Apex Legends Map Guide
All battle royale maps with hot drop zones, rotation tips, and strategic advice.
World's Edge
A volcanic landscape with a mix of urban areas and open terrain. Known for Fragment East and West, the most contested drop spots in Apex.
Hot Zones
Fragment East/WestSkyhookLava SiphonCountdown
Tips
- 1Fragment is high-risk, high-reward. Drop here only if you want constant fights.
- 2Lava Siphon has great loot and rotating gondolas for vertical play.
- 3Use the train tracks and lava fissures as natural rotation guides.
- 4Skyhook is a safe drop with excellent loot for slower games.
Kings Canyon
The original Apex map. Smaller than other maps, leading to frequent third parties. Fast-paced and chaotic.
Hot Zones
Skull Town (Relic)MarketAirbaseThe Cage
Tips
- 1Third parties are constant on this map due to its small size.
- 2Use the river and canyon walls for cover during rotations.
- 3Market is a central POI with underground tunnels for flanking.
- 4Keep fights short to avoid being third-partied.
Olympus
A floating city in the clouds with clean aesthetics and open spaces. Features Phase Runner teleportation for fast rotations.
Hot Zones
EstatesHammond LabsFight NightTurbine
Tips
- 1Phase Runner connects the map and enables fast rotations.
- 2Fight Night has a melee-only arena that blocks all gunfire.
- 3Open spaces between POIs make rotations dangerous without cover.
- 4Trident vehicles allow quick team repositioning.
Storm Point
The largest Apex map with tropical terrain, wildlife, and elevated positions. Slower paced with fewer third parties.
Hot Zones
BarometerCheckpointStorm CatcherCascade Falls
Tips
- 1Gravity Cannons replace traditional jump towers on this map.
- 2Wildlife (Prowlers, Spiders) provide loot and EVO shield progress.
- 3The map is large so use Tridents and Gravity Cannons to rotate quickly.
- 4High ground is critical on Storm Point due to the hilly terrain.
Broken Moon
A fractured lunar surface connected by zip rails. Features unique terrain with a mix of open and enclosed areas.
Hot Zones
The DivideCultivationBioticBreaker Wharf
Tips
- 1Zip Rails are the primary rotation tool and are faster than walking.
- 2The Divide is the central chokepoint connecting both halves of the map.
- 3Use the underground tunnels near POIs for safe rotations.
- 4Ring positioning is crucial due to the linear map layout.