5 best secondary weapons in Apex Legends Season 21

The best secondary weapons in Apex Legends Season 21 will help players improve their gameplay. These weapons are necessary in certain situations where players cannot use their primary firearms, or when they run out of bullets during a duel. The article provides a list of the best secondary weapons in Apex Legends for players to use in Season 21, which can enhance their survivability in the game.

Note: This list is subjective and solely reflects the opinions of the writer.

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Best secondary weapons in Apex Legends Season 21

1) Mastiff Shotgun

Mastiff Shotgun in Apex Legends Season 21 (Image via Respawn Entertainment)

The Mastiff Shotgun is one the best secondary weapons in Apex Legends that can be paired with a wide range of firearms in the primary weapon arsenal. It is a semi-automatic shotgun that utilizes shotgun shell ammunition. When aiming down the sights, it fires eight pellets in a horizontal line, which decreases in width, reducing spread and increasing accuracy.

The mastiff shotgun is best paired with Mad Maggie, as her passive ability allows her to move faster with a shotgun weapon. This weapon is known for its capability of causing lethal damage, which can take down level five shields with just two shots.

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2) Alternator SMG

Alternator SMG in Apex Legends (Image via Respawn Entertainment)

The Alternator SMG is one of the most underrated secondary weapons in the game. The main highlight of this submachine gun is that it can fire through two alternating barrels. It can be improved by using the Disruptor Rounds Hop-up, which increases damage dealt against shielded targets by 20%.

The Alternator is known for its recoil-dampening system, making it ideal for firing while in motion. Its compact design allows the use of melee weapons while targeting enemies at close to medium ranges.

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3) Peacekeeper

Peacekeeper shotgun in Apex Legends (Image via Respawn Entertainment)

The Peacekeeper is one of the most picked weapons in Season 21, known for dealing high damage to moving targets. It is a lever-action shotgun that fires 11 pellets in a star-shaped pattern. With Choke engaged, the pellet spread significantly narrows while aiming down sights.

This weapon can be enhanced with the Disruptor Rounds Hop-up, which increases shield damage against targets by 25%. It can be paired with almost any medium to long-range firearm, which makes it one of the best secondary weapons in Apex Legends.

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4) Wingman

Wingman pistol in Apex Legends (Image via Respawn Entertainment)

The Wingman is a pistol in Apex Legends, known for its high damage output. This is a semi-automatic weapon that utilizes sniper ammo. It can be improved by using the boosted loader and skull piercer Hop-up to increase its reload speed and damage, respectively.

The Wingman is one of the best secondary weapons in Apex Legends but it requires good aim and precision in counters. This weapon can be paired with medium to long-range firearms like marksman rifles, like the G7 Scout, and assault rifles like the R-301 Carbine.

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5) RE-45

RE-45 automatic pistol in Apex Legends (Image via Respawn Entertainment)

The RE-45 is an automatic pistol in Apex Legends that uses Light Ammo. It can be amplified using the Hammerpoint Rounds Hop-up, which will boost the damage done to the targets by 35%. It is great for close-range fights and has low recoil, making it a beginner-friendly weapon.

The RE-45 is one of the best secondary weapons in Apex Legends but has some downsides. It fires a total of 780 rounds per minute but deals low damage at medium to longer ranges. The fast fire rate comes at the cost of ammo depletion, making this weapon good for early fights but not for the end game.

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