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First time dropping into King’s Canyon? Here’s what you need to know.
The drop is one of the most important tactical moments in the game. It’s your moment to pick where you and your squad will land on the map.
Apex Legends has an efficient ping system that allows players to share critical information without needing a microphone. There are tons of ways to use the ping controls, but here are the top things you should start pinging right away.
As you get more familiar with the maps, you should also start pinging location suggestions.
There are tons of places you can find inventory items in the different maps. Here’s what we suggest stocking up on right away.
Always make sure you stock up on:
Also remember that if you’re knocked out and don’t get revived in time, your teammates can pick up your banner and respawn you using a Respawn Beacon. One teammate can pick up the banner, and a different one can then respawn you.
Apex Legends is a fast-moving game, and you want to be able to get around the map as quickly as possible.
Always make sure to:
If you’re following tip #3, your inventory should already be bursting at the seams, but make sure you always have at least one grenade on hand.
Grenades can be used strategically to:
While it can be tempting to wander off and explore all there is to see in Kings Canyon or Olympus, early on you should try to stick as close to your squad as possible. This prevents other teams from ambushing you, where you won’t be able to ping for help.
If you ever fall behind, check the map to see where your team is, and use a Zip Up Balloon to jet pack closer to them. This is also effective if the Ring is closing in and you’re too far away to sprint there.
Each Season we introduce exciting new Legends with unique abilities, backstories, and more, so it can be tempting to want to try them all. If you’re a beginner, we suggest focusing on two or three of your favorites to play as first so you can master their abilities.
This also ensures that if another player chooses the Legend you want, you still have a few other go-to options you feel familiar with.
Not sure who to pick? These are our picks for the best Legends to play as a beginner:
Want more tips? Go to ea.com, or check out our Answers HQ forums.
There are several modes in Apex Legends. You can squad up with friends, or play by yourself and get matched with a squad:
There are four different item colors you’ll see in Apex Legends and each indicate a different rarity.
Item color | Rarity |
White | Common |
Blue | Rare |
Purple | Epic |
Gold | Legendary |
Apex Legends has four currencies to help you progress through the game and unlock items:
Cosmetic Apex Packs are randomized in-game containers filled with three cosmetic items or crafting currencies. You can learn more about Pack drop rates on ea.com.
You can gain Apex Packs one of three ways: through leveling-up your account, by purchasing Packs from the in-game store, or by earning them with Battle Pass.
As you level up your account, you can earn one free Pack. The frequency of Apex Pack drops changes with your level:
You’ll also continue to earn 600 Legend Tokens per level.
You can buy Packs by purchasing Apex Coins:
Each Season there is a new Battle Pass. You can unlock free items and Packs every Season through normal play, or you can buy a Premium Pass to earn more exclusive rewards.
For more info on Battle Pass, check out the FAQ on ea.com.
The game automatically recognizes what items you have, so you can never get duplicates. Instead, it’ll grant you a certain amount of Crafting Metals based on the rarity of the item.
You can’t buy crafting materials in Apex Legends with Apex Coins. The only way to get them is through opening Packs.
Anytime you get a duplicate of any item, it’ll be converted to Crafting Metals based on the rarity:
Show your personality by customizing your Apex Legends with cosmetic skins, banners, poses, and more from the Packs you get in-game.
You can also add charms and skins to your weapons. Remember, you won’t start a match with your weapon, but this will customize how they appear in-game after you find and equip them.