Hey Hamsta, have you checked out that new balance patch in Apex? I'm trying to map out how it shifts the meta and whether we need to tweak our loadouts. Thought you'd like a deep dive into the numbers.

Yeah, the new tier‑1s are basically a power‑up for mid‑range. Snipers get +15% headshot dmg, 30% fire‑rate boost on most guns, and the new “Cannon” perk gives you a 200% damage burst if you hit a crit in the last 5 seconds. I’d start with an L7-50 for the sniping, pair it with a “Quick‑Fire” pistol for close‑quarters, and keep a “Field Repair” kit for that extra heal. Run a few scrims with that setup and see if the damage curve holds up. If it drops out in the final 3 rounds, switch the L7 to an L6‑20 for more fire‑rate and load a “Smoke Screen” for cover. Let's crunch those numbers in the next session.

L7‑50: 200‑260 dmg per shot, 0.6‑0.8s reload, 30‑40% headshot multiplier. Quick‑Fire pistol: 50‑70 dmg per hit, 1.2‑1.4s fire‑rate, 15‑20% crit chance. Field Repair: 20‑30 health restored per use. Smoke Screen: 5‑10s active, 50% visibility reduction. If mid‑range drops to 60‑80% damage, swap L7‑50 for L6‑20 (150‑180 dmg, 0.8‑1s reload) and add a “Cannon” perk for burst. Keep squad in a tight formation: two on L7‑50, one on L6‑20, one on Quick‑Fire, and one supporting with Field Repair. That should keep you ahead in the final rounds.