wraith
Along with Lifeline, Wraith has been one of the most consistent Legends in Apex Legends since the game launched in 2019.
Her unique combination of aggressiveness and evasiveness makes her a
godsend for players who can’t always depend on their teammates, and even
pre-made teams will appreciate the results she brings to the party.
Bloodhound
Bloodhound’s nerfs absolutely hurt his overall power (and new Legend
Seer is already gunning for his spot), but when you get down to it, this
Legend’s ability to read a map and lead coordinated attacks is hard to
beat. He also happens to perform quite well on his own, though
Bloodhound obviously shines in a well-tuned squad.
Seer
While Seer’s tracking skills are best described as Bloodhound-lite,
this character’s ability to locate nearby enemies by aiming down sight
will always come in handy. Besides, the real reason you want to play as
Seer is to take full advantage of his devastating interrupt ability.
A-Tier Season 10 Legends: Gibraltar, Octane, Bangalore, Valkyrie
Gibraltar
You’d think that a character like Gibraltar would struggle in a game
that’s so focused on quick movements and evasiveness, but this Legend’s
durability makes him uniquely capable of surviving scenarios that other
Legends would instantly die in.
Octane
Essentially the opposite of Gibraltar, Octane is a unique Legend who
willingly trades his own health for pure speed. That obviously makes him
a favorite among aggressive players, but his Launch Pad Ultimate
ability is quitely one of the better team tools in the game.
Bangalore
The biggest knock against Bangalore is that she’s not particularly
exciting. However, her versatile and practical toolkit makes her viable
in just about every combat scenario. She’s also one of the better picks
for returning or new players just looking for a reliable and somewhat
familiar option.
Valkyrie
While it takes some time to get used to Valkyrie’s unique aerial
abilities, she’s absolutely one of the most versatile attackers in the
game at the moment. Her ultimate is also sneakily overpowered, even if
it does require some cooperation to make it work.
B-Tier Season 10 Legends: Caustic, Pathfinder, Mirage, Horizon, Revenant
Caustic
Caustic fans who have been waiting for the character to rise to the
top of the meta may have to wait a bit longer, but this Legend is
certainly more interesting than he has been in recent seasons. His toxic
abilities are hard to consistently utilize in the average match, but
they can obviously be devastating in certain scenarios.
Pathfinder
The “problem” with Pathfinder is that he’s just not nearly as good as
he once was and other Legends have since been added to the game who
serve similar purposes. However, he’s still a fairly reliable pick whose
navigation abilities can be devastating in the right hands.
Mirage
Mirage has his fans, and it’s not hard to see why. His kit is as
enjoyable as the character itself, which just makes it a shame that his
decoy deploying abilities are so inconsistent. Thankfully, his passive
cloaking ability is surprisingly useful, and well-timed decoys can still
turn the tide of a quick skirmish.
Horizon
Horizon’s Ultimate is still pretty powerful, but a nerf to her
Gravity Lift ability really hurt the best reason to auto-pick her. You
won’t hate having Horizon on your team, but there are more reliable
options available.
Revenant
Some players think Revenant is one of the best Legends in the game,
and he certainly has the potential to reach those heights. However,
slight nerfs to the character’s abilities combined with the complicated
nature of his kit mean that his floor is a little lower than ever.
C-Tier Season 10 Legends: Rampart, Wattson, Loba, Crypto
Rampart
Due respect to Rampart, but her abilities are simply too
situation-dependent. The same can be said of Caustic, but Caustic can at
least consistently annoy incoming attackers whereas Rampart is really
dependant on maintaining a fixed position.
Wattson
Wattson is another one of those defensive characters whose abilities
can absolutely turn the tide of a battle but ultimately prove to be too
situational. You’ll often find yourself wishing you had access to other
abilities while you’re waiting to use Wattson’s skills.
Loba
Loba is in a weird spot at the moment. She’s a unique and fun Legend
whose abilities are ultimately…ok. She’s a pure utility pick, which is
kind of a shame given that there just aren’t many comps and scenarios
that really call for her abilities over other options.
Crypto
Crypto certainly loses some points based on the addition of Seer
alone, but the real problem here is that Crypto’s abilities force him to
kind of play his own game. They can come in handy, but so far as
teammates go, Crypto isn’t exactly the best option.
D -Tier Season 10 Legends: Fuse
Fuse
Poor Fuse. Respawn has just never really figured out what makes this
character special, and even recent buffs do little to disguise the fact
that his actual abilities just aren’t that useful. He’s really the only
Legend in the game at the moment that’s hard to make an argument for.
