We have looked into all the different kinds of guns in the game and the loadouts that you should use in order to survive in the arena. Next, we are going to look into the armor and gear that you can use in Apex Legends.
Apex Legends Armor And Gear
The following is what you need to know about armor and gear in Apex Legends:
Legendary Gear
Legendary Gear in Apex Legends is similar to Epic gear in terms of stats but these armor pieces have special passive abilities that can give you an advantage over other players in the game. The following is what you need to know about Legendary armor in Apex Legends:
| Gear Piece | Effect | Unique Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Body Shield (Level 4) |
+100 Shield Capacity | Healing items take half as long to consume. |
| Helmet (Level 4) |
25% Damage Reduction | Increases charge speed of Tactical and Ultimate abilities. |
| Knockdown Shield (Level 4) |
750 Health Knockdown Shield | Can self-revive once if knocked. |
| Backpack (Level 4) |
+6 Inventory Slots | Reviving a teammate gives them +50 bonus shields & health |
Body Shields
Body Shields provide extra protection on top of your health. The body shield needs to be depleted before your health can be affected. The following is what you need to know about body shields in Apex Legends:
| Body Shields | Rarity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Body Shield (Level 1) |
Common (White) |
+50 Shield Capacity |
| Body Shield (Level 2) |
Rare (Blue) |
+75 Shield Capacity |
| Body Shield (Level 3) |
Epic (Purple) |
+100 Shield Capacity |
| Body Shield (Level 4) |
Legendary (Gold) |
+100 Shield Capacity, and healing items take half as long to consume. |
Helmets
Helmets do not provide bonus armor but reduce the damage to your head. This helps you survive headshots. The following is what you need to know about the different helmets in the game:
| Helmets | Rarity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Helmet (Level 1) |
Common (White) |
10% total Damage Reduction |
| Helmet (Level 2) |
Rare (Blue) |
20% total Damage Reduction |
| Helmet (Level 3) |
Epic (Purple) |
25% total Damage Reduction |
| Helmet (Level 4) |
Legendary (Gold) |
25% total Damage Reduction, and increases charge speed of Tactical and Ultimate abilities. |
Knockdown Shields
Knockdown Shields pop up when you are downed. These provide a little protection so that an ally can revive you. The following is what you need to know about Knockdown Shields in Apex Legends:
| Name | Rarity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Knockdown Shield (Level 1) |
Common (White) |
100 Health Knockdown Shield |
| Knockdown Shield (Level 2) |
Rare (Blue) |
250 Health Knockdown Shield |
| Knockdown Shield (Level 3) |
Epic (Purple) |
750 Health Knockdown Shield |
| Knockdown Shield (Level 4) |
Legendary (Gold) |
750 Health Knockdown Shield, and can self-revive once if knocked. |
Backpacks
Backpacks help you carry more items and equipment and increase inventory slots. The better the backpack you have the more things you can keep with you. The following is what you need to know about backpacks in Apex Legends:
| Name | Rarity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Backpack (Level 1) |
Common (White) |
+2 Inventory Slots |
| Backpack (Level 2) |
Rare (Blue) |
+4 Inventory Slots |
| Backpack (Level 3) |
Epic (Purple) |
+6 Inventory Slots |
| Backpack (Level 4) |
Legendary (Gold) |
+6 Inventory Slots, and reviving a teammate gives them +50 bonus shields & health |
