Apex Legends Season 24: Detailed Takeover Patch Notes Unveiled

Overview of Apex Legends Season 24

Apex Legends Season 24 introduces significant buffs for weapons, updates for Armor and Helmets, and the innovative Arsenals feature.
Popular Legends such as Ash receive key enhancements, focusing on abilities like Arc Snare and Phase Breach.
The Support class has been toned down to promote teamwork, alongside new Ranked challenges and various bug fixes.

Respawn Entertainment recently launched Apex Legends Season 24 Takeover patch notes, featuring a wide array of weapon buffs, Armor and Helmet updates, and the new Arsenals mechanic. Season 24 also rolls out a revamped Ranked system for both newcomers and returning players, equipped with numerous fixes to enhance gameplay experience.

Since its inception, Apex Legends has established itself as a prominent contender within the battle royale genre, standing tall against giants like PUBG and Fortnite. This live-service game continues to evolve through regular updates that introduce fresh content and experiences. The developers at Respawn Entertainment are not done yet, as they have plans for a major 2.0 patch aimed at further enriching the Apex Legends universe.

With the launch of Season 24, players can explore Arsenals—designated stations with fixed locations throughout every map, allowing simpler access to weapons and ammunition. Additionally, the Assault class receives an upgrade, enabling players to carry more ammo, enjoy additional grenade slots, and maintain access to Red Extended Supply Bins.

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Focusing on Legend updates, Ash stands out this season with significant improvements to her Arc Snare and Phase Breach abilities. Notably, Arc Snare can now withstand more damage and is immune to various instant-destroy abilities. Phase Breach sees an increase in range and speed, enhanced visibility indicates max range, and players can execute an extra dash charge once Ash reaches level 3. Additionally, while airborne, pressing the “Jump” button enables a dash maneuver for tactical repositioning.

Changes to the support role have resulted in the removal of the ability to heal more than once using small med kits or gain speed boosts while healing. These adjustments reflect Respawn’s goal of fostering a more team-centric playstyle for Supports, rather than merely making them resilient. Furthermore, a comprehensive new set of Ranked challenges has been introduced, which players must complete prior to engaging in Ranked matches.

In addition to these features, Season 24 debuts a Bot Royale tutorial, various gameplay modes, map improvements, and quality-of-life enhancements, alongside crucial audio and visual adjustments. A multitude of bugs have also been resolved, ensuring a smoother player experience as they delve into the exciting new aspects of the game.

Apex Legends Season 24 Takeover Patch Notes

Balance Updates

Care Package Adjustments

The R-99 has returned to floor loot (further balance details below).
The Peacekeeper has been added to the Care Package (further balance details below).

Gold Weapon Rotation

Gold variants include the Alternator, R-99, Wingman, 30-30 Repeater, and Rampage LMG.

EVO Changes

Players can now achieve a maximum EVO level of 3 (Purple Armor), with the following adjustments:

Red Armor is no longer attainable through leveling.

The EVO points required to reach Level 3 have increased to 1700 (previously 1350).

Dev Note: The introduction of Red Armor previously created large health disparities mid-to-late game, encouraging players to avoid encounters and farm damage. By capping the EVO progression and points required to reach maximum level, players can now focus more on combat rather than resource accumulation.

Accelerated Weapon Modifications

In Mixtape Modes, assists with an Accelerated Weapon equipped will no longer provide an additional 30% ultimate charge.

Gameplay Updates

Introduction of Arsenals

These stations allow players to conveniently access weapons and ammunition of choice.

Fixed-location stations available across all Points of Interest (POIs) on every map.
Ammo types are randomized with each match.
Featuring an enhancement terminal that upgrades one weapon corresponding to the ammunition type provided at the Arsenal.

The enhancement offers an upgraded attachment and provides an optic if one is missing.

Healing Mechanics

Med Kit completion time has been reduced to 2.5 seconds (previously 3 seconds).
Syringes now take 4 seconds (previously 5 seconds).
Healing items now stack up to 6. Players start with 4 Cells and 4 Syringes (previously 2 of each).
Spawn rates for Batteries and Medkits have been slightly increased.

Dev Note: Given the adjustments made to max health and the introduction of universal gold helmet perks alongside numerous weapon buffs, there’s a heightened urgency for players to replenish health. As such, making healing more accessible is a welcomed change this season.

Helmet Changes

White, Blue, and Purple helmets have been removed from the loot pool.
Players no longer begin the match with a White helmet.

Dev Note: The previous helmet system lacked significance regarding damage mitigation, making headshot damage calculations unclear. By eliminating headshot damage reduction, players can better gauge the impact of damage received.

Gold Helmet Revamp

Now classified as Gold Armor Upgrade Helmet.
Grants an Improved Minor Healing perk which doubles the effects of Cells and Syringes.
Sets the player’s armor to 100, irrespective of armor level.
Armor leveling is still necessary for unlocking Legend Upgrades; however, it no longer influences the armor’s performance while equipped.
Removes headshot damage reduction.
Can appear in Gold Bins after a Bin Reset.

Introduction of Mythic Armor Upgrade Helmet

New Red tier introduced.
Sets the player’s armor to 125 regardless of level.
Leveling remains necessary for Legend Upgrades, but does not impact armor performance with this item equipped.
Red helmets do not provide headshot damage reduction.
Available in Mythic bins and late-game Care Packages.

Dev Note: These new Gold and Red Helmets are designed to shift passive power aspects from Legends to the loot pool, presenting new chaseable items that can enhance gameplay dynamics and strategy.

Knocked Down State Enhancements

Notable increase in crawl speed when knocked down, both with and without a knockdown shield.

POI Naming on Drop

Players can now view the name and loot tier of each POI displayed prominently during their initial drop.
This includes Arsenal information, assisting with drop decisions.

Ammo & Attachments

Hop Ups: Hammerpoints have been removed from the loot pool.
Gold Magazines: Reload time while stowed has decreased to 2 seconds (previously 5 seconds).
Optics: The 1x Holo optic has been removed from the loot pool.
Replicator: Ammo amount has been reduced to 1 stack per weapon (previously 2 stacks).

Weapon Adjustments

Assault Rifles

Havoc Rifle [Care Package]

Damage increased to 21 (from 18).
Headshot damage: 27.
Beam Shot damage increased to 70 (from 53).
Beam Shot headshot damage: 105.

Hemlok Burst AR

Damage increased to 20 (from 19).
Headshot damage: 26.

Nemesis Burst AR

Damage increased to 17 (from 16).
Headshot damage: 22.

R-301 Carbine

Damage increased to 14 (from 13).
Headshot damage: 18.

VK-47 Flatline

Damage increased to 19 (from 18).
Headshot damage: 25.

LMGs

Devotion LMG

Damage increased to 16 (from 15).
Headshot damage: 20.

L-STAR EMG

Damage increased to 20 (from 18).
Headshot damage: 25.

M600 Spitfire

Damage increased to 21 (from 19).
Headshot damage: 26.

Rampage LMG

Damage increased to 30 (from 26).
Headshot damage: 38.
Decay rate while revved has been reduced.

Marksman Weapons

30-30 Repeater

No charge damage increased to 43 (from 39).
No charge headshot damage: 69.
Full charge damage increased to 58 (from 53).
Full charge headshot damage: 93.
Projectile size has been slightly increased at long range.

Bocek Compound Bow [Care Package]

Damage increased to 75 (from 70).
Headshot damage: 120.
Fire rate slightly reduced.
Deadeye’s Tempo passive has been removed.
Shattercaps damage per pellet increased to 13 (from 12).

G7 Scout

Damage increased to 35 (from 33).
Headshot damage: 56.
Fire rate slightly reduced.
Projectile size has been slightly increased at long range.

Triple Take

Damage per bullet increased to 22 (from 21).
Headshot damage: 105 (for all bullets).
Projectile size has been slightly increased at long range.

Dev Note: Marksman weapons exist in the range between mid-range arsenal and snipers, often being overshadowed by either side. The adjustments made this season aim to improve consistency, tracking capabilities, and enhance headshot potential without detracting from sniper gameplay.

Pistols

P2020

Damage increased to 24 (from 21).
Headshot damage: 30.

RE-45 Auto

Damage increased to 14 (from 13).
Headshot damage: 18.

Wingman

Damage increased to 48 (from 45).
Headshot damage: 72.
Base magazine size has been reduced to 5 (from 6).

Magazine size with upgrades: White: 6, Blue: 7, Purple/Gold: 8.

SMGs

Alternator SMG

Damage increased to 18 (from 16).
Headshot damage: 22.

C. A.R. SMG

Damage increased to 14 (from 13).
Headshot damage: 17.
New Laser Sight barrel attachment added.

Prowler PDW

Damage increased to 16 (from 15).
Headshot damage: 19.

R-99 SMG [Floor Loot]

Damage decreased to 13 (from 14).
Headshot damage: 16.
No longer suffers damage fall-off.
ADS strafe speed now normalized to other SMGs.
Movement penalty removed when equipped.
Increased recoil has been implemented.

Volt SMG

Damage increased to 16 (from 15).
Headshot damage: 19.

Shotguns

EVA-8 Auto

Damage per pellet increased to 8 (from 7).
No longer deals increased headshot damage.

Mastiff Shotgun

Damage per pellet increased to 16 (from 14).
No longer deals increased headshot damage.

Mozambique Shotgun

Damage per pellet increased to 16 (from 15).
Headshot damage: 60 (for all pellets).

Peacekeeper [Care Package]

Damage per pellet increased to 12 (from 9).
Headshot damage: 135 (for all pellets).
Significantly increased choke speed.
Fully choked blast pattern is now more compact.
Pellets can pierce and deal 50% damage after the first enemy hit.

Dev Note: Shotgun adjustments increase baseline damage but remove the heightened headshot damage, creating a more reasonable damage structure that encourages players to aim for maximum pellet hits without over-relying on headshot precision. The Mozambique retains its headshot capabilities as a hybrid option and the Care Package version of the Peacekeeper fits its niche in slug shotgun territory.

Snipers

Charge Rifle

Base damage remains unchanged.
Min distance headshot damage: 135.
Max distance headshot damage: 198.
Autofire headshot damage for minimum distance: 101.
Max distance autofire headshot damage: 149.
Limb damage reduced to 70% (previously 90%).

Kraber.50-Cal Sniper

Damage raised to 150 (previously 140).
Headshot damage: 210.

Longbow DMR

Base damage unchanged.
Headshot damage: 108.
Limb damage reduced to 70% (previously 80%).

Sentinel

Base damage remains unchanged.
Headshot damage: 126.
Limb damage reduced to 70% (previously 90%).
Deadeye’s Tempo passive has been eradicated.

Dev Note: Snipers have had headshot damage fine-tuned for a more considerable impact compared to body shot damage, highlighting their role as precision weapons. Adjustments aim to reward well-placed shots and enhance their effectiveness in skilled gameplay scenarios.

Legend Updates

Assault Class Perks

New perks: Combat Reserve, Stowed Reload, and Battle Surge.
Removed Carry Extra Ammo and Access Weapon Supply Bin perks (integrated into Combat Reserve).

Support Class Adjustments

The Heal Expert perk has been removed. Support Legends no longer benefit from double healing with small meds or experience increased movement speed while healing.

Dev Note: The Support Class was overly powerful last season, allowing its members to perform as fast-moving skirmishers. This update encourages a return to their intended role as revival experts, emphasizing teamwork and aiding the squad’s survival in battle.

Ash

Predator’s Pursuit: The ability to scan Death Boxes for identifying killers has been removed; they will still be shown on the minimap. Players can now dash while airborne by pressing the Jump key.
Arc Snare: The tether mechanism now activates on the projectile’s point of impact rather than the struck player’s location. The tether’s resilience to breakage has been enhanced.
Phase Breach: The ability’s range extends to 100m (up from ~76m), and travel time has been minimized.
Upgrades: Additional upgrades include new mechanics aimed at increasing utility and survivability in combat.

Dev Note: Ash’s enhancements are overdue and are designed to reinstate her position among the top Legends of Apex. These changes focus on significantly improving her abilities, allowing for effective gameplay strategies while offering players better mobility options.

Ballistic

Sling: This ability now automatically upgrades with Level. Ballistic can carry Crate Weapons, granting them infinite ammo with his Ultimate.
Whistler: Tactical ability grants increased charges, alongside improvements to Overheat reaction time.
Tempest: Squad speed is boosted when empowered by the Ultimate.

Dev Note: These modifications aim to uplift Ballistic’s potential in combat scenarios while enhancing team synergy and encouraging players to adapt his kit during matches.

Crypto

The EMP ability can now destroy Gibraltar’s Dome of Protection again.

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The Ultimate now begins at 50% charge once more.

Dev Note: Adjustments to Loba were aimed at fine-tuning her performance drop, striking a balance in the competitive environment.

Maggie

Wrecking Ball can now also destroy Newcastle’s Mobile Shield.

Dev Note: These modifications empower Maggie to thrive in this Assault-focused season, emphasizing her role as a formidable contender on the battlefield.

Map Updates

Public Matches

Kings Canyon
Olympus
Broken Moon

Ranked Matches

Kings Canyon
Olympus
Storm Point

Mixtape Events (February 11 – March 24, 2025)

TDM: Thunderdome, Habitat, Skull Town, Estates, Zeus Station.
Control: Lava Siphon, Barometer, Labs, Caustic, Thunderdome.
Gun Run: Wattson, Estates, Thunderdome, Fragment, Skull Town.

New Modes

Takeover: Mythic Mayhem Royale (February 11 – March 3, 2025)

Rampart introduces new experimental care packages containing three Mythic variants of the R-301.

Takeover: Redemption Trios & Duos (February 25 – March 3, 2025)

Introducing new Mythic rarity Survival Slot item, Respawn Tokens. Players can respawn instantly by using these tokens.

Standard Trios & Duos (March 11 – 24, 2025)

LTM: Three Strikes Mystery Legends (March 11 – 24, 2025)

In this variant, all Legends are chosen for players before they embark on their match.

Ranked Updates

New Road to Ranked Challenges

Challenges have been introduced to unlock Ranked mode for new players and returning players who haven’t met the level requirements.

Maintaining a minimum level of 20 is still essential for accessing Ranked matches, and this is reflected in the new challenges.
Existing players above Level 20 will retain access to Ranked.

Dev Note: This updated approach aims to prevent abuses previously noted in the system and should ensure that players have adequate experience before competing in Ranked matches.

System Improvements

NEW Bot Royale Tutorial

The Bot tutorial provides notes about Legends, weapons, loot, and gameplay scenarios.
Automatically enabled for accounts below Level 20 with a manual toggle available for players.

Weapon Mastery Adjustments

Trials have been streamlined, with design adjustments reducing overly complex mechanics to help players progress smoothly.

Dev Note: This effort aims to rectify player frustrations related to progression intricacies while maintaining accessibility and skill development.

Bug Fixes

Addressed issues with Mythic and Gold Bin merging.
Fixed several spawning issues in the firing range realm.
Restored animations for squadmates during Legend selection.

Quality of Life Improvements

Enhanced systems to counter hipfire cheats.
Added Account Level information detailing progress and future level rewards.
Improved Match Summary experience.

Audio Changes

Introduced a Mono output option for players with hearing impairments.
Reduced volume of friendly footsteps and other ambient sounds for enhanced combat focus.

Graphics Enhancements

Improved CPU rendering performance across all consoles with optimizations targeting ultrawide monitors.

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