"MNK IS BACK BABY": Players hail the aim-assist nerf as a game changer for MnK in Apex Legends

In recent times, Apex Legends has seen a predominance of controllers in its competitive and casual scene. With aim-assist allowing players to beam down enemies in close-medium range, MnK (Mouse and keyboard) was slowly losing traction in the game. The majority of professionals were also making the switch to controller simply because it was the superior input in the game.

However, with Apex Legends Season 22, aim-assist is seeing a massive nerf, and players are ecstatic as this change might allow MnK to make a comeback in the game. Out of sheer excitement at this news, a player made a post on X stating:

"AIM ASSIST FINALLY NERFED TOMORROW MNK IS BACK BABY"'

Following this, we also saw pro players Albralie and Falcons ImperialHal engage in banter where the latter teases his potential return to MnK in the upcoming ALGS tournament.

ImperialHal, believed to be one of the most talented players in the game, had switched from MnK to controller solely to make use of the aim-assist mechanics in the game. With these new changes, Hal's return to using MnK for his games would undoubtedly be a moment to relish for all his fans.

ImperialHal and Albralelie banter (Image via x.com)

These new nerfs to controller aim-assist on both PC, and other crossplay options have resonated very well with the game's player base. Fans are excited to see the return of an 'MnK' era, and with lowered aim-assist, mechanically skilled players will have their chance to shine in the game.

Comments on x (Image via x.com)

The aim-assist nerf in Apex Legends seems like a healthy, and much-needed change for the game. In a game as competitive as Apex, there should be no other parameter for measuring one's success in duels other than their mechanical skill.

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Will the aim-assist nerf in Apex Legends make MnK the superior input?

According to us, the aim-assist nerf in Apex Legends would rather put both inputs on a balanced playing field. With the aim-assist factor reduced, and further removal of aim-flinch, combat in Apex now solely depends upon the skill of a given player.

We believe that the impact of these new changes in Apex Legends Season 22 would be felt the most in the highest levels of gameplay. With the fragger of Team Falcons already teasing his switch into MnK, we are sure that numerous other players will soon follow suit.

We speculate that the upcoming ALGS Split 2 Pro League will see a diverse selection of input rather than the predominance of controllers, and it would indeed be a treat to spectate how things pan out after this switch.

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