In Apex Legends, there’s a common misconception that certain characters move slower than others. The animation of the characters’ arms and their height create an illusion that some move faster than others.
However, under normal circumstances, all characters move at the same speed.
There is no ‘slowest Legend’ in Apex Legends. All legends move and run at the same base speed.
Here’s a bit more detail on what creates the illusion that some Legends are slower than others.
Bulky Animations
The animation style of each legend can create an illusion of different movement speeds.
For example, larger characters like Gibraltar might appear to move slower due to their bulkier animations, despite moving at the same speed as smaller characters like Wraith.
Revenant exhibits slower arm movement, which creates the impression that they’re moving more slowly, even though their actual speed is not reduced.
First-Person Perspective
The first-person perspective in Apex Legends also contributes to this illusion. Since you cannot see your own character, the way the camera moves with each character’s animations can make it feel like some are faster or slower than others.
Special Abilities
While the base speed is the same for all characters, certain abilities can temporarily increase a legend’s movement speed.
For instance, Bangalore’s Double Time ability gives her a burst of speed when taking fire, making her feel faster in specific situations.
Hitbox Size
The size of a character’s hitbox can also affect players’ perception of speed. Larger characters have bigger hitboxes, making them easier targets, which can sometimes give the impression that they are moving slower, as they might be hit more often.
Conclusion
While it might seem like some legends in Apex Legends are slower than others, they all actually have the same base movement speed.
The differences in perceived speed are largely due to character-specific animations, abilities, and perspectives in the game.
Enjoy the game!