{"id":1276,"date":"2022-03-16T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virlan.co\/tech\/?p=1276"},"modified":"2022-06-07T08:47:27","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T12:47:27","slug":"who-is-the-most-popular-apex-legends-character-and-the-most-used","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virlan.co\/tech\/apex-legends\/who-is-the-most-popular-apex-legends-character-and-the-most-used\/","title":{"rendered":"Who is the most popular Apex Legends character?\u00a0Who is the most used legend?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Season 12 of Apex Legends<\/strong> has tons of characters<\/strong> to choose from to enjoy its several maps. But who has the top Season 12 pick rates in Respawn Entertainment\u2019s battle royale shooter?<\/p>\n

Who is the most popular Apex Legends character?\u00a0<\/h2>\n

Apex Legends<\/strong> hit the ground running when it launched with eight different characters to choose from in its battle royale offering. The game suffered a notable lull when Call of Duty: Warzone<\/strong> launched, but with many players jumping ship to Respawn\u2019s game in Season 10, Apex Legends<\/strong> Season 12 has benefited from continued support from gamers and streamers like NICKMERCS.<\/p>\n

There are now a whopping 20 different Legends to choose from, giving players a headache before each game. The latest to be announced is Mad Maggie, who has arrived in Season 12.<\/p>\n

As Mad Maggie has come in and shaken up the meta, let\u2019s take a look at the current Legend<\/strong> pick rates in Season 12, which provides an idea of who the most popular Legends are.<\/p>\n

Apex Legends Season 12 pick rate ranked list<\/h3>\n

This is our complete list of every character pick in Apex Legends<\/strong>, and we\u2019ve ranked them in order to let you know which are favored. Here is every Apex Legends<\/strong> pick rate in Season 12 ranked, as of March 4, 2022, according to Apex Legends Status:<\/p>\n

Octane \u2013 12.6%
Wraith \u2013 12.1%
Bloodhound \u2013 10.9%
Pathfinder \u2013 8.6%
Valkyrie \u2013 8.3%
Lifeline \u2013 4.9%
Bangalore \u2013 4.9%
Horizon \u2013 4.5%
Ash \u2013 4.4%
Loba \u2013 4%
Gibraltar \u2013 3.6%
Fuse -3.3%
Mirage \u2013 3.1%
Mad Maggie \u2013 3.1%
Wattson \u2013 2.4%
Revenant \u2013 2.2%
Caustic \u2013 2.1%
Seer \u2013 2%
Crypto \u2013 1.9%
Rampart \u2013 1.4%<\/p>\n

Most picked Legends in Apex Legends Season 12<\/h4>\n
5. Valkyrie \u2013 8.3%<\/h5>\n

It\u2019s no surprise that Valkyrie<\/strong> is in the top 5 Legend pick rates for Season 12 with 8.3%, as she is the movement Queen. Her Jetpack Passive allows players to get out and in any kind of situation, which is crucial for survivability.<\/p>\n

As well as her Passive, her Ultimate, Skyward Dive, is also great for mobility. This ability is the best rotational tool in all of Apex Legends<\/strong>, as it allows her and the team to relocate from a bad position or situation, into a good one.<\/p>\n

Lastly, Valkyrie\u2019s Tactical is also extremely useful for being aggressive and getting enemies out of camping spots, so long as you have enough room above you to launch the Missile Swarm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

4. Pathfinder \u2013 8.6%<\/h5>\n

Pathfinder has consistently been one of Apex Legends<\/strong>\u2019 top five picks at 8.6%, and counting, for quite some time now.<\/p>\n

As a Recon class, Pathfinder simply excels in movements and traversing the game\u2019s various maps. His Grappling Hook and Zipline Gun are simply invaluable assets that will help any team in a pinch \u2013 either because of the circle or a third-party situation. He consistently manages to stay in the top 5 as a result.<\/p>\n

3. Bloodhound \u2013 10.9%<\/h5>\n

Again, with the influx of new Apex Legends<\/strong> players, Bloodhound is a great character to use for new players in Season 12.<\/p>\n

Bloodhound nearly always stays in and around the 8-11% mark as a season goes on, and they currently stand at 10.9%. They are easily the top Recon class to use in Apex Legends<\/strong>, thanks to their tracking tools and incredible skills, plus, their Beast of the Hunt Ultimate is priceless.<\/p>\n

2. Wraith \u2013 11.2%<\/h5>\n

Another starting Legend<\/strong>, Wraith has been a consistent pick throughout Apex Legends\u2019 lifetime, and she has taken the number two spot with an 11.2% pick rate in Season 12.<\/p>\n

Wraith\u2019s stand-out features are her ability to get out of trouble very quickly \u2013 teammates included. Her abilities allow her to sense danger, become temporarily invulnerable, and create portals to escape predicaments. It\u2019s easy to see why Wraith continues to be an absolute fan-favorite in Apex Legends<\/strong> Season 12.<\/p>\n

1. Octane \u2013 12.6% \u2013 Most picked Legend in Apex Legends Season 12<\/h5>\n

With a 12.6% pick rate, the speed demon takes the number one spot, continuing his reign as one the most popular Legend<\/strong> in Season 12, fluctuating between the top two places.<\/p>\n

Aside from his amusing quips, he is the perfect balance of offense and defense. Despite being regarded as an offensive Legend, Octane can greatly increase his sprint speed which is useful for both attack and running away. But most Octane users thrive on his Launch Pad Ultimate which can send him, and friendly players, high up into the air.<\/p>\n

That covers all the picks in Apex Legends Season 12<\/strong>. As always, buffs and nerfs will come and go throughout the season, altering the game\u2019s meta, and subsequently, Legend pick rates.<\/p>\n