Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2: 5 best Legends to counter Octane

Knowing how to counter Octane in Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2 is quite essential. With the mid-season update, Skirmishers have been reworked, and now have the strength to pose a definitive threat against other Legends. Octane remains the fastest Legend in the game, and owing to how the meta will now transition post-update, he is going to be a must-pick for numerous squads.

His ability to zoom around the battlefield, and of course, provide his team with a burst of mobility makes him an asset to any team. And naturally, finding ways to counter him becomes even more imperative. This article will provide you with detailed insight into the 5 best Legends to counter Octane in Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2. To know more about them, read below.

Editor’s note: This article is subjective and reflects the author’s opinion. Furthermore, the contents of this article have been updated to match the Apex Legends Takeover mid-seasonal update that went live on March 25, 2025. Fans can expect to see changes in the article for future updates.

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What are the best characters to counter Octane in Apex Legends?

Before we dive into the list of the best characters capable of countering this fast-paced Legend, let's focus on the changes that have been incorporated in the latest Skirmisher-class overhaul. The newest mid-season update for Season 24 provide all Skirmisher Legends with the following perks:

Trailblazer

Your squadmates receive a speed boost when sprinting towards you. Allies must be at least 20m away to receive this bonus

Charged Knock

Skirmishers gain an extra ability charge and 50 HP regen on knock. The extra charge lasts for 30s or until used
Extra charge applies to all Skirmisher Legends’ Tacs except Octane who gains an additional Ult Charge instead
HP regen will first heal health then shields if applicable, and can be interrupted by damage

With the changes addressed, here is a list of characters that you can pick in Apex Legends to counter Octane:

1) Pathfinder

Pathfinder is a Skirmisher legend in EA’s battle royale who can use his tactical ability to use a zipline for quick relocation. This grapple ability is perfect for catching up to Octane players during chases and gunfights. Although the cooldown is quite long, it does not take away a chunk of health like Octane’s tactical. However, you would need to use Pathfinder’s tactical wisely to avoid being caught up in dangerous situations.

Pathfinder in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

Also read: 5 best Legends to counter Pathfinder

Pathfinder’s ultimate ability creates a long zipline between two points. This can be used to help the team reposition whenever the zone moves. Alternatively, it can be used to initiate team fights and take control of high-ground areas like mountains or building roofs. It can also be used to chase solo members of enemy squads across the map for easy kills.

2) Revenant

Revenant is another Skirmisher in Apex Legends and has a lunge ability as his tactical. This is a powerful tool that can be used to initiate fights and retreat from risky scenarios. It can be used to pounce on unsuspecting Octanes and catch them off-guard. This is a great way to score a few quick eliminations.

Revenant in Legend Locker (Image via EA)

Revenant’s ultimate ability creates a temporary shield around him that automatically regenerates over time when out of combat. It is a useful ability that can shine if you are engaging in a team fight. Octane players generally play around their speed boost ability so it can be difficult to track them. This is where your recharging shield can help you win fights as you would not need to manually do it during combat.

3) Fuse

Fuse is an Assault character in Apex Legends. His tactical ability, Knuckle Cluster, is a sticky grenade that can be deployed to stick on enemy character models and deals ticking damage over time. Since Octanes need to sacrifice a percentage of their health when stimming, you can stick one of these grenades to chip away at their shields — making them easy targets in a gunfight.

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Fuse’s ultimate ability is a great way to trap opponents and force them to either remain inside the circle of fire or use an ability to get out. Most teams would prefer deploying a jump pad inside the circle to escape, limiting their repositioning options after getting out. You can then chase the team and initiate another team fight.

4) Ash

Ash is also an Assault legend and has arguably the best trap ability. Her tactical ability can attach itself to the ground and any nearby enemies in a small area. This limits the opponent’s ability to move around freely and can catch Octanes in the open since they cannot take advantage of their stim ability.

Ash in EA's battle royale (Image via EA)

In most situations, Octane players prefer to use a jump pad and escape if their team gets knocked down. This is where you can make use of Ash’s ultimate to create a one-way portal toward Octane and catch up with ease.

5) Seer

Seer is a Recon character in Apex Legends. Although the pick rate for this legend has gone down considerably in Season 23, he occupied the meta spot in a few previous seasons. His tactical ability can be used to highlight enemies through walls while stunning them and locking their abilities briefly. If you can hit an Octane with this, you can choose to push in and target this high-speed character while his stim is disabled.

Read more: 5 best Legends to counter Ash

Seer’s ultimate ability creates a detection sphere around the target area. Any enemies moving within this area are constantly detected, making it easy for your team to rake in a few eliminations. However, this ability is visible from a long distance so you should be wary of other enemy teams trying to catch you off-guard.

That's everything that you need to know about countering Octane in Apex Legends Season 24.

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About the author

Krishanu Ranjan Sarma covers Call of Duty, Apex Legends, and Valorant content for the Esports & Gaming division at Sportskeeda, helping readers stay on top of the latest metas, strategies, and updates.

Krishanu was drawn to online video games when introduced to Dota 2 and the Counter-Strike titles as a teenager. He has since moved on to multiplayer shooters like Valorant, CS2, Call of Duty, and Apex Legends. Among these, he favors the fast-paced battle royale gameplay of Apex Legends; if given a chance, Krishanu would love to drop into the arena and learn the lore first-hand.

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