Apex Legends players are abandoning Wraith after her latest nerf
Wraith is no longer the most popular option for Apex Legends players, according to Respawn's lead game designer Daniel Klein. The interdimensional skirmisher has been a top-tier legend since the game released two years ago, but a recent hitbox nerf seems to be putting players off.
Wraith's abilities allow her to teleport short distances and create portals for teammates to jump through, which are undoubtedly a powerful tool in the right hands. However, Respawn increased the size of her hitbox in Season 8, which seems to have impacted her usability. While she retained the Low Profile ability that makes her harder to hit, this seems to be a change too far for many players.
While she still looks very strong (and retains her spot at the top of our Apex Legends tier list), being easier to hit can make a big difference in a firefight. Even a slight increase to her hitbox could prove devastating to her usefulness - as Pathfinder mains found out when his was nerfed last year. However, as Wraith's abilities so far remain unchanged, which was not the case for Pathy, we don't expect her fall from grace to be quite as dramatic as the loveable robot's.
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