After the release of Apex Legends Season 27: Amped, things are changing for one legend in particular. Horizon has jumped up the pick-rate charts because a series of precise improvements have made her tactical ability valuable again in the current meta. We’ll talk about what changed, how Horizon became a top-tier legend, and what it means for your progress up the ranks in this article.
What changed: Season 27 higher-altitude updates
Development team insights reveal that Horizon’s kit has been specifically targeted for improvement in this update. Key highlights:
- Her Gravity Lift tactical ability now has a shorter cooldown, improved launch speed, and gains charges on knocks.
- New fast-fall and gliding options have been added to her kit, giving her greater aerial control.
- Her Ultimate (Black Hole) receives higher health, making it more reliable for team-fight zoning.
- Overall movement mechanics and vertical repositioning are emphasized in the new map updates (such as the revamped Olympus), which play into Horizon’s strengths.
These upgrades make Horizon not only a niche “movement legend,” but also a good choice for both aggressive and rotational playstyles.
Pick-rate surge and meta impact
Apex Legends Status, which is a community-driven stats site, shows that Horizon’s pick rate has gone up a lot since Season 27 came out. The specific numbers may change over time, but the trend is obviously going up.
Horizon is an excellent pick right now because she has major buffs, and the current Olympus map’s redesign makes great use of her abilities. She is useful in current squads since she can control vertical space and start or stop aerial fights. If she wasn’t being used enough in higher tiers before, this revision gives you an advantage by choosing a legend who isn’t as common but is now useful.
Why Horizon now “tops the pick list” in many compositions
With Olympus redesigned higher vantage points, zip-rails, and erial zones, having a legend that controls the air gives you advantages in rotation and engagement. Previously, Horizon’s lift and ultimate felt situational. Now, they are more regularly available and useful. A lot of players still use “go-to” legends. Choosing Horizon provides your team a strategic curve-ball, and her boosted kit helps you to get an edge over your opponents.
Season 27: Amped has changed the meta, and Horizon is clearly better off because of it. She is a great choice for both ranked and casual play because she can move more easily, and her ability cooldowns are shorter. Now is a great time to learn how to play her if you’ve ever thought about it. She’s not only good, but she could also change the meta.
