Punching in Apex Legends is your character's basic melee attack, useful for close-quarters combat, breaking doors, or even specific movement techniques like punch boosting.
Here's how to perform a standard punch:
Performing a Basic Punch
Your ability to punch is mapped to a specific key or button depending on the platform you are playing on. When you press this input, your character will perform a quick melee strike.
- PC: Default key is V.
- PlayStation: Default button is Circle (O).
- Xbox: Default button is B.
- Nintendo Switch: Default button is A.
Note: These are the default settings; you can customize your keybinds in the game's settings menu.
Understanding Punch Boosting
While the basic punch is simple, the provided reference highlights an advanced movement technique called Punch Boosting. This technique utilizes the melee attack in conjunction with other inputs to gain significant speed or distance.
The reference snippet "More there is no backwards input required while doing either.MoreMore there is no backwards input required while doing either." specifically relates to the inputs needed for Punch Boosting (or related movement tech discussed in the video). It emphasizes that, unlike some other movement techniques in Apex Legends which might require holding a backwards directional input, Punch Boosting does not require holding a backwards input. This simplifies the execution compared to techniques like tap-strafing or certain types of wall-bounces.
To perform a Punch Boost, you typically initiate a slide and then perform a melee attack at a specific point during the slide animation, often combined with jumping and precise directional inputs (usually forward or sideways). The exact timing and inputs can vary slightly depending on the desired outcome (speed boost vs. distance). The key takeaway from the reference is the absence of a backwards directional input during this process.
Mastering Punch Boosting involves practicing the timing and coordination of slide, punch, and jump inputs, often in training mode, to effectively incorporate it into gameplay for faster rotations or escapes.
