Apex Legends Season 20: Legend Upgrades

Legend Upgrade Guide for Apex Legends Season 20: Breakout

Season 20 of Apex Legends is bringing us a new game-changing dynamic with the introduction of the Legend Upgrade system. Now, players can tailor their Legends to suit their playstyles and boost their strategic edge. In this guide, we'll dive into the details of each Legend's upgrades, from Evo Shield levels 2 (blue) to 3 (purple), helping you make the right choice to triumph in the battle royale arena.

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Ash

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks

• Murder Machine: Call out squads within 150m after a squad wipe.
• Persistence: Marked for Death tracks enemy positions on the map for 60s.

Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks

• Lasting Snare: Arc Snare remains in play for 24s and can catch multiple enemies.
• Twin Snares: Gain an additional Arc Snare charge.

For Ash's tactical upgrade, prioritize Persistence for precise post-squad wipe information. In the purple tier, both choices are strong, but Lasting Snare is recommended for area denial and strategic pushes.

 

Ballistic

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks

• Care Package Insight: Reveal Care Packages like the Skirmisher Class.
• Ammuvision: See ammo in deathboxes.

Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks

• Extra Bullet: Gain a Smart Bullet charge.
• Lasting Bullet: Triple the Smart Bullet duration in the world.

For Ballistic's first upgrade, choose Care Package Insight for strategic advantage. In the purple tier, Lasting Bullet offers more potential, allowing for area denial and tactical advantage.

 

Bangalore

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks

• Big Bang: See nearby ordinance through walls and on deathboxes.
• Ultimate Artillery: Reduce Ult cooldown by 25%.

Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks

• Cover Me: Auto-Ping enemies triggering Double Time.
• Refuge: Regenerate HP inside Smoke.

Ultimate Artillery stands out as the superior blue upgrade, while in the purple tier, Cover Me is recommended for enhanced team information and defensive tactics.

 

Bloodhound

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks Tactical Upgrade: Reduce cooldown on tactical ability by 5 seconds. Hunting Ravens: White Ravens give a 25% Ult charge when activated. Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks Taste of Blood: Gain 25 HP on knocks during Beast of the Hunt. Full Charge: Double the duration of a full-body scan.

For Bloodhound's first upgrade, choose Tactical Upgrade for enhanced information during battles. In the purple tier, both choices are viable, but Full Charge ensures longer enemy tracking.

 

Catalyst

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks

• Prolific Piercings: Increase maximum active Spikes by one.
• Ferro Throw: Increase Spike throw range by 40%.

Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks

• No Show: Increase Dark Veil lifetime by 20%.
• Long Form: Increase Dark Veil length by 27%.

Prioritize Prolific Piercings for enhanced defensive capabilities. In the purple tier, consider the map and circle dynamics before choosing between No Show and Long Form.

 

Caustic

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks

• Light Weight: Increase the throw range of tactical ability by 75%.
• Diffuse: Nox Gas Grenade's gas cloud area increased by 20%.

Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks

• Residual Toxins: Nox Vision persists for longer.
• Breathe It In: Regenerate HP inside Nox Gas.

Opt for Light Weight in the blue tier for an extended threat range. In the purple tier, Residual Toxins provides more information during battles.

 

Conduit

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks Shield Inclined: Shield Battery count shown on deathboxes. Access Denied: Each Ult mine's damage radius is increased by 10%. Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks Split Charge: Gain a Tac charge but halve shield heal duration. Ranged Healer: Increase Tac range by 15%.

Select Shield Inclined for invaluable deathbox information. In the purple tier, choose Split Charge for aggressive playstyles or Ranged Healer for a more defensive approach.

 

Crypto

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks

• Recovery Protocol: Tactical cooldown reduced by 10s.
• Ultimate Upgrade: Reduce Ult cooldown by 20%.

Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks

• Wider Network: Increased Neurolink and EMP range by 50%.
• Satellite Ping: Deploying the Drone calls out squads in the area.

Prioritize Ultimate Upgrade to boost your EMP. In the purple tier, Wider Network offers extended utility for team support.

 

Fuse

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks

• Walk It Off: Take 50% less damage and avoid slow effects from your Ultimate.
• Big Bang: See nearby ordinance through walls and on deathboxes.

Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks

• Wreckless: Take 25% less explosive damage.
• Explosive: Short speed boost on successful Knuckle Cluster hit.

Choose Walk It Off for heightened survivability in the blue tier. In the purple tier, both choices are situational, with Wreckless favored for general utility.

 

Gibraltar

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks

• Big Ups: Revive allies with 50 HP.
• Killer Handling: Automatically reload shotguns on opponent knock.

Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks

• Baby Bubble: Dome of Protection size and cooldown reduced by 25%.
• Bubble Bunker: Dome of Protection lifetime increased by 4s.

Choose Big Ups or Killer Handling based on your playstyle. For the purple tier, Baby Bubble enhances tactical versatility.

 

Horizon

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks

• Big Bang: See nearby ordnance through walls and on deathboxes.
• Ammuvision: See ammo in deathboxes.

Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks

• Tactical Upgrade: Reduce cooldown on tactical ability by 5 seconds.
• Ultimate Upgrade: Reduce Ult cooldown by 14%.

Opt for Ultimate Upgrade in the blue tier for accelerated tactical advantage. In the purple tier, consider your playstyle for either Tactical Upgrade or Ultimate Upgrade based on preference.

 

Lifeline

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks

• Quick Response: Increase Revive speed by 20%.
• Tactical Upgrade: Reduce cooldown on tactical ability by 10 seconds.

Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks

• Last Stand: Gain a Self-Revive.
• Allied Support: Lifeline Care Package becomes a Supply Drop.

Opt for Quick Response for swift revives in the blue tier. In the purple tier, choose Allied Support for a team-oriented tactical advantage when aiding other Apex Legends.

 

Loba

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks Market Expansion: Black Market Boutique range increased by 25%. Shopping Spree: Loba can take an extra item from Black Markets. Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks Tactical Upgrade: Reduce cooldown on tactical ability by 5 seconds. High Value: Increase Tac height and range.

Both blue-tier choices offer strategic advantages. In the purple tier, choose between Tactical Upgrade for faster cooldown or High Value for extended tactical reach.

 

Mad Maggie

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks

Crowd Control: Gain a Riot Drill charge. Reduce active duration by 25%.

Big Guns: Increase Riot Drill depth and width by 1.5.

Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks

Killer Handling: Auto-reload shotguns on knocks.

Fireball: Wrecking Ball catches fire, causing a thermite fire on detonation.

For the blue tier, Crowd Control offers versatility. In the purple tier, choose Killer Handling to boost general utility.

 

Mirage

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks Revive Master: Allies revived with health regen up to 75 HP. More of Me: Gain an Ult Decoy. Reduce the cooldown by 30 seconds. Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks Me Two: Gain a Decoy charge. Can have both active at once. Bamboozle Bonus: Refresh Tac on successful Bamboozles.

Prioritize Revive Master for enhanced team survivability. In the purple tier, Bamboozle Bonus offers continual tactical deception opportunities.

 

Newcastle

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks

• Resilient Support: Mobile Shield segments gain 250 HP.
• Mobile Support: Increase Mobile Shield speed to weapon sprint speed.

Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks

• Revive Master: Allies revived with health regen up to 75 HP.
• Stronghold: +250 Castle Wall HP. Extend the energized barrier duration to 2 minutes.

Choose Resilient Support for fortified protection. In the purple tier, consider your strategy: Revive Master for team support or Stronghold for prolonged defensive barriers.

 

Octane

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks

• Thick Skin: Take 25% less damage from Stim.
• Wreckless: Take 25% less explosive damage.

Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks

• Aerial Agility: Change directions with the Launch Pad double-jump.
• Mad Hops: Gain an extra Launch Pad charge.

For the blue tier, Thick Skin enhances survivability. In the purple tier, Aerial Agility provides greater mobility for tactical advantage.

 

Pathfinder

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks Forward Scout: Gain access to Survey Beacons. Insider Knowledge: Gain access to Ring Consoles. Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks Death Grapple: Grapple cooldown reset on knock. Zipline Zen: Ziplines are energized for a short time, granting a 25% damage reduction while riding.

Choose Forward Scout if you lack a Recon Legend. In the purple tier, Death Grapple offers a lot of tactical flexibility when moving around, and mobility is paramount in Apex Legends.

 

Rampart

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks

Ultimate Upgrade: Reduce Sheila's cooldown by 20%.

Bandolier: Carry extra ammo per stack.

Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks

Running Hot: Improved Mobile Sheila handling and spin-up time by 20%.

Amped Reloads: Reload faster with Sheila or behind Amped Cover.

Choose Ultimate Upgrade for enhanced Sheila utilization. In the purple tier, consider your playstyle: Running Hot for active Sheila usage or Amped Reloads for faster reloads in cover.

 

Revenant

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks

Tactical Upgrade: Reduce cooldown on tactical ability by 5 seconds.

Murder Machine: Call out the number of squads within 150 meters after a squad wipe.

Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks

Full Send: Total Shadow Pounce charge time reduced by 20%.

Kill Thrill: Tac refreshes on knock.

Prioritize Tactical Upgrade for tactical flexibility. In the purple tier, choose Kill Thrill for quicker enemy tracking.

 

Seer

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks

Sense from Afar: Increase Heart Seeker and Tactical range by 25m.

Mobile Senses: Remove the Heart Seeker movement penalty.

Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks

Eyes on Me: Increase Tactical ability scan duration by 1.5s.

Theatrical Projection: Increase the throw range of his Ultimate by 20 meters.

Prioritize Sense from Afar for extended range. In the purple tier, choose based on playstyle: Eyes on Me for extended scan duration or Theatrical Projection for tactical reach.

 

Valkyrie

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks

Extra Thrusters: Launch 15% higher with Skyward Dive.

Aerial Expert: Increase horizontal Jetpack speed and acceleration.

Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks

Full Coverage: Modify Missile Swarm pattern from 4x3 to 3x5.

Fuel Depot: Boost Jetpack fuel by 25%.

Opt for Aerial Expert for increased jetpack mobility. In the purple tier, Fuel Depot offers prolonged jetpack utility.

 

Vantage

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks

Insider Knowledge: Gain access to Ring Consoles.

Ultimate Efficiency: Ultimate Accelerants grant four bullets.

Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks

Echo Assist: Improved Echo Relocation double-jump.

Sharp Shot: Refresh Echo Relocation on hits with Sniper's Mark.

Choose Insider Knowledge or Ultimate Efficiency based on team composition. In the purple tier, Echo Assist enhances tactical relocation.

 

Wattson

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks

Amped Revive: Revive allies to 50 HP.

Renewable Energy: Ultimate Pylon interceptions spawn Arc Stars.

Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks

Power Pylon: Double Ult HP and capacity.

Full Coverage: Place up to 2 Ultimates with half healing capacity. Use Ultimate Accelerants twice as fast.

Opt for Renewable Energy for added utility. In the purple tier, choose between Power Pylon for extended Ult duration or Full Coverage for expanded strategic options.

 

Wraith

Blue Evo Shield, Level 2 Perks

Tactical Upgrade: Reduce cooldown on tactical ability by 5 seconds.

Sixth Sense: Passive triggers when the nearby squad count increases.

Purple Evo Shield, Level 3 Perks

Ultimate Upgrade: Reduce Ult cooldown by 20%.

Quick Shift: Reduce Tac wind-up by 20%.

Choose Tactical Upgrade for quicker tactical availability. In the purple tier, Quick Shift ensures faster escapes when needed.

 

Mastering the Legend upgrades available in Season 20 of Apex Legends: Breakout is essential for achieving victory. Tailoring your Legend to your preferred playstyle can make all the difference in the ever-evolving world of the Apex Games. Experiment, strategize, and become a legend on the battlefield!

 

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