We'll start with something a little wacky and less traditionally badass. It's the Barnacle Buster, and as you'd assume from the name, it has a strong maritime theme. But we've included it because it's one of the most high-effort skins they've made that doesn't just try to win you over with lots of gold highlighting. | © EA
Okay, I know we just kind of complained about them using gold highlighting to make weapon skins seem premium, but in the case of the Daybreaker it really works. The gold and red look beautiful and the little details on the model really make it pop. | © EA
This next one sounds like a parody of something quite rude, but don't worry it's just a family-friendly R-301 skin, it's the Unsheathed Rebellion. And what's particularly impressive about this skin is the gorgeous patterning that runs the length of the barrel. Fine work indeed, devs. | © EA
This next one is probably the most popular, at least among the players who were around during that event to buy it. This is the Ice Cold skin, and it reminds us most of the Prime Vandal from Valorant. If you're familiar with Valorant, you'll know how much of a compliment that is, the thing is drop-dead gorgeous. | © EA
And to end on? It's the legendary Last Spartan. This will require a lot of materials to make, but yes, it is a craftable skin (which is wild in itself because they normally keep the best skins locked behind the store). And why wouldn't you craft it if you could? The gold and black are both menacing and premium, while the chain that wraps around the barrel adds the perfect finishing touch. Beautiful. | © EA
Everyone loves the R-301, from lowly beginners, all the way to (cheating) global kill leaders. It's the closest thing in Apex to a great, all-round AR. And it's better than the R-99 (I will die on this hill). But how should you kit it? What are the best R-301 skins in Apex Legends?
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