In Season 17 of Apex Legends, a new character named Ballistic has been unveiled, introducing players to an exciting addition. Here, we will provide a comprehensive breakdown of everything you should know about this new Legend, including details about their unique abilities.
The Season 16 update in Apex Legends did not introduce a new Legend for players. Instead, the developers focused on implementing various changes, including revamping the Legend Class and introducing a new weapon called Nemesis Burst AR.
In most cases, a fresh Legend emerges every season, making it somewhat peculiar to not introduce any new characters in Season 16. However, the developers have reinstated the usual routine for Season 17 by introducing Ballistic as the latest addition to the Legend roster. Interestingly, Ballistic’s arrival was unintentionally disclosed by the developers.
Discover all the essential details on Apex Legends’ latest addition to Season 17, the formidable Legend known as Ballistic. Unveiling his complete arsenal and official capabilities, we’ve got you covered.
Who is Ballistic in Apex Legends?
On May 9, 2023, the Apex Legends Season 17 update introduced Ballistic, a fresh Legend from the brand-new lineup.
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Players were given a comprehensive backstory to the character in the “Encore” Stories from the Outlands video. It depicted the downfall of Ballistic, also known as August Brinkman, after his triumphant reign as the Thunderdome Champion.
In order to safeguard his son, August Brinkman, now a 63-year-old man, made the decision to emerge from seclusion and participate in the Apex Games alongside him.
Apex Legends Ballistic abilities
Meet Ballistic, the unstoppable rival of the original Thunderdome Games. After a long hiatus, this legend is back to school the young pups and show them what true respect looks like. #BallisticReturns pic.twitter.com/MXpbZOEV39
— Apex Legends (@PlayApex) May 4, 2023
These are the official abilities of Ballistic in Apex Legends.
- Class: Assault
- The passive ability of Sling: Ballistic allows the user to carry up to three weapons, but the third weapon cannot be equipped with any attachments.
- Tactical – The Whistler: Fires a projectile that applies a debuff on the enemy. As enemies shoot, their firearms gradually heat up, leading to a damaging reaction when they overheat. Holding the Tactical enables it to automatically lock on to targets.
- The Tempest: The Ultimate Ability grants various benefits to nearby teammates upon activation, including increased reload speed, enhanced movement speed, and unlimited ammunition. Additionally, the sling weapon owned by Ballistic will be equipped and upgraded to a prestigious gold level.
While Ballistic abilities appear impressive, it remains to be seen how much influence he will have once players have had ample time to explore the Apex Legends Season 17 update.
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