Apex Legends Season 26: 5 best Legends to use after the update

Apex Legends Season 26 is here, and the latest update has brought forth some interesting Legend changes to the title. Bangalore and Caustic are seeing some major upgrades to their kits, and we speculate that they'll be leading the Legend meta this season.

In this article, we will explore the 5 best Legends you can use in Apex Legends Season 26.

5 best Legends to use in Apex Legends Season 26

Here's a look at the five best Legends you can use in the latest season of Apex Legends:

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1) Bangalore

Bangalore is a powerful Assault Legend (Image via EA)

Bangalore is our first pick for Apex Legends Season 26. The Legend has seen some massive upgrades to her kit. Her passive now has an increased 5% speed. Her Smoke Canister's speed has also been increased from 2500 to 2900, and its pullout time has also been reduced.

Furthermore, her Legend Upgrades now provide impeccable utility on the field. She can easily destroy a number of gadgets using her electrified Smoke Grenade, and better yet, one of her upgrades allows her to revive her friendlies faster in the game. In our opinion, she is the prime meta Assault Legend in Apex Legends S26.

Read more: All Legend changes in Apex Legends Season 26

2) Caustic

Caustic is meta in Apex Legends S26 (Image via EA)

Caustic has been arguably one of the worst possible Legend picks in the past few seasons. However, with the latest update, his kit sees a major overhaul. Nox Gas is now actually quite terrifying to go up against. Its damage has been increased from 10 to 15. Furthermore, it causes aim-punch and also reduces enemies' visibility within the gas.

Alongside the changes to his tactical, Caustic is getting a new passive ability, Field Research, which allows him to stack unique upgrades into his kit.

His Tactical Ability, Nox Gas Trap, has been buffed, and it is now stronger and more resilient to incoming damage. The toss distance has been increased, and the trap's activation and effective radius have been almost doubled. He is going to be the perfect pick to lock down areas and hold down the fort.

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3) Revenant

Revenant's transition into an Assault Legend makes him meta (Image via EA)

Ever since his transition from a Skirmisher to an Assault Legend, Revenant has become every player's worst nightmare. He has become incredibly powerful and will definitely compete with the Legends mentioned above for a top spot in the Legend-meta.

In the most recent update, his tactical has been buffed, and in general, Revenant has an extremely streamlined and easy-to-use movement ability as his tactical. His ultimate ability provides him with additional armor that recharges every time you secure a knockdown. All in all, he remains a fantastic pick for players who like high-octane, aggressive gameplay.

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4) Alter

Alter is a great Skirmisher Legend (Image via EA)

Alter continues to be relevant in the latest Legend meta in Apex Legends Season 26. She remains a prime Skirmisher Legend capable of controlling the tempo of gunfights. Her tactical ability allows her to quickly hop in and out of buildings. She can manipulate the space around her to make her opponent's life a living hell.

Her ultimate ability is arguably one of the most powerful abilities in the game. It allows players to go for a hard reset whenever they are in a sticky situation. The ability to teleport back to safety essentially provides you with a second life, allowing you to craft a more strategic approach to take down your foes, or alternatively, rotate around enemy groups safely.

5) Ash

Ash's ability kit offers a balance between both offense and defense (Image via EA)

If you like high mobility paired with something that can allow you to effectively dish out crowd control, Ash is the perfect pick for you. She has a dash as her passive ability, and her ultimate ability allows her to open up a phase breach up to 75 meters away. These abilities allow you to swiftly reposition and take a strategic approach to both offensive pushes and defensive retreats.

Furthermore, her tactical ability, Arc Snare, allows you to snare multiple enemies when upgraded. You can pair with grenades to deal devastating damage. Alternatively, you can chain enemies down temporarily and reposition to safety if you are on the run.

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That's everything you need to know about the five best Legends to use after the Apex Legends Season 26 update.

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With a bachelor's degree in History and pursuing Law at the moment, Sportskeeda Esports & Gaming writer Jay Sarma may not have an ideal connection to the journalism world. However, his sheer passion for gaming has helped him reach over 4 million reads and is fast approaching the two-thousand-article mark.

Jay always strives to provide the most accurate information after cross-checking multiple sources. His coverage focuses exclusively on FPS titles such as COD, Apex Legends, Valorant, Counter-Strike, and Overwatch. It was Counter-Strike that sparked his love for competitive esports, and presently, Apex Legends is his favorite multiplayer title.

He enjoys watching ALGS (Apex Legends Global Series) during tournament seasons and loves to observe how each team plays out different strategies in the competitive scene. His favorite organization is Falcons, but he also roots for Team Luminosity solely because of pro player sweetdreams.

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