How to play Pathfinder in Apex Legends

Pathfinder in Apex Legends has received quite bit of changes in terms of shield upgrades to address the recent increase in his tactical ability cooldown. Combined with the integration of the new Skirmisher perks, Trailblazer and Charged Knock, Pathfinder could take the meta spot once again. This character has been one of the most mobile picks that movement fans picked.

Pathfinder in Apex Legends has an easy-to-understand ability kit but comes with a very high ceiling when it comes to mastering. Fortunately, players can now get back a temporary tactical charge whenever scoring a knock during gunfights to reposition around the battlefield. Allies can take advantage of the Trailblazer perk to catch up with this agile legend to assist in fights.

This article will highlight all the abilities and perks of Pathfinder in Apex Legends.

Editor's note: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the author's opinion. Furthermore, the contents of this article have been updated to feature the latest update that went live on March 25, 2025.

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What are Pathfinder's abilities in Apex Legends?

Pathfinder possesses a range of abilities that focus on providing him and his team a means to move around. Here's a list of his abilities in Apex Legends Season 24:

1. Insider Knowledge (Passive): He can scan a Care Package to reduce the cooldown of the Zipline Gun. If you can scan four packages, your overall cooldown for the ability will go down significantly.
2. Grappling Hook (Tactical Ability): As evident from the name, Pathfinder can use this ability to grapple onto surfaces. You can use it to slingshot yourself from Point A to B. The cooldown on the grapple is set to 30 seconds regardless of distance travelled.
3. Zipline Gun (Ultimate Ability): You deploy a special Zipline that allows all players to traverse between two given points. You gain additional speed and, with a certain perk, even take reduced damage while traversing through the zipline.

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How to use Pathfinder in Apex Legends?

Pathfinder, with his perks in Apex Legends Season 24, has become a great pick for high-octane gameplay. His kit makes him a hypermobile character, allowing players to reach out-of-reach places with absolute ease. Use Grappling Hook to slingshot yourself into extreme distances.

Pathfinder has one of the highest skill ceilings in the game. His Grappling Hook has numerous movement techs, so consider spending some time in the firing range experimenting with the ability.

The Level 3 perk was changed in the new Season 24 Split 2 update. Pathfinder can now permanently reduce the cooldown on the tactical ability to 20 seconds. It is a fresh balance that will enable players to utilize the mobility tool more frequently rather than having to wait 30 whole seconds.

Lastly, his Ultimate ability is a great way for Pathfinder to ensure that his team has a safe means to reposition throughout the battlefield. Scan all care packages to ensure you have Zipline Gun in every engagement.

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All perks for Pathfinder in Apex Legends Season 24

Pathfinder obtains some basic perks at the first Level 2 upgrade. However, these can be quite effective if you form a team strategy around them. Pathfinder's strength is that players can adapt to different situations with ease and switch up the playstyle as necessary.

At the Level 2 upgrade, you can choose to either gain access to scan beacons or scan ring consoles. The first is great for aggressive players who wish to take fights as the beacon can provide you with the exact location of enemies in the vicinity. The second perk is for zone players who wish to take the advantageous spot on the map before others.

Pathfinder in Apex Legends Season 24 (Image via EA)

At Level 3, you can choose to either get a reduction in tactical ability cooldown or energize your ultimate ability to take 25% less damage when zipping away. The first upgrade is for aggressive players as it maximizes mobility for the character while the second one is more team-based and makes rotation easier.

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Pathfinder in Apex Legends had previously been nerfed heavily after his dominating meta spot as one of the fastest characters in the entire game. However, the new patch has brought some healthy changes to the robot Skirmisher in the form of class perks. Players can get back to aggressive strategies with this pick, as you can gain a temporary tactical charge back when scoring knocks.

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