Apex Legends Leak: Skirmisher Class Getting Wall Running and Double Jump

Apex Legends has been going through some major changes with buffs and nerfs, but a new leak has surfaced that could completely shake up the game. Reports suggest that the Skirmisher class is set to receive a massive buff in Season 25, potentially bringing back wall running and double jump as a class perk.

Skirmisher Class Buff: What We Know So Far

Apex Legends leaker Hypermist has revealed that the Skirmisher class is being considered for a new passive ability that includes wall running and double jump. These Movement mechanics have existed in Apex before—most notably during Halloween events where Players controlling zombies could wall run.

Prominent Apex content creator GarretLeaks also weighed in, pointing out that Skirmishers specialize in high mobility and evasive tactics. If this movement buff becomes a reality, it could be one of the most exciting additions to the game in years.

Pro Players Frustrated with Buff and Nerf Strategy

While this potential buff has the community excited, many Apex pros are growing increasingly frustrated with how Respawn balances the game. The latest example is the quick nerf to Ash after just a week of play.

TSM’s ImperialHal voiced his frustration, saying:
“Newcastle is the most broken character and instead of nerfing him, they buff him. Then they immediately nerf Ash a week after she becomes viable. We are never going to see a fun character in Apex again.”

Privacy, an analyst for Falcon, also criticized Respawn’s balance approach:
“You can’t give players something fun and immediately take it away. Why didn’t they justrelease Ash with a 10-second delay in the first place? Lack of testing or vision?”

Respawn’s tendency to over-buff or over-nerf characters has led to complaints that the game’s balance is reactionary rather than strategic. The fast nerf to Ash, while Newcastle remains untouched, has only fueled the frustration among pro players.

Why Wall Running and Double Jump Make Sense for Skirmishers

Bringing wall running and double jump to the Skirmisher class wouldn’t just be a fun addition—it fits the lore and mechanics of Apex Legends:

• Movement Legends Need a Buff – Pathfinder, Valkyrie, and Wraith have all seen nerfs recently. Adding new movement options could refresh the class.
• Titanfall Origins – Apex Legends is a spiritual successor to Titanfall, where wall running was a core mechanic. Many Skirmishers, like Wraith and Valkyrie, have pilot-related backstories.
• It Has Been Tested Before – Wall running and double jumping have appeared in Halloween events, and Revenant was originally designed to have wall running before Respawn scrapped the idea.

Could This Be Connected to a Titanfall-Themed Event?

Interestingly, Osvaldatore, another Apex leaker, previously revealed that a Titanfall-themed LTM was supposed to launch in Season 23. This mode would have included:

• Battle Royale with wall running and double jump
• EPG weapon in the care package
• Titanfall-themed skins, including a Caustic pilot outfit

While the event never materialized, these movement abilities could be making a comeback as part of Season 25’s Skirmisher rework. Respawn might even launch the Titanfall LTM as a test before fully integrating these mechanics into the game.

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What This Means for Apex Legends

If wall running and double jump do come to the Skirmisher class, it would be a game-changing update that enhances mobility-focused Legends like Pathfinder, Valkyrie, and Wraith. Players who enjoy high-speed movement and outmaneuvering opponents could see Apex become more fast-paced and skill-intensive.

However, Respawn has a history of walking back major buffs. If these changes don’t land well, they could be nerfed before players even get used to them.

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