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The R-99 has grown in popularity over the last few seasons of Apex Legends due to the shift in meta from the R-301’s nerfs. And while the R-99 also met some nerfs, it is still a highly popular weapon. Over the years, Respawn Entertainment has introduced a wide array of skins for the R-99, allowing players to customize this weapon to suit their style. Here's a list of the top R-99 skins in Apex Legends for 2024, based on their design, popularity, and availability.
Here’s a List of the Best R-99 Skins in Apex Legends
1. Magnum Opus
Release Date: 9 February 2019
Available via: Store Exclusive (Limited Time)
Description: A clean recolor of The Alchemist skin, featuring a mixed texture that sets it apart from regular R-99 skins. Cost: 1800 Apex Coins.
2. Wishbone
Release Date: 9 March 2021
Available via: Chaos Theory Collection
Description: Inspired by the Honored Prey R-301 skin, featuring a unique animal skull design. Cost: 1800 Apex Coins.
3. Dangerous Game
Release Date: 23 June 2020
Available via: Lost Treasures Collection
Description: A royal gold-themed skin with off-white accents, providing a unique and elegant appearance. Cost: 1800 Apex Coins.
4. Symbiote
Release Date: 1 November 2022
Available via: Dark Circuits Store Sale
Description: Features a vibrant design with a parasite theme, bundled with Pathfinder's System Takeover skin. Cost: 2500 Apex Coins.
5. Exsanguinator
Release Date: 8 August 2023
Available via: Death Dynasty Collection Event
Description: A recolored version of the Zero Point skin, offering a clean iron sight and a unique look. Cost: 1800 Apex Coins, 2400 Crafting Material.
6. Sugar Rush
Release Date: 12 December 2019
Available via: Holo-Day Bash 2019 Collection
Description: A candy-like cosmetic skin, still popular among players for its unique appearance.
7. Core Fragment
Release Date: 8 March 2022
Available via: Weapon Recolor Store Sale
Description: A glowing-hot, red-colored skin, a recolor of The Paradigm Shifter skin.
8. Totally Gnarly
Release Date: On Release
Available via: Default Legendary
Description: A recolor of The Kill Switch skin, featuring a blue, lime green, and orange color combination.
9. Sirens Song
Release Date: 11 January 2022
Available via: Dark Depths Themed Event
Description: A vibrant skin filled with colors, offering a pleasant appearance.
10. Cutting Edge
Release Date: 4 November 2022
Available via: Ascension Battle Pass
Description: A reactive battle pass exclusive skin, featuring a slick, bright white appearance.
While these are some of the standout R-99 skins in Apex Legends, the game continues to introduce new skins and cosmetics, offering players even more options to customize their weapons. Keep an eye out for upcoming updates and events to find potential new and exciting skins for your R-99 SMG.
