[Top 10] Apex Legends Best Octane Skins That Look Freakin' Awesome

Matthew Timms

Updated:

03 Aug 2021

10. Dasher

It's not quite christmas time yet, but we’ll start things off with the number ten pick, Octane's Legendary Dasher skin.

What makes Dasher awesome?

The orange theme sets you apart from the mostly plain and boring colored skins of other players.
It’s a step in a different direction for the designers at Respawn, they usually make Octane skins neutral or darker colors as opposed to this flashy gold and orange combo.
It's Christmas themed, who doesn’t like Christmas?

How to get it?
This skin appeared in both the holiday bash events for 2019 and 2020, expect it to return in the 2021 holiday bash too. It will be buyable with apex coins.

See it in action here!

9. XL-R8

Another flashy color combo, yellow and electric blue.

What makes XL - R8 awesome?

Futuristic aesthetic, has a real sci-fi feel to it.
Blade Runner/Tron color scheme, one of very few Octane skins to have eye catching colors.

How to get it?

This skin appeared during the System Override event of March 2020 and has yet to be made available again.

See it in action here!

8. Sonic Boom

Some kind of combo between a rally car and a fighter jet?

What makes Sonic Boom awesome?

Minimal sticker-bombing on the waist and legs makes him look like a sponsored rally car.
The sharp angles and outcropped plating on his limbs reminds you of a fighter jet, its jagged edges give it that “F-15” style.

How to get it?

This skin appeared in the Aftermarket event, wait for it to re release and purchase it with apex coins.

See it in action here!

7. Laughing Fool

Another departure from the usual theme

What makes the Laughing Fool awesome?

The smiling mask on his face and the frowning mask on his hip are a cool little nod to the famous ancient greek symbol used to represent the arts, the masks of comedy and tragedy.
The flashy gold and red color scheme is eye-catching.
No other skin with this theme for any legend.

How to get it?

Appeared in both the 2019 and 2020 black friday sales, expect it to return during 2021’s black friday sale where it will be buyable with apex coins.

See it in action here!

6. Extreme Measures

Variation of one of the ‘Racing’ skins.

What makes Extreme Measures awesome?

Fitting for his high speed persona, Extreme Measures has Octane dressed as a racecar driver.
The deep purple highlights on this skin look amazing on machines capable of high quality graphics, it's one of the most detailed skins not only for Octane, but also in the entire game.

How to get it?
Extreme measures is a recolour of the Victory Lap skin, this means that in order to obtain it you first need to own Victory Lap. The recolor is regularly circulated throughout the ingame store where you can purchase it with red tokens.

See it in action here!

5. Red Shift

Traditional Japanese garb makes for a very unique appearance.

What makes Red Shift awesome?

Samurai armor is a throwback to one of the most well known periods of Japanese history.
The mask Octane is wearing, the Oni, is commonly interpreted as its wearer warning others that they are not to be messed with.
In Japanese mythology the Oni is a symbol of evil and genuine wickedness, so this skin has a much darker meaning than other Octane skins.

How to get it?

Red Shift is a recolour of the El Diablo skin, this means that in order to obtain it you first need to own El Diablo The recolor is regularly circulated throughout the ingame store where you can purchase it with red tokens.

See it in action here!

4. Arachnoid Rush

Arachnoid Rush is part of the Octane edition of Apex Legends, meaning it is purchasable at any point through the ingame store.

What makes Arachnoid Rush awesome?

This is the only completely whited out skin in the entire game making it a one of a kind release across all characters.
Unlike other skins on this list, you don't have to wait for a rerelease in the store or the return of an event to get a hold of it, it can be purchased at any time.
Arachnoid Rush is one of the two lowest profile legendary Octane skins.

How to get it?
Arachnoid rush is a part of the Bundle you receive when purchasing the Octane edition of Apex Legends, you also receive a weapon skin and a unique badge too. This can be purchased at any time through the “editions” section of the ingame store.

See it in action here!

3. Wild Speed

Cheetah themed style for the speed fiend.

What makes Wild Speed awesome?

One of two of the lowest profile Octane skins, makes you harder to hit/ a smaller target.
Color combo is subtle, blends in well with the current maps in rotation.

How to get it?

Wild Speed was part of the ALGS Championship sale in season nine, keep an eye out when the next championship starts for a re-release. It will be buyable with Apex coins.

See it in action here!

2. Clocktane

Octane has some of the most unique/individual skins in all of Apex across all legends, this is a perfect example.

What makes Clocktane awesome?

Steampunk style skin.
Highly unique.
The teal compliments brown perfectly.
Neutral colours blend into all maps very well making you harder to hit.
Green tubing has pulsing/glowing animation.

How to get it?
Released during the Grand Soiree event, this is not currently available for purchase. However, keep an eye out on future events for a re-release where you will be able to purchase with apex coins.

See it in action here!

1. El Tigre

Paying homage to various cultures.

What makes Jade Tiger awesome?

This is one of if not the rarest Octane skin, rarely ever seen in game.
Part of the season 2 battle pass, very small percentage of players have it as it has never been re released.
Collectors item.
Eye popping color contrast, easily stands out from the rest of the lobby.

How to get it?

You can't currently obtain this skin, however, a recent event contained a recolor of a Jade Tiger named El Tigre (a black and red version). Respawn have previously offered rare skins in the ingame store with little to no notice at all, so be sure to keep an eye out.

See it in action here!

Hi Matt, Nice work publishing. I have made some edits and updated URLs: https://www.gamersdecide.com/users/mtimms 1) For all articles, use the code below for the suggested articles at the bottom. Click 'Source' and copy and paste it in: