Season 25 of Apex Legends is shaping up to be one of the biggest shakeups in weapon balancing weโve seen in a while. A massive set of changes has just leaked, revealing new care package rotations, multiple weapon nerfs and buffs, and an expanded list of attachments for several key guns.
Here is a full breakdown of everything leaked so far.
๐ฆ Care Package Rotation
Incoming to the Care Package:
- Triple Take
Leaving the Care Package:
- Bocek Bow
- Havoc Rifle
These changes confirm that the Bocek and Havoc will return to floor loot, while the Triple Take reclaims a power position in the care package lineup.
๐ ๏ธ Havoc Rifle Nerf
Since itโs now ground loot again, the Havoc is receiving some balancing updates:
- Base magazine size reduced from 20 to 18
- Selectfire attachment effectiveness nerfed (specific values not listed)
โก Volt SMG Nerf
One of the strongest SMGs in recent seasons is getting dialed back slightly:
- ADS movement speed reduced, making strafing and peeking less dominant
๐ฅ L-STAR Adjustments
The L-STAR is receiving a mixed update:
- Recoil reduced for better accuracy
- Projectile size reduced, making it slightly harder to hit shots at range
๐ฏ 30-30 Repeater Nerf
Aiming to bring this precision weapon back in line:
- Reload speed reduced
- ADS movement speed reduced
- Skullpiercer headshot multiplier lowered from 2.15x to 2.0x
๐ Sniper Class Buffs
All sniper rifles are getting a small but meaningfulbuff:
- Legshot multiplier increased from 0.7x to 0.9x, allowing more consistent damage even on less-than-perfect shots
๐ฅ EVA-8 Shotgun Rework
The EVA-8 is shifting its identity a bit:
- Base fire rate increased from 2.35 to 3.1
- Damage reduced from 8ร8 to 6ร8
This makes it faster but lower-damage, shifting toward a speed-based shotgun playstyle.
๐ซ P2020 (Akimbo) Adjustments
More changes for the dual-wielding sidearm:
- Damage increased from 24 to 25
- Base magazine size reduced from 10 to 8
- Hipfire spread increased, reducing close-range reliability
๐งช Accelerator Hop-Up Rotation
The Accelerator Hop-Up is being moved to new weapons for Season 25:
Now Available On:
- Bocek Bow
- Devotion LMG
- Mastiff Shotgun
- Sentinel
Removed From:
- P2020
- Volt SMG
- Wingman
๐ New Attachments and Hop-Ups
๐ญ Level 4 Sniper Stock
- Offers greater bonuses than the Level 3 stock, possibly including improved handling and sway reduction
๐ Skullpiercer Hop-Up Returns
- Now compatible with:
- 30-30 Repeater
- Longbow DMR
- Wingman
๐ก๏ธ Hemlok Receives Gun Shield Generator
One of the more unique changes, the Hemlok now supports the Gun Shield Attachment, a brand new hop-up that adds defensive value mid-fight. Expect this to create more tactical possibilities in ranked play.
๐น Bocek Bow Rework
Coming out of the care package, the Bocek has been significantly reworked:
- Headshot multiplier increased from 1.25x to 1.6x
- Base damage reduced from 30-75 to 25-60
- Base fire rate lowered from 3.0 to 2.0
This puts the Bocek in a more skill-based role with higher precision payoffs and lower spam potential.
๐ฅ Wingman Buffed
Despite losing the Accelerator Hop-Up, the Wingman is getting stronger:
- Fire rate increased from 2.6 to 2.8
- Laser sight attachment added, improving hipfire accuracy
โ Final Thoughts
These changes are still unofficial, but if they go live, Season 25 is going to bring a major shift to both competitive and casual gunplay. With huge updates to the sniper class, reworks for Bocek and EVA-8, and attachment reshuffles across the board, expect the meta to evolve in a big way.
As always, stay locked to ALegends.gg for official patch notes when they drop.
Source: Hypermyst on YouTube
Frequently Asked Questions about Apex Legends Season 25 Weapon Changes
Which weapons are leaving the care package in Season 25?
The Bocek Bow and HAVOC Rifle are leaving the care package and will return to ground loot.
What is the new sniper legshot multiplier?
The legshot multiplier for all sniper rifles is being increased from 0.7x to 0.9x.
What changes are coming to the Bocek Bow?
The Bocek Bow is getting a higher headshot multiplier, reduced base damage, and a lower fire rate.
What weapons will now use the Accelerator Hop-Up?
The Accelerator will be usable on the Bocek, Devotion, Mastiff, and Sentinel in Season 25.
What is the new hop-up for the Hemlok?
The Hemlok will now Support the Gun Shield Attachment, adding a defensive element to its playstyle.
Which weapons now support the Skullpiercer Hop-Up?
The Skullpiercer is now compatible with the Wingman, 30-30 Repeater, and Longbow DMR.