Apex Legends: Arenas Mode Tips

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While Apex Legends may have seen its popularity rise due to being an excellent battle royale game, Respawn has since expanded upon the overall experience with an Arenas mode. This round-based 3v3 elimination experience is reminiscent of Counter-Strike and Valorant and provides players with constant action in close-quarters combat. Here's everything you need to know about Apex Legends' Arenas mode.

There are two Arenas playlists, one ranked and one unranked. Both playlists feature a different rotation of multiple Arenas maps. The current map and how much time is left before it cycles out is displayed in the playlist menu. Similar to battle royale, Arenas is played in squads of three. Rounds are won by eliminating all three players on the enemy team. There is no secondary objective, but there is a shrinking circle surrounding the playable area, just like in battle royale. The mode is best of five, with the winning team also having to win by at least two rounds. However, the game caps out at nine rounds--if neither team can win by two rounds by the time the ninth round is reached, the winner of Round 9 wins the match.

Each round, players are given a body shield, two shield cells, two syringes, and at least one use of their tactical ability. Legends' passive abilities are also active every round. As the rounds go on, players are given a better body shield and one shield battery. Everything else--like weapons, grenades, weapon attachments, and extra ability charges--needs to be purchased in-between rounds with Materials.

Players are given a set amount of Materials each round, which increases as the match goes on. Players also earn additional Materials for themselves by getting kills, assists, and for their squad by opening