Find out how to win in the new Arena mode in Apex Legends, what difficulties await you, what you need to do to complete the goal, read in our guide.
Players who want to dominate the Arena mode will have to give up the habit of playing Battle Royale. Instead, players need to find the best way to turn their Legends toolbox into the perfect quick-play arsenal. In this need for speed, some pro tips can turn Arena newbies into new Apex predators.
How to win the new Arena mode in Apex Legends
Arena mode is a very different experience in Apex Legends. These pro tips will help you gain an edge over your competition.
11. Be mindful of tricks
The new Arena Mode includes five maps - each with its own unique themes and, more importantly, features. Players who want to dominate the Arena mode need to know what these map features are and how they can make the most of them for their party.
For example, the Phaserunner in Talos boasts a Phaserunner prototype that teleports to a mini-platform for direct skirmishes. At the same time, Party Crasher in Como is a nocturnal cityscape with obstacles and semi-open buildings for ambushes. Finally, Kings Canyon has a small open corridor at the edge, accessible via ziplines.
Notes on what these tricks are and how players can use them in a match can be vital to ensure quick wins.
10. Consider alternatives
Interestingly, just because a card has a twist doesn't mean players should stick with it. However, players should pay attention to what to do if their opponents do not use the card's intended zest. In these cases,
Phaserunner: If not a platform, then it's most likely a central rock formation or a multi-platform construction site on the other side of the map.
Party Crasher: If not in the houses, then the enemies are most likely on the rooftops or under the central bridge.
Kings Canyon: Unless the enemies are in the hallway leading to the zipline, they are most likely on top or in bunkers on the other side of the map.
9. Check rate of fire, cartridge size
Players who are panicking about choosing a weapon for Arena mode should mainly consider two things: rate of fire and magazine size. Remember that the fast paced Arena mode means that many battles come down to who fires the most bullets the fastest - and the higher the rate of fire and the size of the magazine, the more bullets they will put into it. Therefore, SMGs are great weapons to start the game, while LMGs offer a safe rate of fire in the endgame.
Additionally, players may want to pay attention to reload time and handling if they are more tactical fighters in team death matches. An AR or even a sniper rifle can come in handy in this regard.
8. Be picky when buying abilities
To accommodate faster Arena battles, the game now allows players to purchase tactics and ultimates rather than relying on a rigid CD system. It also means that Legends like Caustic and Bangalore get more options to deploy and Ultimates can be bought every few turns. However, just because they are available doesn't mean they are always useful.
Instead of prioritizing Tactics and Ultimates when they are available, players should only purchase them if they are useful to the map. Players can go through an entire match without using ults, and sometimes even with little to no tactics.
7. Move to a higher position
Elevation gives players a better view of their surroundings. In battle royale games, this gives teams the ability to spot enemies from afar. However, in fast-paced matches like Arena Mode, the advantage almost always goes to the players on high ground. Essentially, players on high not only can see where the enemies are, but can simply pick them off and chase them down if they try to escape.
In addition to being a smart strategy, players can make the most of the high ground. For example, sniper rifles can easily take out enemies from afar. Likewise, grenades can deter an enemy's approach and force them into a disadvantageous position.
6. Shock and awe
In turn, players should make it a point to approach matches with equal precision and stealth. Hiding a unit behind walls or cover can help pinpoint the enemy's position and attack them from the flank. This almost always results in fights with multiple knockdowns.
5. Slide and skip for mobility
Remember that in the Arena mode there is no place to escape. In turn, a few seconds of skirmish between two squads almost completely determine the outcome of the round. However, there is no reason for the player to immediately rush into battle. In fact, players playing with the sliding, jumping, and crouching mechanics can gain a few precious seconds to give themselves an advantage.
Players should keep in mind that the fast paced Arena mode means everyone else is looking to pull the trigger. This means that in a firefight, they are more likely to become predictable and simply spray fire in the player's direction. If an enemy behaves this way, sliding-crouching or moving from side to side can be tricky enough to prevent enemies from hitting their target.
4. Divide and Conquer Within Reason
Divide and Conquer remains a reasonable strategy in any team deathmatch. After all, a lone team member can serve as a decoy to ambush an enemy squad. However, as effective as this approach may be, it can spell quick death for an unprepared team.
In order to divide and conquer as effectively as possible, players must always remain a reasonable distance from their allies. Moreover, players should always ping the enemy's location first before approaching them to attack. This way, the team will know where a skirmish might occur, and they will have a few seconds to decide whether to immediately provide reinforcements or strike from another place.
3. Ping everything useful
In Arena mode, a ping almost always means two things: the area is worth visiting, or the enemy is there. However, given that Legends scream as soon as they enter combat, pings aren't that helpful, right?
2. Keep up with the leader
There is a chance that someone else - most likely a Bloodhound - will almost always lead the match. In this case, it is always advisable for the players to follow him, but not necessarily to stay near him. In this way, players will always have the opportunity to provide support when the leader enters the battle with the enemy.
For example, a leader is likely to focus on one enemy. With this in mind, the player can focus on finding other opponents that can outflank him and put him at a disadvantage. Likewise, the players themselves can outflank an unsuspecting enemy because they are too focused on the leader.
1. Healing is good for health
Healing isn't always bad. While the fast-paced nature of the Arena mode forces players to simply move on to the next round rather than drag out a lost battle, a well-timed respawn can give a team the means to a stunning defeat. Legends like Lifeline with auto-recovery and Mirage with invisibility restore can be an advantage in such situations.
Remember that any Arena Mode map has plenty of room for cover and hide and seek.That is, a teammate luring enemies into a separate zone leaves more than enough time for another teammate to heal a wounded ally. Sometimes, reviving a teammate who is outside of a firefight can give them the firepower they need for a stunning strike.
And that's all there is to know about how to win in the new Arena mode. Apex Legends.
