Apex Legends Season 20 Legend Upgrades explained & all new abilities
Legend Upgrades are coming to Apex Legends and offer augments to every single character's abilities during a match, here's all the options you have no matter which Legend you play.
Legend Upgrades are without a doubt the biggest addition coming to Apex Legends in Season 20 as they expand the kit of every single character on the roster. The system effectively allows you to augment your standard abilities to make them stronger as a match progresses.
However, as all the Legends have different upgrades, it’s important to familiarise yourself with all of them so you can make the best decision for your situation and of course, understand what you’re going up against.
We’ve broken down all the Legend Upgrades for every character so you can stay one step ahead of your opponents when the Breakout patch goes live.
How do Legend Upgrades work in Apex Legends?
Legend Upgrades are a choice offered to players in Apex Legends when they upgrade their white shield to blue, and once again when level up their blue shield to purple. This can be achieved by collecting XP through match by dealing damage or completing team objectives. Remember, armour is no longer a lootable item in Season 20 now has to be earned - so there’s no RNG involved anymore.
At your first upgrade from white to blue armour, you’ll receive a pop-up asking you to choose between two upgrades - you can instantly select the one you would like and do not have to go into the menus.
Your second Legend Upgrade will come when your armour progresses from blue to purple. You’ll once again have to choose between two upgrades. Choosing the best option for your specific situation could be the difference between winning the match, or going out empty-handed.
Finally, progressing from purple to red armour does not come with an upgrade. Instead, you’ll just receive the standard extra maximum shields for your skirmishes.
Full Legend Upgrade list for every character in Apex Legends
Here’s every Legend Upgrade for all 25 characters on the roster that are available to choose from when you level up:
| Legend |
Choose one Upgrade (White to Blue) |
Choose one Upgrade (Blue to Purple) |
| Bangalore |
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| Fuse |
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| Ash |
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| Mad Maggie |
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| Ballistic |
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| Pathfinder |
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| Wraith |
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| Octane |
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| Revenant |
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| Horizon |
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| Valkyrie |
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| Bloodhound |
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| Crypto |
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| Seer |
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| Vantage |
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| Gibraltar |
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| Lifeline |
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| Mirage |
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| Loba |
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| Newcastle |
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| Conduit |
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| Caustic |
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| Wattson |
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| Rampart |
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| Catalyst |
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Season 20 may have no new Legend, but giving players the power to enhance their abilities throughout a match is going to mean far more gameplay variety. It adds an extra level of depth to your kit and forces you to make key decisions based on your current situation.
While all of the Legend Upgrades look brilliant, in my opinion, some standouts are Lifeline, Rampart, Bloodhound, Horizon, and of course Octane.
Now that you’re familiar with all the upgrades coming in Season 20, why not check out our Apex Legends pick rate tracker that measures the popularity of every character on the roster? You can also check out our explanation of the new crafting changes.
About The Author
Alex Garton
Alex is a Senior Writer at GGRecon. With a BA (Hons) in English, he has previously written for Dexerto & Gfinity. Specialising in Call of Duty & Apex Legends, he loves (attempting) to improve his aim in competitive shooters and will always make time for a single-player RPG.
