The popular “Battle Royal” shooter Apex Legends is set to receive a fundamental change to its weapon system with Season 17. There will be weapon XP, levels, and rewards. The goal is to increase the long-term motivation of the game.
What changes will be made to the weapon system? The developers of Apex Legends announced that the shooter will receive a so-called “Weapon Mastery” system.
This system will have individual weapons that possess their own levels, in which they can progress.
Weapon Mastery will be the first long-term progression system in Apex Legends, alongside account levels.
What are the effects of weapon level? With the new weapon level, you will have the opportunity to earn a range of rewards.
You start at level 1 and then unlock a challenge every 20 levels that tests your skills with the weapon being used.
If you pass the test, you will receive a reward. One such challenge could be, for example, to down an enemy with the Flatline from at least 25 meters away while aiming through the weapon’s scope.
There will not be any disadvantages associated with weapon level for you. This means, for example, that it will not be necessary to reach a certain level to use a weapon or attachment.
In total, you can complete five challenges with each weapon and earn the corresponding reward. The maximum level of a weapon is 100. If you reach this, you have mastered the weapon and will receive some final rewards.
According to Respawn, the final rewards for weapon mastery include weapon-specific badges, lifetime performance trackers, legendary weapon mastery banner frames, and a guaranteed legendary skin.
How can a weapon level up? A weapon levels up when you collect weapon XP. You get weapon XP when you actively hold a weapon, deal damage with it, or achieve kills.
The respective level of your weapon will also remain permanently and will not be reset with the release of a new season – it is tied to your account.
In addition to the weapon level, Apex Legends will also receive a pistol with Season 17 that was already feared in Titanfall.
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