So what happened to the Apex Prowler? This guide will explain the changes in this classic weapon in Apex Legends. Learn about the weapon’s burst setting, map, and stats. We’ll also go over what other classic weapons might make a comeback. Hopefully, the changes will make the Apex Prowler a viable option again. Otherwise, we’ll just have to wait and see what the future holds.
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Changes to the weapon in Apex Legends
The Prowler, the burst-fire SMG in Apex Legends, has been a popular weapon in the game, but its status as an exclusive care package item has come under fire. In Apex Legends, this weapon was removed from care packages and instead returned to standard ground loot. Despite its popularity, it has also been nerfed, and this new version of the Prowler does not come with the revered Select Fire mod. A lot of players considered it the best weapon in the game, but later Respawn nerfed it to be less powerful than it was before.
As expected, the changes to the Prowler’s weapon were first revealed in the official patch notes. The Volt SMG’s clip value is now 28 instead of the previously announced 32. The developers may have accidentally announced the wrong clip value or were simply trying to cover up the fact that the Volt SMG has a lower clip value. In any case, it is unclear what happened in the final version of the Apex Legends game, but the changes are not small fixes.
Changes to its map
If you’ve been playing Apex Legends for any length of time, you’ve noticed some major changes to the Prowler. While the Prowler has been a popular class in the game, the new system has significantly changed the way you play with it. Thankfully, the changes haven’t made the Prowler a completely worthless class. Instead, these changes will make it less frustrating and more profitable to defeat.
The first change affects the damage Prowlers deal, which has been reduced from 30 to 20. The knockback force has also been reduced, and they will group outside of their dens to attack in packs. Automatic weapons, explosive ordnance, and grenades are the best ways to take down these packs. If you are playing in a squad with a Prowler, you will need to make sure to protect your spawns from other teams.
Changes to its burst setting
Apex Legends nerfed both the Prowler and L-Star in Tuesday’s update. It was once an exclusive weapon that could only be obtained via care packages, but the nerfs have now eliminated both options. For instance, the Prowler will now do less damage per five-round burst than before. The Prowler’s bursts will no longer crack level two body shields, and more frequent use of the weapon will be necessary to damage players with level five armor.
The Prowler gun has long been the best weapon available to players in Apex Legends, and it is one of the original floor loots. It was a fast weapon, but required a lot of heavy ammo. The new Apex Legends nerf makes it even more effective for close-range combat, but it still lacks some versatility and may be better suited for secondary weapons.
Changes to its stats
The latest change to the Prowler Apex’s weapon is a nerf to the damage per burst, which will make it more difficult to two-burst white shielded players. Although the Prowler is a strong close-range weapon, it lacks some of the versatility of other weapons. That said, a nerf to the damage per burst will increase the weapon’s versatility.
The crafting rewards will be distributed to players eveningly when the Prowler clears a large Prowler nest. The range of Wandering Prowlers in small Wildlife Nests has been reduced from three to two and their wander radius has been halved. The tweaks will make it easier for squads to clear Prowler nests faster. In addition, the hitbox size of Crafting Material Canisters has been reduced.
Another change to the Prowler will affect the way she fires her weapon. The Prowler will no longer use the Spitfire in full auto mode, and instead, will only use the Hip Fire skill. However, it will still be viable if you’re close to your target. Accuracy is not as important in this case, so you can use the Prowler’s hip firing to shoot your enemies.