All weapon buffs and nerfs in Apex Legends Season 22 

A series of weapon buffs and nerfs have been implemented in Apex Legends Season 22. These will set the tone for the weapon meta for the upcoming season. With new Akimbo weapons in play, the game is all set to see a wave of interesting weapon metas come into play. Naturally, a set of weapon buffs and nerfs have seemingly been introduced to ensure proper balance in the game.

This article will provide players with a detailed brief on the leaked weapon buffs and nerfs in Apex Legends Season 22. To know more, keep reading.

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Every weapon buffs and nerfs in Apex Legends Season 22

As per the official Apex Legends Season 22 Patch Notes, a number of weapons have been adjusted to enhance the competitive integrity of the game. Here's a detailed preview of all the weapon changes coming in Season 22 of Apex Legends:

Akimbo

Dual wield two P2020s or two Mozambiques this season by finding and interacting with a second P2020 or Mozambique to automatically enter Akimbo mode.

• Aiming tightens hipfire spread instead of looking down sights
• Attachments are mirrored to the second weapon
• Both P2020 and Mozambique are automatic in Akimbo
• Increased rate of fire
• Longer reload times
• Magazine size is doubled
• Optics are disabled while in Akimbo
• Toggle select fire to holster your second weapon and re-enable your optic.

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LMGs

• All LMGs now benefit from the Reverse Hipfire mechanic found on the Care Package Devotion
• New Hop-Up: Gun Shield Generator (see Hop-Ups section above)

Devotion (Care Package)

• Empty reload speed decreased
• Gun Shield Generator added
• Reverse hip fire improved; shots needed for max hipfire reduced to 14 (was 21)

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SMG changes in Apex Legends Season 22

Alternator

• Magazine size changes
• Base: 19 (unchanged)
• White: 23 (was 22)
• Blue: 26 (was 25)
• Purple/Gold: 28 (was 27)

CAR

• Magazine size changes
• Base: 19 (unchanged)
• White: 22 (was 21)
• Blue: 24 (was 23)
• Purple/Gold: 27 (was 26)

P2020 (Single)

• Damage increased to 21 (was 18)
• Hammer Point damage decreased to 23 (was 27)
• Magazine size changes
• Base: 10 (was 14)
• White: 11 (was 16)
• Blue: 12 (was 18)
• Purple/Gold: 14 (was 21)

RE-45

• Magazine size changes
• Base: 18 (was 16)
• White: 20 (was 19)
• Blue: 23 (was 22)
• Purple/Gold: 26 (was 25)

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Assault Rifle Changes in Apex Legends Season 22

Flatline

• Magazine size changes
• Base: 19 (was 20)
• White: 23 (was 25)
• Blue: 27 (was 28)
• Purple/Gold: 29 (was 30)

Havoc

• Hipfire accuracy significantly reduced

Hemlok

• Burst Delay slightly increased
• Damage reduced to 19 (was 20)
• Magazine Size Reduction
• Base: 18 (unchanged)
• White: 21 (was 24)
• Blue: 24 (was 27)
• Purple/Gold: 30 (unchanged)

R-301

• Magazine size changes
• Base: 21(was 18)
• White: 23 (was 20)
• Blue 28: (was 25)
• Purple/Gold: 31 (was 28)

Rampage

• Increase projectile size while Revved Up

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Shotgun changes in Apex Legends Season 22

Mozambique (Single)

• Hammer Point Damage for a full blast reduced to 54 (was 60)
• Rate of fire significantly increased
• Shotgun Bolt rate of fire multiplier decreased at all levels

Mastiff

• Damage increased to 15 (was 11)
• Pellet count reduced to 6 (was 8)

Peacekeeper

• Damage increased per pellet to 11 (was 9)
• Pellet count reduced to 9 (was 11)
• Blast pattern shape changed

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Other changes coming in Apex Legends Season 22

Legend updates

While information is still limited when it comes to all the Legend buffs and nerfs coming in the upcoming Season, HYPERMYSTx has data mined the following changes with respect to different Legend classes in the game:

Recon Legends

• Seer, Bloodhound, Crypto, and Vantage, now have threat vision when players ADS using these characters.
• Survey Beacon will now only scan within a 500-meter radius
• The Survey Beacon spawn rate has been increased.
• Scanning is faster and now grants +75 EVO per scan. Scans will happen multiple times within a 15-second window.

Controller Legends

• A new “Zone Overcharge” perk has been introduced, where Controller Legends will get an extra +25 shield when they are in zone.
• Shields will disappear once players step outside the zone

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Bangalore Heirloom recolor

A brand-new Bangalore Heirloom recolor has been leaked, and it will potentially be released with an upcoming Recolor-based Collection Event in the game. This event will reportedly feature Legendary rarity skins for Octane, Revenant, Bangalore herself, and other Legends who are yet to be disclosed.

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That's all there is to know about the leaked weapon buffs and nerfs in Apex Legends Season 22.

For more Season 22-related news, check these links below:

• Akimbo in Apex Legends Season 22: All weapons, how to use, and more
• Aim assist nerf in Apex Legends will reportedly be featured in Season 22
• What can we expect from Apex Legends Season 22?