Apex Legends’ Nemesis, the newest energy class assault rifle is back as floor loot for Season 18: Resurrection.
After a brief stint in the Crafter, the Nemesis is now back on the floor in the aftermath of the ALGS Champs 2023. Yes, the #1 most popular weapon at ALGS Split 2 is back with a vengeance, and a small nerf to its damage and ADS recoil.
Nemesis moved back to floor loot in Season 18: Resurrection
For Apex Legends Season 18: Resurrection, the Nemesis Burst AR was moved to the crafter. However, after the ALGS Champs 2023 mid-season, the developers have returned the weapon to floor loot.
- Nemesis Burst AR
- Damage reduced to 16 (was 17)
- ADS recoil increased
History of the Nemesis Burst AR
The Nemesis Burst AR was first introduced in Apex Legends Season 16, and was the first new weapon in five season. A new weapon had been long overdue in Apex Legends. The last new weapon added was the C.A.R. SMG in Season 11: Escape, back in November 2021.
The public's first glimpse of the Apex Legends Nemesis was in the Revelry trailer, but throughout Season 16 and 17, the Nemesis Burst AR was formidable. Even in the competitive scene, the Nemesis Burst AR was the second most used weapon on the Split 2 LAN playoffs in London.
Apex Legends Nemesis Burst AR damage stats
The Nemesis is an energy class assault rifle that will fire four rounds per burst. It also comes with a ramping up function that decreases the speed between bursts, and can be fired as a fully automatic weapon if you wish.
In terms of damage it is incredibly high. The devs seem well aware of that though as they stated it was "coming in hot".
Area | Damage per bullet | Damage per burst (4 shots) |
|---|---|---|
| Body | 17 damage per bullet | 68 damage per burst |
| Head | 27 damage per bullet | 108 damage per burst |
| Legs | 13 damage per bullet | 52 damage per burst |
The Apex Legends Nemesis comes with a ramping up meter that indicates how close it is to full firing speed. The bar is visible just above the weapon in hip fire mode, and also above the scope when ADS.
Once at 100% it will remain there unless the weapon has not been fired for 6 seconds. After that the percentage will decrease. Firing a new shot will stop the countdown and ramp the Nemesis up again.
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Comparison: Nemesis vs the R-301 and Flatline
EA's devs have said their goal is for the Nemesis Burst AR to dethrone the R-301 and the Flatline. They are hoping the addition of a new Energy AR like the Nemesis will shake up the weapon meta. We can see this vision influencing the patch notes for Revelry with the damage reduction nerf for the R-301 and the removal of the Anvil Receiver Hop-Up.
Important Apex Legends Season 16 patch notes changes:
- R-301: Reduced damage to 13 (was 14)
- Anvil Receiver Hop-Up [R-301, Flatline]: Removed from floor loot and crafting
- Care Package Rotation: Hemlok Burst AR enters the Care Package
Area | Flatline | R-301 | Nemesis Burst AR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body | 18 damage | 13 damage | 17 damage |
| Head | 32 damage | 25 damage | 27 damage |
| Leg | 14 damage | 11 damage | 13 damage |
The raw damage stats for Apex Legends' Nemesis mean it is 2nd for damage to the Body, Head and Leg behind the Flatline. However, it has a faster rate of fire and the ability to be a burst weapon.
Nemesis Clip Size:
- Base ammo: 20
- Level 1 Energy Mag: 24
- Level 2 Energy Mag: 28
- Level 3 Energy Mag: 32
Nemesis Skins in Apex Legends
Rare skins for the Nemesis AR
The Nemesis comes with five rare skins, each costing 400 Crafting Metals.
Legendary skins for the Nemesis Burst AR
The Nemesis comes with four legendary skins, each costing 1,200 Crafting Metals.
History of new weapons added to Apex Legends
A new weapon in Apex Legends was very common place in the earlier seasons but not so much recently, which is why the Nemesis Burst AR will be an exciting addition.
In the last ten season of Apex, only five weapons have been added; Volt SMG, 30-30 Repeater, Bocek Compound Bow, Rampage LMG and the C.A.R. SMG.
Season | New Weapon | Date added |
|---|---|---|
| The Preseason | Havoc | February 2019 |
| Season 2: Battle Charge | L-STAR EMG | July 2019 |
| Season 3: Meltdown | Charge Rifle | October 2019 |
| Season 4: Assimilation | Sentinel | February 2020 |
| Season 5: Fortune's Favor | - | - |
| Season 6: Boosted | Volt SMG | August 2020 |
| Season 7: Ascension | - | - |
| Season 8: Mayhem | 30-30 Repeater | February 2021 |
| Season 9: Legacy | Bocek Compound Bow | May 2021 |
| Season 10: Emergence | Rampage LMG | August 2021 |
| Season 11: Escape | C.A.R. SMG | November 2021 |
| Season 12 | - | - |
| Season 13 | - | - |
| Season 14 | - | - |
| Season 15 | - | - |
| Season 16 | Nemesis Burst AR | February 14th 2023 |
| Season 17 | ||
| Season 18 | Charge Rifle rework | August 8, 2023 |
| Season 19 | - | - |
