But the system itself can take a little getting used to.

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Weapon Mastery XP can be earned in a number of ways, the easiest of which is simply holding your weapon.

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But every 20 levels, players are faced with a special challenge, referred to in-game as aTrial.

XP can be gained from any mode, including battle royale (both Ranked and non-Ranked) andMixtape Mode.

But not all weapon usage methods are created equal–at least not when it comes to earning XP.

Fully mastering a weapon will earn players a universal banner frame (and universal bragging rights).

But there are several ways to get XP, and some of them are rather surprising.

Simply having it equipped but stowed away does not generate XP, but keeping it on-hand does.

But it also provides a massive speed buff when sprinting with a weapon in your hand.

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Mad Maggieis another good choice, but mainly for mastering shotguns.

Ultimately, some Trials will be surprisingly easy for some players, while others may struggle to achieve them.

Still, now that you know the ropes, you’ll be mastering Apex’s weapons in no time.

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Well, maybe notnotime– evenmastering one weapon takes a great deal patience and effort.

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