Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2: 5 best Legends to duo with Octane

With the latest Skirmisher buff, it's intrinsic for players to know about the 5 best Legends to duo with Octane in Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2. Being a team-based shooter, employing teamwork, and pairing Legend abilities together will always improve your chances of winning gunfights and eventually, entire matches with your team.

When Season 24 debuted, the meta was dominated by Assault Legends. However, as we've shifted to the latest mid-season update, the entire meta is now being spearheaded by Skirmisher Legends, and Octane is definitely once again one of the most popular in the lot.

This article will provide you with a detailed brief on the 5 best Legends to duo with Octane in Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2. Read below to know more.

Editor's note: The contents of this article are subjective and solely feature the writer's own opinion. Furthermore, the article has been updated to feature the latest balance changes incorporated with the Apex Legends Takeover mid-season patch on March 25, 2025.

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What are the best duos to pair with Octane in Apex Legends?

Here is a complete list of characters that players can pick and play with Octane to make the most out of it:

1) Mad Maggie

Mad Maggie has an exceptional ability kit that can damage enemy players and force them out of hiding spots. This is a great skill that can be used after being launched by Octane’s jump pad. While in the air, Mad Maggie can use her Riot Drill to force enemies out of cover and fight them on open ground.

Mad Maggie in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

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This is an effective way to disorient enemies while avoiding a direct line of fire. To make matters worse for enemies, you can unleash your Wrecking Ball to disorient them and cause massive chaos. Use this confusion to your advantage, and you will be able to easily eliminate the enemies.

Another neat trick is to use Mad Maggie’s ultimate to bounce off of the jump pads to disorient players from unexpected angles. When the ball hits, you will receive an on-screen hit marker indicator which can be used as a signal to start the fight and score easy kills.

2) Horizon

Horizon and Octane complement each other perfectly. The former's tactical provides the team with the ability to scale immense heights, however, there's no means to gain distance horizontally. To fill that gap, we have Octane's ultimate, the Jump Pad, which now resets whenever the Legend gets a knockdown. The Jump Pad allows players to cover great distances without soaring too high.

Horizon in Apex Legends Season 24 (Image via EA)

This is most beneficial when initiating a fight with a team that is a bit further or behind cover which breaks the line of sight. Using the Jump Pad can be a great way to engage against enemies from a distance, initiating fights with Horizon's Black Hole.

Players can use the lift of the Jump Pad to chuck Horizon's Black Hole at enemies, and with that, throw a range of grenades to have a massive impact. Meanwhile, to avoid being pulled in yourself, you can use the Jump Pad's Double Jump feature to get out of dodge.

3) Loba

Loba, after her recent buffs, has become one of the best characters to duo with Octane in Apex Legends Season 24. Her kit, after the recent buffs, makes her quite a versatile pick, capable of following up and pursuing enemies alongside the fan-favorite adrenaline junkie, Octane.

Loba now has two charges to her Tactical ability, the Burglar's Best Friend. This allows her to quickly position herself in strategic points. She can use the additional charge to improve her ability to get out of dodge when compromised quickly. This is a great way for her to keep up with Octane and his stims. The duo can box people in areas and rain hellfire on them.

Furthermore, every player in Apex Legends benefits from having good gear. The latest changes to Loba's Black Market make her a fantastic asset to any team, and as such, Octane as well. The new update to the Black Market allows her to pull items from locked vaults and other inaccessible areas without breaking the market. This is an absolute game-changer, providing players access to the best rarity loot across the entire map in any given time.

4) Newcastle

Newcastle in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

Newcastle, despite not being as strong as he was during Season 23 Split 1, still remains a meta-tier character in the game. His abilities make him one of the best Legends to pair with Octane.

A combination of Newcastle's passive ability and his ultimate is an absolute game-changer for Octane. When knocked down, the former can use his Castle Wall ultimate to leaf in front of the latter and provide him cover. He can pair it with his Combat Revive passive ability to help him get on his feet and revive him while blocking enemy fire.

There's dynamic synergy between the duo, and with communication, they can wreck any squad they face.

5) Fuse

Fuse is one of the most annoying legends to fight against as he can continuously poke damage with the tactical ability. The signature ability provides you with two sticky grenades that can deal continuous damage in close vicinity. This can be used to drive opponents out of corners and score easy eliminations. Moreover, it can break doors and create gaps in the enemy's defense.

Fuse's ultimate creates a circle of fire that can deal a lot of damage to anyone who tries to cross it on foot. It also highlights enemies inside and near it which makes it easier to spray enemies and knock them. Both abilities can be used after taking Octane's jump pad as it provides you with more height and you can go over enemy cover. This is an effective counter to the current meta legends like Newcastle.

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Krishanu Ranjan Sarma covers Call of Duty, Apex Legends, and Valorant content for the Esports & Gaming division at Sportskeeda, helping readers stay on top of the latest metas, strategies, and updates.

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