Though Apex Legends’ new season is just around the corner, what catches players’ attention the most–apart from the exotic map “Storm Point” and the versatile weapon “C.A.R.S. SMG”– is the new ruthless legend coming with the package. With more trailers being released for the new season, we get more glimpses of the new character and what she packs in her sleeves.
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Who is Ash?
Formerly known as Dr. Ashley Reid, Ash is a simulacrum–a robotic soldier with a human mind–who has been hosting the Arena games since season 9 when they first debuted. Bored of watching the games from the sidelines, she decides to get into the action herself.
With a fancy and tactical sword on her side, she is a force not to be reckoned with, as she was a big baddie back in the Titanfall games. Her closest ties are with Horizon, whom she left stranded for dead when on a mission to find and retrieve Branthium–an element with special properties.
Dubbed “Incisive Instigator” Ash is a master hunter who knows how to hone in for the kill, while also being a helpful ally to her teammates.
What are her Abilities?
The new entrant to season 11 of Apex Legends brings with her a unique set of abilities and perks, geared and best suited for offensive plays.
Her abilities spun from Wraith’s interdimensional abilities, Loba’s eye for loot, Bloodhound’s tracking abilities, and to some extent Watson’s electric stuns–all combining to bring a unique flair not to trifled with.
Her abilities include:
Passive – Marked for Death
With this ability, she gets a ping with a location for any legend’s death within any proximity. Though it lasts for a short while, it is very handy when trying to engage fights heads on, often leaving the other teams being third partied.
Ash can also get the upper hand by scanning a dead player’s tag and knowing the exact location of the killer and any surviving teammates. By doing so, she can exert her vengeance ruthlessly. Be quick to do that, though, since the tracking only lasts for a short while.
Tactical – Arc Snare
The legend’s tactical is a metallic device she can throw to the ground which tethers any nearby enemy while also delivering a stunning zap. This renders their vision blurry as well as slows down their movement–all while dealing some damage.
While the ability is short-lasting and only binds one person at a time, it is very useful when chasing squads since it disorients one member, while also offering leverage to finish off the others. It also comes in handy when slowing quick-maneuvering like Wraith, Octane, and Valkyrie.
Ultimate – Phase Breach
Completing her skill set is Ash’s Phase Breach. Her ultimate is a very precise, one-way, dimensional rift that she can transport herself and teammates to another point. Though the ability is limited in that it requires an unobscured line of sight to work, it counters this by being untethered from any ground or object. She can open the portal to any above platform and even through windows.
Be wary though because the phase can be utilized by other squads. With a mastery of this ability, you can lure squads to a trap, as well as help close in on the kill by closing the distance after tethering in an enemy legend.