7 pay-to-lose skins in Apex Legends (2024)
Over the last few years, pay-to-lose skins in Apex Legends have become a hot topic among fans. These cosmetic items, though visually appealing, can present gameplay disadvantages. Examples include obstructing the player's view or adding unnecessary visual elements that distract during critical moments. While the game is celebrated for its impressive character and gun designs, some skins come with tactical costs.
On that note, here are seven pay-to-lost skins in Apex Legends that can put you at a disadvantage.
Note: This list is solely based on the writer's opinion, and the entries are ranked in no particular order.
Curse of the Amazon and other pay-to-lose skins in Apex Legends
1) Curse of the Amazon
Curse of the Amazon skin for the Charge Rifle is one of the most detailed skins in Apex Legends. However, there's a big problem with it. The issue does not affect close-range or iron sights, but if you use a large scope, the entire screen is covered by the cosmetic. This makes it impossible to see anything outside the scope at the center of the screen.
This skin was part of the Warriors Collection Event during Season 12 and can not be unlocked anymore.
2) The Firebreather
The Firebreather is a Legendary skin for the EVA-8 Automatic Shotgun. At first glance, it's obvious that this is a bulky skin. The main issue arises when you aim down sights with it. The dragon design covers nearly half of the bottom screen, which can be frustrating for many players.
The Firebreather skin can be crafted using 1,200 Crafting Metals.
3) Problem Solver
Problem Solver is a Legendary skin designed for the R-99 SMG. The iron sight on this cosmetic can be distracting for players due to the unnecessary triangles on the sides, resulting in poor visibility, especially when moving left and right or aiming at long range.
This skin can be crafted using 1,200 Crafting Metals.
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4) Golden Rampage
Golden Rampage for the R-301 Carbine is notorious for being one of the most distracting skins in Apex Legends. The cosmetic and its Recolor are filled with spikes that distract during combat and cover a significant portion of the screen.
This skin was part of the Season 2 Battle Pass and could only be achieved by reaching level 110; it is no longer available.
5) Chained Beast
Chained Beast is another Legendary skin for the VK-47 Flatline that affects gameplay when using iron sights. Initially, the chain wrapped around it might not seem like a major problem, but it makes shooting long-distance enemies nearly impossible.
This skin was part of the Season 8 Battle Pass as a Level 1 reward and can no longer be unlocked.
6) Blood Stone
Blood Stone is a recolor of Frostbite and is very similar to the Jadeite Retribution skin for the Peacekeeper. All three skins have pointy crystals that take up extra screen space and cause distractions due to their glowing nature. The more eliminations you get, the larger the crystals grow, making the iron sight poorer as you progress.
Both Blood Stone and Frostbite were Battle Pass skins in Apex Legends Season 3, and Jadeite Retribution was part of the Celestial Sunrise Collection Event. None of these skins can be bought or unlocked anymore.
7) Witchcraft
The Witchcraft skin for the Triple Take rifle is not only pay-to-lose but arguably one of the worst skins in Apex Legends in terms of design. It takes up a lot of screen space, has unnecessary design elements, and features very high walls when scoped in. These walls are not only distracting but also impractical.
The Witchcraft skin was part of the Fight or Fright Halloween event during Season 3 and can no longer be purchased or unlocked.
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