Apex Legends takes players back to the days of Apex Predators in its new Arena Mode. Unlike its staple Battle Royale counterpart, the Respawn game's new Arena Mode confines two teams of three in an area for a deathmatch. Essentially, Apex Legends players rely on limited Abilities, pre-purchased weaponry, and scattered loot to dominate in Arena Mode's fast-paced matches. And as with Battle Royale, players who master their team compositions will obliterate the enemy before they even know it.
Thing is, composing the perfect three-man team for Arena Mode isn't the same as with Battle Royale. After all, teams for Battle Royale need the right skills to outlast enemies. Meanwhile, Apex Legends' Arena Mode needs teams to have the right arsenal to outmaneuver the enemy as fast as possible. Thankfully, some Legends have the right toolkit for the job.
Updated on November 20, 2021 by Rhenn Taguiam: Courtesy of Season 9, Apex Legends finally introduced the Arena as an alternate game mode. This time around, Apex Legends players team up in squads of three to best other players in smaller maps and purchasable weaponry. Players need to adjust their team dynamics to accommodate for more fast-paced battles and limited mobility. As such, typical team compositions in Battle Royale might not necessarily work when brought to the more brutal Arena Mode. However, just which team compositions for Arena mode are the best to dominate enemy teams? This guide has been expanded to include more options.
Bloodhound, Mirage, Seer
A Mirage can spice up any match by distracting opponents to death. And with Bloodhound and Seer ready to point in an enemy’s direction, MIrage’s life just became much easier. At its core, this build will rely on Bloodhound using his Tracker (Passive) and Eye of the Alfather (Tactical) to spot any roaming enemies.
Seer does the same with Focus Of Attention (Tactical) and even Exhibit (Ultimate) in case of emergencies.
Thanks to the threat of getting tracked, enemies will be taunted to reveal their position.
With the right timing, a Mirage can lure opponents out to an ambush via his Psyche Out (Tactical) and Life Of The Party (Ultimate) while they’re left exposed due to detection.
Bloodhound, Octane, Seer
Anyone with an Octane knows they’re in for speed, and pairing him with Bloodhound and Seer can transform this Offensive Legend into a killing machine. Essentially, Bloodhound uses his Tracker (Passive) and Eye of the Allfather (Tactical) to spot enemies hiding across the map. Likewise, Seer can deny opponents any escape with his more aggressive Focus Of Attention (Tactical) and Exhibit (Ultimate).
However, Octane serves as this trio’s star. Thanks to his speed, he can catch up to any escaping foe detected by his two comrades. His Stim (Tactical) should be enough to chase opponents, and his Launch Pad (Ultimate) can give his teammates the vertical advantage.
Bloodhound, Seer, Valkyrie
It’s one thing to have a Recon Legend scout the area in a heated Arena firefight, but it’s a whole other monster to have three Recon Legends doing this to opponents. At its core, the Bloodhound, Seer, and Valkyrie lineup is designed to ensure that players can find their foes in any Arena setup as soon as possible.
Ideally, players can track sneaky opponents via Bloodhound’s Tracker (Passive) and Eye of the Allfather (Tactical). Meanwhile, Seer can complement Bloodhound’s skillset with Focus Of Attention (Tactical). And lastly, Valkyrie can deny positions to the enemy by attacking them with Missile Swarm (Tactical) as soon as they try to escape.
Mirage, Octane, Seer
Having a Mirage in a party emphasizes tactical bamboozling, especially with Seer pointing the way. However, having an Octane mixed in means a team will have to do this extremely aggressively. Seer can spot roaming enemies quickly with Focus Of Attention (Tactical), or even his Heart Seeker (Passive). Likewise, Mirage can spot enemies shooting his Decoys via Psyche Out (Tactical).
In this Apex Legends team composition, Octane steals Mirage’s thunder and becomes the life of the party. Depending on how Mirage and Seer lure enemies out, Octane will always have to be ready to Stim (Tactical) his way into them. Thankfully, his trusty Launch Pad (Ultimate) should also be enough backup for him to explore faraway choke points.
Mirage, Seer, Wraith
Getting a Mirage in a team means bamboozles are coming, and having Seer and Wraith in the mix gives a ton of stealth potential. Seer can taunt enemies into revealing their positions with Focus Of Attention (Tactical). Emergencies can merit the use of his Exhibit (Ultimate) to maximize detection potential.
However, this build emphasizes surprise attacks from both Mirage and Wraith. Enough bamboozling with Psyche Out (Tactical) can leave enemies attacking Decoys while Mirage zooms in for the kill. LIkewise, Wraith herself can become a decoy and just whisk herself away with Into The Void (Tactical), leaving enemies out in the open with targets on their backs.
Bloodhound, Mirage, Wraith
Bloodhound has a keen talent for tracking his enemies, and he can direct his team for a stealth wipe with the right configuration. Thanks to his Eye Of The Allfather (Tactical), he can tag enemies for allies to see – immediately giving Mirage and Wraith the green light for an assault.
Once Bloodhound tags opponents, Mirage can send a Decoy (via Psyche Out, Tactical) to lure enemies out into the open. Likewise, Wraith can Phase (Into the Void) to attack enemies from the flank for a quick wipe. Moreover, Bloodhound himself can enter combat with his Beast Of The Hunt (Ultimate), which gives him an enhanced version of his Tactical in addition to a speed boost.
Bangalore, Bloodhound, Octane
Seeing "Sonar Detected" means Bloodhound knows exactly where they're coming from. It's in that moment where enemies decide what to do upon detection that Bloodhound can direct an aggressive offensive, and his comrades Bangalore and Octane specialize on offense.
Once Bloodhound tags his enemies, Bangalore can send a smoke canister (via Smoke Launcher, Tactical) to block enemy sight. This should leave a few seconds of free detection to shoot while their enemies escape. Should this happen, Octane should be buzzing around in speed via Stim (Tactical) for the quick kill. If Bangalore is feeling a bit merciless, her Rolling Thunder (Ultimate) can block an enemy's escape with a barrage of missiles.
Caustic, Crypto, Pathfinder
Caustic might seem unideal in a fast-paced situation like the Arena Mode. However, his knack for traps makes him a perfect pair for Crypto and Pathfinder. Essentially, Crypto can pinpoint enemy position s via Surveillance Drone (Tactical). At this point, Pathfinder can use his Zipline Gun (Tactical) to get into an offensive position or wait elsewhere to provide covering fire.
Meanwhile, Caustic can use this opportunity to set up defenses via his Nox Gas Trap (Tactical). When used defensively, Caustic can secure obscure corners to deter the enemy's assault. Meanwhile, Caustic can also position his Traps in crucial corners as the enemies approach them. Either way, the toxins from his poisons can provide a rather worrisome damage-over-time to distract enemies.
Crypto, Lifeline, Mirage
Crypto favors the slow and sure approach, and Lifeline and Mirage serve as the best allies for this. His Surveillance Drone (Tactical) can spot enemies within the Arena, giving his team a lot of opportunities to approach combat. And with Lifeline with the support via D.O.C. Heal Drone (Tactical) and Combat Revive (Passive), Mirage can confidently go on the offensive.
Essentially, Mirage can use his Decoys (via Psyche Out, Tactical) to lure enemies out in the open – with Lifeline providing the handy support behind or in the flank. When engaging, Crypto can disengage from his Drone and provide much-needed fresh support to secure the win.
Crypto, Mirage, Pathfinder
Crypto and his Surveillance Drone (Tactical) can find the best positions to secure the advantage. If players appreciate a chess-like approach to Arena Mode, then Mirage and Pathfinder become suitable teammates. Essentially, Pathfinder's Zipline Gun (Tactical) can help him get into favorable positions away from the enemy. This allows him to become the sniper or provide suppressive fire from up high.
On the ground, Mirage can use Decoys (via Psyche Out, Tactical) to lure enemies out. This time around, Pathfinder can shoot them from afar and force them to retreat – potentially where Crypto is waiting for a nasty kill.