There are plenty of ways that Respawn Entertainment could conceivably improve Apex Legends, and a fan has an idea for a change they’d like to see. 2022 saw several welcome changes made to Apex Legends, and it’s likely 2023 will have at least a few of its own. One such change could make the Sentinel sniper rifle a helpful tool for breaking down doors, if said fan gets their way.
Chances are most Apex Legends players know the hassle of dealing with enemy players hiding behind doors. By closing one and standing right behind it, it’s possible to block the door from being opened by other players, and since doors can’t normally be destroyed by shooting them, it usually forces players to either fall back on grenades or melee attacks if they want to break through. As a result, many players keep an eye out for any tricks that make breaking doors easier in Apex Legends.
One way the game could achieve this would be to give the Sentinel the ability to break doors, a suggestion made by Reddit user Lenny_72_72. In their post, they asked the Apex Legends community their thoughts on the sniper rifle being able to destroy doors when charged, similarly to the buff that the Rampage LMG currently boasts. This hypothetical upgrade would only make shots break a door instead of penetrating it, they said, making the Sentinel useful against the fleeting barrier without completely taking away the protection it provides enemy players.
For some context, the Rampage can enter a “Revved Up” state by consuming a thermite grenade, boosting its rate of fire temporarily and making it capable of breaking doors in two shots. The Sentinel, meanwhile, can be “Amped,” which briefly increases damage output when a shield cell is used. With how similar the two mechanics are, Lenny_72_72 believes it would make sense for both guns to have the door-busting buff when charged, not just the Rampage.
Overall reception to their suggestion has been generally positive, with many fans agreeing that the upgrade would be a welcome addition to the Sentinel, as well as a balanced one. The Sentinel is far from one of Apex Legends' most versatile guns thanks to its slow firing speed, but this would also ensure that a door-busting upgrade could be useful without being overpowered, as it could give enemy players time to respond when their cover is blown to pieces.
It remains to be seen if Respawn will ever consider adding such a buff to the Sentinel. However, with Apex Legends Season 16 expected to arrive next month, players should expect new changes of some sort to be made to the game’s weapons soon.
Apex Legends is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.