🔰 1. What is Apex Legends?

Apex is a fast-paced Battle Royale with:

Squads of 3 (or 2 in duos)

Legend-based abilities (like Overwatch meets Fortnite)

Looting, shooting, rotating — all while staying inside the circle

Your goal? Be the last team standing… or at least not the first to die.
🧠 2. Choose the Right Legend

There are 25+ Legends, but here are solid starter picks by role:
Role Legends (Beginner-Friendly)
Movement Octane, Pathfinder, Horizon
Support Lifeline, Newcastle, Loba
Defense Gibraltar, Rampart, Wattson
Recon Bloodhound, Seer, Vantage

💡 Don’t worry about the meta at first — pick who fits your playstyle.

🔫 3. Loot Smart – Not Forever

You land, you loot — don’t live in the box.
Priority Loot Order:

🟩 Armor (blue or higher)

🔫 Gun #1: mid/long-range (R-301, Flatline, Hemlok)

🔫 Gun #2: close-range (R-99, EVA-8, Peacekeeper)

🧃 Heals & shields (batteries are gold)

💼 Backpack upgrades + attachments

⚠️ Don’t hoard 12 arc stars and 2 cells — manage inventory wisely.

🎯 4. Master Movement Mechanics

Movement is king in Apex.
Must-Know Skills:

Slide-jumping: Sprint → Crouch → Jump = Zoom!

Wall bounces: Slide into a wall → jump off it → surprise enemies

Ziplines: Use them to escape, reposition, or style on someone midair

Strafing: Always move while shooting. Apex isn't CS.

Practice movement in Firing Range or go into Mixtape mode (TDM, Control, etc.).

🔥 5. Understand the Gun Meta (2025)

Most guns are viable, but here are go-to combos:
Primary Secondary
R-301 + R-99 Laser accuracy + CQC demon
Flatline + CAR Heavy-hitter + fast finisher
Nemesis + Peacekeeper Beam + boom
Hemlok + Volt Burst + SMG speed
Golden Rule:

Always carry a short-range weapon. CQC fights are 80% of Apex.
🗺️ 6. Rotate Like a Legend

Positioning wins games more than aim.

Rotate early into ring zones — avoid being gatekept.

Use high ground often.

Avoid fighting in the open.

Third parties are everywhere — don’t overcommit to one fight.

🗣️ 7. Ping. Everything.

No mic? No problem.
Pings to Master:

📍 Enemy spotted

❓ Enemy was here

🔄 Going here

🚫 Don’t go there

🧃 Loot/armor callouts

Ping your loot, your push, your plan — it builds squad synergy.
🩹 8. Heal Smarter

Use Shield Cells for quick top-ups

Use Batteries if below 100%

Use Syringes and Med Kits out of combat

Don’t heal in open areas — break line of sight first

🎯 9. Aim Better — and Win More
How to improve:

Drop into Mixtape modes (Control, TDM)

Use Firing Range for recoil control & flicks

Turn on "Damage Numbers: Stacking" in settings

Play with lower sens (1.5–3.5 @ 800 DPI is standard)

Bonus: Use Dynamic Crosshair Scaling for better aim tracking.
🧠 10. Ranked Tips (Climb to Diamond+)

Land safely — not hot drops every game

Play edge zone or center, depending on squad comp

Focus on placement first, kills second (early climb)

Stick with your team — solo roaming = death

🎒 Pro tip: Don’t chase fights when your team’s looting or healing. Apex punishes lone wolves.

⚙️ Bonus Settings for FPS & Control

Video Settings: All low for max FPS

FOV: 100–110 (wider = better awareness)

Mouse Accel: OFF

Colorblind Mode: Tritanopia (makes enemies more visible)

💬 TL;DR for New Apex Players

✅ Choose a legend that fits your playstyle
✅ Master movement: slide, climb, bounce
✅ Loot fast, don’t overpack
✅ Use voice or pings — always communicate
✅ Play Mixtape modes to improve combat
✅ Don’t overextend — stay with your team
✅ Practice recoil control in Firing Range
✅ Ranked = rotate, reposition, then frag