Respawn Entertainment is back at it again, refreshing Apex Legends with a slew of updates aimed at both Legends and weapons. As the game settles into its 24th season with a new update on April 8, Respawn continues its mission to refine the balance of gameplay.
Apex Legends has seen a whirlwind of shifts over its recent seasons. Although players haven’t enjoyed a new Legend since Alter made an appearance in Season 21, Respawn has been busy tweaking existing classes, ensuring each season feels fresh. This commitment was highlighted in the latest mid-season revamp, which particularly boosted the capabilities of Skirmishers, making them nimbler than ever. Now, with the latest patch, players can dive into yet another round of fine-tuning.
In this update, four Legends—Mirage, Ash, Seer, and Conduit—have witnessed changes to their abilities. Ash, for instance, now takes a tad longer to cover distances with her Phase Breach ability, a change likely to alter strategic plays, giving opponents more time to counter. Conversely, Mirage gets a boost, unveiling an extra decoy when triggering his Ultimate, subtly shifting engagements in his favor. Conduit’s Tactical ability now accelerates health regeneration, offering players a slight advantage mid-battle. Moreover, Seer’s Tactical sees a quicker activation, promising more dynamic encounters.
Weapon adjustments accompany the Legend tweaks. The Hemlock, already a favorite for many, receives a slight headshot damage enhancement and expanded magazine capacity when equipped with anything under a purple attachment. Submachine guns get a leg up too, with a boost in headshot damage ensuring they pack a punch. Meanwhile, the P2020 experiences a minor nerf, with reduced damage, and the L-Star comes with heightened recoil and smaller projectiles, demanding finer control. Plus, Accelerated Weapons see a shift in ultimate charge dynamics, dropping gains from 30% to 20% per knock or assist.
These changes may not overhaul the game, but they address key player feedback, offering a balanced battlefield experience. As always, time will reveal the true impact of these updates on the Apex Legends meta. Still, Respawn’s dedication to crafting a balanced playing field reflects its commitment to evolving this beloved battle royale.
### Apex Legends April 8 Update – Patch Notes
#### Ash:
– Longest Phase Breach travel time increased from 1.4 seconds to 2.5 seconds
– Shortest Phase Breach travel time increased from 0.3 seconds to 0.5 seconds
#### Mirage:
– Ultimate ability now deploys 6 decoys, up from 5
#### Conduit:
– Health regeneration per tick with Tactical increased from 3 to 4
#### Seer:
– Tactical activation time decreased from 1.4 seconds to 0.8 seconds
– Total Tactical completion time decreased from 1.0 second to 0.9 seconds
#### Weapons:
– Hemlock headshot damage increased by 2; magazines for base, white, and blue expanded by 3
– Volt’s hipfire adjusted to match other SMGs
– Headshot damage for all SMGs increased by 1
– P2020 damage decreased from 25 to 24
– L-Star recoil increased and projectile size decreased
– Accelerated Weapons’ ultimate charge gains reduced to 20%
Respawn’s persistent updates and adjustments ensure that Apex Legends remains a thrilling and balanced experience for players eager to dominate the competition.
