Apex Legends Season 23: Best Legends Tier List

Mirage is the sole member of the D-Tier, and he’s likely to stay here for a while. Although his recent buff prevents his health bar from showing on the real Mirage, experienced players still have ways to identify the real one when he uses his ultimate. While he now benefits from support class passives, Mirage still lacks a defined role on a team. He’s fun to play casually, but in ranked, his weaknesses outweigh his strengths.

Ballistic doesn’t fit a clear team role and doesn’t provide enough impact compared to other options. He’s designed as a high-aggression Legend, but this doesn’t play out effectively in the game. Here’s hoping Respawn boosts his utility in future updates.

Crypto has seen a steep fall from grace. He was once an S-Tier staple, but recent nerfs to his EMP, cloaking, and drone mechanics have weakened his standing. Crypto struggles to counter the current fast-paced meta and doesn’t bring enough value to justify a spot in most team compositions.

Octane is a self-focused Legend whose kit is all about individual mobility rather than team utility. While his jump pad offers some team value, he’s mostly used for his own positioning, which limits his synergy with other Legends.

Loba has useful abilities but lacks a prominent place in team compositions. Her utility is situational, and there are generally better options for most team needs.

Rampart can be powerful if she’s allowed to set up her walls and use Sheila effectively. However, as soon as players move up to Platinum and beyond, teams don’t give Rampart the time to set up, making her easy to counter. When her walls do work, she can shine, but these moments are rare in high-level play.

Vantage is limited by her reliance on ultimate accelerants, which are less common this season. Her sniper is powerful, but the scarcity of charges hinders her utility.

Catalyst has great potential for specific maps like Storm Point, offering strong defensive options. However, she requires a specific playstyle that many players find challenging to optimize in fast-paced games.

Caustic consistently shifts in the meta and lacks a clear role in the current environment. Though he can still control buildings effectively, there are better defensive options right now.

Fuse isn’t particularly effective due to the mobility of most Legends who can escape his Motherlode. However, his access to ring consoles adds a strategic edge, bumping him into the B-Tier.

Lifeline has improved significantly, though she remains less impactful than other support Legends like Gibraltar and Newcastle, who provide more direct in-fight protection. While her Ultimate rework is valuable, her overall kit limits her role.

Seer offers excellent tactical information, but his setup time often leaves him vulnerable in the fast-paced current meta.

Ash is making a comeback thanks to her Gravitational Snare and versatile teleportation ability. She’s a strong Legend, though not quite on par with the top-tier Legends.

Bloodhound is still a fantastic choice, offering quick scan information with their ultimate. Although nerfed, Bloodhound remains an excellent pick for aggressive plays.

Conduit has a well-rounded kit, strong for resetting fights and supporting teammates. She brings solid options for cutting off enemy rotations and blocking pushes. Her buffs in movement and elusiveness help her stay relevant without pushing her into S tier. Her versatility and strong kit make her a reliable choice for aggressive support play, comfortably placing her in A tier.

Horizon's effectiveness varies, often swinging between feeling overpowered and somewhat underwhelming. Despite low visibility in the meta this season, her core abilities—the Gravity Lift, Black Hole, and passive—remain versatile and powerful. This makes her a solid A-tier pick; she holds up well, even with shifting metas.

Maggie’s shotgun synergy keeps her strong, especially with the prominence of shotguns in the meta. While her Riot Drill no longer counters Gibraltar’s Dome of Protection as effectively, she remains a threat in fights and a viable pick in the A tier. Her kit is well-rounded but not quite powerful enough for S tier.

Despite multiple nerfs, Revenant’s reworked kit is still strong, providing excellent mobility, survivability, and aggression. His versatility makes him a consistent A-tier legend, though future nerfs could see him drop.

Watson, the preferred control legend for those who like to lock down buildings, benefits greatly from gaining support abilities, such as faster healing and reviving. While Watson was always strong, these buffs make her even more viable in the current meta. Her control options are excellent for defensive teams, keeping her in A tier.

Once an S-tier staple, Wraith’s niche as a split player has lessened with more legends offering team mobility. While she no longer stands out as she once did, her kit remains solid. She’s no longer S tier but still holds strong in A tier due to her versatile abilities.

With multiple buffs to his Dome ability, Jalter excels in bubble fights, especially with the "baby bubble" perk allowing frequent Dome placement. His current effectiveness with shotguns even influences weapon choice in the meta, which is notable. Though he isn't widely recognized as a dominant force yet, his impact may earn him S tier recognition as players adapt.

Alter is an incredibly versatile legend with a high skill ceiling. Her tactical can create unexpected plays, like pulling enemies through walls, while her ultimate allows for unique team plays similar to Wraith's original role but for the entire team. The potential for high-level plays puts her in the "Secretly Broken" tier, though many players have yet to grasp her full potential.

Pathfinder’s Ziplines and relocation abilities make him an excellent choice for aggressive plays. His hitbox remains a limiting factor, but his ability to create safe mobility options for his team is invaluable. His cooldown adjustments keep him balanced but effective, making him a solid S-tier legend.

Despite a few nerfs, Bangalore remains versatile and highly effective. Her tactical can cut off enemy sightlines, and her ultimate can stall pushes or secure kills. Her passive helps her move and dodge efficiently, giving her an edge in fights. She’s a well-rounded S-tier legend.

Valkyrie’s buffs and tactical flexibility have restored her prominence. She can scout enemy locations during her ultimate’s flight, helping teams navigate engagements strategically. Paired with strong support legends, her ability to reposition the team is invaluable. Her unique tools secure her spot in S tier.

For the first time, Newcastle breaks into the S tier, standing out as the most powerful legend in the game. With his continual buffs and unmatched support capabilities, he offers teams incredible stability, survivability, and control options. Newcastle is so strong that he single-handedly counters many playstyles, providing immense value even with suboptimal teammates. In this season’s meta, he reigns supreme as a one-man powerhouse.