Apex Legends Weapon Mastery Guide

Mastering Apex Legends Weapons: Trials and Rewards Unveiled

In Apex Legends Season 17: Arsenal, Respawn Entertainment introduced the Weapon Mastery system, adding a new layer of progression and challenges for players. Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned veteran, mastering the weapons in Apex Legends is crucial for boosting your gameplay and standing out on the battlefield. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about the Weapon Mastery system, including how to earn experience points (XP), complete trials, and the rewards that await you.

What is the Apex Legends Weapon Mastery?

The Weapon Mastery system allows players to progress through levels with each weapon, starting at level 1 and maxing out at level 100. Each weapon features five major milestones called Trials, which players must complete to unlock special rewards, including the coveted Legendary-tier Weapons Master universal banner frame.

• Trials: These are specific challenges that must be completed to advance through certain levels.
• XP (Experience Points): Earned through gameplay, XP is necessary to level up each weapon.

How to Earn XP

To reach full mastery of a weapon, players must accumulate a total of 1,000,000 XP and complete all five trials. XP can be earned in any game mode, whether it's ranked or unranked battle royale or Mixtape Mode. Here’s how you can maximize your XP gains:

• Dealing Damage: The more damage you deal, the more XP you earn. Additional XP is awarded for dealing damage while sliding, ziplining, or jumping.
• Kills: Taking down enemies grants extra XP, although the exact amount isn't specified by the game.
• Headshots: Critical headshots offer the highest bonus XP, making precision shots highly valuable.
• Weapon in Hand: Simply holding the weapon you wish to master in your hands during a match will gradually earn you XP. However, remember that holstering your weapon does not contribute to XP gains.

Weapon Trials Breakdown

Every 20 levels, a weapon will present you with a Trial. These challenges range from straightforward tasks to more complex feats. Here’s a breakdown of the trials for some of the weapons in Apex Legends:

HAVOC Rifle

• Level 20: Return Fire - Knock 1 enemy within 5 seconds after they fired at you.
• Level 40: Low Battery - Knock 1 enemy within 5 seconds after they started recharging their shields.
• Level 60: Bye Bye - Kill 1 downed enemy being revived, and within 8 seconds, kill the enemy that was reviving them.
• Level 80: Go Turbo! - In one match, kill five enemies with a Turbocharger equipped.
• Level 100: In a Bind - Stick an Arc Star to an enemy and then knock them.

R-301 Carbine

• Level 20: Aim & Shoot! - Knock 1 enemy 50+ meters away while ADS.
• Level 40: Sun Burn - Kill 1 enemy while they're outside the Ring.
• Level 60: R301000 - Deal 1000 damage in one match.
• Level 80: Accessorized - Kill 3 enemies while having 1 of every attachment equipped.
• Level 100: Tacticool! - Get a double kill after performing a tactical reload.

Legends Who Boost Weapon Mastery

Some Legends can significantly speed up your Weapon Mastery process due to their unique abilities:

• Ballistic: His Tempest ability boosts reloading speed and provides a speed boost when sprinting with a weapon in hand, making it easier to rack up XP just by having your weapon out.
• Mad Maggie: Her passive ability, Warlord's Ire, increases movement speed while holding a shotgun, making her ideal for mastering shotguns and complementing the XP bonus for having a weapon in hand.

Conclusion

Mastering a weapon in Apex Legends is no small feat—it requires dedication, skill, and patience. Whether you're chasing the ultimate Legendary-tier Weapons Master universal banner or simply want to prove your proficiency with your favorite weapon, the Weapon Mastery system offers a rewarding challenge. Keep grinding, complete those trials, and soon you'll be a true master of Apex's weaponry. Happy hunting, Legends!