The R-99 SMG is fast in terms of its fire rate , but the biggest con is the low amount of damage it deals. The recoil is also unforgiving and can make this gun very difficult to use, which makes it more of a skill-based wea Maggie, Fuse’s former friend, current rival, is back and causing more havoc with the Apex Games. This time, instead of blowing the place up, she’s launch the Ring Fury Escalation Event. What happens here is that small pockets of “the ring” will pop up all over the map, and will continually expand, meaning that your movements will have to be much more erratic than usual when navigating the landsc Gibraltar is as simple as they come for legends. His abilities are pretty straightforward, and so are his strategies. If there’s a tip to be put down, it’s really that he’s about teamwork. Gibraltar’s dome shield isn’t just for you, it’s for your teammates too, and the same goes for the ultimate bombardment, which can be used to scare off enemies, if nothing else, and then you can move in and use the dome shield to revive your p The Chaos Theory Collection Event has begun, and if you’re an experienced Apex Legends player you know exactly what that means. There are loads of unique skins for legends and weapon alike available to trade your Apex Legends missions Coins for, and if you buy them all, you get the Bangalore heirloom. Heirlooms are rare so this is a nice offer, but hardly the most essential. If you’re a new player and tempted to invest in Apex Legends, you’re better off looking at buying the battle p This cosplay was homemade, but at first glance, you wouldn’t even know due to its precision. Joe Zimmerman put his heart and soul into its creation, and there is no doubt that his MBTI would match him up with Mira These cosplayers put their heart and soul into their outfits as they not only craft them with attention to detail but even style their hair and beards to match. You won’t believe your eyes as the bamboozler himself is brought to life and ready to cause some chaos in real This weapon can be found anywhere as ground loot and the fact that it uses light ammo is just another positive as this is plentiful across the map. The one thing to keep in mind though is that you shouldn’t bother shooting this weapon medium-range or long-range as you won’t kill your opponent, but it is great for flanki Mirage has a habit of sneaking away once his decoys are deployed, and that fact is obvious in this cosplay by Jacob Winn . The addition of the gun was a nice touch as it looks so realistic and players love his rendition of the arm disks. Few players might know that Mirage’s real name is Elliot Witt , but players can guarantee that this cosplayer does based on how great his ensemble turned out to The downside with Octane is that only his ultimate ability helps out his teammates, so getting across World’s Edge’s massive open spaces is still quite the hassle. If you need a legend whose movement abilities benefit all teammates, try Valkyrie inst Few cosplayers manage to perfect Mirage’s beard, but Gianluca_cos was able to nail this feature. The viewpoint from which this cosplay was taken is exceptional as well as it puts you at the center of a fight in Apex Legends that you happen to be losing. It might be an unpopular opinion on Reddit that Mirage is the best character , although, after seeing this cosplay it is hard to disag It also has the smallest magazine size of any of the submachine guns, but only by one bullet so it is not a huge loss. If you are a fan of the Devotion then it might be worth giving this gun a shot as they can be quite simi The Mini MRVN charm could be bought in the store for 500 Apex Coins, and it is one of the coolest in Apex Legends history. This is one mini-robot that would definitely hand you its golden arm , and the way it looks like it’s waving only makes it ten times bet His acting is superb and it shows why so many players chose to use him in the past Apex Legends events . Mirage is definitely the most annoying character to go up against, and this shows exactly why that is t The worst is when you encounter a Mirage in a building and he throws out his decoys, as the room is filled with possible suspects. This cosplayer understands this reasoning as he created the perfect ensemble, and then had the nerve to silently slip into a building and probably use his passive ability as a distracti Lifeline spouting out this classic line is something players will never forget. Many love to equip it on the very weapon it references to double down on the meme, while others choose to put it on everything due to its hilar Kings Canyon’s Water Treatment was underappreciated, so it makes sense that Caustic has gone in to overhaul the place. Now Water Treatment is home to toxic gas and fumes – Caustic can say it’s there to stop chemicals from the recent ship crash from flooding into the ocean, but he’s never struck me as the type that ca
Caustic with his gas traps has already shared his desire to be left alone as he was ready to take Fuse’s arm, but Mirage is starting to warm up to the idea of violence. After Mad Maggie made her threats he proposed that they hire a murder-bot to take her out and end this madn The Motherlode provides a ring of flames around an opponent , and it can be shot a great distance. This allows you to be a decent distance from them, or 200 meters to be exact, so you don’t take damage in the process of trying to lay it d Apex Legends releases new comic strips every season that depicts a new segment of the story. Season 8 is no different as players are given bits and pieces as the season progresses. The newest segment was just released on March 30, 2021, and it provides a deep dive into the relationship and quarrel between Fuse and Mad Mag It can thankfully be tweaked and flipped off for those who prefer a more traditional setup, though it’s a neat little feature to include. But it also offers a good excuse to opt for this sleek new Apex Legends Ranked guide-themed controller which happens to have gyro functionality built Console gaming controllers have gotten something of a bad rap when it comes to aiming in FPS games. This is especially true when compared to the more intuitive, precise keyboard and mouse setup. For those seeking something closer to this sharp, immersive interface, Apex on Switch might be worth a look, as motion control aiming is suppor Kings Canyon’s Water Treatment was underappreciated, so it makes sense that Caustic has gone in to overhaul the place. Now Water Treatment is home to toxic gas and fumes – Caustic can say it’s there to stop chemicals from the recent ship crash from flooding into the ocean, but he’s never struck me as the type that ca There are some characters who work better with Fuse in this free-to-play shooter than others as their abilities complement one another. The character your squadmates choose will ultimately depend upon your overall strategy, but these cover all of the ba Bloodhound is a tracker , and Fuse’s abilities work best when he knows where an enemy team is located. This character can lead Fuse to them and then he can deploy his Knuckle Cluster while Bloodhound uses his Beast of the Hunt to track them d Wraith and Octane are also useful as they can help you run from his attacks by reaching a safe location. You can use Wraith to create a portal to transport your teammates or Octane can place a jump pad and exit an area before the explosions st The goggles are what stand out in this cosplay by Morgan Womack due to their vibrancy which makes it seem like they were taken directly from the game. Even the boots are an exceptional match, but the detail on his outfit as a whole shows his passion for Mir Fuse and Mad Maggie have a past that split when they both decided to take different paths, and it is one decision that Mad Maggie won’t let fuse live down. Now she wants him back to help with something called The Ca It is part of what gives him the courage to stand up to her, despite her threats to his friends’ lives. Lifeline goes along with him to keep him in line, while Bloodhound helps him because he reminds this Legend of an old friend from his mysterious pa Of course, the drop in performance and graphical prowess should be mentioned as the game maxes at 720p (docked) and 30 FPS. Nonetheless, it’s a relatively cheap way to experience the game in full. And yes, the actual content and features are unchanged and unhampered from other versi Mad Maggie is the voice that is heard over the loudspeaker throughout the games, but the comics give us a deeper look into this character. She wants Fuse’s other arm and has asked the other legends to bring it to Lifeline is small and agile, which is great for dodging bullets, but less so for trying to shoot her. To offset her small hitboxes she also comes with the Low Profile nerf, which increases all incoming damage by 5%. Stay low if you want to win while using this leg Fuse has something called the Knuckle Cluster as his tactical and it allows him to shoot a barrage of explosives that explode in the air . The entire charade lasts for a total of 1.5 seconds and it can make things very difficult for your opponents to Maggie, Fuse’s former friend, current rival, is back and causing more havoc with the Apex Games. This time, instead of blowing the place up, she’s launch the Ring Fury Escalation Event. What happens here is that small pockets of “the ring” will pop up all over the map, and will continually expand, meaning that your movements will have to be much more erratic than usual when navigating the landsc The Mastiff is having pellet damage decreased from 13 to 11, and fire rate increased from 1.0 to 1.1. This is a slight nerf, but not one the average player should notice. Makes sense, as it has consistently been the best shotgun in the game for a wh
This ranking considers this ability by itself without regard to the other abilities a character may have. Their passive ability in Apex Legends may not make them the strongest, but it can give them a leg up over the competit Lead the team in any confrontation: Thanks to Bloodhound’s nature as a tracker, they make a perfect leader for squads in Apex Legends . Players who love getting into the thick of battle as soon as they spot opponents can appreciate Bloodhound’s kit – especially since they immediately announce what they see to their teammates, encouraging them to engage in com Still, Apex Legends strategy Legends is almost sure to be a notable release for Switch-only gamers — especially given its various additions and refinements over time. After all, the console can always stand to have another quality FPS to round out its libr Every character in Apex Legends has something called a Tactical Ability, which is triggered by the touch of a button and has a small cooldown period. Players often find that some tactical abilities are better than others, although it does partly rely on your personal playstyle. They can be useful to the player themselves, or work to benefit the entire sq The R-99 SMG is fast in terms of its fire rate , but the biggest con is the low amount of damage it deals. The recoil is also unforgiving and can make this gun very difficult to use, which makes it more of a skill-based wea No more visual escape: During this ability, Nox Gas (Caustic) and smokes still reveal enemies to Bloodhound, making this the ideal detector. Meanwhile, there are slight indicators for abilities such as Perimeter Security (Wattson), Dome of Protection (Gibraltar), and Wraiths in the middle of ph Fuse is the newest character to be added and he has a thing for explosives . His passive ability reiterates this fact as he can use a grenade launcher to shoot grenades, further, faster, and more accurately than if he was throwing t The biggest perk is that there is no damage drop-off after a certain range, so it can be used for both close-range and medium-range fights, but this is also why other free-to-play shooters are better . It does have vertical recoil so if you do shoot an opponent further away make sure to compensate for t Properties: Bloodhound can see various “clues” that enemies leave behind when engaging in interactions. Clues also indicate how long ago they have been interacted with, though vanishes after 90 seconds. When pinged, Bloodhound gives unique messages that describe these situati Once you choose a submachine gun then you also need to know how to use this type of weapon effectively, even though not using it the right way can make for some amazing memes . First, you should understand that this weapon is primarily for close-range fights and it is just an added perk when they can hit medium-range sh The Mastiff is having pellet damage decreased from 13 to 11, and fire rate increased from 1.0 to 1.1. This is a slight nerf, but not one the average player should notice. Makes sense, as it has consistently been the best shotgun in the game for a wh Wraith can use her Tactical Ability called Into the Void to evade enemies or even move at faster speeds, which is why she is one of the best characters in the game . It helps to fake them out as all they can see is a blue blur and attempt to follow R-301 Carbine (Assault Rifle): Perhaps one of the most accessible ARs in the game, the naturally-high damage output and decent handling of the weapon makes this an all-rounder companion for the tracker. This allows Bloodhound to attack enemies on the get-go, or even use this in conjunction with long-ranged optics to become a makeshift sni Gaming can be a rather expensive hobby — especially when factoring in the costs of online memberships and other paid services. Luckily, Apex players on Switch can enjoy the thrilling online BR showdowns for f To offset the damage the new mini-rings will be causing to everyone on the map, a new item has finally been released. This item was offhandedly mentioned in a Respawn press release at the beginning of the season, but was never elaborated on, so I’m glad to see it’s finally in the game. The Heat Shields are not body shields as I assumed they were from the title, but instead they are essentially ring deflectors. They act a bit like Gibraltar’s dome shield, however they keep the ring out, not bullets, giving you a chance to heal up and revive your team if you get caught in the ring, running for your l Apex Legends has finally launched on Nintendo Switch along with the big juicy 1.6 update, which changes a lot about the game as you know it right now. Legend and weapon balance changes were obvious, and anyone following the news should know about Caustic’s takeover and the Chaos Theory event – but even more exciting than that is the new Heat Shield item, the Survival Slot, and a bunch more new additions and adjustme
Caustic with his gas traps has already shared his desire to be left alone as he was ready to take Fuse’s arm, but Mirage is starting to warm up to the idea of violence. After Mad Maggie made her threats he proposed that they hire a murder-bot to take her out and end this madn The Chaos Theory Collection Event has begun, and if you’re an experienced Apex Legends player you know exactly what that means. There are loads of unique skins for legends and weapon alike available to trade your Apex Coins for, and if you buy them all, you get the Bangalore heirloom. Heirlooms are rare so this is a nice offer, but hardly the most essential. If you’re a new content from Dmwright player and tempted to invest in Apex Legends, you’re better off looking at buying the battle p Send decoys to defensible areas to fool attackers: Decoys are recommended to be sent in areas where players are expected to appear – such as near doors and sniping positions, as well as Packages. Enemies who attack them immediately reveal themsel Everyone needs healing at some point in the game, but if you have a teammate who is constantly downed then Lifeline’s Combat Medic is what you need. She will send out a drone that provides a shield and a revive to a teammate, so she can provide the cover fire while they are brought back to life, even though beginners often forget to use Properties: When downed, Mirage spawns a dramatic decoy while being invisible for five (5) seconds. Players can use this opportunity to escape. Mirage and his teammates also become invisible when doing revives or using Respawn Beacons, with the invisibility of the latter lasting for five (5) seconds or until a weapon is dr Care Package Valuation: Aside from detecting Care Packages, Mirage also gets the ability to see the highest-value items inside them – a limited version of Loba’s toolkit. Not only that, the names of items turn gray if they’re already taken by enemies. Again, these items can be pinged for the t Players can dive into the battle royale frenzy at an entry-level price of $200-$300 USD for Switch hardware. For would-be Apex players who’d rather not shell out several hundred for more top-of-the-line machines, this could prove an enticing alternat Wraith has the most useful passive ability of all as she can hear when an opponent is aiming at her with their best weapon . This is very useful as it prevents opponents from sneaking up on them or third partying after a fight has ended, as she can warn everyone that someone is nea Fight with distractions: Players who prefer getting the upper hand in fights through distractions would appreciate the silliness Mirage offers with his toolkit. Just having a decoy deployed can have at least two (2) Mirages dashing in the battlefield – making aim such a confusing affair for enemies. Players who love this kind of playstyle should consider giving Mirage a s The Care Package, Lifeline’s ultimate, is also a game-changer. When a Care Package arrives it will contain loot in all three of its sides. One side will have a level 3 Evo Shield, Helmet, or Knockdown Shield; the second side will offer level 3 weapon attachments and digital threat optics; an assortment of healing items will be given from the final Care Package s Act unexpectedly to avoid predictability: The invisibility part of this ability’s activation can help Mirage quickly escape to a vantage point to ensure enemies don’t get to spot the real deal. Likewise, moving back and forth into the point of activation causes all decoys to converge, confusing enemies who may have figured out Mirage’s posit It can thankfully be tweaked and flipped off for those who prefer a more traditional setup, though it’s a neat little feature to include. But it also offers a good excuse to opt for this sleek new Apex-themed controller which happens to have gyro functionality built Gibraltar’s passive ability may be most beneficial to him, but keeping himself alive will help the whole team as he can throw down bombs or deploy a protective shield. He creates a personal gun shield every time he aims down sights, but he can also act as a shield for his teamma This also helps if you don’t have any healing on you, in terms of batteries or health, and at least this can help give you a chance in a fight until you come across some. It can make all the difference which is why it is such a desired trait for a character to h For the first two weeks after launch (March 9th, 2021), Switch players will be granted 30 free Battle Pass levels along with double the XP. These levels offer various rewards for completing different challenges, such as skins for weapons and Lege Pretend to be a decoy: An interesting strategy players can try with Mirage is to pretend to be the decoy – either by running in a line separate from the decoy’s direction or directly following behind them. When going straight into combat, this strategy is best paired with Apex Legends SM
