Apex Legends
Apex Legends

Understanding the User Interface (UI) — Apex Legends Guide

A detailed breakdown of the Apex Legends user interface (UI), explaining all on-screen elements and their importance during gameplay.

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The Apex Legends UI provides crucial information during a match. Familiarize yourself with its elements to make informed decisions quickly. Your screen will display your health, shield, ammunition, abilities, mini-map, kill feed, and more. Understanding where to look for specific information can be the difference between victory and defeat.

Key UI Elements:

  • Health & Shield Bar (Bottom Left): Displays your current health (red) and shield (blue/purple/gold).
  • Ammunition & Weapon Info (Bottom Right): Shows your current weapon, ammo count, and fire mode.
  • Ability Icons (Bottom Left, above Health): Displays your Tactical and Ultimate ability cooldowns and readiness.
  • Mini-Map (Top Left): Shows your immediate surroundings, teammate locations, and the current ring position.
  • Kill Feed (Top Right): Announces kills, knockdowns, and revives, providing information on enemy activity.
  • Loot Feed (Middle Right): Shows items picked up by you and your squad.
  • Ping Wheel (Middle Screen, when pinging): Allows for detailed communication with your squad.
  • Squad Status (Top Left, below Mini-Map): Shows your teammates' health, shields, and ultimate charge.
  • Ring Timer (Top Center): Indicates when the next ring closure will occur.
  • Scoreboard/Match Summary (Tab/Menu): Provides real-time match statistics, including kills, damage, and squad eliminations.