Apex Legends guns all have their own set of unique mechanics, reload speeds and ammo types. But, one thing they all have is a recoil pattern.
But, of course, Respawn Entertainment wasn't going to make it that easy for us.
Each gun in Apex Legends has its own recoil pattern which is helpful to know when playing the game.
Knowing this pattern can be the difference between being good with your gun, or being a professional.
These recoil patterns offer some great insight into how a gun works and how to handle it better.
So, let's look at the recoil patterns of all the guns in Apex Legends and how to handle these.
SMG's
R-99
- Fast fire
- Strong recoil kick
- Straight up vertically, a bit to the right
- Swings at the top of the spray
Alternator
- Slow fire rate
- Much less recoil
- Slightly right to left as it goes up
Prowler Burst PDW
- Much easier to control
- Shoots up fast after each five bullet burst
- First to the left, secondly to the right
Volt SMG
- Very little recoil
- Recoil goes right up after spray
Pistols
RE-45
- Recoil goes up and to the right
Wingman
- Goes up and to the left
P2020
- Recoil is unpredictable and jumpy
Mozambique
- 3 bullets in a triangle
Assault Rifle's
R-301 Carbine
- Much more control
- Straight up and a bit to the right
- Weaves back and forth at the top
Flatline
- Has bigger recoil as a heavy AR
Havoc Rifle
- Very tricky recoil to control
- A few shots send the recoil violently up
Hemlock Burst AR
- Recoil goes up and to the left
Shotgun
EVA-8
- 8 Bullets in an oval shape
Peacekeeper
- No recoil
- Bullets spread in a star shape
Mastiff
- Spread fires in a narrow straight line
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LMG
Rampage LMG
- Recoil goes up and to the right, then to the left
L-Star EMG
- Recoil goes up and a bit to the right
Devotion
- Sharp recoil kick up and a bit to the left before going to the right
Spitfire
- Recoil goes right up and slightly to the right
Snipers
Kraber
- Has little recoil with a sniper's low fire rate
Sentinel
- Has little recoil with a sniper's low fire rate
Charge Rifle
- Has little recoil with a sniper's low fire rate
Longbow DMR
- Has little recoil with a sniper's low fire rate
Marksman Weapons
G7 Scout
- Straight vertical recoil
Triple Take
- 3 shots spread out
30-30 Repeater
- Recoil pattern goes up to the right slightly
- Then to the right slightly, then sharply to the left, all while going up
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