Apex Legends is similar to other battle royale games, but it's full of new elements that aren't always obvious. We found so many things Apex doesn't tell you about when you start playing, we turned them into a guide. Even if you're not aware of all the nuances of Respawn Entertainment's game, though, there's one thing every player should know: how to get as much distance as you can from your match-opening jumps.

　　The technique is sometimes called "wave gliding," and if you're not already doing it, you should be. The trick can help you get a lot farther when you jump from the drop ship upon first enter an Apex Legends map, and makes it possible to reach almost any area on the map. You'll need to carefully manage your speed in order to get more distance, though--if your drop is too steep or not steep enough, you'll find yourself falling short.

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　　Wave gliding gets its name from the technique of alternating between gliding as far as you can and diving toward the ground below. When you glide basically flat toward your destination, the friction reduces your speed--which means your total glide distance is reduced as well. You can pick up more speed by diving, and while you lose a little distance because of the steep incline, you get more back from increasing your speed when you flatten out.

　　The good news is that balancing the dives and glides is pretty easy thanks to Apex Legends' HUD while dropping. On the left side of the screen, you'll see numbers that indicate your speed. Diving increases your speed significantly. The trick is to dive until your speed hits about 145, then level off and ride the burst until it falls to around 135. Dive again, pick up more speed, then level off again.

　　Using the wave glide technique is very useful for getting to those tough-to-reach places like Relay or Slum Lakes, and getting to those distant locations is a great way to get some high-quality loot while being less likely to run into other players before you're ready. If you want to avoid conflict right out of the gate and get to your preferred jump locations, this is the way to do it.

　　Check out our other guides for tips that can help you win in Apex Legends, including a list of myths we've busted, a rundown of the guns you should grab when you land, and info about how best to use all the characters.