Apex Legends Ultimate and Tactical ability cooldowns for all Legends

March 2023 · 2 minute read

Picking up a new Legend for the first time in Apex Legends? It’s handy to know what their abilities do, and how you can use them. If you’re looking to get your timings down pat, we’ve got you covered with all Ultimate and Tactical ability cooldowns in Apex.

One of the biggest learning curves of picking up a new character in Apex Legends is ability usage. While some Legends feel similar to one another, you might find yourself stranded if you expect a shorter cooldown than normal on your abilities.

Don’t fear though. If you want to get a basic grasp of how each Legends’ kit works, we’ve got a breakdown of all their cooldown timers below, so you can launch into the Outlands with the right mindset.

Looking for Apex Legends ability cooldowns? We’ve got you covered.

Apex Legends Tactical ability cooldowns

Legends’ Tactical abilities ⁠are just their regular, normal abilities. They all charge faster than each Legends’ ultimate, and some of them, like Bangalore’s, can store multiple charges. Tactical abilities can also recharge 20% faster with a gold Helmet.

Here’s everything you need to know about each Legends’ Tactical ability cooldowns:

LegendAbilityCooldown
BangaloreSmoke Launcher33s (holds 2 charges)
BloodhoundEye of the Allfather25s
CausticNox Gas Trap25s (holds 3 charges)
CryptoSurveillance Drone40s (once destroyed)
FuseKnuckle Cluster25s
GibraltarDome of Protection30s
HorizonGravity Lift15s
LifelineD.O.C. Heal Drone45s
LobaBurglar’s Best Friend29s
MiragePsyche Out15s
OctaneStim2s
PathfinderGrappling Hook10-30s
RampartAmped Cover20s (holds 3 charges)
RevenantSilence25s
WattsonPerimeter Security30s (holds 4 charges)
WraithInto the Void25s

Apex Legends Ultimate ability cooldowns

In Apex Legends, ultimates can make or break teamfights. Making sure you have them ready in between fights is a must ⁠— so if you find an Ultimate Accelerant (instant 20% ult charge) or a gold Helmet (20% faster recharge), be sure to put them to use!

Here’s everything you need to know about each Legends’ Ultimate ability cooldowns:

LegendAbilityCooldown
BangaloreRolling Thunder180s
BloodhoundBeast of the Hunt180s
CausticNox Gas Grenade120s
CryptoDrone EMP180s
FuseThe Motherlode120s
GibraltarDefensive Bombardment270s
HorizonBlack Hole120s
LifelineCare Package360s
LobaBlack Market Boutique90s
MirageLife of the Party60s
OctaneLaunch Pad60s
PathfinderZipline Gun120s
RampartEmplaced Minigun “Sheila”120s
RevenantDeath Totem180s
WattsonInterception Pylon180s
WraithDimension Rift210s

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