All weapon buffs and nerfs in Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2 

The Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2 update is here, and players are ecstatic to know about the weapon balance changes that have been implemented in-game. Featured as the mid-seasonal update, the latest patch notes bring us quite an extensive list of changes to the intrinsic weapon system in Apex Legends. The developers at Respawn and EA have listened to community feedback, and in an attempt to shake up the meta, they've made humongous changes to an array of weapons in the game.

With the latest update, players can expect SMGs to have better pick rates than before, and potentially, quite a surge in the usage of sniper rifles and marksman rifles in the game. The changes made to the 30-30 Repeater are definitely noteworthy, and we speculate, it could potentially turn out to be the strongest meta weapon in Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2.

That said, this article will explore all the weapon buffs and nerfs in the Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2 update. Read below for a detailed brief on the same.

Editor’s note: This article is subjective and reflects the author’s opinion. Furthermore, the contents of this article have been updated to match the Apex Legends Takeover mid-seasonal update that went live on March 25, 2025. Fans can expect to see changes in the article for future updates.

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Every weapon buff and nerf in Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2 update

Here is a list of all the weapon changes that have been confirmed in the official Apex Legends blog:

Ammo and Attachment

Accelerated Weapons

• Accelerator Hop-Up will now be available for P2020, Volt SMG, and Wingman. The Hop-Up is removed from CAR SMG, G7 Scout, and Nemesis Burst AR.

Laser changes

• The attachment will be more effective and all tiers.

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Weapons

SMG buffs with Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2

Alternator

Increased mag size across all tiers:

1. Base: 20 (was 19)
2. White: 24 (was 23)
3. Blue: 27 (was 26)
4. Purple and Gold: 29 (was 28)

CAR SMG

Increased mag size across all tiers

1. Base: 20 (was 19)
2. White: 23 (was 22)
3. Blue: 25 (was 24)
4. Purple and Gold: 28 (was 27)

R99 SMG

Increased mag size across all tiers

1. Base: 18 (was 17)
2. White: 21 (was 20)
3. Blue: 24 (was 23)
4. Purple and Gold: 27 (was 26)

Volt SMG

Increased mag size across all tiers

1. Base: 20 (was 19)
2. White: 22 (was 21)
3. Blue: 24 (was 23)
4. Purple and Gold: 27 (was 26)

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All weapon categories in Legend Locker (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || EA)

Assault Rifle updates with Apex Legends Season 24 Split 2

Nemesis

• Gun charge depletion timer increased to 8 seconds instead of 6 seconds.
• Gun charge depletion delay was increased to 8 seconds instead of 6 seconds.
• Barrel attachment will be more effective at all tiers.

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LMG changes

Devotion LMG

• Recoil pattern for first few shots lowered by reducing intensity.

L-Star EMG

• The reverse hip fire recoil mechanic has been removed.

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Marksman

30-30 Repeater

• ADS charged shot damage increased to 65.
• ADS charged headshot damage increased to 104.

G7 Scout

• Base damage increased to 36.
• Headshot damage increased to 58.
• Fire rate has been increased slightly.

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Pistol

P2020

• Laser attachment effectiveness normalized to other weapons.

Wingman

• Boosted Loader Hop-Up removed.

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Shotgun buffs

EVA-8

• Blast pattern widened.

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