5 mistakes to avoid in Apex Legends

Apex Legends is a complicated battle royale title where players make certain general mistakes that should be avoided. The fast-paced battlefield usually makes it difficult to spot any mistakes and they can continue to harm your playstyle if not dealt with as soon as possible. Fortunately, almost all the mistakes can be spotted and mended with a few hours of effort and grind.

This article will highlight the 5 biggest mistakes you must avoid to improve in Apex Legends.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the opinion of the author.

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5 mistakes holding you back in Apex Legends

There are a few basic things that you should be aware of while playing Apex Legends. These pointers can help you learn the game faster and experience better gameplay in general. Here is a list of the mistakes you must avoid while playing the battle royale:

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1) Avoid feeling pressured

Gunfights in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

The biggest mistakes happen when you find yourself in a tough situation, like a 1v1 or a 1v2, where you need to win the gunfight. If you keep stressing about all the things that could go wrong, you'll end up making simple mistakes. Instead, you should focus on taking decisive action and playing the game you believe is best for the situation.

Once you take the pressure off of yourself, you can make quicker and better decisions and learn from every gunfight. This is a great way to learn the game and build up experience for higher ranks.

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2) Take your Time

The 30-30 Repeater gun in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

While playing any game mode in Apex Legends, players usually set out with a goal for the session - be it to secure high kill badges or rank up as much as possible. The problem with this approach is that you bind yourself to a deadline that does not exist. This creates a rushed edge in your gameplay and that can cut you more often than help you win matches.

The best example is looking at the gameplay of professional players during streams. Even in a 1v3 situation, most pros take their time during gunfights instead of rushing without health and shields to finish the last one standing. This offers you room to think and reset before gunfights.

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3) Change your Settings

Alter in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

Several players have an innate fear of tweaking their settings in the game. While it might feel that the setup you are using is the best for you, you should try to swap out different things and experiment with your playstyle. This allows you to find better settings and if they do not suit you, you can always change them again. This applies to everything, including the color of your reticle and even screen resolutions.

A healthy way to practice this is to mix things up once every month and try to play the game in the new settings. There is a high chance that you will find something better than the existing settings.

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4) Play other modes

Alter attacking Horizon in-game (Image via EA)

Pushing ranks is easily the most competitive aspect of Apex Legends. However, grinding the ranked mode for every session is not a healthy approach. In almost every ranked game, the duration of gunfights is small as every team wants to be the last one standing and securing the highest amount of Ranked Points (RP). This causes you to lose your awareness and readiness for team fights.

This is why it is good to dive into casual matches or enter the Mixtape for some quick warmup and fight opponents. The Firing Range is also another option but it cannot emulate the actual gunfights in a match.

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5) Avoid Solo Queuing

Alter, Fuse, and Revenant in a squad (Image via EA)

Players might start solo in Apex Legends but it is best to find compatible teammates through the game itself. This can help you climb ranks faster as you will have a stable playstyle that complements your squad while having a clear line of communication. A dependable team can be helpful in the long run as you can comfortably experiment with new picks and not hesitate in gunfights.

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If you have trouble finding teammates, there are various social media channels that you can use to find other players. This can also be used as a tryout method to find a suitable solo or duo for ranked games.

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That concludes the most general mistakes players make in Apex Legends, which might prevent you from climbing the ranks. Stay tuned to Sportskeeda for more updates, guides, and news.

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