Apex Legends Season 27: Weapon Updates, Dual Katanas Event, and More!

Apex Season 27 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting updates Apex Legends has seen in months. From balance adjustments to new mythic events and powerful reworks, this season packs plenty of reasons to jump back into the games. Here’s a breakdown of all the key changes making headlines this season.

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Weapons & Legends Balance Changes

3030 Repeater Changes 

  •  Headshot damage reduced from 65~98 → 60~91

Car & Triple Take Rebalance

The CAR has now been reintroduced as a care package weapon.

  • Base Damage: 14
  • Equipped hop-up: 16
  • Ammo Count: 30/210

The Triple Take has now been removed from the care package.

  • Base Damage: 22
  • Head Shot: 33
  • Ammo Count: 10

Peacekeeper Nerf

  • Full Damage: 108 99

New Weapon Attachment: Gold Laser Sight

A new Gold Laser Sight has entered the arena, offering enhanced hip-fire precision and visual flair across a range of SMGs and pistols.Compatible Weapons:

  • Wingman
  • Alternator
  • R-99
  • Prowler
  • RE-45
  • Volt

This upgrade provides improved tracking and stability for close-range combatants, making every bullet count in tight firefights.

Alternator Buffs and Rebalance

The Alternator SMG is back in the spotlight with meaningful tweaks that make it a stronger mid-tier option this season.

  • Base Damage: 18 → 19
  • Ammo Capacity: 20/24/27/29 → 20/24/26/30
  • Double Tap Hop-Up now requires 375 points to unlock
  • TTK vs Purple Armor: 0.78s (for comparison, R-99’s is 0.85s)

Expect the Alternator to return as a reliable, high-precision SMG capable of melting shields faster than before.

Rampart Rework and Buffs

Rampart mains are in for a treat. Her Amped Cover and overall defensive utility are seeing major quality-of-life changes this season.

New Gameplay Adjustments:

  • Amped Wall HP now scales with your armor tier

    • Shield HP: 190 → 209 → 228

    • Barrier HP: 400 → 600 → 800

  • Vaulting over cover grants a 3-second speed boost

  • Level 2 Perk: Fast reloads and infinite ammo while behind cover

  • Level 3 Perk: Amped Cover will regenerate over time

These changes solidify Rampart’s identity as the ultimate defensive powerhouse while rewarding players who use her cover dynamically.

Overflow Healer Amp Nerf

Support-oriented players will notice a change in the Overflow Healer Amp this season.

Nerfs:

  • Heal overflow is now capped
  • Max HP/Shield gain reduced: 100 → 50
  • Regen time increased: 3s → 4.5s

This adjustment aims to maintain fair healing limits during extended fights while keeping the mechanic viable for tactical recovery.

New Events and Costs

Two major events are set to dominate the store rotation this season:

Dual Katanas Event

  • Estimated Cost: 30,300 AC
  • Ranked Points (RP) adjustments incoming:
  • Combat RP (KP) gains have been increased, allowing for faster ranking progression this season.

Dual Katanas Event

R-99 Mythic Event

  • Estimated Cost: 20,500 AC

These premium events will bring exclusive cosmetics and high-tier rewards, including the much-anticipated R-99 Mythic skin.

mythic r99

R-99 Mythic Event

Season 27 of Apex Legends isn’t holding back—new attachments, refined balance updates, and new mythic skins events promise to keep the meta fresh. 

And it may be a good idea to buy a couple of Apex Legends top-ups now to ensure you don't miss out on any exciting cosmetics.

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