Apex Legends Beginner’s Guide

What is Apex Legends

Apex Legends is a free-to-play first-person shooter where the primary game mode is Battle Royale. Players team up in squads of two or three and choose a character with unique abilities called a Legend. The goal is to survive against other players and become the last squad on the map.

The game is available for free and does not require preparation before starting, but new players may need time to master basic mechanics. This guide is created specifically for such players to help them adapt quickly to the game and understand its core principles.

First Steps in Apex Legends

If you’re just starting out in Apex Legends, here are five simple steps to help you get settled faster:

1. Choose a Legend: Go to the “Legends” tab and study the available heroes. Read about their abilities and pick the one you like most. Six free Legends are available for beginners: Bangalore, Bloodhound, Pathfinder, Wraith, Gibraltar, and Lifeline.
2. Listen to your team: At the start of a match, it’s important to listen to your teammates and stay close to them. Good teamwork is key to winning team fights.
3. Choose weapons: After spawning on the map, select weapons you enjoy using. For beginners, the combination of Volt (AR) and 30-30 Repeater (Marksman Rifle) is recommended, as they are well-balanced for close and mid-range combat.
4. Use your abilities: Don’t hesitate to use your Legend’s abilities. For example, Bloodhound’s scanning ability can detect enemies nearby, which can save your squad.
5. Apply tactical tips: Use slide (crouching while dashing) to move quickly across inclined surfaces. Stay mobile to be less vulnerable to enemy fire.

Basic Mechanics

There are many mechanics in Apex Legends, but here are the ones you need to know as a beginner:

• Respawn: When a player is knocked out and finished up, their banner becomes available for pickup by teammates. After that, they can use the respawn beacon to revive them.
• Character Cost: New Legends cost 12000 Legend Tokens. These tokens are earned at a rate of 600 LT per level while leveling up your account.
• Armor and Health: Each player has a health bar and an armor bar. To restore armor, use consumables like shield cells, syringes, or med kits.
• Gear Rarity: All attachments and gear have different rarity levels from 1 to 5. The order of rarity progression is: Level 1 (Common) → Level 2 (Rare) → Level 3 (Epic) → Level 4 (Legendary) → Level 5 (Mythic). Notably, Level 4 gear often has unique properties and can sometimes outperform Level 5 Mythic items.

Best Characters for Beginners

When you first launch the game, you have access to six Legends:

• Bangalore — Assault class. Has access to weapon supply bins and extra ammunition.
• Bloodhound — Recon class. Can track opponents with abilities and survey beacons.
• Pathfinder — Skirmisher class. Helps the team maintain mobility and escape fights.
• Wraith — Skirmisher class. Aids in team mobility and escaping combat.
• Gibraltar — Support class. Grants access to extended supply bins and allows crafting ally banners after death.
• Lifeline — Support class. Provides access to extended supply bins and the ability to craft ally banners after death.

Each class has unique features that can be useful in different situations. Assault is ideal for combat, Skirmisher for mobility, Recon for tracking, Support for team utility, and Controller (if available) for map control.

Best Weapons for Beginners

In Apex Legends, you can carry two weapons at once during matches. This allows you to combine guns for melee fights and medium-range engagements. Here are the recommended weapons by type:

• AR (Assault Rifles): R-301. Has easy recoil and a good spray pattern, making it easy to control.
• SMG (Submachine Guns): Volt. Offers high damage per bullet and easier recoil than other SMGs of its type.
• LMG (Light Machine Guns): L-Star. Does not require aiming down sights (ADS) and has high DPS in close-range combat.
• Marksman Rifle: 30-30 Repeater. A charging rifle that doesn’t require preemptive shooting on mid-range.
• Sniper Rifle: Longbow. Has very good damage and fire rate for a sniper rifle.
• Shotgun: Peacekeeper or EVA-8. Both are equally good; choose based on personal preference.
• Pistol: Wingman. A powerful pistol that uses sniper ammo but does not support scopes above 2x.

Pro players recommend using the combination of Volt and 30-30 Repeater, as it is well-balanced for close or mid-range fights.

Tips and Tricks for Beginners

Professional players have shared several useful tips to help you improve your gameplay:

• Sliding: Use slide (crouching while dashing) to move quickly across inclined surfaces. It’s much faster than normal running.
• Armor Swapping: You can quickly replace damaged armor with a shield from a deathbox, getting back into the fight almost instantly while leaving your old armor for enemies.
• Constant Movement: Stay mobile to be harder to hit. This allows you to dodge enemy shots and reposition during fights.
• Climbing High Hurdles: To climb high obstacles, press and hold the jump button (space by default).
• Caution During Revival: Be careful while reviving a teammate. It’s easy to get killed during the process, which won’t help you or your fallen comrade.
• Avoid Finishers: Don’t use finisher moves at all. Just finish up knocked enemies with your gun to avoid being vulnerable during animation frames.
• Fast Looting: Learn how to loot quickly. It’s one of the biggest advantages in the game. Who loots fast, joins the fight fast!