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‘It’s kind of stupid:’ ImperialHal is convinced one Apex weapon is ‘broken’ after season 16 update

He's not the only one.

As one of the most seasoned Apex Legends pros in the scene, ImperialHal’s opinions and insights on the meta bear a lot of weight, especially when it’s right after the launch of a new season.

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The TSM star has been busy grinding games on his Twitch stream to see what the season 16 changes are all about. That includes trying the new weapon, the Nemesis AR, which is already proving to be effective.

It’s a little too effective for ImperialHal’s liking, though. After decimating a lobby with it and clutching a win, he said it’s “broken” to the point where it’s “kind of stupid.” His teammates Reps and Verhulst agreed.

ImperialHal did elaborate on why he thinks it’s broken, but it’s likely due to how much damage it can cause in a short amount of time. It can crack red shields in three to four bursts.

ImperialHal isn’t the only pro who feels that way. IiTzTimmy last week said it felt “significantly better than the Hemlok” the first time he used it, and the more he used it, he realized it was “way too strong.”

At this stage, it looks like the season 16 meta will revolve around it unless a nerf happens soon. If it does end up being as overpowered as they claim it is in the long run, that seems likely.

Meanwhile, two legends—Newcastle and Gibraltar—are also shaping up to be strong. Team compositions will likely include either of them paired with Watson or Caustic and a nimble legend.


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Alex Tsiaoussidis
Staff Writer for Dot Esports. I am a passionate gamer with years of experience covering all things gaming, esports, and streaming. I have extra love for Dota 2, Pokémon, and Apex Legends.