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Apex Legends Season 28 Mid-Season Patch: Complete Summary of Legend and Weapon Balance ChangesThe Apex Legends Season 28 mid-season patch has been applied, bringing significant balance adjustments to various Legends and weapons. Along with skill and upgrade changes for Octane, Wraith, Gibraltar, and Wattson, the Hemlok has been reborn as an Elite weapon, and several weapons like the 30-30 Repeater have been buffed. Take a closer look at how this update will change gameplay.
1. 🗺️ Season 28 Map Rotation
· The Season 28 Split map rotation includes Olympus, Storm Point, and World's Edge.
00:19 - 00:25
1. 🗺️ Season 28 Map Rotation
· The Season 28 Split map rotation includes Olympus, Storm Point, and World's Edge.
00:26 - 00:35
2. 🏃 Octane Legend Update
· You can now double jump from a Jump Pad while healing.
00:37 - 01:35
3. 👻 Wraith Legend Update
· Tactical ability 'Into the Void' cooldown reduced from 20 seconds to 15 seconds.
· Ultimate ability 'Dimensional Rift' cooldown reduced from 2 minutes 30 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds.
· Ultimate cast speed increased.
· Ultimate ability 'Dimensional Rift' cooldown reduced from 2 minutes 30 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds.
· Ultimate cast speed increased.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Level 2 Upgrade | Removed 'Ultimate Cooldown', added new 'Phase Dome' Phase Dome: Creates a Phase Dome when using ultimate. Lasts 30 seconds while placing portals, and all players entering it will be sent 'Into the Void'. |
| Level 3 Upgrade | Removed 'Tactical Cooldown', added new 'Void Jumper' Void Jumper: Tactical ability duration increased from 4 seconds to 6 seconds, and you can double jump while in the void. |
01:37 - 03:14
4. 🛡️ Gibraltar Legend Update
· New passive 'Momentum Boost' has been added.
· Momentum Boost: Gibraltar gains a speed boost when maintaining a sprint for 3 seconds or more. (Activates only when unarmed or holding a shotgun after the Fast Shot upgrade)
· Gibraltar's melee attacks deal double damage to Hardlight.
· Tactical ability 'Dome of Protection' cooldown reduced from 17 seconds to 13 seconds.
· Ultimate ability 'Defensive Bombardment' radius increased by 20% and missile call-in time reduced.
· Ultimate cast speed increased.
· Momentum Boost: Gibraltar gains a speed boost when maintaining a sprint for 3 seconds or more. (Activates only when unarmed or holding a shotgun after the Fast Shot upgrade)
· Gibraltar's melee attacks deal double damage to Hardlight.
· Tactical ability 'Dome of Protection' cooldown reduced from 17 seconds to 13 seconds.
· Ultimate ability 'Defensive Bombardment' radius increased by 20% and missile call-in time reduced.
· Ultimate cast speed increased.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Level 2 Upgrade | All changed, 'Thunder' and 'Dome Healing' added Thunder: The Dome Shield becomes electrified, dealing 50 damage and slowing enemies who first enter the dome. Dome Healing: Dome duration increased from 12 seconds to 16 seconds, and players inside the dome receive double healing from Shield Cells and Syringes. |
| Level 3 Upgrade | Added 'Triple Bombardment' Triple Bombardment: Ultimate changes to 3 stacks, with reduced radius and missile count for each. |
03:38 - 04:12
5. ⚡ Wattson Legend Update
· Tactical ability 'Perimeter Security' damage increased from 20 to 35.
· Fence placement time reduced from 1 second to 0.5 seconds.
· When placing a fence in front of a Hardlight Mesh, the mesh is automatically reinforced, and if the mesh is destroyed, it is automatically rebuilt and reinforced.
· When placing the ultimate 'Interception Pylon', all Hardlight Meshes within its range are reinforced. If a mesh is destroyed, it is automatically rebuilt and reinforced.
· Fence placement time reduced from 1 second to 0.5 seconds.
· When placing a fence in front of a Hardlight Mesh, the mesh is automatically reinforced, and if the mesh is destroyed, it is automatically rebuilt and reinforced.
· When placing the ultimate 'Interception Pylon', all Hardlight Meshes within its range are reinforced. If a mesh is destroyed, it is automatically rebuilt and reinforced.
04:27 - 05:47
6. 🔫 Weapon Balance Update
· Arisau Burst: The Arisau Burst is now the base version of the Arisau. The care package version 'Arisau Auto' will not return, and elite parts have been removed.
· EVA-8: Base reload speed increased.
· Prowler: Burst delay reduced, and recoil improved.
· EVA-8: Base reload speed increased.
· Prowler: Burst delay reduced, and recoil improved.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Hemlok (Elite Version) | Changed to 'Hem-Breach AR' · Can fire in auto mode · Damage: 23 · Headshot Damage: 32 · Silencer equipped by default · New firing mode 'Breach Charge' added: Fires explosive rounds · Cooldown: 15 seconds · Direct hit damage to players: 38 · Max explosion damage: 29 · Applies high damage multiplier to Hardlight and structures |
| 30-30 Repeater | · Base damage increased from 41 to 43 · Full charge damage increased from 57 to 60 · Points required to unlock T20 Extended Mags: reduced from 500 to 425 · Base magazine size increased from 8 to 9 |