How to play Horizon in Apex Legends

Horizon in Apex Legends has received some new buffs and a set of Skirmisher class perks that fans can enjoy. The Season 24 Split 2 update brought the Trailblazer and Charged Knock power-ups for the entire category. The first perk allows allies to gain a movement speed boost when sprinting towards Skirmishers, and the second provides a temporary tactical charge when scoring a knock.

This makes Horizon in Apex Legends one of the most formidable movement characters in the game. Her tactical ability is a great tool that can be used to quickly gain height advantage or disengage from fights whenever necessary. With the integration of the new class perks, you can secure eliminations to gain a tactical charge and use it to reposition and continue the fights.

Editor's note: The contents of this article are subjective and solely feature the writer's own opinion. Furthermore, the article has been updated to feature the latest balance changes incorporated with the Apex Legends Takeover patch on March 25, 2025.

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What are Horizon's abilities in Apex Legends?

Horizon possesses some of the most unique abilities in Apex Legends. A detailed description of all of them has been provided below:

Spacewalk (Passive): Horizon's custom spacesuit provides her with increased aerial control. It reduces fall impacts and makes her movement smoother than all other Legends. She experiences no fall shock, irrespective of how high up she falls. Furthermore, crouching upon landing will chain the movement into a perfectly transitioned slide without delay.

Gravity Lift (Tactical): You throw a device that propels players and items upwards. It creates a 30-meter upward spiral, and you can move horizontally when inside this lift. It stays active for ten seconds, and the cooldown is initiated as the ability ends.

Black Hole (Ultimate): You can deploy a low-gravity device, which, upon landing, pulls all players within a 10-meter radius towards it.

Horizon in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

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Best Legend Upgrades for Horizon in Apex Legends

Level 2 Legend Upgrades

• Tac Cooldown: Tactical ability cooldown can be reduced permanently.
• Ult Cooldown: Ultimate ability cooldown can be reduced permanently.

Level 3 Legend Upgrades

• Conservation of Energy: Spacewalk grants 25 HP shield regeneration whenever the character soft lands.
• Combat Reserve: Horizon is able to open Assault bins, carry extra ammo in bag, and obtain additional grenade slots.

The new update moved the previously Level 3 upgrades to Level 2. This is a great way to ensure that you are combat-ready regardless of the upgrade you choose. The first will make it possible to use the tactical ability more frequently, and the second enables the ultimate to be available sooner.

The second wave of upgrades is a new addition that arrived in Season 24 Split 2. The first choice is great if your playstyle is poking enemies and using the tactical ability to reposition from high to low ground. It enables you to take aggressive fights with a passive shield regeneration from Spacewalk.

The second upgrade in Level 3 makes it easier for fans to carry more grenades and ammo. While this might seem ineffective, it can help you score more eliminations with the ultimate ability. However, this will require some practice as you would have to perfect your ability to position the Black Hole.

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How to use Horizon in Apex Legends?

General gameplay guide

Despite being a Skirmisher, Horizon excels at taking the first point of contact against enemy teams in Apex Legends. Her kit is designed to provide players with numerous offensive opportunities, as well as a means to take defensive measures when necessary.

Horizon's passive ability provides you with buttery-smooth movement capabilities. You should spend some time in the firing range and learn new movement techs to chain it with this ability for the best results.

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Tactical ability guide

As for her Gravity Lift, its uses are limitless. From using it as an engagement tool to using it for quick repositioning or even healing, Gravity Lift, despite its numerous nerfs over the past few seasons, remains a meta ability in the game. For the most part, you should use it as an escape tool during a fight. You can even use this ability to block off doorways and prevent enemies from pushing your team when stuck inside a building.

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Ultimate ability guide

Lastly, Horizon's ultimate ability, Black Hole, is a great zoning tool. You should use it to create space between the enemy and yourself, and to make the most of this ability, communicate with your team to pair grenades with this ability.

Using Black Hole (Image via EA)

If you wish to play with a strategy around the ultimate, it is best to pick the Combat Reserve upgrade when your shield reaches Purple. This will help you stack up a lot of ammo and grenades to confirm knocks and score easy eliminations. Apart from the obvious ability to disorient enemy squads, this can also be used to isolate fights with solo players who are separated from their allies.

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That's everything that you need to know about playing as Horizon in Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2. This Skirmisher excels at engaging in gunfights, and we definitely urge you to keep your fear aside and w-key into the chaos of the battlefield.

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