Apex Legends Update Lets You Dual Wield the Wingman, Brings Back Lifeline Revive Shield
Some people are absolutely cracked with the Wingman. And now they’ll be able to use two at once. Cipher introduces Akimbo Wingman, which trades off some of the accuracy for big(ger) damage.
Apex Legends is set to receive a new update on November 3, introducing a plethora of changes and additions to the game. The most notable addition is the Akimbo Wingman, a weapon style that allows players to wield two Wingman revolvers simultaneously. This change aims to provide a more aggressive playstyle, trading off some accuracy for increased damage output.
While the Wingman has slightly waned in effectiveness in recent seasons, it remains a formidable weapon when wielded with precision, capable of taking out enemies with just two to four headshots, regardless of their armor.
Crypto, another popular Legend, will also undergo a significant rework, dubbed Crypto Rewired. This change transforms Crypto from a drone-camping Legend into a more aggressive, push-forward intel machine. His Surveillance Drone will now operate on batteries instead of relying on a cooldown, allowing players to deploy and redeploy the drone without long waits. Additionally, Crypto will gain a new Sentry Mode that instantly tags enemies upon detection, providing valuable information to the team.
Other Legends, including Revenant and Lifeline, are receiving buffs as well. Revenant will have a shorter Ultimate cooldown and faster Tactical abilities, along with new upgrades that enable him to extend his Ultimate with each successful knock. He will also gain the ability to silence opponents with Shadow Pounce. Lifeline, on the other hand, will enjoy a reduced drone cooldown, the ability to heal while gliding, a cooldown reduction for her Ultimate, improved flight mobility, and most importantly, the return of her revive shield.
In addition to these changes, the update will introduce Strongholds, described as the "evolution of care packages." Players can access Strongholds by raiding them to obtain crate weapons, corrupted attachments, and EVO shield boosts for their squad. However, nearby enemies will be alerted to the intrusion. Furthermore, Respawn is bringing back the revive shield for Lifeline, adding another layer of support to the game.
The update also includes new Ranked updates, with Legend Bans in place for Diamond lobbies and above. Players can vote to ban certain Legends, and the ones with the most votes will be prohibited from being selected during matches. Apex Legends: Cipher, featuring all these updates, is set to launch on November 3.
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