On April 16, Respawn posted the Patch 1.1.1 note on Reddit. Several changes have been made, particularly to Caustic and Gibraltar, as well as to a few weapons in an effort to further balance Apex Legends.
Legend Changes
As early as Season 1, Respawn introduced us to what it calls “Thicc Bois”: a squad made up of Pathfinder, Gibraltar, and Caustic. Unfortunately this composition was quickly undermined because of the massive hitbox of Gibraltar and Caustic. Respawn, in its desire to balance the characters of Apex Legends, first wants to adjust this hitbox so that it sticks more to the models. This tweak was effective for Pathfinder, unfortunately the changes made to the other two legends had very little impact.
Respawn is not betting everything on this simple modification for Gibraltar and Caustic. Indeed, thanks to patch 1.1.1, the two legends are now equipped with a new ability integrated into their passive: "Fortified", reducing the damage suffered by 10%. In order to allow them to compete with other characters in the game, further changes will be made to improve the effectiveness of their individual abilities.
CAUSTIC
→ Added “Fortified” passive perk: reduces damage taken of 10%
→ Increased damage inflicted by Nox gas: 1 -> 4
→ Increased area of ultimate ability (Nox Gas Grenade): 28m -> 33sq.m
GIBRALTAR
→ Addition of the passive asset "Fortified": reduces the damage suffered of 10%
→ Increased weapon shield health: 50 -> 75
Weapon Changes
Many changes have been made to ranged combat. The decrease in damage on shots in the legs is less, snipers are thus less disadvantaged when they stand at a good distance from the target. Since the environment is difficult for snipers, the general swing of this weapon type has been reduced and the damage dealt increased.
The M600 Spitfire gets a nerf, however it remains a powerful low spawn rate weapon. The Wingman meanwhile sees its magazine size down. As for the Havoc, its magazine is increased as well as its damage inflicted, allowing it to compete with other assault rifles such as the R-301, the Hemlock or the Flatline.
G7 SCOUT / FUSIL TRIPLE / LONGBOW-DMR
→ Reduction of damage reduction on shots in the legs: 25% -> 10%
→ Reduced weapon wobble by approximately 33%
→ Reduced weapon swing speed byabout 25%
LONGBOW-DMR
→ Increased rate of fire 1.2 -> 1.6
→ Increase of charger size
Base loader: 5 -> 6
Heavy loader enlarged: 6 -> 8
Rare Enlarged Heavy Magazine: 8 -> 10
Epic Enlarged Heavy Loader: 10 -> 12
HAVOC
→ Base loader size increased: 25 -> 32
→ Reduced cost per shot: 5 -> 4
→ Short range damage increase: 55 -> 60
→ Ranged damage increase: 45 -> 50
→ Increased maximum distance before short range damage decrease: 35m -> 75sq.m
→ Increased maximum distance before ranged damage decrease: 75m -> 125sq.m
WINGMAN
→ Reduction of the size of the chargers
Heavy loader enlarged: 8 -> 6
Rare Enlarged Heavy Magazine: 9 -> 8
Epic Enlarged Heavy Loader: 12 -> 10
SPITFIRE
→ Base damage reduction: 20 -> 1
→ Reduction of the size of the chargers enlarged heavy
Heavy loader enlarged: 45 -> 40
Rare Enlarged Heavy Magazine: 55 -> 45
Epic Enlarged Heavy Loader: 60 -> 55
Adjusted legendary weapon attachments
GOLD HAVOC
→ Now has a turbocharger
→ Now has a variable 1X-2X holo
GOLD CARABINE R301
→ Now has a variable 1X-2X holo
GOLD WINGMAN
→ Now has a threat indicator
Other changes
SHIP SPEED
→ Increased ship speed byabout 50%
It is now possible, for players who wish, to land later without having to wait too long inside the ship.
Bugfix
→ Fixed a display bug on badges
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