Introduced in Chapter 4: Season 1, Augments are special abilities or buffs that players can obtain as a match goes on. The longer you are alive, the more Augments you can obtain making you that much stronger in the late game. However, as time has gone on, more and more Augments have been introduced to the game, making it tough to know which ones are worth picking and which ones you should pass up. There are currently four categories of Augments to choose from that we will go over: Combat, Game Changers, Looting, and Mobility and Scouting. Keep an eye out for any future updates that add new Augments to the game as well!

Combat Augments

Augments in this category focus on enhancing the player’s weapons during combat. There are a variety of different ways that these Augments affect the player and cover a wide variety of weapon types. While all of these give the player an advantage, the Combat Augments that are going to be touched on here will focus on the Augments that benefit the player immediately in combat rather than needing an event like reloading occur for the player to reap the benefit of the Augment.

Shotgun Striker

Starting things off in the combat category we have Shotgun Striker. This Augment gives players a siphon when they land any hits on enemies with a Shotgun. This very strong ability allows you to outlast your opponents in close-range skirmishes if you land your shots with the hard-hitting Pump Shotgun or Rapid Fast Drum Shotgun. Picking this Augment will give you the edge against enemies in close and midrange encounters where you find yourself taking consecutive Shotgun shots.

Steady Hands

With the addition of the Thermal DMR, Steady Hands becomes a much more powerful Augment when paired with such a strong weapon. Steady Hands is a simple yet extremely effective Augment, lowering the recoil of Marksman Rifles. The DMR and other Marksman Rifles have proven to be very strong weapons, and by lowering the recoil, the main con that these weapons face is minimized can make them extremely deadly in the right hands when taking fights at mid to long ranges.

First Assault

The last of the Combat Augments we are going to look at is going to be First Assault. First Assault causes the first bullet of your Assault Rifle to deal bonus damage. This can be useful in a variety of situations such as if you are in a mid-range skirmish and need some extra damage, or if you are in a close-range fight with something with a high rate of fire like the Flapjack Rifle. A little bit of damage can go a long way, and First Assault provides that damage when needed.

Game Changer Augments

Game Changer Augments aim to do exactly what the name implies, sway the match in your favor through strong buffs or drops. Currently, there are only three Game Changer Augments in the game, but it’s still important to review them and look at what they do but keep an eye out for future releases. Keep an eye out for any of these Augments, as well as any additions to the category that might be added.

Mythic Munition

Mythic Munition is a very straightforward yet powerful Augment. It just gives the player a Mythic Tactical Pistol, which is very strong in close-range encounters, melting opponents’ shields when all of the shots land or are paired with a Shotgun shot for good measure. Sometimes the simplest strategies and plans are the most effective and this is no exception, so keep an eye out for this Augment when you need a good close-range option.

Rarity Check

Rarity Check is one of the most unique Augments that has been added to the game because it forces the player to meet such a specific requirement, but in return provides an extremely strong reward. Rarity Check gives players a siphon on all elimination with common or uncommon weapons. As mentioned previously siphon effects are very strong, but providing that effect to ALL weapons just takes it to another level. The rarity portion isn’t even that much of an issue when you consider how many strong weapons are in the game regardless of rarity. Keep an eye out for this Augment because if played correctly, it can single-handedly win games for you.

Mud Warrior

Using a mechanic introduced in the newest season, Mud Warrior regenerates health and shields while covered in mud. Mud on its own is useful, granting speed boosts while running and sliding like running on ice. Adding the ability to passively heal on top of this makes the new mechanic that much better, so make sure to keep an eye out for this Augment, especially if the circle is closing in on one of the new areas where Mud can be found.

Mobility and Scouting

As the name implies, the Mobility and Scouting category help with traversal as well as recon. A lot of these Augments are good, and it’s tough to pick a top three, however, there are some that just barely edge out the others. When it comes down to it these three Augments are the ones you want to have that can help in any stage of the game.

Soaring Sprints

Soaring Sprints is an Augment that is extremely helpful and feels good to use too. When Sprinting, this Augment provides a zero-gravity effect when jumping, allowing you to reach tall heights and even negate fall damage in some instances. This Augment can be useful for engaging and fleeing fights, or even just general traversal around the map.

Bloodhound

The tried-and-true Bloodhound has proven to be one of the strongest Augments in the game for quite some time now. Bloodhound marks and reveals enemies that you hit with any Marksman Rifle. As if the DMR couldn’t get any better, this Augment is a must if you are using a DMR or other Marksman Rifle, and even pairs great with Steady Hands, giving even more of a buff to your mid-range and long-range fights.

Aquatic Warrior

Aquatic Warrior has a similar effect to some of the other Mobility Augments, granting health and partial shield regeneration while swimming in water except while in the storm. It also grants a speed boost while swimming as well. The reason this is a bit better than the other Augments is because Water covers a larger portion of the map than grind rails, ziplines, etc. allowing you to benefit more often from the healing aspect of the Augment. So, while Augments like Traversal Warrior or Sprint Lines are good, Aquatic Warrior just barely edges them out in terms of value.

Looting Augments

The last category of Augments we are going to look at is the Looting category. This category is self-explanatory, this Augment buffs your looting throughout the game through various ways. These Augments can be very useful in a pinch when looking for things like ammo or stronger weapons, and the three we are going to go over tend to provide those benefits the best out of the whole category.

Keymaster

The trend of simple yet effective continues to reign true with this next Augment, Keymaster. Keymaster gives the player selecting it two Holo-Keys immediately. Now, while this might seem to be lackluster at first, the potential that this Augment has is what makes it so great, since Holo-Chests carry Epic, Legendary, and Exotic weapons, it essentially just gives you two free weapons of these rarities of your choice and seeing as Holo-Chest are found all over the map, this Augment is an obvious one to grab if given the chance.

Shell Slide

Shell Slide is such a unique Augment in the sense that there is currently no other Augment in the game like it. Shell Slide gives the player Shotgun Shells while sliding. Essentially this gives players passive ammo since sliding is such a crucial part of mobility and movement. Traversing the map, sliding is such an important part of gaining speed, this Augment provides great value throughout the duration of the entire game.

Medium Ammo Acquired

Among all the guns in the game, current, old, and rotating, a large portion of them require Medium Ammo. A lot of the time you might find yourself with multiple guns that use Medium Ammo, further increasing ammo consumption. Medium Ammo Acquired solves this issue by not only granting the player Medium Ammo immediately but further increasing the amount of Medium Ammo they find for the rest of the game. This Augment is another one that provides so much value for the whole game, making it extremely useful for those who love Assault Rifles and DMRs.

Conclusion

The addition of Augments back in Chapter 3 Season 1 brought one of the most game-changing mechanics that the game has ever seen, but in a simple way. They provide players with buffs, drops, and powerful weapons while keeping the playing field even by offering them to all players alive at the time. Augments are always rotating, and new ones are constantly being added to the game so make sure to keep an eye out for any new or returning ones.