Pathfinder

Pathfinder
	Forward Scout
	Details
Real Name	MRVN
Gender	Male
Date of Birth	Feb 04, 2658
Age	77
Homeworld	Psamathe
Weight	937 lbs (425 kg)
Height	6'2" (188 cm)
	Gameplay
Class	Skirmisher
Tactical Ability	Grappling Hook
Passive Ability	Insider Knowledge
Ultimate Ability	Zipline Gun
	Real-world Info
Voice Actor	Chris Edgerly
Added	Feb 04, 2019

“	Good luck. Have fun. Don't die!

Pathfinder is a Skirmisher Legend who has been available since launch. His Grappling Hook is a powerful and quick mobility tool, as is his Zipline Gun, a quick and simple way to get his whole squad from one spot to another. His Insider Knowledge gives him a way to quickly charge a new zipline.

Pathfinder is unlocked by default on all players' accounts.

Abilities

Grappling Hook

	Grappling Hook
	Tactical	`Q`///
	Description	Grapple to get to out-of-reach places quickly.
	Cooldown	10–30 seconds

Throws a grappling hook that will attach to the first solid object it hits (including players and ziplines) and pull you towards it.
Once attached, if another valid target comes between Pathfinder and the attached target, the grapple will be attached to that new target instead
The maximum length of the grappling hook is 21 meters. There is a circle on Pathfinder's crosshair that turns blue to indicate when the surface you're pointing at is within grapple range.
By aiming to the side, you can swing in that direction instead of being pulled straight in. The grapple will disconnect after swinging to a 90° angle, and you will keep your momentum.
The grappling hook can also attach to enemy players, pulling the two of you together.
The cooldown's length scales based on the distance Pathfinder travels, with more emphasis placed on horizontal movement. It stops increasing when Pathfinder's velocity returns to weapon sprinting speed or after 5 seconds, whichever comes first.

If you grapple onto a zipline, you will immediately start riding it when you reel yourself in.
The grapple can attach to Crypto's Surveillance Drone, Loba's Black Market Boutique and Wattson's Interception Pylon.
Grappling a flying Valkyrie will pull you to her, rather than her to you.
Grappling a zipline-riding Legends will force them to uncouple from the zipline and pull toward you.
The grapple will cancel if you get hit by Revenant’s Silence.

When your hook connects to a surface, you will get a slight push forward towards the direction you are aiming.
If thrown at an object while maintaining momentum in a different direction, you will swing while being pulled towards the object, allowing for tactical repositioning.
Jumping just after the grappling hook reaches a surface will grant you a bit of extra momentum.
While being an extremely useful tool to reach high positions or just move faster on the map, it can also be used for flanking and evading opponents, which can often turn fights in your favor.
Keep in mind that both you and your grabbed opponent can continue shooting while the hook is retracting.
The animation can be canceled at any time by pressing the crouch button or the attack button or the tactical button.

Grappling a Death Box combined with a Launch Pad will cause the trap to fly upward indefinitely with the player still grappling it.
Sliding before grappling will give the player 100% accuracy with any weapon in mid-air.
Sometimes grappling near a enemy will glitch the grappling hook and attach it to the enemy.

Insider Knowledge

	Insider Knowledge
	Passive
	Description	Scan a Care Package to reduce the cooldown of Zipline Gun.
	Cooldown	?

Revealing a Care Package with the Skirmisher perk decreases Pathfinder’s Zipline Gun cooldown by 15 seconds.
Up to 4 care packages means the cooldown can get reduced from 120 seconds down to 60.
Revealing a care package also awards 50% charges of Pathfinder’s ultimate.
Pathfinder can scan care packages even if Skirmisher squadmates have already revealed them.

Always use your Zipline Gun before scanning a Care Package as it gives 50% charge for Pathfinder's ultimate after scanning. For example, you can simply use it to reach the Care Package or other destination you desire.
This is good if you need a quick Zipline Gun charge after you just fired a zipline, and don’t want to use an Ultimate Accelerant.

Zipline Gun

	Zipline Gun
	Ultimate	`Z`/+/+/+
	Description	Create a zipline for everyone to use.
	Charge time	3 minutes

Creates a zipline between your current location and a target location, which you, your teammates, and enemies can use to move quickly between both points.
When pressed the "Ultimate" key once, will bring out a zipline gun; can be put away just like any other weapon
The other end of the zipline can be attached to most surfaces, allowing them to lead to places that players can't stand. They cannot be placed out of bounds.
The maximum length of the zipline is ~200 meters.
- When prepping the zipline launch, a blue semi-transparent "force field", visible only to the player, will appear to show the effective circle Pathfinder can launch the zipline.
Players on this zipline move 66% faster than on a standard zipline.
Can zoom in 3x while preparing a zipline.
Up to 4 ziplines can be active on the map at once.

Any moving in-world object(Door, Supply Bin, Care Package, Train) destroys the zipline on touching it.

The zipline is very useful for getting to usually unreachable locations, escaping an unwinnable fight, or just progress quickly on the map (to escape the ring, for example). Ziplines can be deployed to most surfaces, however certain structures (frame of the map) may not be used. You cannot use them to reach "out of the map" zones.
Remember foes can use them too, don't get cornered or ambushed by your own zipline!
You can also use this ability to set up an ambush for an enemy squad after your escape, very quickly changing the tables dramatically.
Remember, a zip line follows a straight line. DO NOT send zip line straight into battle. Going head-on will get you killed.
If you think your team is in a dangerous position, you can plant a zipline as an escape route. Even though your team might not use it immediately, you can use it as a quick escape route.
Make use of Pathfinder's passive Insider Knowledge to charge zipline faster.

The zipline can sometimes be destroyed as soon as it's created. However, the ultimate charge is refunded.

Perks

Perk	Effects
Skirmisher	Look at a Care Package from afar to see its most valuable item, and whether or not it's been looted.

Upgrades

Level 2 Upgrades - Unlocked at 450 EVO

Field Research: Gain access to Survey Beacons.
Ringmaster: Gain access to Ring Consoles.

Level 3 Upgrades - Unlocked at 1800 EVO

Down and Away: Grappling Hook cooldown resets on knock.
Zipline Zen: Take 50% less damage while riding an energized zipline. Pathfinder's ziplines stay energized for 30 seconds.

Lore

“

Pathfinder is the picture of optimism, despite his circumstances. A MRVN (Mobile Robotic Versatile eNtity) with a talent for location scouting and surveying, he booted up decades ago in an abandoned warehouse with no idea who created him or why. With only his MRVN designation to hint at his identity, Pathfinder eventually set off in search of his creator.

Pathfinder has learned much in his travels since then - that he was created by a group of scientists trying to save the Outlands from an energy crisis; how he was the only one to survive when their lab exploded; that he delivered the special element that achieved his creators' dream; how to make a mean Eastern Leviathan Stew. But his most important discovery was that some of his spare parts were used to build another machine... a child of his own, out there somewhere.

He originally joined the Apex Games to gain a following and draw the attention of his maker, but now he aims to draw the attention of anyone who might know about his child. In the meantime, he remains enthusiastic and helpful, always ready to make new friends (then shoot them).

For more information on Pathfinder's story, see Pathfinder (character).

Cosmetic items

Skins

There are a total of 90 Legend skins for Pathfinder: 34 Legendary, 13 Epic, 27 Rare and 16 Common.

Angel City Pacer
1,200
Quicksilver
1,200
Model P
1,200
The Aviator
1,200
Bad Bot
1,200
Omega Point
February 2019
Bot of Gold
Needs Quicksilver
Green Machine
Needs The Aviator
War Machine
Iced Out
Level 25
Joyfinder
SRVN MRVN
^{[Story 1]}
Pole Position
Needs Angel City Pacer
Plastic Fantastic
Waveracer
Needs Angel City Pacer
Full Metal Robot
Full Throttle
Level 25
Memoir Noir^{[Story 2]}
^{[note 1]}
Friendly Fire
War Path
P.A.T.H.^{[note 2]}
The Burgundy Knight
1,800
Mechameleon
Down Right Fierce
1,800
Elegant Mechanics
Deep Sixed
Untouchable^{[note 1]}
Search and Destroy
System Takeover
Dragon Warrior
Surround Sound
MechaMRVN
Gilded Sentinel
Pathogen
Level 50
Wrong Path
Retro-Bot

Note:

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 This skin changes Pathfinder's Legend select animation.
↑ Given to Nintendo Switch players who logged in from March 9th to May 4th, 2021. Despite cross progression, this skin is only available when playing on Nintendo Switch.

Story of Pathfinder:

↑ SRVN MRVN: Pathfinder once attended a high society charity event on Maita. Unfortunately, the party blew up before he could give a toast to friends, friendship, and riding a zipline with friends.
↑ Memoir Noir: Years ago, Pathfinder woke up in an abandoned warehouse with no knowledge of his past. Then, one fateful day, his good friend Victor Maldera helped him unlock pieces of his forgotten memories.

Daemon Hunter
400
Hack the System
400
Heat Sync
400
Neural Net
400
User Friendly
400
Sunfire Initiate
Copper Core
Best Friend
Core Crafted
January 2022
All Systems Go
Gilded Grappler
Level 1
Path of Glory
Deco Droid

Bloodline
60
Calm Seas
60
Circuit Breaker
60
Crash Test
60
Desert Scorpion
60
Head Trip
60
Mortal Coil
60
Sweet 16
60
Tartan Fleece
60
Tie Dye
60
Tropic Streak
60
Unicornucopia
60
Warlord
60
Wishbone
60
Woodland Warfare
60
Dreadnought
Level 01
Hidden Tracks
Season 3
BP-1^{[note 1]}
Team Lift
Level 01
Glistened
Swimming Buddy
July 2020
Score Secured
Wrapped Up
Porcelain Powered
Season 10
High Energy
Redeem codes from Sept '22 at Monster Energy
Iridescent Plumage
Level 80
Bot-anist
Season 14
Electric Stripes
Level 57

↑ The BP-1 skin was given to any player who logged in between 03 December 2019 and 14 January 2020. It was rereleased in April 2023 to mark the release of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.

Original
Default
Arctic
30
Cardinal
30
Clearwater
30
Evergreen
30
Flamingo
30
Hydro
30
Limelight
30
Mandarin
30
Midnight
30
Orchid
30
Rage
30
Sahara
30
Skyward
30
Vino
30
Yellowjacket
30

Finishers

Main article: Finisher

Heirloom Set

Main article: Heirloom

Pathfinder's Heirloom Set

This set was made available during the Holo-Day Bash event. Anyone who completed the Holo-Day Bash Collection set was given this automatically.

The set contains:

A Melee Weapon Skin: Boxing Gloves
A Banner Pose: Lights Out
A Kill Quip: "Did you see how great I was? I did all kinds of really amazing moves... are you listening?"

Emotes

Main article: Emote

Jump Rope Master - 1,200
Sweatin' to The Outlands - 1,200
Old Bot, New Trick
Sparks of Joy
Squats - 400
Factory Reset - Level 83
Giving Smiles
Uppercut - Default

Skydive Emotes

Main article: Skydive Emote

Banner Frames

Anchors Away
1,200
Disco Tech
1,200
Open Cans
1,200
Third Kind
1,200
Tixels
1,200
Love of the Game
1,800

Opposition Research
400
Sword in the Stone
Level 88
Connection Established
Level 37
Treasure Trove
Level 69
Energized
Level 12
Anchor Bias
Level 11
Robo-Lisk
Level 35
Bento Bot
Level 89
Change of Color
2,500
Pressure Paranoia
Level 79
Zipping Through
Level 74
Return To Sender
Level 74
Airborne Offensive
Grappling with Fear
Rage Reboot
Level 48
Sinister Salvage

Accomplished
60
Circle of Life
60
Direct Current
60
Gyroscope
60
Motherboard
60
Building Bridges
Level 91
Ice Towers
Level 11
Snowday
Season 3
Good Fortune
Season 10
Iron Forged
January 2022
Pulp Friction
Season 14

Rookie Card
Default
Changing Gears
30
Hazardous
30
Onward
30
Universal
30

Banner Poses

Lights Out

Close Up
400
Dropping In
400
For the Birds
400
Pep Talk
400
Usual Suspect
400
Winning Combination
400
Our Powers Combined

And Beyond
60
Born to Dance
60
Pathfinder Pose Fight Mode.jpg

Fight Mode
60
KO!
60
Malfunction
60
Mondays
60
Proud Machine
60
Pumping Iron
60
XOXO
60

Thumbs Up
Default

Holosprays

Main article: Holospray

This Is Going To Be Fun!
1,200
Exciting!
400
Hi, friends!
400
Just The Facts, Friend
400
Low Five
400
Oh No
400
POW!
400
Stick To Your Guns
400
Good Job, Me
Level 04
Say Hello To My Feathered Friends
Level 78
Zip It!
Level 75
Hi Friend
Level 49

Voice lines

See: Pathfinder/Voice lines

History

Patch notes

March 26, 2024 Patch

Upgrade - Zipline Zen: damage reduction increased to 50% (was 25%)

February 13, 2024 Patch

Heavy-Rig Legends (Gibraltar, Caustic, Pathfinder, Newcastle, Revenant)
- Now use medium-rig first-person movement animations
- Actual game speeds have not changed, these Legends will feel less sluggish when running
Insider Knowledge
- Scanning Care Packages now awards 50% Ult Charge (was 100%) and 15s Ult Cooldown (was 10s)
- This also applies to Ring Console or Survey Beacon scans

October 31, 2023 Patch

Insider Knowledge: can now scan Care Packages after allies have already scanned them

February 14, 2023 Patch

Class changed from Recon to Skirmisher.
Insider Knowledge
- Pathfinder's passive benefits are no longer gained by scanning Survey Beacons
- Pathfinder's passive benefits (Ultimate charge and 10s Ultimate Cooldown reduction) are now gained by revealing Care Packages with the Skirmisher ability
Zipline Gun
- Max Range increased by ~60%.
- Max Speed increased by 66%.
- Acceleration and exit speed adjustments.
- Targeting improvements, including updated visual and audio cues.
- Can no longer place the end station on OOB zones.

May 04, 2021 Patch

Nox Gas Traps and Launch Pads will no longer float into the sky when placed next to a zipline.

March 09, 2021 Patch

Removed Low Profile.

November 04, 2020 Patch

Grappling Hook:
- Pathfinder no longer needs to be on the ground for Grappling Hook to be considered finished.
- The speed to which Pathfinder needs to drop for Grappling Hook to be considered finished was increased from 300 units per second to 500 units per second.
- Reduced maximum cooldown from 35 seconds to 30.
- Reduced maximum travel time to 5 seconds, instead of uncapped. This means that effectively, you can never incur more than a 35-second cooldown.
- The amount of distance you can travel before you hit maximum cooldown was roughly doubled.
Zipline Gun: Fixed an issue with ziplines going through platforms when deployed from underneath.
Made adjustments to Pathfinder’s hitbox.

October 20, 2021 Patch

Grappling Hook:
- Addressed an issue where the cooldown was a constant 30 seconds regardless of distance while in Arenas.
The number of Survey Beacon scans tracked should now update correctly.

October 12, 2020 Patch

Fixed an issue with Pathfinder's shoulder staying in view after using Grappling Hook.

October 06, 2020 Patch

Grappling Hook: Cooldown is now based on the distance traveled. The shortest possible pull has a 10s cooldown; the maximum cooldown is still 35s.

August 18, 2020 Patch

Insider Knowledge: Changed so that each time Pathfinder scans a survey beacon, Zipline Gun cooldown will be reduced by 10s.

June 23, 2020 Patch

Grappling Hook:
- Now canceled when mid-air if silenced by Revenant.
- Fixed an issue preventing running if a failed grapple occurred.
Insider Knowledge: Fixed an audio issue with Survey Beacons being too loud when used.

May 12, 2020 Patch

Grappling Hook: Increased cooldown from 15 seconds to 35 seconds.

April 07, 2020 Patch

(Undocumented) Grappling Hook: Increased cooldown from 13 seconds to 15 seconds.
Low Profile: Leg shots now deal as much damage as body shots.

February 04, 2020 Patch

Made Pathfinder a Recon Legend instead of Support.

October 01, 2019 Patch

Grappling Hook: Reduced the grapple projectile velocity by 33%, meaning it takes a fraction of a second longer to connect the grapple to the wall. The behavior, once you are connected, remains the same.
Insider Knowledge: Fixed a bug where Survey Beacon locations would disappear from the full map after activating them.
Zipline Gun: Increased cooldown from 90 seconds to 120 seconds.

August 13, 2019 Patch

Made adjustments to hitbox.
Zipline Gun: Fixed a bug where activating a healing item while aiming the zipline would cancel it.

July 02, 2019 Patch

Updated the hit box to better conform with the base model.
Added Low Profile Perk which increases incoming damage by 5%.

June 04, 2019 Patch

Grappling Hook:
- When grappling a zipline, the trajectory will now pull players to a point below the zipline rather than above. This makes it so players are more likely to connect with the zipline instead of flying over it.
- Now has a blue crosshair indicator that will appear when the Grapple is in range of objects it can connect to.
Zipline Gun: Added cooldown [.5 seconds] before you can reuse the last zipline you were on.

March 19, 2019 Patch

Adjusted hitboxes for Gibraltar, Caustic, and Pathfinder to better align with their shapes.
Insider Knowledge: Increased the number of beacons in the world from 10 to 12.
Zipline Gun: Fixed zipline not deploying when jumping.
Grappling Hook:
- Pathfinder can now grapple ziplines.
- Fixed the exploit where you could do infinite wall-climb.

Trivia

Pathfinder's abilities are derived from Titanfall 2's Grapple tactical ability. His interest in high-fives is a reference to a MRVN who would attempt to high-five players on the dropship, only to become sad when it receives none.
Pathfinder is one of the only Legends in the game with a hitbox that does not follow the small, large, or medium rigs.^[2] Pathfinder was originally on the large rig (like Caustic and Gibraltar), but because he is so skinny, Pathfinder would get hit by bullets that look like they should miss him. As a result, he was given a unique tall but thin hitbox to better match his model. This dramatically increased his win rate and he had to be given Low Profile to compensate.^[3] Pathfinder's hitbox was increased in Season 7 and Low Profile was later removed.
- Some of his skins also did not accurately represent his hitbox, and had to be updated to reflect this (such as the thighs on the Angel City Pacer skin)