Apex Legends Build Guide — Best Legend and Weapon Loadout Combinations

What is a "Build" in Apex?

Unlike games with loadout menus, Apex builds refer to your:

• Legend choice
• Weapon loadout (picked up in-game)
• Playstyle

Recommended Loadouts by Playstyle

Aggressive Fragger

Legend: Horizon or Ash
Weapons: R-301 + Shotgun (Mastiff or EVA-8)
Playstyle: Push early, fight at close-mid range, use legend ability to initiate

Ranked Survivor

Legend: Lifeline or Newcastle
Weapons: R-301 + Longbow
Playstyle: Stay mid-range, support team, survive to top 5

Recon Flanker

Legend: Wraith or Bloodhound
Weapons: CAR SMG + Wingman
Playstyle: Scan/track enemies, flank while team engages frontally

Sniper

Legend: Crypto or Bangalore
Weapons: Longbow + CAR SMG
Playstyle: Poke from long range, force enemies to use heals, push when weakened

Best Weapon Pairings

Primary	Secondary	Reasoning
R-301	Wingman	Best DPS combo, covers all ranges
R-301	Longbow	Safe poke + consistent close AR
CAR SMG	Longbow	High mobility + range coverage
Shotgun	Wingman	Pure aggro close-range
Flatline	Mastiff	High damage both ranges

Ammo Economy

Carrying two guns that use the same ammo simplifies looting:

• 2× Light guns (R-301 + G7): Easy ammo management
• Light + Heavy: Common combo, both found everywhere

Related Guides

• Weapon Tier List
• Legend Ability Guide
• Team Composition