Respawn Entertainment has released the patch notes for Apex Legends Season 13, and there are several interesting tweaks entering the fray this season. Among some of the biggest incoming changes are major nerfs for both the Spitfire and legends with the Fortified passive ability which reduces the defensive potential of characters like Gibraltar.
Other legends are being tweaked as well--Valkyrie will no longer be able to exploit her skyward dive to dodge bullets, and Rampart's tactical and ultimate abilities are both getting buffed. Keep reading for a complete rundown of the changes that are coming to the free-to-play battle royale when Season 13: Saviors launches on May 10.
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The Spitfire is coming out of the Care Packages, and will be losing its barrel mod slot in addition to decreased damage and increased reload time, among several other significant nerfs. The Devotion is getting a somewhat similar treatment, though not nearly as extreme--there will be a slight damage reduction and it will take longer to draw and holster the weapon. The Kraber is also getting a slight reduction in power--its headshot multiplier will drop from 3 to 2, and damage will be reduced by 5 points.
Rampart's Amped Cover ability is getting more health to the shield, and a decrease in how long it takes to deploy one. Her ultimate ability is also getting buffed--Shiela's spin-up time has been reduced by 0.5 seconds.
Valkyrie will be seeing some changes as well. Once Season 13 goes live,
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