As a random Epic or Legendary loot drop, item rarity could make it so that people would still have to work to obtain these items.
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RELATED: Apex Legends Datamine Reveals Entire Lineup Of Unannounced LegendsĪs far as in-game loot options, a grapple gun with only three or four uses or a single-use zip line loot drop could be strong opportunity to counter. This would make it impossible for Pathfinders to use their grapples to rapidly reposition in any situation.
To balance it against Pathfinder, it could be more limited in distance but allow height that rivals the zip line’s maximum verticality.Īnother option could be a character that can temporarily stun others’ tactical abilities. This could include height, and allow the player to reach places that they don’t have to travel to physically before setting the end of the teleport.
Whether it’s through a new character with special abilities that counter Pathfinder, or the availability of grapple guns as loot items, there needs to be some way to give other characters the chance to be on effective footing with Pathfinder.Ĭharacter ideas might include an addition with something similar to Wraith’s portal. While most would agree that the character’s survey beacon passive is balanced within the meta of the game, the grapple and zip line abilities are problematic. So, Respawn introduced its fortified damage reduction buff and its Low Profile damage increase nerf for these respective groups of characters.īut Pathfinder remains a struggle. And, it was also apparent that Wraith, Lifeline and Pathfinder were either over-utilized or had a higher proportion of kills and wins than other characters. For example, when Respawn looked at gameplay data from the first few months of the game, it became clear that Caustic and Gibraltar were being underutilized. The major problem is that Respawn Entertainment has developed a universe of interesting characters with unique abilities, but none of them can effectively counter a Pathfinder’s speed and height advantages.Ĭharacter balancing is extremely difficult, and it’s really only possible to get it right after significant feedback. The game's objective is to get wins, so it’s impossible to fault anyone for choosing to learn and play this character. RELATED: TSM Crowned Apex Champions at X Games Apex Legends Invitational Additionally, during the X Games Apex Legends Invitational, which featured the best teams from around the world, almost every team in every game included a Pathfinder. Half were playing as Pathfinders themselves.
On a recent day, a quick check on ten random popular Apex Legends Twitch streamers playing with different squad formations showed all but one playing on teams that had Pathfinders. Serious players who want kills and wins are essentially facing a handicap by choosing to play without a Pathfinder in the squad. While hit box issues were part of the problem, there was also a sense that his abilities didn’t match up to damage-dealing ultimates like Bangalore’s or enhanced health and shield protection like Lifeline.īut Pathfinder has become to Apex Legends what the M6D Pistol was to Halo: Combat Evolved.
When Apex Legends first came out, many agreed Pathfinder was one of the worst characters.
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