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Players are unhappy with Pathfinder's grapple nerf in the season update for Apex Legends.
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The changes to Pathfinder abilities received negative feedback from many in the community.
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Pathfinder's popularity may be declining due to recent nerfs, but an upcoming patch may address the complaints.
After the release of the mid-season update for the Apex Legendsplayers are not happy with the nerfs made to Pathfinder, especially his combat skills. If this massive patch for season 23 of Apex Legends Looking to make certain Legends, like Mirage and Loba, more usable in the game, some players feel that the Pathfinder nerfs went too far.
On January 7, Respawn Entertainment released the extensive update for Season 23 of Apex Legendsmakes a big difference in battle royale. Although the list of changes is extensive, many Legends have gained potential game-changing fans. For example, Mirage's kit has been upgraded with a level 2 upgrade and a buff to her Tactical. In addition, Loba and Alter were shown love in the mid-season update, with the developers making major improvements to the Ultimates, among other things. However, not all Legends have received positive changes, as Pathfinder has been hit with some nerfs as developers try to reign in the power of their kit.
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Unfortunately, the nerfs to Pathfinder Apex Legends was not welcomed by the gaming community. In a post from a Reddit user paradoxically sharing the patch notes, fans talked about their frustration with Pathfinder's changes. In general, players were not happy with the increased Grappling Hook cooldown. According to the patch notes, Pathfinder's Tactical duration is now 30 seconds. This is a big nerf for the character because the old skills are variable, and the cooldown can be shorter than the travel distance. In addition to the Grappling Hook, changes were made to his Insider Knowledge skill and the Zipline Zen upgrade.
Apex Legends players think Pathfinder's Cooldown Grapple should be just that
Pathfinder's Grappling Hook has gone through various changes over the years. For example, the cooldown for Pathfinder's Tactical ability was 35 seconds a few years ago. In addition, it should be noted that the skill did not always have a variable cooldown. However, this recent change in Season 23 may make Legend's use less rewarding in the game, given how important his Grappling Hook is to the game. game, both in and out.
It will be interesting to see how these recent changes affect the Rangers in their pick rate going into the 23rd season of the Apex Legends. So far, the Legend is one of the most popular players in the game, with Apex Legends Status revealing he has a 14.6% vote rate. Impressively, that's second only to Lifeline at 18.2%, and he got a kit upgrade at the start of the season and enjoyed an improved support class there. Apex Legends.
While Pathfinder may be slowing down a bit with these recent nerfs, there's always the possibility that Respawn will release a future patch to tweak Legends based on player feedback. Hopefully, the developers will be able to continue updating the game to provide a great experience for those who play in Season 23.