Care Packages in Apex Legends are designed to introduce game-changing, highly powerful weapons that immediately raise the stakes of any encounter. For the duration of the “Merry Mayhem” event, Respawn Entertainment has dramatically altered the loot pool, not only rotating existing weapons but also introducing the first-ever Mythic-tier assault rifle: the Flatline.

This shift ensures that control over Airdrops will be the most contested strategic priority, as the rewards now offer unprecedented offensive power.

The Mythic Tier: Unprecedented Flatline Power

While weapons like the Kraber have always held legendary status, the Mythic Flatline promises to deliver sustained, devastating firepower:

  • Mythic Flatline: This new variant is confirmed to feature superior base damage, an inherently lower recoil pattern than its ground-loot counterpart, and a full suite of Gold attachments, including an enhanced Mag size. It instantly becomes the most desirable assault rifle in the game.
  • Psychological Edge: Securing the Mythic Flatline grants a significant psychological advantage. Teams know they possess a weapon capable of quickly melting armor and downing opponents, forcing enemy squads to approach them with extreme caution.

The rarity and immense power of this weapon will make every Airdrop a high-risk, high-reward proposition.

Rotation and Strategic Impact

The removal and addition of established weapons further destabilizes the current meta:

  1. Bocek and Alternator Return: The Bocek Compound Bow and the Alternator SMG are confirmed to enter the Care Package rotation. The Bocek provides crucial silent mid-range damage, while the Alternator offers incredibly stable close-range fire, ensuring that Airdrops cater to multiple engagement distances.
  2. Increased Aggression: The promise of a guaranteed Mythic or high-tier weapon forces teams to rotate more aggressively toward incoming Care Packages. This will lead to more chaotic, faster-paced mid-game engagements as multiple squads converge on a single source of power.
  3. Ground Loot Shift: The removal of these weapons from the general ground loot pool affects early-game strategy. Teams must now rely more heavily on weapons like the R-301 and Hemlok until they can transition to Airdrop weapons or fully kitted Legendary caches.

The “Merry Mayhem” loot rotation ensures that securing high-tier supply drops is no longer optional; it is mandatory for any team aiming for championship contention.