Legend Tier List
This tier list ranks legends based on their overall effectiveness in both casual and ranked play, considering team utility, survivability, and combat potential.
| Tier | Legends | Why |
|---|---|---|
| S | Bloodhound, Gibraltar, Wraith, Bangalore | Top-tier utility and combat effectiveness. Strong in any team composition and skill level. |
| A | Lifeline, Octane, Horizon, Valkyrie, Seer, Catalyst | Excellent abilities with clear team value. Great picks when their role is needed. |
| B | Pathfinder, Caustic, Mirage, Revenant, Loba, Rampart, Fuse, Ash, Mad Maggie, Newcastle, Vantage, Ballistic, Conduit, Alter | Solid picks in the right situations or team comps. May require more skill or have specific use cases. |
| C | Crypto, Wattson | Very situational. Strong in specific compositions or defensive scenarios but struggle in general play. |
Legend Classes Explained
Apex Legends legends are divided into 5 classes, each with unique perks and roles in a squad.
Assault
Examples: Bangalore, Wraith, Octane, Fuse, Ash, Mad Maggie, Ballistic
Class perk: Access to hidden weapon compartments in Supply Bins, plus extra ammo and attachments. Built for aggressive play and dealing damage.
Skirmisher
Examples: Pathfinder, Horizon, Valkyrie, Revenant, Alter
Class perk: Can scan Survey Beacons to reveal the next ring location. High mobility legends focused on repositioning, flanking, and creating space.
Recon
Examples: Bloodhound, Crypto, Seer, Vantage
Class perk: Can scan Survey Beacons and Ring Consoles to reveal enemy positions. Information-gathering specialists who provide crucial intel for their squad.
Support
Examples: Lifeline, Gibraltar, Loba, Newcastle, Conduit
Class perk: Access to hidden healing items in Supply Bins, plus ability to craft banners from the Replicator. Team-focused legends that keep their squad alive and supplied.
Controller
Examples: Caustic, Wattson, Rampart, Catalyst
Class perk: Can scan Ring Consoles to reveal the next ring and use EMPs to disable traps. Area-denial specialists who lock down positions, block chokepoints, and control the flow of battle.
Best Legends for Beginners
If you're new to Apex Legends, start with these forgiving, easy-to-learn legends.
Bangalore
AssaultThe best all-around beginner legend. Smoke Launcher provides easy cover for escapes and repositioning. Double Time passive makes you faster when under fire, helping you escape danger. Rolling Thunder ultimate is straightforward and effective for area denial.
Lifeline
SupportA great support legend for beginners. The D.O.C. Heal Drone provides passive healing without using items. Combat Revive lets you revive teammates faster with a protective shield. Her Care Package ultimate provides high-tier loot for your squad.
Gibraltar
SupportThe most forgiving tank in the game. Dome of Protection blocks all incoming fire — use it for revives, healing, or blocking enemy pushes. Gun Shield absorbs damage while aiming down sights. He's slow but incredibly durable, making him perfect for learning the game.
Bloodhound
ReconThe best recon legend for beginners. Eye of the Allfather scans rooms for enemies and traps, helping you avoid ambushes. Tracker passive reveals enemy footprints, teaching you to read movements. Beast of the Hunt ultimate enhances your senses and movement speed.
How to Unlock Legends
There are two main ways to unlock legends in Apex Legends:
Method 1: Legend Tokens (Free)
- ✓ Earned by leveling up your account (600 tokens per level)
- ✓ Each legend costs 12,000 Legend Tokens
- ✓ Also earned from battle pass rewards and events
- ✓ Cannot be purchased with real money
- ✓ Go to Legends tab → select locked legend → "Unlock with Tokens"
Method 2: Apex Coins (Premium)
- ✓ Premium currency purchased with real money
- ✓ Each legend costs 750 Apex Coins (~$7.50 USD)
- ✓ Also earned from battle pass (free track gives some coins)
- ✓ Can be used for skins, battle passes, and cosmetics too
- ✓ Go to Legends tab → select locked legend → "Unlock with Coins"
How to Get Legend Tokens in Apex Legends
Legend Tokens are the free currency used to unlock legends. Here's how to earn them efficiently:
Level Up Your Account
The primary way to earn Legend Tokens is by leveling up. From level 4 onwards, you earn 600 Legend Tokens per level. At level 20, you'll have enough for your first legend (12,000 tokens). Keep playing matches to gain XP and level up.
Complete Daily and Weekly Challenges
Daily challenges reset every 24 hours and award bonus XP. Weekly challenges offer larger XP rewards. Completing challenges accelerates your leveling speed, which means more Legend Tokens over time.
Battle Pass Rewards
Both the free and premium battle pass tracks include Legend Token rewards at certain tiers. The free track typically offers 1,200-2,400 tokens per season, while the premium track offers more. You don't need to buy the pass to earn the free track rewards.
Limited-Time Events
Collection events and themed events sometimes include Legend Token rewards in their prize tracks or as login bonuses. Log in during events to claim these bonus tokens.
All Legends Overview
A quick reference for every legend in Apex Legends, organized by class.
| Legend | Class | Tactical | Ultimate | Passive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangalore | Assault | Smoke Launcher | Rolling Thunder | Double Time |
| Wraith | Assault | Into the Void | Dimensional Rift | Voices from the Void |
| Octane | Assault | Stim | Launch Pad | Swift Mend |
| Fuse | Assault | Knuckle Cluster | Motherlode | Grenadier |
| Ash | Assault | Arc Snare | Phase Breach | Marked for Death |
| Mad Maggie | Assault | Riot Drill | Wrecking Ball | Warlord's Ire |
| Ballistic | Assault | Whistler | Tempest | Sling |
| Pathfinder | Skirmisher | Grappling Hook | Zipline Gun | Insider Knowledge |
| Horizon | Skirmisher | Gravity Lift | Black Hole | Spacewalk |
| Valkyrie | Skirmisher | Missile Swarm | Skyward Dive | VTOL Jets / Recon |
| Revenant | Skirmisher | Shadow Pounce | Forged Shadows | Assassin's Instinct |
| Alter | Skirmisher | Phase Rift | Allfather's Insight | Shadow Leap |
| Bloodhound | Recon | Eye of the Allfather | Beast of the Hunt | Tracker |
| Crypto | Recon | Surveillance Drone | Drone EMP | Neurolink |
| Seer | Recon | Focus of Attention | Exhibit | Heart Seeker |
| Vantage | Recon | Echo Relocation | Sniper's Mark | Spotter's Lens |
| Lifeline | Support | D.O.C. Heal Drone | Care Package | Combat Revive |
| Gibraltar | Support | Dome of Protection | Defensive Bombardment | Gun Shield |
| Loba | Support | Eye for Quality | Black Market Boutique | Teleport Dash / Support |
| Newcastle | Support | Mobile Shield | Castle Wall | Retrieve the Downed |
| Conduit | Support | Radius Surge | Energy Barricade | Savior Speed |
| Caustic | Controller | Nox Gas Trap | Nox Gas Grenade | Nox Vision |
| Wattson | Controller | Perimeter Security | Interception Pylon | Spark of Genius |
| Rampart | Controller | Amped Cover | Emplaced Minigun "Sheila" | Modded Loader |
| Catalyst | Controller | Piercing Spikes | Dark Veil | Barricade / Reinforced |
Legend Release Dates
When each legend was added to Apex Legends, organized by season.
| Legend | Released | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Bangalore, Bloodhound, Caustic, Gibraltar, Lifeline, Mirage, Pathfinder, Wraith | Feb 4, 2019 | Launch |
| Octane | Mar 19, 2019 | Season 1 |
| Wattson | Aug 13, 2019 | Season 2 |
| Crypto | Oct 1, 2019 | Season 3 |
| Revenant | Feb 4, 2020 | Season 4 |
| Loba | May 12, 2020 | Season 5 |
| Rampart | Aug 18, 2020 | Season 6 |
| Horizon | Nov 4, 2020 | Season 7 |
| Fuse | Feb 2, 2021 | Season 8 |
| Valkyrie | May 4, 2021 | Season 9 |
| Seer | Aug 3, 2021 | Season 10 |
| Ash | Nov 2, 2021 | Season 11 |
| Mad Maggie | Feb 8, 2022 | Season 12 |
| Newcastle | May 10, 2022 | Season 13 |
| Vantage | Aug 9, 2022 | Season 14 |
| Catalyst | Nov 1, 2022 | Season 15 |
| Ballistic | May 9, 2023 | Season 17 |
| Conduit | Nov 2, 2023 | Season 19 |
| Alter | May 7, 2024 | Season 21 |