Apex Legends player uncovers new exploit utilizing Pathfinder's grapple mechanic

Apex Legends, the iconic battle-royale experience from EA and Respawn Entertainment, will soon be gearing up for a brand new Season (called Defiance) next month. With 11 Seasons worth of experience under their belts, fans have come up with some fantastic and impressive techniques to master the battlefield.

Each Legend - AKA playable character - in Apex Legends boasts different abilities for players to avail of. From Mirage's Vanishing Act that deploys decoys for distraction to Bangalore's artillery strike called Rolling Thunder - there's a ton of variety here. Fans have now managed to exploit one of the more renowned Legends brutally.

Looking for Crossword hints & solutions? Check out latest NYT Mini Crossword Answers, LA Times Crossword Answers, and Atlantic Crossword Answers

Leash anemies along for a ride with Apex Legends' Pathfinder

Described as an MRVN (Mobile Robotic Versatile eNtity), this robot isn't famous among players for any petty reason. Pathfinder's grappling hook and zipline abilities make him an essential tool for mobility around the map terrain.

As explained by YouTuber Dirty Skirty, thousands of hours of experimentation and playtime has led them to uncover one new tidbit about the grapple mechanic. This glitch lets Pathfinder manipulate the grapple so that foes will be unable to get off the hook and can be slung around at the Pathfinder main's mercy.

The exploit demands users to shoot the hook at an enemy. While the helpless foe is being pulled towards them, turn at a 45 degrees angle to either left or right.

Additionally, they must also move backwards and maintain the grapple at a set distance to avoid the grapple from auto-fixing its aim; too close will let go of the enemy and going too far will break the grip.

If that doesn't make things hard enough, the Pathfinder user will also need to move constantly. In addition to keeping track of their surroundings while moving backwards, bumping into a ledge or crouching will also end the grapple. The upside, though, is that players can shoot/reload, swap weapons and pop grenades during this glitch.

The video also demonstrates more uses for the infinite grapple exploit and the grapple mechanic in general. Note that since these are in-game exploits, there is a chance that practising these tricks may result in an account ban.

Apex Legends is available for PC, PS4, PS5, XB1, XS X|S, and Nintendo Switch as a free-to-play game.

About the author

Siddharth is an esports and gaming writer at Sportkseeda. With nearly 10 years of experience in the industry, he also contributed to renowned publications like Gameffine (formerly IndianNoob), the British retro FPS magazine E1M1, and Gaming Purists, the latter being a passion project which he founded with friends.

Holding a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Siddharth's journalistic pursuits extend beyond reporting; he throws himself into the heart of gaming communities. His positive exploits in the industry have led him to interviewing Rohit Jain, a prominent Tekken 7 player from India.

Though he currently specializes in Nintendo, Overwatch 2, and RPG coverage, Siddharth's expertise spans a multitude of platforms and genres. He believes in doing extensive research across a mix of official, community-driven and diverse media sources for all of his article categories.

Siddharth has been an avid follower of Pewdiepie, which has also helped him expand his horizons to new gaming genres and titles. Beyond gaming, he indulges his love for literature with a particular fondness for horror and thriller novels. Moreover, Siddharth’s culinary enthusiasm for global cuisine enriches his palate.

Know More

Are you stuck on today's Wordle? Our Wordle Solver will help you find the answer.

Edited by Yasho Amonkar