All Apex Legends weapons with multiple fire modes and how they work

Apex Legends, like all battle royale style games, has a plethora of weapons to choose from, but within this pool of choices, some weapons have multiple built-in fire modes. Some of these options are still available, while others require an additional item. The B button will always be what toggles the fire mode, and there are a few basic rules.

1. Any weapon with a burst fire mode will also have another mode
2. Each assault rifle has multiple fire modes
3. No pistol or light machine gun has multiple fire modes

Here's how all the modes of operation break down.

Assault rifles

HAVOC rifle

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Item Required: Selectfire receiver

Base Firemode: Car

Alternative firing mode: Single

The single fire mode for the HAVOC is a charged single shot that has a larger radius and can deal more than double the amount of damage of a normal HAVOC shot. This shooting mode is difficult to use, almost comparable to a shotgun.

You must press "b" to select this mode after acquiring the hop-up.

Carabine R-301 and VK-47 Flatline

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Item Required: No

Base Firemode: Car

Alternative firing mode: Single

The R-301 and the Flatline are almost identical in terms of fire modes. Auto-fire is much more efficient, but there's only one fire mode if you're extremely low on ammo or don't want to stage too much of a scene when dealing with a shot.

G7 Scout

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Item Required: Doubletap Trigger

Base Firemode: Single

Alternative firing mode: To burst

The G7 Scout is the only AR that defaults to a single fire mode, presumably because it was used as a sniper rifle. However, the burst fire mode fires two quick shots back to back and can be the extra firepower one needs in the heat of battle.

This mode is automatically selected after acquisition of the hop-up.

Hemlok Burst AR

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Item Required: No

Base Firemode: To burst

Alternative firing mode: Single

The Hemlok is the only AR that defaults to an exploded Firemode mode. Rapid fire bursts 3 rounds, which can cause serious damage, but if it's too unruly for you, try the only built-in fire mode. It will make you hit the fire button as fast as possible, but it can leave you more accurate shots at your target.

Other weapons

EVA-8 Auto

Item Required: Doubletap Trigger

Base Firemode: Car

Alternative firing mode: To burst

Like the G7 Scout, the EVA-8 shotgun requires the double-tap trigger to become an exploded weapon. But due to the nature of the EVA-8, if you hold down the fire key, the bursts will also be automated. It is the only exploded weapon in the game to allow automated shooting.

This mode is automatically selected after acquisition of the hop-up.

Prowler-SMG

Item Required: Selectfire receiver

Base Firemode: To burst

Alternative firing mode: Car

The Prowler is the only gun in the game to have an alternate fire mode which is noticeably more effective than its base mode. The automatic fire mode on the ranger is quick but easier to manipulate than the R-99, and is extremely lethal in close combat. If you are looking for a hidden gem, this is it.

You must press "b" to select this mode after acquiring the hop-up.

Sentinelle

Item Required: 2 shield cells

Base Firemode: Single

Alternative firing mode: Accused

It is the only sniper rifle that has two ways of firing and is not a seesaw like the other options. Instead, if you press "b" then you have at least two shield cells in your inventory. You'll use up to 2 cells and temporarily reload the weapon, allowing one shot to inflict up to 125 damage to an enemy's body shield.

Many players may think they know their favorite guns, but have you explored all the possibilities that each weapon has to offer? Perhaps a weapon you passed on in the past could be your rough diamond.