Wraith (Apex Legend)

Overview

Wraith is a Skirmisher class Legend in Apex Legends, identified by her ability to manipulate the Void for mobility and evasion. She was released as one of the original eight Legends when the game launched in February 2019 according to her Fandom wiki page. Wraith's kit is designed for players who prefer an aggressive, high-mobility playstyle, enabling them to initiate fights, escape unfavorable engagements, and facilitate team rotations across the map.

Her tactical ability, Into the Void, allows her to enter an alternate dimension, making her invulnerable to damage and untargetable for a short duration. This ability is frequently used as an "escape button" to disengage from losing fights, reposition to gain a tactical advantage, or push hostile positions without taking immediate damage. It requires precise timing and awareness, as there is a brief activation delay before she fully enters the Void, during which she can still be damaged as detailed on the official Apex Legends website.

Wraith's ultimate ability, Dimensional Rift, creates two interconnected portals that can be used by her entire team. These portals remain active for 45 seconds, providing a tool for rapid team repositioning, safe revives, or even baiting enemies into a disadvantageous position. In competitive play, Dimensional Rift is often crucial for safely rotating across open areas, especially in the final rings of a match as observed in competitive strategies documented on Liquipedia. The strategic placement of these portals can dictate the flow of engagements and secure advantageous positions for her squad.

Her passive ability, Voices from the Void, provides auditory warnings about approaching dangers, such as traps, enemies aiming at her, or grenades. This early warning system can provide a critical advantage, allowing players to react proactively to threats that might otherwise catch them off guard. This ability, unique to Wraith, enhances situational awareness for both the player and their team, contributing to her consistent presence in high-level play.

Wraith excels when paired with Legends who can capitalize on her aggressive pushes or provide cover during her repositioning. Legends like Bloodhound, who can track enemies, or Horizon, who can provide vertical mobility, often create strong synergies with Wraith's kit, enabling coordinated assaults and effective team play.

Key features

• Voices from the Void (Passive): Provides auditory warnings when enemies are aiming at Wraith, when traps are nearby, or when grenades are thrown in her vicinity, offering critical early threat detection.
• Into the Void (Tactical): Renders Wraith invulnerable and untargetable for a brief period, allowing for safe repositioning, initiation of pushes, or quick escapes from combat.
• Dimensional Rift (Ultimate): Creates two linked portals that can be used by Wraith and her teammates for 45 seconds, facilitating rapid team rotations, safe revives, and strategic plays across distances.
• High Mobility: Her tactical and ultimate abilities provide significant mobility options, making her difficult to track and allowing for dynamic play.
• Aggression and Evasion: Designed for an offensive playstyle that can quickly engage and disengage, creating opportunities for her team.

Pricing

Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale game. All Legends, including Wraith, can be unlocked by accumulating in-game currency (Legend Tokens) through gameplay or by purchasing them directly with Apex Coins (premium currency). There is no direct monetary cost associated with the Legend's abilities or core gameplay. Cosmetic items for Wraith, such as skins, banners, and emotes, are available for purchase or can be earned through gameplay events and Battle Passes.

Further details on Legend unlocks and cosmetic pricing can be found on the official Apex Legends FAQ page.

Common integrations

As a character within Apex Legends, Wraith's "integrations" refer to her synergies with other Legends and tactical approaches rather than external software. Her abilities are designed to interact directly with the game's mechanics and other Legends' kits. Effective use of Wraith involves understanding these internal synergies:

• Bloodhound: Bloodhound's tactical ability, Eye of the Allfather, reveals enemies, allowing Wraith to use Into the Void for an aggressive push on revealed targets, or place portals for a coordinated flank.
• Ash: Ash's Arc Snare can trap enemies, setting them up for Wraith to engage, while her Phase Breach ultimate can complement Dimensional Rift for rapid, multi-directional team movements.
• Horizon: Horizon's Gravity Lift provides vertical mobility, which Wraith can combine with her portals for unexpected high-ground rotations or to escape difficult situations.
• Gibraltar/Newcastle: Defensive Legends can provide crucial cover and shields, allowing Wraith to play more aggressively, knowing she has backup to fall into. For instance, Wraith can push with Into the Void and then retreat into Gibraltar's Dome of Protection for safety, as described on Gibraltar's wiki page.

Alternatives

Players seeking similar high-mobility or aggressive Skirmisher roles in Apex Legends might consider:

• Octane: Offers high-speed movement and jump pads for rapid engagements and rotations, though without Wraith's invulnerability.
• Pathfinder: Provides extensive vertical and horizontal mobility with his Grappling Hook and Zipline Gun, often used for scouting and repositioning.
• Valkyrie: Features vertical flight and a team-wide redeploy ultimate, offering unique movement capabilities for strategic positioning.
• Loba: Her tactical bracelet allows for quick, precise teleportation over short distances, useful for escaping and repositioning.

Getting started

To begin playing Wraith in Apex Legends, select her from the Legend selection screen at the start of a match. Understanding her abilities involves practice in various combat scenarios. The following outlines a basic approach to her kit:

// Basic Wraith ability usage sequence

// 1. Initial engagement or repositioning
// Use 'Into the Void' (Q) to safely push into an area or flank enemies.
//  - Activate Q to become invulnerable.
//  - Move to desired position (e.g., behind cover, closer to enemy).
//  - Exit Void and immediately engage or take cover.

// 2. Team rotation or escape
// Use 'Dimensional Rift' (R) for safe team movement or to escape dangerous zones.
//  - Activate R to place the first portal.
//  - Run to the desired exit location (up to max distance) while the ultimate is active.
//  - Activate R again to place the second portal.
//  - Your team can now use these portals for 45 seconds.

// 3. Situational awareness
// Pay attention to 'Voices from the Void' (Passive) cues.
//  - Listen for whispers or auditory warnings.
//  - Use the information to anticipate enemy attacks (e.g., a grenade warning means a push is likely).
//  - Position yourself proactively based on these warnings.

// Example scenario: Approaching an enemy squad
// if (enemyDetected && !teamHasAdvantage) {
//   Activate Q; // Enter the Void to avoid initial damage
//   Reposition(); // Move to a better angle or closer to an exposed enemy
//   ExitVoid(); // Emerge from the Void
//   EngageEnemy(); // Initiate fire or tactical action
// }

// Example scenario: Caught in the open by the ring
// if (ringClosing && teamInDanger) {
//   Activate R; // Place first portal
//   RunTowardsSafeZone(); // Move quickly towards safe area
//   Activate R; // Place second portal at safe location
//   TeamUsePortals(); // Squad follows through portals to safety
// }

Practicing these sequences in the Firing Range or unranked matches can help players develop muscle memory and tactical understanding of Wraith's kit. For advanced tips and strategies, consulting resources like professional player settings and guides on sites such as ProSettings.net for Wraith can provide further insights.