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The Apex Legends 24.1 mid-season update brings big changes to legends, weapons, and ranked systems. The update kicks off the Beast Mode Event, including limited-time cosmetics, new game modes, and the exciting Power Sword melee weapon. Let’s dive into the full patch notes! 🗡️🎮
What’s New in Apex Legends 24.1? 💥
The Beast Mode Event lasts for three weeks and introduces:
- New game modes 🕹️
- Limited-time cosmetics 🎨
- Power Sword Royale LTM ⚔️ (Energy-infused sword for devastating melee slashes)
- Return of Solos mode with a Respawn Token system 🔁
- A chaotic April Fool’s LTM that keeps the action fun and unpredictable! 🎉
Legend Reworks & Skirmisher Updates ⚡
- Skirmisher Legends get major upgrades, including new perks to improve mobility and combat survivability.
- Alter receives a mini-rework that boosts her tactical and ultimate abilities for more versatile team play.
- Ranked Mode introduces a tier-based reset system. Now, players will reset to the lowest division of their previous rank at the start of each split instead of a full reset! 🎮🔝
Patch Notes: Key Balances and Updates 🔧
Weapon Rotation 🔫
- Gold Weapon Rotation includes:
- P2020, Prowler PDW, Volt SMG, Devotion, G7 Scout
Heat Shields 🔥
- Now take damage when any part of the dome connects with the ring.
- Damage scales depending on how far the ring is from the core.
Ammo & Attachments 💥
- Accelerator Hop-Up removed from CAR SMG, G7 Scout, and Nemesis Burst AR.
- Accelerator Hop-Up added to P2020, Volt SMG, and Wingman.
- Laser effectiveness increased across all tiers.
Weapon Adjustments 🔧
AR 💥
- Nemesis Burst AR:
- Charge deplete time increased to 8s (was 6s).
- Barrel effectiveness improved at all tiers.
LMG 💥
- Devotion LMG:
- Recoil intensity reduced in the initial shots.
- L-STAR EMG:
- Removed reverse hipfire mechanic to balance power across weapon classes.
Marksman 💥
- 30-30 Repeater:
- Charged shot damage increased to 65 (was 58).
- Headshot damage increased to 104 (was 93).
- G7 Scout:
- Damage increased to 36 (was 35).
- Headshot damage increased to 58 (was 56).
Pistol 💥
- P2020:
- Laser effectiveness normalized with other weapons.
- Wingman:
- No longer takes Boost Loader Hop-Up.
Shotgun 💥
- EVA-8:
- Widened blast pattern.
SMG 💥
- Alternator SMG:
- Increased mag size at all tiers (Base: 20 → 19).
- C.A.R. SMG:
- Increased mag size at all tiers (Base: 20 → 19).
- R-99 SMG:
- Increased mag size at all tiers (Base: 18 → 17).
- Volt SMG:
- Increased mag size at all tiers (Base: 20 → 19).
Legend Updates 🌟
Skirmisher Perks 🏃♂️💨
- Trailblazer: Sprinting towards an ally Skirmisher grants a speed boost.
- Charged Knock: Gain an extra ability charge and 50 HP regen on knock for Skirmishers (except Octane).
Legend Changes 💪
- Ash:
- Ultimate cooldown increased to 2:30 (was 2min).
- Alter:
- Void Passage has two charges, Cooldown reduced to 20s (was 30s).
- Health bars shown after traveling through Void Passage.
- Void Nexus is now reusable with a 30s cooldown.
- Pathfinder:
- Death Grapple removed.
- Grapple Cooldown+ added, reducing tactical cooldown by 10s.
- Horizon:
- Big Bang and Battpack removed.
- Combat Reserve added for extra ammo and grenades.
- Wraith:
- Cooldown for Into the Void reduced to 20s (was 25s).
- Dimensional Rift cooldown reduced to 2:30 (was 3min).
- Revenant:
- Shadow Pounce activation time reduced by 30%.
- Forged Shadows Ult shield HP increased by 25.
- Loba:
- Escape Artist shield regeneration reduced to 25 (was 50).
New Maps & Modes 🌍
Pubs 🌎
- E-District, King’s Canyon, Storm Point available in pubs.
Ranked 🏆
- E-District, King’s Canyon, Storm Point available in ranked play.
Mixtape (March 25-May 5, 2025) 🎮
- Control: Barometer, Caustic Labs, Production Yard.
- Gun Run: Wattson, Estates, Skull Town.
- TDM: Skull Town, Fragment, Zeus Station, Estates.
Power Sword LTM ⚔️ (March 25-April 14, 2025)
- Power Sword melee weapon spawns at the beginning of each match!
Ranked Changes 🏅
- Kill Cap: Kills, assists, and participation after the 8th are worth 50% of the normal points (previously it was the 6th).
- New Split Reset Rule:
- Bronze IV to I resets to Bronze IV (1000 RP).
- Silver IV to I resets to Silver IV (3250 RP).
- Gold IV to I resets to Gold IV (5750 RP).
Bug Fixes & Quality of Life Updates 🛠️
- Fixed rare server crashes and exploits.
- Loot bins now refill correctly after reset.
- Crypto‘s EMP VFX now matches the distance it can affect.
- Lifeline now revives at Support class speeds even when silenced.
