Apex Legends just got hit with two major perk Leaks—and they’re bringing serious buffs to both Octane and Bangalore. These aren’t your average stat boosts either. We’re talking about double jump pad integration, fast reloads, Assault bin access, and even EMP-infused smoke grenades.
Here’s everything you need to know about the leaked perks for Octane and Bangalore, and what they could mean for the Season 26 meta and beyond.
🔥 Octane Perk Leak – “Assault Plus” Is Coming
According to a new leak from Hypermyst, Octane is set to receive a powerful new perk called “Assault Plus”.
🧠 What’s in Assault Plus?
- Access to Assault Class Bins – Just like Ash, Ballistic, and others, Octane will now be able to open assault bins, giving him faster access to ammo and attachments.
- Speed Boost & Fast Reload – On cracking an enemy’s shield, Octane gains a short burst of movement speed and rapid reload timing, ideal for chaining kills mid-fight.
- Double Jump Pad Perk Integration – The double jump pad perk is being removed and folded directly into Octane’s base kit.
This makes Octane even more self-sufficient, combining vertical mobility with mid-fight sustain and momentum—a true W-keyer’s dream.
📅 When Is It Coming?
LEAK: Octane Perk "Assault Plus" 🔥
▫ Possible Double Jump pad perk integrated into base kit (meaning double jump pad perk removed)
▫ Perk: Access to Assault Bins, Speed boost & Fast Reload upon cracking shield pic.twitter.com/9c6oCTyjsf— HYPERMYST (@HYPERMYSTx) July 18, 2025
This buff was originally intended to drop this split, but it’s been delayed, likely to ensure smoother balancing alongside upcoming meta changes.
👀 Bangalore Leaked Perks – “Medal of Honor” & “EMP Smoke”
Bangalore isn’t being left out either. Another leak from Hypermyst suggests two new perks are currently in development or testing for the smoke-slinging soldier.
🟩 “Medal of Honor”
- Faster Revives
- Grants HP regeneration upon reviving a teammate
This perk sounds like a Support-oriented bonus aimed at giving Bangalore more squad-wide value, especially in clutch scenarios.
🟪 “EMP Smoke” (Unconfirmed)
- Possibly damages or disorients enemies who enter her smoke
- Exact effects are still undefined, but the name suggests offensive crowd control
If true, this would amplify Bangalore’s role as a disrupter, giving her smokes more threat potential beyond visual denial and scanscreening.
⚠️ Early Leak Disclaimer
As always with Apex Legends datamines:
- These perks are not officially confirmed
- Values, names, and functions may change before launch
- Their release timeline is unknown, though Octane’s was close to being released this split
🧨 What This Means for the Meta
If these perks go live, expect the following:
- Octane will evolve beyond just a mobility tool, gaining more mid-combat value and team utility
- Bangalore could re-emerge as a top-tier legend, especially if her smokes become offensive weapons
- Perk diversity will increase, likely pushing players to adapt new playstyles and squad comps
With Season 26 heating up, these buffs could be Respawn’s way of prepping for a bigger class meta shift or another perk system expansion.
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Sources:
Hypermyst on Octane Perk Leak
Hypermyst on Bangalore Perk Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Octane’s “Assault Plus” perk?
“Assault Plus” grants Octane:
- Access to Assault Bins
- Speed boost + fast reload when cracking enemy shields
- Built-in double jump pad (no longer just a perk)
Will Bangalore’s smoke deal damage?
The “EMP Smoke” perk is still undefined, but leaks suggest it may damage or disorient enemies who enter it.
When will these perks be released?
Octane’s update was supposed to drop this split, but has been delayed. Bangalore’s perks are in development with no official ETA yet.
Will the double jump pad be removed?
Yes — but only as a perk. It’s being integrated into Octane’s base kit, meaning it will become a default ability.
