5 best Legends to duo with Pathfinder in Apex Legends Season 24

Pathfinder in Apex Legends has received some buffs in the Season 24 Split 2 update in the form of class perks. The Skirmisher class now has access to two perks, Trailblazer and Charged Knock. The first allows squadmates to gain a movement speed boost when running toward the skirmishers of the team. The second provides the legend with a temporary tactical ability charge whenever securing a knock or an elimination.

Pathfinder in Apex Legends is still stuck with a base 30-second cooldown on his grapple ability. However, the devs have swapped out one of the EVO shield upgrades and changed it to provide a 10-second cooldown reduction on the tactical ability. The rest of his kit remains largely untouched and could be receiving a rework in the future.

This article will highlight the best characters you can pick to play with Pathfinder in Apex Legends Season 24.

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 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 legends to duo with Pathfinder in Apex Legends?

Here is a quick overview of all the best characters that you can duo with Pathfinder in Apex Legends:

1) Ash

Ash has become the go-to pick for the Assault class in Season 24. This is because the developers have integrated a new ability for this legend which allows players to dash in any direction. The team has also made some smaller changes to her ability kit to make it more reliable. All the factors combined make Ash one of the most aggressive characters in the game.

Ash in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

Ash's tactical ability is great for trapping opponents in a small area for a limited time. This small window can be used to jump toward the enemy with Pathfinder and score easy knocks. This is a basic strategy that can also help you rake in multiple squad wipes throughout the match.

Pathfinder's ultimate is good for rotations but makes the players vulnerable to incoming damage. This is where Ash's portals are more effective. Teams can reserve Pathfinder's ultimate for a different scenario while rotating with Ash's teleport ability.

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2) Horizon

Horizon also enjoys the latest Skirmisher class perks. Having two Skirmishers in a team may have been difficult in previous seasons, but Season 24 makes it a viable option. This duo can be highly oppressive as one pushes in to start the fight, and Horizon throws her ultimate to limit enemy mobility. If executed properly, you can score easy squad wipes while taking the least amount of damage.

Horizon in Legend Locker (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || EA)

Horizon's tactical ability is great for maps like King's Canyon and Storm Point, where taking high ground advantage is very important. Horizon can help herself and another member climb up such spots while Pathfinder can take a different angle to ensure proper map control.

Moreover, Horizon can take Pathfinder's ultimate ability to rotate around the map easily and deploy her ultimate from above on enemies. You can then simply spam grenades on the spot to get kills and chase down the others.

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3) Mad Maggie

Mad Maggie is a rebel warlord (Image via EA)

When it comes to being aggressive, there are only a few legends that come to mind who excel at this job. This short list is arguably topped by Mad Maggie, who is a staple for any team that wants to push headfirst into the enemy team and absolutely rain hellfire on them.

Ever since the introduction of the Legend Upgrade system in Apex Legends Season 20, Mad Maggie has become one of the strongest Legends to duo with Pathfinder in Apex Legends. Using Fire Ball, and Drillslinger make her one of the most powerful Assault Legends in the game.

Pathfinder has some of the best mobility in the game, and while Maggie might lack vertical movement tech, the former can use his Zipline to help her traverse the terrain. This little pick-me-up, with Mad Maggie's Riot Drill and Wrecking Ball can demolish squads. Furthermore, as Mad Maggie pushes at the ground level, Pathfinder can follow up right behind using his Grappling Hook. This combiatnio of abilities allows the duo to stay in sync and attack enemies in coordination.

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4) Crypto

Crypto is a surveillance expert (Image via EA)

Despite being nerfed in Apex Legends Season 23 Split 1, Crypto still remains quite a powerful, if not, the most powerful recon Legend in the game. No character comes close to providing the amount of utility that this Legend can provide at the flick of a button.

Crypto can easily scan enemies, recon beacons, surveil areas, and even tail enemy squads from a safe distance. While teams get fed a ton of intel, it generally means that they can't really do much with it as he lacks mobility in the game.

This is where Pathfinder comes in. Whenever Crypto and Pathfinder plan on eliminating a team, or fighting someone, the former can track them using his Drone, and then use an EMP charge to disrupt their shields and gadgets. Right before the EMP strikes, Pathfinder can shoot a zipline to the area they are targeting, and the duo can quickly push the enemies who will be dazed and confused by the EMP that they just got struck by.

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5) Octane

Octane is another Skirmisher legend that excels at initiating gunfights. His Charged Knock effect refreshes his ultimate ability instead of the tactical. This makes it easier for the entire team to use the jump pad more frequently and push enemy squads or retreat. This is very useful as you do not need to depend on Pathfinder's kit all the time or have to wait for it to be off cooldown.

Octane in EA's battle royale (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || EA)

Octane is arguably the fastest character in the entire game and can be used to perform some complex movement techniques. Combined with Pathfinder, the duo has the ability to catch up to anyone running away from fights or even contest high ground areas faster than others.

The latest weapon buffs also make it easier to score kills and get back ability charges. However, both characters do not have any defensive abilities which can land you in difficult situations. Unlike Wraith, who can phase out and become invulnerable for some time, Pathfinder and Octane can take damage while using their ability kits.

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That's all there is to know about the five best Legends to duo with Pathfinder. For more related news and guides, you can stay tuned to Sportskeeda's Esports and Gaming section.

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