5 best legends to duo with Octane in Apex Legends Season 23

Octane belongs to the Skirmisher class and is one of the most fun characters to play in Apex Legends. His entire kit revolves around increasing the player’s movement speed and creating space on the map. The signature Stim ability lets Octane run faster at the expense of a bit of health, while his ultimate helps him traverse the map quickly by launching him into the air.

Apex Legends fans can combine a lot of different characters with Octane to form fun yet aggressive strategies to take down enemy squads. The latest update to the title with the Season 23 mid-season patch has made a major meta change in the game, and naturally, the characters that synergize well with this Legend have also changed drastically.

This article will highlight the best duos to pick with Octane in Apex Legends and why you should use them to dominate your games. Read below to know more.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author’s opinion.

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What are the best duos to pair with Octane in Apex Legends?

Here is a complete list of characters that players can pick and play with Octane to make the most out of it:

1) Mad Maggie

Mad Maggie has an exceptional ability kit that can damage enemy players and force them out of hiding spots. This is a great skill that can be used after being launched by Octane’s jump pad. While in the air, Mad Maggie can deploy the Riot Drill through walls and roofs to catch opponents off-guard.

Mad Maggie in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

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This is an effective way to disorient enemies while avoiding a direct line of fire. It can scare off a lot of teams as well when a whirling ball of fire rushes toward their location alongside three players. Such an approach can be used to catch opponents off-guard.

Mad Maggie’s ultimate can be bounced off of the jump pads to disorient players from unexpected angles. When the ball hits, you will receive an on-screen hit marker indicator which can be used as a signal to start the fight and score easy kills.

2) Horizon

While Horizon is a Skirmisher with increased mobility, players can take advantage of Octane’s jump pad to gain both vertical and horizontal distance without wasting their signature abilities. This can be used to scale up buildings or high-ground areas before using the Gravity Lift to gain an advantage in a gunfight.

The Jump Pads can be used to cover greater distances instead of rising vertically with the Gravity Lift. This is most beneficial when initiating a fight with a team that is a bit further or behind cover which breaks the line of sight. The pad can be used to travel above most covers and drop the Black Hole.

You can then follow up with the tactical ability to spam explosives like grenades, thermites, and arc stars to inflict damage. This will buy the team enough time to take the jump pad and take the fight to score an easy squad wipe.

3) Loba

Loba, after her recent buffs, has become one of the best characters to duo with Octane in Apex Legends Season 23. Her kit, after the recent buffs, makes her quite a versatile pick, capable of following up and pursuing enemies alongside the fan-favorite adrenaline junkie, Octane.

Loba now has two charges to her Tactical ability, the Burglar's Best Friend. This allows her to quickly position herself in strategic points. She can use the additional charge to improve her ability to get out of dodge when compromised quickly. This is a great way for her to keep up with Octane and his stims. The duo can box people in areas and rain hellfire on them.

Furthermore, every player in Apex Legends benefits from having good gear. The latest changes to Loba's Black Market make her a fantastic asset to any team, and as such, Octane as well. The new update to the Black Market allows her to pull items from locked vaults and other inaccessible areas without breaking the market. This is an absolute game-changer, providing players access to the best rarity loot across the entire map in any given time.

4) Newcastle

Newcastle in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

Newcastle, despite not being as strong as he was during Season 23 Split 1, still remains a meta-tier character in the game. His abilities make him one of the best Legends to pair with Octane.

A combination of Newcastle's passive ability and his ultimate is an absolute game-changer for Octane. When knocked down, the former can use his Castle Wall ultimate to leaf in front of the latter and provide him cover. He can pair it with his Combat Revive passive ability to help him get on his feet and revive him while blocking enemy fire.

There's dynamic synergy between the duo, and with communication, they can wreck any squad they face.

5) Fuse

Fuse is one of the most annoying legends to fight against as he can continuously poke damage with the tactical ability. The signature ability provides you with two sticky grenades that can deal continuous damage in close vicinity. This can be used to drive opponents out of corners and score easy eliminations. Moreover, it can break doors and create gaps in the enemy's defense.

Fuse's ultimate creates a circle of fire that can deal a lot of damage to anyone who tries to cross it on foot. It also highlights enemies inside and near it which makes it easier to spray enemies and knock them. Both abilities can be used after taking Octane's jump pad as it provides you with more height and you can go over enemy cover. This is an effective counter to the current meta legends like Newcastle.

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