There are currently 21 astonishing legends to choose from in Apex Legends. With so many options, it can feel like a daunting task to learn them all and figure out which one suits you best.
For those who love highly aggressive plays and an extremely versatile tool kit, ash is a great pick. However, there is a lot more to her than what originally meets the eye! Luckily, this guide will go in-depth on some dandy tips and tricks to really master Ash in Apex Legends.
10/10 Newton’s First Law
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In Ash’s case, an object in motion really does stay in motion. Ash’s tactical ability will fly on indefinitely unless it comes into contact with either an object or an enemy. There are tons of ways to use this to your advantage.
Although it is slow flying, it works wonders at clearing out long hallways and other such environments. Simply send it down parallel to the ground, forcing enemies to flee or get caught. This also works vertically, making it viable for pushing enemies out of position above you.
9/10 Choke Points
While it is not its main purpose, Ash’s tactical is phenomenal when it comes to preventing enemies from pushing choke points. Whether you are trying to hide in a building or keep an enemy trapped inside one, very few are willing to risk running directly through a tether trap.
Keep in mind that the tether will stick to a wall or a floor and last for quite a while until it eventually dissolves. This should give you just enough time to use a quick healing item, reload, or even loot.
8/10 Verticality
It is important to note that Ash’s ultimate travels extremely far when used vertically. When you find yourself trapped on the low ground with an enemy shooting down on you, it is generally very easy to escape.
If you typically only use the ultimate horizontally, you are really missing out. Don’t forget that one of Ash’s primary focuses is getting the high ground on enemies. Don’t underestimate the potential distance of her ultimate.
7/10 Be Prepared
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While Ash is passive, marked for death, and provides vital information on where the enemy is, it can also get you killed. Many players fail to realize that enemies are alerted when they are scanned by Ash. In many circumstances, this effectively reveals to them where you are as well.
All this is to say, make sure your team is prepared to fight before you scan a death box because it is impossible to tell whether the team is across the map or right around the corner.
6/10 Birds Eye
It is often overlooked that Ash can see when death boxes appear all over the map, not just in her immediate vicinity. This is vital information when players are deciding where to rotate as the storm closes. Especially towards the middle of the match, when the fighting slows down in the final rings approach. Whether you want to third-party other fights or avoid enemies, don’t forget to check the entire map.
5/10 One Way Trip
While this tip may be a little obvious to those who have played Ash before, many new players don’t realize that ashes portal is a one-way trip! This means if you use Ash’s ultimate directly into an enemy team, there is no way back.
It’s important that players are aware of this because it could mean life or death. Be thorough and scout an area before teleporting. In other words, look before you leap!
4/10 You Are Loud!
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While most legends’ ultimate abilities have rather obvious sound cues, perhaps none are as loud as ashes. If you were trying to flank an enemy with her portal, just be aware that they are likely going to know you are coming.
Both the creation, entry, and exit of the portal are extremely loud. The sound is essentially a dead giveaway as to where you and your teammates are. For this reason, it is also important that all team members are aware before Ash uses her ultimate. You don’t want an enemy team pushing the sound queue when teammates aren’t ready. Ash is not and never was meant to be a stealthy character.
3/10 A Big Bubble
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A fantastic perk of Ash’s tactical is the sheer square footage that it occupies. A common misconception is that enemies must run directly into the trap for it to take effect, but that is simply not true. A large bubble surrounds the tether, and any enemy unlucky enough to touch it in any capacity will be stunned.
This is valuable info, as it will allow for more thought-out and effective plays with Ash’s tactical. For instance, by throwing the ability in a corner with two adjacent doors, you can efficiently block off both entrances from enemy advancements.
2/10 Grenades Are Your Friend
No, really! As Ash, grenades are absolutely indispensable. Thermites and Arc-stars will allow for some of the easiest kills in the game! This is, of course, only true when they are combined with Ash’s aforementioned tactical. Snag an opposing player and light them up with explosives! With no way to defend themselves, it is practically a guaranteed knock.
There is, however, a balance of how many grenades you should carry. Everybody has a different play style, but it is recommended to carry 2 grenades in a gray backpack and to add 2 to the mix for every additional level. Depending on how efficient you are with your tactical though, it may be wise to carry a couple more.
1/10 The Getaway![Apex-ash-prowlers]()
When it comes to making those quick escapes, Ash’s kit rivals even the very best. This is due mostly to one incredible combo! The icing on the cake? It is unbelievably easy to pull off.
Most aggressive enemies will chase the Ash mains through their portals for a kill, but this can be easily countered with Ash’s tactical ability. Before using the Phase Breach ability, simply throw a tether directly at your feet! (Don’t worry, it won’t snare you!) This will prevent any enemies from being able to follow you through the portal – at least for a few seconds. This will give you precious time to recoup and maybe even throw a few Thermites at the portal exit if they still decide to push!
