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Apex Legends: 20 Things We Wish We Knew Before Starting

  • Doris Fehon
  • Friday, 5 December 2025, 6:45 PM
  • 5 min read

Though they look similar at first, there are massive differences between the two games, and both will probably cater to different types of players. While Apex Legends may not "kill" Fortnite , it doesn't show any signs of slowing down either and will grow to be an even bigger game than it already

In the current state of the game, Wraith is easily one of its most valuable players. Her ability to quickly reposition using Into the Void, paired with a Dimensional Rift portal that allows her and other characters to travel longer distances in the blink of an eye, will also prove valuable in solo com

Grab Everything And Share Everything Else - What's meant by this tip is that it's important to grab whatever is available as quickly as possible. There's not telling which other players may be around the corner and it's better to be safe than sorry. Of course, a player's survival is usually contingent on their team surviving as well, so any gear that's unneeded should be shared with the gr

While sniping from afar might be a viable tactic in other similar games, Nintendo Switch 2 Apex Legends is all about close quarters conflict. At the very most, you'll have success from medium range. If you're hoping to snipe players from clifftops and balconies, you're going to be disappointed with this game. It quickly becomes obvious that this game was not designed with long-range firefights in m

Learning some tricks of the trade are essential if you're planning to be part of the last team standing in Apex Legends . As much as previous games within the battle royale genre may have trained players previously, this isn't a single-player game. In order to win, teams are going to have to stick together, but even that isn't enough for Legends to secure a victory every t

As with any game, it’s best to play as a character that the player feels comfortable playing. But these four characters’ abilities have some clear advantages in Solos and may be worth trying as players battle for the status of Apex Champ

But this game mostly shines because of one simple factor - it has amazing gameplay. This game is fast-paced, fun, and challenging. To get good at this game, you need to employ tons of different tactics and technical skills. Each class has its own unique benefits, and working well with your team is essential. On the one hand, Apex Legends is a pretty simple shooting game. But the more you dive into this title, the most subtle details and complexities you disco

You can also take a zip-line and choose to jump off— even if you're at a huge height. Generally speaking, running and jumping are huge factors in this game, so it makes sense that the game places almost no limits on your gameplay in this regard. It's a fun addition to the game - as long as you're actually aware of

A more squad-focused battle royale game, Apex keeps teammates in the game by giving players a chance to revive them. This means that players won’t have to sit around for the rest of the match until everyone in their team gets knocked out. Movement is also more fluid and intense in this game, with plenty of maneuvers traverse the world and dodge opponents. It still has a bit to go before it gains a serious identity, tho

Enemies are very quiet even when landing from huge jumps, or when sliding. Obviously, wearing a headset will really help you hear this little audio cues, but even then, it's very easy for enemies to surprise you without you hearing a th

To _ Dexerto _ ’s credit, the article’s author points out, "[T]his could all be the result of a glitch or a bug, which seems like the likeliest theory, since Apex Legends isn't exactly clean of issues that can cause game-breaking stuff like this to happ

While Apex Legends is very new and has time to catch up, it will be difficult to match the events and special games of Fortnite . Fortnite has done a fantastic job of keeping things interesting and feeling fresh by having special events and new game mo

While this characters’ benefits are fairly obvious from a team play perspective, the question lingers as to how useful this Ultimate, when paired with the character’s Tactical Ability to build strings of low-damage stun fences, would be for a solo pla

The opponent isn't extremely clear in the image above, but is extremely pronounced in the video. It appears as though the gun and its bullets caused a graphical interference that tricked the player into thinking the opponent somehow disappeared. It's also possible that some lag on the enemy's side contributed to this as well. One common result of lag is that it results in choppy gameplay, which appears to other players as short-distance teleportati

Just yesterday, Respawn Entertainment announced the _ Apex Legends _ Iron Crown Collection Event, which will coincide with a limited time Solos Mode. But because _ Apex Legends _ has its roots in team play, some people believe this is an unusual option for a battle royale that thrives on a team dynamic. But, for those ready to jump in, Spitfires blazing, here are TheGamer’s top picks on which characters to use while aiming for that cr