Apex Legends Season 26: 5 best weapons for Wildcard

Apex Legends Season 26 is receiving several weapon changes with locked Hop-Ups and Legend Amps. Wildcard, the new permanent game mode, is designed to be a ground for both players and developers to experiment with new ideas and builds. You can try out various new weapon combinations and enjoy the perks that come with most guns in the arsenal.

This article highlights the best weapons for Wildcard in Apex Legends Season 26.

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

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5 best weapons for Wildcard in Apex Legends Season 26

Here is a brief overview of the most effective weapons you can use while playing Wildcard in Apex Legends Season 26:

1) R-301

R-301 Assault Rifle (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming/EA)

The R-301 is an Assault Rifle that has been in and out of the meta. It recently received some buffs in terms of damage output to increase its reliability when participating in gunfights.

The new update has confirmed that the gun will come equipped with the Gun Shield Generator Hop-Up. Although the R-301 deals comparatively less damage per bullet than others in its class, the new shield Hop-Up can even the playing field. You can use this gun to take fights head-on and avoid taking some incoming damage.

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2) Peacekeeper

Peacekeeper Shotgun (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming/EA)

The Peacekeeper is among the fan-favorite Shotguns in the game. It has a massive damage output but a relatively high skill ceiling. If you can land your shots with it, you can take out enemies with two or three pumps.

Moreover, the new Accelerator Hop-Up on this weapon can help you charge up your ultimate ability faster. This is ideal for aggressive players who prefer engaging in close-quarters combat against their opponents. However, the Peacekeeper is not suitable for inflicting damage in long-range scenarios.

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3) Volt SMG

Volt SMG in EA's battle royale (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming/EA)

The Volt SMG is one of the most consistent weapons in the game. Being an Energy category gun, it has low bullet drop, which means you can point and shoot at enemies in medium range with ease.

However, the damage output makes it challenging to use as a primary weapon. It is perfect for completing a kill after dealing damage with primary weapons and can also be good to carry around alongside Snipers or Marksman Rifles. The new Graffiti Mod Hop-Up is likely to enhance its power with the added handling and increased magazine size perks.

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4) Wingman

Wingman Pistol (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming/EA)

The Wingman has dominated both close and medium-range fights for a long time. It has been a staple weapon choice for mechanically adept players, as it deals a lot of damage with each bullet. The new update pre-equips it with the Skullpiercer Hop-Up, which takes it close to its former glory. You can use this as your primary weapon and pick up an SMG or a Shotgun for close-range gunfights.

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5) Prowler

Prowler in Apex Legends (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming/EA)

The Prowler is a great burst weapon to use in close and medium range. However, its damage output is limited due to the SMG category.

Apex Legends Season 26 is also bringing the Selectfire Receiver to this weapon as a locked Hop-Up. This will enable players to utilize the fully automatic mode of the Prowler and clean up opponents in close-quarter combat with ease. It has a comparatively faster reload speed and great fire rate alongside a controllable recoil kick.

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Note that all Hop-Ups for the guns remain locked, and you will need to level them up to enjoy their perks. These are only some of the weapons in the game; you can try out different loadouts that fit your playstyle.

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