https://stayclose.social/FrancisBainton50/ Latest updates from Francis Bainton https://stayclose.social/blog/57994/apex-legends-datamine-reveals-entire-lineup-of-unannounced-legends/ If it doesn't involve diving, leaping, plummeting, or racing, then Octane wants nothing to do with it. Always the life of the party, Octane truly believes winning the Championship isn't enough...not if you didn't cheat death at least twice to get th


We have lots of other work going on behind the scenes and this remains high priority for us. We won’t be able to share many specifics of what we’re doing but we’ll strive to provide updates on progress for the things we can talk ab


Well, it turns out that Octavio Silva's parents were CEOs at Silva Pharmaceuticals. This means that he was born into wealth, and could have easily taken the path his parents had and lived a life of wealth and leisure. It seems near-death experiences were more his sp


Being the child of an engineer or scientist can often give you an intellectual advantage as science and math can come to you a lot more naturally. Wattson's father was an electrical engineer so it's no surprise that she has a natural engineering talent and interest just like he probably


**Apex Legends ** followed in Fortnite ’s footsteps by launching its own Season, dubbed Wild Frontiers, on March 19. On top of showering players with goodies in the form of cosmetics and a new Legend, Respawn has made a host of technical chan


Fine-tune specific aspects of the look controls for a custom feel; such as Deadzone, Response Curve, Target Compensation (aim assist), and more.



When you relinquish the Jumpmaster position to another player you will now hear your Legend’s VO line in addition to the new Jumpmaster. The third player won’t hear it tho


This has since given Octane even less of an appreciation for his legs and has led to bigger and wilder stunts. Lifeline probably still doesn't feel well knowing he successfully guilted her into doing


Alter is one of the strongest characters in Apex Legends right now. Players can use her tactical skills to sift in and out of buildings, escape quickly, or gain elevated positioning. They can also use the tactical to unnerve enemy players by kidnapping them into their room if they’re on the roof of a building. The ultimate ability, however, makes this comp work really well as it allows players to fall back to a predetermined s


After Octane received his new bionic legs he felt that he had to push himself to bigger and bolder things. As an adrenaline junkie, he was focused on chasing his next high in hopes of entertaining the masses in the process. The Apex Games were a timely opportunity that sparked his inter

Players using New Castle in this comp will be able to assist their team by crafting banners and deploying the new-and-improved Ultimate Castle Wall. With the latest update, New Castle’s wall now destroys any projectiles thrown at it when it’s energized, similar to Wattson’s Py


While they can easily escape by jumping back through the portal, this does work to dissuade enemies from daring to jump in again. This gives the team some distance to work out the next steps. Additionally, when used in tandem with Caustic's gas traps and Wattson's fences, players will easily increase their


Octane does little that other characters don’t do better. Players have come up with some creative uses for the Launch Pad Ultimate Ability, but ultimately, gamers can reposition themselves just as quickly and even reach higher areas using Pathfinder’s zip line and grap

Although we already knew some details about the Wild Frontier battle pass in terms of cost and rewards, the patch notes delve into the nitty gritty. Despite initial excitement, Respawn has already had to defend Apex Legends Walkthrough Legends ’ relatively simple approach to Battle Pass compared to Fortnite’s offerings, so a complex look might help assuage fears that the developer is skimping on the latest upd

The idea of pairing speed, tracking, and protection may sound like an impossible task on paper, but it's actually feasible in Apex Legends . The mix of Bloodhound, Lifeline, and Bangalore is a formidable composit


Meanwhile, those using Caustic can keep setting up gas traps, ensuring no team edges too close to the fortified walls. One of Caustic’s perks allows him to lob his gas traps much further, which should help lock down a sizeable area easily. His Ultimate is one of the most powerful abilities in the game and guarantees a squad wipe if deployed at the right moment. Defensive-minded players waiting for the fight to come to themselves will find a lot to like about this c


One assumes that there are always projects like new Legends in development, however given that we have only seen two DLC characters added since the launch of the game earlier this year, it does seem like a rather long list. Below is a mock-up of what a roster could look like in the near future, and a list of every datamined Leg


This is one of those good, all-around compositions that can be great for newcomers in particular . There's no real synergy to work with here, besides Bangalore and Gibraltar both having Ultimates that can severely limit an enemy's ability to move into an area . Thanks to his perks, Gibraltar can also opt for a smaller Dome of Protection with a lesser cooldown and deploy it more aggressiv
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/57994/apex-legends-datamine-reveals-entire-lineup-of-unannounced-legends/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:38:05 +0000 Francis Bainton https://stayclose.social/blog/57970/apex-legends-solos-which-characters-need-to-be-changed/ Played strictly in three-player squads across one map (called "Kings Canyon") that supports 60 players total with characters who each have their own unique abilities, right away Apex Legends differentiates itself from the competition. Its class (character) based gameplay that highlights the unique personalities and gear of each character is best compared to Overwatch , and the game also draws its monetization strategy from Blizzard's shooter as well. When it comes to its first-person gunplay however, Apex Legends plays more like Black Ops 4's Blackout mode but with more diverse gameplay and more layers of mechanics and control, including in the game's animati


Another unique element to Apex Legends is the ability to revive downed allies. Like other battle royale titles, a player is downed before being killed off and they can hold a shield item in their inventory to prevent players from shooting them to finish them off. Enemies can however, get up close an employ a lethal execution animation (these are also battler royale fists). But even then, players can recover the tags of their downed ally and bring them to a revive point where they can then re-enter the match via a dropship, but without any of their loot. These layers upon layers add so much to the dynamic of the usual die and go back to the menu style of more punishing battle royale experien


This past week was crammed full of AAA game releases, with Friday alone having seen the simultaneous launches of Crackdown 3 , Far Cry New Dawn , Metro Exodus , and, for a select few PC players , Anthem . Despite this incredibly hectic launch window, Apex Legends _ continues to reign over all its newly released competition in terms of both popularity and acclaim. When a free-to-play battle royale title so handily beats back an entire wave of full-priced games, developers and producers alike are left to scratch their heads and wonder what Respawn Entertainment's _Apex Legends has that their titles do


It wouldn’t be strange for the game’s developer, Respawn, to incorporate mysterious new elements into the game in an effort to ramp up player enthusiasm for new content. The company has done so in the past, with a prime example being the addition of bounce pads by Market in advance of Octane’s rele


There are eight playable characters (called "Legends") in Apex Legends at launch, and each squad member must choose differently. Two of the starting eight Legends must be unlocked click through the following post earning in-game currency or spending real-world money. Apex Legends embraces a totally free-to-play model on its platforms (Origin on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox O


Quality of life includes d-pad navigation for menus and increased input customization. For example, players can now swap the actions of the bumpers/triggers on controllers. The much-touted hitbox issue has been addressed with better adjusted boxes for Gibraltar, Caustic, and Pathfinder. One neat addition is Apex Legends ’ newly added support for Razer Chroma peripherals. Razer’s line of illuminated keyboards will now shine certain colors in reaction to actions performed in game. An example is that the keys will shine the same the color as the player’s skydiving smoke trail. Colors will also flash when an Ultimate is ready, change when firing or taking damage, and m


To _ Dexerto _ ’s credit, the article’s author points out, "[T]his could all be the result of a glitch or a bug, which seems like the likeliest theory, since Apex Legends isn't exactly clean of issues that can cause game-breaking stuff like this to happ


The player moves to pursue the enemy by checking behind the rock, obstructing the line of sight even more as the player sneaks behind the wall. And, though this seamless escape would appear to require perfect timing, it's certainly possible given the time allocated the view obstructions. Further, it's also possible that a lag-related net code issue resulting in a frame rate stutter on the opponent's end may have bolstered their ability to retreat undetec


Highlights from the patch notes, shared by Respawn via Reddit , include a rundown of newcomer Octane’s abilities. The previously leaked Legend sports a Passive skill that lets him heal while not taking damage (+1 health every 2 seconds). Octane’s Tactical Stim increases his movement speed at the cost of health, but increases his resistance to slowdown attacks. Finally, Octane’s Ultimate lets him deploy jump pads launch characters across the


Use Pathfinder To Locate The Next Circle - Pathfinder is one of the most useful characters in Apex Legends, and he has the ability to interlink with a comm tower (found across the map) in order to locate the next circle, after the current one closes


But it's not just about improving what already works from the battle royale genre since Apex Legends adds many all-new features too. Matches are fast and usually completed in less than 20 minutes. At the beginning of a given match there's a dropship players jump from, like any other battle royale, but in this one players jump together as a squad and one player is designated the "Jumpmaster" to keep them together. Players can manually separate from the pack of course, but it's a smart change to enforce the idea that Apex Legends is a truly a squad-based game. There currently are no solo or duo mo
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/57970/apex-legends-solos-which-characters-need-to-be-changed/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:56:05 +0000 Francis Bainton https://stayclose.social/blog/5216/apex-legends-solos-which-characters-need-to-be-changed/ You're much more likely to hit something this way. And if you're smart, you'll aim for the upper chest, which means you still have a slight chance of hitting someone in the head if they move in a certain way. Sure, there might be veterans out there who can pull off head-shots with certain weapons. But the main priority in this game is simply hitting the target, which is definitely hard when everyone's moving so f


It may sound cliché on the surface, but Lifeline growing up as the child of wealthy war profiteers helped her shape what she wanted to do with her life. As she grew up and began to understand that her family's wealth came at a price, she quickly came to resent them and everything they stood


It's an unreliable tactic for a number of reasons. First of all, this game is incredibly fast. Players zip and dash around the map at all times. They're hard enough to hit at medium ranges. But when you're looking down a scope at these players from a far distance, it's incredibly hard to "lock on" to the enemy. There's also bullet drop in this game, which means you have to aim way higher at long distances, and lead your targets when they're mov


We previously mentioned the fact that sniping is seriously hard in this game. Players move very quickly, and just hitting the target is hard enough. For these same reasons, head-shots are also very difficult to pull off in Apex Legends . In fact, these shots are so difficult that a lot of professional players choose to simply aim for the chest and body inst


Talk about the potential for controversy and frustration. A good sniper can often make it feel as though one has not played a game, they merely ran along until the sniper spotted them from a distance. This is an extreme, but one wonders about the reception to squads with this Sniper toolkit and a competent Pathfin


When Octane decided a course record was more important to him than his body he found himself in a world of hurt. It also didn't help that he now had no legs and would likely live the rest of his days in a wheelchair. Luckily for him, his friend Lifeline helped him get situated with a pair of bionic legs that he can now replace at a moments not


After playing Apex Legends for a few hours, you quickly learn that this game is all about mobility, climbing, and quickly moving through whatever terrain and obstacles stand in your way. Often, the players that can move quickly through a town or large building are the ones who succeed. Sneaking around, taking alternate routes, and surprising your enemies is the name of the g


Introduced in Season 2, Wattson is currently one of the game’s more popular characters among skilled players. Her Ultimate Ability, which restores shields for anyone within its immediate radius, serves twofold as a way to block grenade spam and Ultimates from characters such as Bangalore and Gibral


Sometimes mobility is the most powerful mechanic in the game, and the ability to fly up on command to ambush an opponent seems too powerful. There would need to be a daily quest called "This isn't flying, this is falling with style", where you manage to eliminate a number of opponents from the air or shortly after land


When you're looting or switching out weapons, it's important to keep moving. Even when it feels like you need to stand still to do something, there's usually a way to move around slightly from side to side, which makes it harder for you to be hit by an enemy. This is a tactic used by Fortnite players and PUBG players, who "wiggle" from side to side anytime they find themselves station


A few months ago, Respawn buffed Mirage’s Ultimate Ability by making him completely invisible during its use , as opposed to rendering the character’s outline while active as it had previously. As of Season 2, players also have the option to uncloak from the invisible state as they wish. These were all welcome chan


In case you weren't aware, Apex Legends has absolutely no fall damage. It doesn't matter how high you are, or how low your health is when falling— you'll never get hurt from falling alone. This is an important thing to know, because it leaves the door open for all kinds of new and interesting tactics. With this game, you can jump off a huge cliff, all the way down to an enemy position and surprise t


Now this is a creative character that would likely be more entertaining than competitive Team tactics viable. Burglar’s Best Friend is always welcome for its mobility, while the rest is simply for getting the best loot to help


Apex Legends divides its characters into types that allow players to understand at a glance what type of play style that character requires. Lifeline is a healer, so right off the bat players understand that if they choose her they play a vital part in helping their team surv


Pathfinder’s Passive Ability is useful as it allows the player to locate the match’s next circle before it manifests. However, in Solos, this is only going to be useful when there are no enemies around. In a lobby against 59 other teams of one as opposed to 19 other teams of three, there’s no one else to protect this character while a player is tracking down and using the bea
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