Apex Legends' anime-themed Gaiden event went live on July 19, and in addition to introducing 40 new cosmetics based on popular anime series, the event heralded the return of a well-loved limited-time mode: Armed and Dangerous.
Armed and Dangerous was the very first LTM to appear in Apex Legends back in 2019, and recently made its debut in the mobile version of the game. The shotguns- and snipers-only mode challenges players to prove their skills without their favorite automatic and semi-automatic weapons within reach. Whether you're new to Armed and Dangerous or just need a refresher course, keep reading for a closer look at the mode, and some tips on how to survive long enough to make it to the winner's circle.
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Armed and Dangerous is simple in theory--all weapons are removed from the loot pool except for the Charge Rifle, Kraber, Longbow, Sentinel, EVA-8, Peacekeeper, Mastiff, and Mozambique. (The Triple Take is not available, as it was reclassified as a marksman weapon in 2021.) Ordnance remains in the loot pool, as do hop-ups that apply to shotguns and snipers, like the Shatter Caps and Kinetic feeder attachments. But other than throwables and legend abilities, you have nothing else to fall back on, necessitating some changes to the way you approach a match. Here are some dos and don'ts that you'll want to keep in mind while you play.
Speaking of respawning, it's a good idea to leave any Mobile Respawn Beacons you may stumble across. While they can certainly come in handy, their slow deployment sequence and absolutely deafening sound effects will immediately alert every squad in the area to your location. Unless two enemy teams are in the middle of a loud, chaotic gunfight, you're probably better off waiting until you can make it to a standard Respawn Beacon and pull off a quieter, quicker respawn.
It may even be worth waiting for enemy teams to cease fighting, then pick through their death boxes before tracking down the surviving team--because everyone is using the same type of weapon, the likelihood of you finding the specific item you need in any given deathbox skyrockets. You can always use Loba to ensure you get exactly what you want as quickly as possible, but it may not be worth it in the end, as the ground loot is plentiful, and summoning items from her Black Market leaves a visible trail that will lead enemies right to your doorstep.
Don't just glance at your destination--peer through a long-range scope at the areas surrounding the POI you intend on moving to. Are there any elevated areas where snipers could be lurking? Put yourself in the enemy's shoes and scope out any potential points of ambush.
Legends with scanning abilities (Bloodhound, Crypto, Pathfinder, Seer) should use their X-Ray vision on any areas you suspect may be occupied, and when possible, scan Survey Beacons. But be aware that using a scanning ability may alert enemies to your location. The quicker your squad can set up camp in a comfortable, safe spot inside the ring, the better. Perch on something high enough to give you a good view, let your enemies come to you, and pick them off one by one as they scramble to escape the shrinking ring.
When it comes to neutral care packages, proceed with extreme caution. The best time to go for one of these is when two nearby teams are loudly engaged in combat. Any nearby third (or fourth) parties will likely have their eyes on the firefight, so this is your best chance to loot a Care Package unnoticed. However, a far better method is to find a Care Package and let an enemy team do the looting for you. Find yourself a nice sniper's nest with a clear view of an unopened Care Package and wait for an enemy team to approach. Once you take them out, the goodies in that Care Package--and all the items the enemy team was carrying--are yours for the taking.
The contents of the Replicator are displayed on the loading screen before each match.
But just like with Respawn Beacons, caution is key--be sure to have Bloodhound or Crypto scan the area for enemies before activating the replicator. Using Seer for this is not recommended, as his abilities are quite loud, and his ultimate can be seen from a great distance.
Due to the distracting spectacle of her Care Package ability and the fact that Armed and Dangerous matches can go from dead silence to deathbox graveyard in a matter of seconds, Lifeline isn't the best choice for this mode. When it comes to healing, Mirage might be a better choice than Lifeline in this mode simply due to the fact that he can cloak while reviving and respawning teammates, and is capable of creating the perfect distraction while those teammates heal up or locate their death boxes and gear up.
Rampart is hit-or-miss, as the deafening sound of Sheila's gunfire is enough to attract the attention of the entire lobby, and Newcastle can provide stronger, faster cover with ease and added mobility. This, combined with his mobile shield and ability to drag downed teammates out of the line of fire while reviving them, makes Newcastle one of the best legends you can choose to play as in Armed and Dangerous.
Wattson and Caustic are solid choices as well, but only if you plan on staying indoors. When the map switches to the expansive, nature-heavy Storm Point, you may wish to switch to a legend with a broader skillset and longer-range abilities. Still, Wattson's Interception Pylon will certainly come in handy if you find yourself on the receiving end of a grenade rainstorm.
While Valkyrie is great for a quick escape, all of her abilities are extremely loud, making her a less-than-ideal choice for players hoping to keep a low profile. Revenant, on the other hand, is a nice middle ground when it comes to risk vs. reward. While all of his abilities are loud, being able to fling his tactical down a hallway can mean the difference between getting pushed by an enemy team and immediately clobbered, or getting those precious extra seconds you need to finish healing up or reloading. Similarly, while his ultimate ability is loud and can alert enemies to your location, it's also effectively a get-out-of-jail-free card. As long as you position his Death Totem wisely and coordinate with your teammates, Revenant is a great choice for Armed and Dangerous.
Running a shotty-sniper loadout generally means you'll have a little more space in your inventory (especially if you snagged that purple backpack from the Replicator earlier), so be sure to take advantage of those extra inventory slots. Play around in the Firing Range a little bit, test out your ideal loadout, and calculate how many throwables you can carry--then make sure to have them on hand at all times.
Armed and Dangerous will be live for the entirety of the Gaiden Thematic Event, which runs from July 19 to August 2.
Apex Legends is free to play on console and PC. A mobile version of the game, Apex Legends Mobile, is available for download on Android and iOS devices.
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