Season 28 of Apex Legends has arrived, and you can almost feel the tension in the air as players scramble to adapt to the latest weapon updates.
Some weapons have faced adjustments to align with the competitive landscape, while others have been tweaked for a fresher experience. Let’s break down the weapon changes that will redefine your strategy in this season.
When Change is the Only Constant: Weapon Buffs and Nerfs in Apex Legends Season 28
The latest season introduces new inspect animations for the Peacekeeper, Sentinel, and EVA 8. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg; the table below lays out all the critical changes made to the arsenal.
| Weapon | Changes |
|---|---|
| Bocek Compound Bow | Maximum damage decreased to 60. Maximum charged damage decreased to 50. Draw time increased. |
| 30-30 Repeater | Decreased base damage to 41 (was 43). Decreased charged damage multiplier. Slightly increased charge time. |
| G7 Scout | Added Hop-up: Double Tap Trigger. Damage increased to 37 (was 36). Increased rate of fire. Can be equipped with sniper optics. |
| Triple Take | Reduced rate of fire. Slightly increased choke time. |
| P2020 | Removed Hop-Up: Kinetic Feeder. Damage decreased to 23 (was 25). Reduced reload speed. Reduced rate of fire. Increased enhanced hipfire spread. |
| Mastiff | Decreased pellets per blast to 5 (was 6). Damage per pellet increased to 19 (was 16). Adjusted blast pattern. |
| EVA-8 | Slightly increased rate of fire. Tightened blast pattern. |
| Dual Shell | 300 Locked Hop-Up Points to unlock. Added to: Mastiff and 30-30 Repeater. |
| Hammerpoints | 500 Locked Hop-Up Points to unlock. Added to: P2020. |
| Disruptors | 500 Locked Hop-Up Points to unlock. Added to: Peacekeeper. |
| Gun Shield Generator | Removed from: Triple Take, Hemlok, and R301. |
| Graffiti Mod | Removed from: Volt and Mastiff. Added to: L-STAR and Longbow DMR. |
| Double Tap Trigger | Added to: EVA-8. |
| Turbocahrger | Decreased points to unlock to 500 on the Devotion (was 600). |
Beyond weapon modifications, various hop-ups have been cycled in and out of the list. The Gold weapon rotation has also seen significant changes.
- Sentinel
- VK-47 Flatline
- Peacekeeper
- 30-30 Repeater
- Akimbo P2020
But don’t forget: weapons aren’t the only dynamic element this season. Champions like Fuse are experiencing substantial buffs, adding yet another layer of strategy.