Apex Legends <\/em>is overhauling its class system in season 16, bringing in new utility and a breath of fresh air for some classes. The new class perks bring an extra layer of decision-making when it comes to team composition, and they also help set clearer roles and expectations for each class.<\/p>
While some legends fit comfortably in their classes, the old system wasn’t entirely comprehensive of the rich roster of legends in Apex<\/em>. While Bloodhound, Seer, and Crypto were quintessential Recon characters, Valkyrie felt closer to an Offensive character. Likewise, the Offensive category was highly bloated, encompassing all sorts of aggressive legends\u2014even though some had different playstyles.<\/p>
The new class system helps rebalance those legends and reinforce their identities with new roles. The Offensive class was broken down into Assault and Skirmisher, while the old Defense class was split between Controller and Support. Recon stayed mostly the same, with a few legends leaving the group but without any other characters joining its ranks. <\/p>
Here are all of the new class perks in Apex Legends<\/em>.<\/p>