The weapons inApex Legendsare constantly changing with differences in damage, recoil, or other factors. Gamers will have different standards for what weapons they consider the best as some will focus on TTK while others will prioritize other factors, such as recoil.Weapons with fast TTKallow the player to dish out damage at an insanely fast rate, but many of these weapons are difficult to use consistently. Weapons will perform better depending on what legends players use.
Defensive legends benefit from SMGs or shotguns, while offensive legends benefit from an AR and SMG. Pairing preferred weapons with a matching class will allow players to create more scenarios for their guns to shine.
Updated on July 09, 2025, by Aly Azmy:Apex Legends is constantly tweaking weapons with small nerfs or buffs. This list has been updated to match season 21’s newest values. With the new season, weapons have been taken out of the Care Package and have had their entries updated. The Wingman has been reverted to its older values. Many weapons have taken a hit due to the removal of the Skullpiercer and no weapon has suffered more than the 30-30 Repeater. The order of entries has been adjusted to accommodate the recent tweaks in Apex Legends.
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The Alternator has seen a large buff byreintroducing Disruptor Roundsto the weapon. The Alternator struggled a bit when it comes to raw DPS, but the additional damage from disruptor rounds will give players an excellent SMG capable of destroying shields and dishing out large damage. Many gamers love the Alternator for its simple recoil pattern and high hip-fire accuracy.
The gun is easier to control when compared to other SMGs and can be used in medium-ranged fights, unlike other SMGs.
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After having its Skullpiercer hop-up removed and a reduction to magazine capacity, the 30-30 repeater has taken a hit to its status. Despite the lack of a Skullpiercer, the 30-30 repeater is still a powerful weapon for mid-range fights and is an excellent choice as an alternative to a sniper.
The removal of the hop-up intends to give other snipers the advantage of higher headshot multipliers to encourage different playstyles. Despite its nerf, the 30-30 remains a powerful weapon that dishes out tons of damage.
The above values still show the Skullpiercer hop-up values to show the extent of the nerf.
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While favored by few, the L-Star is often slept on due to its odd recoil pattern that takes some getting used to. The lack of a clear magazine size is challenging for gamers but rewarding once players get the hang of it. Extended mags prolong the duration of firing an L-Star without overheating.
The recent removal of its barrel attachment has made the weapon more difficult to control and causes it to stand out during longer-range fights. Generally, players will hold onto an L-Star to store their attachments until they find one of their preferred energy weapons.
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Having one player in the team use a sniper can pay off, especially if they’re using a Longbow. The Longbow received a buff in season 19 that increased its projectile size, making landing shots easier. With high base damage and good fire speed, players can easily dish out lots of damage on enemies caught out of cover.
The Longbow has a large magazine capacity, especially with a purple mag, giving players a total of 12 shots. Landing frequent headshots with a Skullpiercer will make the Longbow thebest sniper inApex Legends.
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Due to its poor hip-fire accuracy, recoil, and DPS, the Spitfire was a weapon that was disregarded for a long time. The Spitfire was given a significant buff in Season 18 and received better ADS recoil, improved hip-fire spread, and the ability to equip a Barrel Stabilizer.
The Spitfire has a magazine capacity of 50 bullets with a purple extended mag. With the reduced recoil, the Spitfire is now a solid weapon at medium ranges. With 50 bullets, players can miss a few shots and still knock out an enemy who probably might need to reload their weapon.
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In season 18 the R99 was nerfed by having increased recoil and reduced ammo capacity. These changes have caused the Car SMG to outshine the R99 as they now have similar ammo capacity when using extended mags. The R99 still functions as agreat secondary in weapon combinationsbut will require an extended mag to perform well.
The weapon still has the highest DPS among SMGs but its nerf has caused players to experiment with alternatives such as the CAR.
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The Havoc rifle wasthe first post-launch gunadded byApex Legends. The energy rifle was dominant in its introduction and even included a powerful hit-scan mode that outperforms the modern charge rifle. At the moment, the Havoc is capable of high DPS and has a whopping 36 bullet count, giving players lots of room for error.
The recoil is easy to control and allows players to dish out large damage easily from a distance. Once equipped with a Turbocharger, the Havoc is considered to be the best AR in the game. In Season 19, the Turbocharger had its minus 1 damage debuff removed.
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Many consider the Flatline to be the AK-47 ofApex Legends,even the developers intended it as the gun’s full name is VK-47 Flatline. With great bullet damage but strong recoil, players either love the Flatline or avoid it.
Players who routinely use the Flatline have grown a feel for the weapon’s recoil pattern and are capable of downing players at medium ranges. The hip-fire on the Flatline is also good, allowing it to be an option for close-ranged encounters in a last-ditch effort.
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Originally appearing inTitanfall 2,the Volt was aFan-Favorite SMG added in season 5. The Volt is the only energy SMG in the game, but it is a powerful weapon. The Volt offers excellent close-range capabilities and has decent recoil for medium range. The slower rate of fire allows players to have an easier time managing the recoil for medium-ranged fights.
Carrying a purple laser sight will vastly improve hip-fire accuracy and allow players to depend on the Volt for hip-fire.
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The Wingman is the most difficult weapon to operate and the one that causes players to miss shots when it matters most. Its strongest selling point is the fast strafing speed when in ADS, followed by its punishing headshot damage. Despite numerous nerfs, the Wingman remains a favorite of many players.
Even without attachments, the Wingman does a great job at covering close range to medium range. Players will certainly notice the lack of punch the Wingman has after its removal from the Care Package, alongside the removal of the beloved Skullpiercer.
