All gameplay changes in Apex Legends SpellBound Collection Event

Apex Legends SpellBound Collection Event kicks off on January 10, 2023, and runs until January 24, 2023. Not only does the event include new cosmetics to collect, free rewards, and the release of Seer's Heirloom, but the SpellBound Collection Event will also have several gameplay changes and a new way to play.

The SpellBound Collection Event will feature weapon balances, crafter changes, and bug fixes. Here are all the changes coming to the Apex Legends in the SpellBound Collection Event.

Crafter Changes in the SpellBound Collection Event

• G7 Scout enters the crafter
• C.A.R. SMG enters the crafter
• Spitfire returns to the floor
• Peacekeeper returns to the floor

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Weapon Changes in the SpellBound Collection Event

• G7 Scout: Damage reduced to 32 (was 34)
• Prowler Burst: PDW Damage increased to 15 (was 14)
• Sentinel: Now requires one shield cell to Energize (was 2)
• Anvil Hop-Up: Limb damage multiplier reduced to 0.75 (was 0.9)
• Anvil Hop-Up Flatline damage reduced to 39 (was 43)
• Anvil Hop-Up R301 damage reduced to 32 (was 35)

Bug Fixes

• Fixed mirage decoys not showing shield regen fx when near a Wattson Pylon or in Control or Gun Game modes.
• 10 new Welcome Challenges have been added to help new players learn Apex.
• New “Apex 101” badge reward for completing all 10 Welcome Challenges.
• Changing characters in the Firing Range now has a smoother third-person transition.
• Fixed rare issue with Mobile Respawn Beacon sometimes spawning the Dropship out of bounds.
• Fixed issue with ability previews when entering Phase Portals.
• Doors now always appear as damaged when they’re one melee attack away from being destroyed.
• Caustic Town Takeover loot canisters now behave more reliably in Control Mode.
• Reduced the VFX of Caustic’s gas flash. 
• Fixed rare client crash with IMC Armories.
• Fixed the raven in Bloodhound’s Niflheim Hundr skin to appear as white more reliably.
• Direct X Beta: added brightness
• Fixed issue where Crypto could inspect while using their drone, removing the HUD.
• Fixed issue where the lobby tabs would enter an unresponsive state after changing the resolution on PC.
• Adjusted hold and tap logic for controller players viewing weapons in Loadouts to be more responsive.

Private Matches

The SpellBound Event will also introduce private matches so up to 60 players can get into custom games. To play private matches, you must create a lobby or receive a code for another player's lobby.

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