Attachment

The slots for attachments. From left to right: Barrel, Mag, Optic, Stock, and Hop-Up.

Attachments are items that can improve a weapon's stats.

There are 6 / 5 categories:

• Barrels reduce recoil.
• Laser Sights reduce hipfire spread.
• Mags increase magazine size. Rare and Epic mags also reduce reload time.
  • Shotgun Bolts increase the rate of fire for shotguns. They are classified as mags even though they do not provide any magazine increase.
• Optics provide an optic to look through while aiming down sights.
• Stocks improve handling, reduce aim drift, and reduce reload time.
• Hop-Ups modify the weapons in unique ways.

The number of attachments a weapon can have varies from weapon to weapon. Some weapons can have up to five attachments, while others only need two. Fully kitted weapons come with all their attachments but they cannot be removed, except for the optic.

Barrel attachments, Mags, and Stocks

The following attachments come in different levels, each a different rarity. Level 4 attachments, if they exist, have the same stats as Level 3 but come with additional perks.

Attachment	Compatible weapons	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Barrel Stabilizer	ARs: Hemlok, R-301 LMGs: Devotion, L-STAR, Rampage Sniper: Longbow, Pistols: RE-45 Auto, Marksman: G7 Scout	• 5% less recoil (3% for L-STAR) • 20% less pitch randomness (5% for L-STAR) • 10% less yaw randomness (5% for L-STAR)	• 10% less recoil (6% for L-STAR) • 25% less pitch randomness (7% for L-STAR) • 15% less yaw randomness (7% for L-STAR)	• 15% less recoil (10% for L-STAR) • 30% less pitch randomness (10% for L-STAR) • 20% less yaw randomness (10% for L-STAR)	N/A Flash Hider [Minimizes muzzle flash.]
Laser Sight	SMGs: Alternator, Prowler, R-99, Volt Pistols: P2020, RE-45	20% less hipfire spread	40% less hipfire spread	60% less hipfire spread	N/A
Extended Energy Mag	weapons	Magazine capacity increase	• Magazine capacity increase • 5% less reload time	• Magazine capacity increase • 10% less reload time	Autoloader [Automatically reloads weapons that were stowed for 5 seconds.]
Extended Heavy Mag	weapons
Extended Light Mag	weapons
Extended Sniper Mag	weapons (except the Charge Rifle)
Shotgun Bolt	weapons	15% higher fire rate (10% for Mastiff) 7.5% less rechamber time (Peacekeeper only)	25% higher fire rate (20% for EVA-8) (15% for Mastiff) 13% less rechamber time (Peacekeeper only)	35% higher fire rate (30% for EVA-8) (20% for Mastiff) 16% less rechamber time (Peacekeeper only)	N/A
Standard Stock	ARs, SMGs, LMGs, EVA-8	• 15% less ADS time • 15% less deploy/holster time • 10% less raise/lower time • 15% less aim drift • 3.3% less reload time	• 20% less ADS time • 20% less deploy/holster time • 15% less raise/lower time • 25% less aim drift • 6.7% less reload time	• 25% less ADS time • 25% less deploy/holster time • 20% less raise/lower time • 45% less aim drift • 10% less reload time
Sniper Stock	Snipers, Marksman weapons (except the Bow)	• 10% less ADS time • 15% less deploy/holster time • 10% less raise/lower time • 30% less aim drift • 10% slower drift speed • 3.3% less reload time (5% for 30-30)	• 15% less ADS time • 20% less deploy/holster time • 15% less raise/lower time • 50% less aim drift • 15% slower drift speed • 6.7% less reload time (12.5% for 30-30)	• 20% less ADS time • 25% less deploy/holster time • 20% less raise/lower time • 80% less aim drift • 20% slower drift speed • 10% less reload time (20% for 30-30)

Tips

• It is better to equip a Standard Stock on heavier weapons first (LMGs, then ARs, then SMGs) to minimize switch time as the heavier the weapon, the slower their equip and holster speed usually are.

Optics

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Optic attachments, or sights, are attachments that give zoom and more precision to guns. They offer magnification while aiming down sights. The Kraber .50-Cal Sniper has its own 6x-10x Variable optic and cannot accept any others.

Legendary optics highlight enemies, even through smoke. Since this is especially strong at longer ranges, the 4x-10x Digital Sniper Threat can only be found in Care Packages or on fully kitted weapons.

In Apex Legends Mobile, the 4x-10x Digital Sniper Threat can be used on any sniper rifle by default in Team Deathmatch, and can very rarely be found as loot in Supply Boxes.

Optic	Range	Compatible weapons
1x HCOG "Classic"	Close range	All
1x Holo	Close range	All
1x-2x Variable Holo	Close range	All
2x HCOG "Bruiser"	Close range	All
2x-4x Variable AOG	Mid-range	ARs, LMGs, Marksman weapons (except the Bow), Snipers
3x HCOG "Ranger"	Mid-range	ARs, LMGs, Marksman weapons, Snipers
4x-8x Variable Sniper	Sniper	Snipers
6x Sniper	Sniper	Snipers
1x Digital Threat	Close range	Pistols, Shotguns, SMGs
4x-10x Digital Sniper Threat	Sniper	Snipers

Gallery

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  1x HCOG "Classic"

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  1x Holo

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  1x-2x Variable Holo (1x)

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  1x-2x Variable Holo (2x)

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  2x HCOG "Bruiser"

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  2x-4x Variable AOG (2x)

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  2x-4x Variable AOG (4x)

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  3x HCOG "Ranger"

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  6x Sniper

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  4x-8x Variable Sniper (4x)

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  4x-8x Variable Sniper (8x)

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  1x Digital Threat

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  1x Digital Threat highlight

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  4x-10x Digital Sniper Threat (4x)

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  4x-10x Digital Sniper Threat (10x)

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  4x-10x Digital Sniper Threat highlight (4x)

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  4x-10x Digital Sniper Threat highlight (10x)

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  6x-10x Variable (6x)

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  6x-10x Variable (10x)

Hop-Ups

Main article: Hop-Up

Hop-Ups enhance the capabilities of a weapon in unique ways.

Apex Legends

Hop-Up	Effect	Compatible weapons
Skullpiercer Rifling	Increases headshot damage by 35%.	30-30 Repeater, Longbow DMR, Wingman
Turbocharger	Removes or reduces weapon charge-up times.	Devotion LMG, HAVOC Rifle
Boosted Loader	Boosts reload time and overloads weapon when the magazine is almost empty.	Hemlok Burst AR, Wingman
Double Tap Trigger	Unlocks alternate firemode that fires two shots per trigger pull.	G7 Scout, EVA-8 Auto
Hammerpoint Rounds	Increases unshielded damage.	Mozambique Shotgun, P2020, RE-45 Auto
Kinetic Feeder	Faster choke and automatic gradual reload while sliding.	Peacekeeper, Triple Take

Apex Legends Mobile

Hop-Up	Effect	Compatible weapons
Skullpiercer Rifling	Increases headshot damage.	Longbow DMR, Wingman.
Turbocharger	Removes or reduces weapon charge-up times.	Havoc Rifle
Double Tap Trigger	Unlocks alternate firemode that fires two shots per trigger pull.	G7 Scout
Hammerpoint Rounds	Increases unshielded damage.	Mozambique Shotgun, P2020
Selectfire Receiver	Unlocks an additional fire mode.	Prowler Burst PDW

Vaulted attachments

These attachments are vaulted and are currently not available in any loot pool. They may return in the future.

Apex Legends

Attachment	Effect	Compatible weapons	Introduced	Removed
Anvil Receiver	Increased semi auto firemode damage at the cost of 2 ammo for each shot and reduced fire rate.	R-301 Carbine, VK-47 Flatline	October 01, 2019 Patch February 02, 2021 Patch	May 12, 2020 Patch August 03, 2021 Patch
Barrel Stabilizer	Level 3 stats + hides muzzle flash.	Any weapon that accepts Barrels	Game release	February 02, 2021 Patch
Deadeye's Tempo	Speeds up fire rate while continuously firing.	Bocek Compound Bow, Sentinel	May 04, 2021 Patch	August 09, 2022 Patch
Disruptor Rounds	Increases shielded damage.	Alternator SMG, RE-45 Auto	July 02, 2019 Patch	October 01, 2019 Patch
Dual Shell	Reloads 2 rounds at a time.	Mastiff Shotgun, 30-30 Repeater	November 02, 2021 Patch	May 10, 2022 Patch
Precision Choke	Reduces weapon spread.	Peacekeeper, Triple Take	Game release	August 18, 2020 Patch
Quickdraw Holster	Reduces weapon's swap time, ADS time, and hipfire spread.	Wingman, RE-45 Auto	November 04, 2020 Patch	August 03, 2021 Patch
Selectfire Receiver	Unlocks an additional fire mode.	HAVOC Rifle, Prowler Burst PDW	Game release	November 04, 2020 Patch
Shatter Caps	Allows weapon to fire multiple rounds at once when hipfiring.	Bocek Compound Bow, 30-30 Repeater	May 04, 2021 Patch	August 09, 2022 Patch

Apex Legends Mobile

Apex Legends Mobile currently has no vaulted attachments.

History

• Apex Legends
• Apex Legends Mobile

Patch notes

August 09, 2022 Patch

• Added Laser Sights.
• Brought back Skullpiercer Rifling and Double Tap Trigger.
• Barrel Stabilizers are no longer compatible with SMGs and Pistols.
• Changed Boosted Loader rarity from Legendary to Epic.
• Removed Deadeye's Tempo and Shatter Caps.

May 10, 2022 Patch

• Removed Dual Shell.
• Barrel Stabilizers are no longer compatible with the M600 Spitfire.

February 08, 2022 Patch

• Added Kinetic Feeder.
• Brought back Hammerpoint Rounds, now also compatible with the RE-45 Auto.

November 02, 2021 Patch

• Added Dual Shell.
• Reduced Barrel Stabilizers effectiveness for the L-STAR EMG.
• (Undocumented) Removed Barrel Stabilizer from Supply Drop Weapons and fully kitted weapons. Replaced with a Level 3 one.

August 03, 2021 Patch

• The reload speed boost from Extended Mags is now tied to Stocks.
  • Heavy weapons (except the 30-30 Repeater) no longer have a higher speed boost compared to the other weapons.
  • Common Stocks now provide a reload speed boost of 3.3%.
  • Increased Rare Stocks reload speed boost from 5% to 6.7%.
• Marksman weapons except the Bocek Compound Bow are now compatible with Sniper Stocks instead of Standard Stocks.
• Added Boosted Loader.
• Removed Quickdraw Holster and Anvil Receiver.
• Increased reload speed boost provided by Sniper Stocks for the 30-30 Repeater:
  • Sniper Stock from 3.3% to 5%
  • Sniper Stock from 6.7% to 12.5%
  • Sniper Stock from 10% to 20%.
• Reduced fire rate increase provided by Shotgun Bolts for the EVA-8 Auto:
  • Shotgun Bolt from 15% to 10%
  • Shotgun Bolt from 25% to 15%
  • Shotgun Bolt from 35% to 20%.

May 04, 2021 Patch

• Added Deadeye's Tempo and Shatter Caps.

March 09, 2021 Patch

• Optics on fully kitted weapons can now be removed and/or replaced.
• (Undocumented) Fixed bug that allowed players to swap the Barrel Stabilizer equipped on fully kitted weapons with a worse one, allowing the Level 4 one to be applied on any other weapon compatible with it.

February 02, 2021 Patch

• Added Level 4 Extended Mags.
• Brought back Anvil Receiver.
• Removed Double Tap Trigger.
• Removed Barrel Stabilizer. Can still be found equipped on Supply Drop Weapons and fully kitted weapons.

November 04, 2020 Patch

• Added Quickdraw Holster.
• Removed Selectfire Receiver.
• When replacing an attachment with one from the ground, if the old attachment is an improvement for another weapon currently being carried, the old attachment will get automatically transferred.

August 20, 2020 Patch

• Reduced Turbocharger's chance to spawn.

August 18, 2020 Patch

• Brought back Extended Energy Mags and Turbocharger.
• Removed Precision Choke, now integrated into the Triple Take and Peacekeeper by default and can be toggled on/off.

May 12, 2020 Patch

• Brought back Skullpiercer Rifling.
• Removed Anvil Receiver.

April 07, 2020 Patch

• Added HUD element that briefly describes the function of Hop-Ups when equipping one. Can be toggled on/off through Options -> "Hop-Up Pop-Up".

February 04, 2020 Patch

• Added Extended Sniper Mags.
• Removed Turbocharger.

January 14, 2020 Patch

• Removed Extended Energy Mags.

October 25, 2019 Patch

• Extended Energy Mags can no longer be equipped to the Charge Rifle.

October 01, 2019 Patch

• Added Double Tap Trigger and Anvil Receiver.
• Removed Disruptor Rounds and Skullpiercer Rifling.
• When swapping weapons with one on the ground, attachments will now attempt to transfer to another currently carried weapon, if any, in addition to the weapon about to be picked up.

September 03, 2019 Patch

• SMGs are no longer compatible with the 3x HCOG “Ranger” and 2x-4x Variable AOG optics.

July 02, 2019 Patch

• Added Disruptor Rounds and Hammerpoint Rounds.
• Changed rarity of Skullpiercer Rifling from Epic to Legendary and reduced chance to spawn as a result.
• Added Extended Energy Mags.
• Added "flash hider" text description to the Barrel Stabilizer.

Patch notes

May 17, 2022 Patch

• Added 4x-10x Digital Sniper Threat.

Trivia

• HCOG means "Holographic Combat Optical Gunsight" while AOG means "Advanced Optical Gunsight".

See also

• Gear
• Weapons