The new update 1.07 for Apex Legends shows in the patch notes that “heavy” characters like Gibraltar and Caustic are changing. They can take more damage. Additionally, sniper rifles will become more useful.
What has changed? The hitboxes in Apex Legends have often been a point of criticism for players. Thicker characters are easier to hit due to their hitboxes. The new update allows the wider characters to take more damage.
There are also changes to weapons. The Wingman is getting slightly weaker, while sniper rifles are on the rise.
Highlights of the Patch Notes 1.07 in German for Apex Legends
Here we show you the main highlights of the new update for Apex Legends. You can find the full patch notes in English on Reddit.
Changes to Caustic and Gibraltar: In advance, the hitboxes of the large characters Pathfinder, Gibraltar, and Caustic were already changed. Then they observed how these changes affected gameplay. With Pathfinder, it seemed to be quite good, but the hitbox changes didn’t help Caustic and Gibraltar much.
Therefore, Gibraltar and Caustic will receive a new passive perk. This will cause them to take 10% less damage.
Caustic:
- Passive ability “Fortified”: Reduces incoming damage by 10%
- Gas damage per tick increased from 1 to 4
- The throwing range of the Ultimate increased from 28 meters to 33 meters
Gibraltar:
- Passive ability “Fortified”: Reduces incoming damage by 10%
- The health points of the shield have been increased from 50 to 75
How sniper rifles change: With the changes to sniper rifles, Respawn aims to ensure that fighting at longer distances becomes worthwhile again.
With update 1.07, it’s no longer as crucial where on the body you hit the opponent. The reduction for leg hits will be decreased. Additionally, the rifles are supposed to sway less when aiming. The goal is to make it a bit easier for snipers.
G7 Scout / Triple Take / Longbow DMR:
- Reduction of damage on leg hits reduced to 10% instead of 25%
- Reduction of weapon sway by about 33%
- Reduction of sway speed by about 25%
Longbow DMR:
- Fire rate increased from 1.2 to 1.6
- Magazine size increased (base from 4 to 5, simple extension from 6 to 8, rare extension from 8 to 10, epic extension from 10 to 12)
Which weapons have changed?
The Spitfire now deals 18 instead of 20 base damage. Additionally, magazine extensions provide less space for bullets. The developers want to slightly weaken the weapon. After all, it is one of the rarer weapons in Apex Legends and should therefore be strong.
The Wingman also receives smaller magazines with update 1.07. They want to ensure that the weapon is not too powerful in its base form.
The Havoc receives a larger base magazine. Additionally, a few buffs to the charge beam, which will increase its damage. This is to make the Havoc more useful and allow it to keep up with weapons like the R-301.
Event for Battle Pass started
What kind of event is this? Currently, there is an event in Apex Legends with bonus XP for the Battle Pass. This event is active until April 18 at 7 PM.
Once a day you will receive a full level in the Battle Pass if you land in the top 5 with your squad. This goes up to level 110.
Such events with bonus EP are expected to happen more often in the future. Will Apex Legends climb back up again?
