# Does Apex Legends have bots?

> Yes. Apex Legends uses AI bots in training areas and in a bots playlist aimed at new players, while regular ranked lobbies are meant for humans.

Yes. Respawn uses AI-controlled bots in Apex Legends, but mainly to help new players: the Firing Range and tutorial have practice dummies, and a dedicated bots playlist lets new accounts play a full battle royale match against AI opponents. Regular public and ranked matches are designed for human players, and the developers have not said that bots fill those lobbies.

## Where you meet bots

- **Firing Range and training:** stationary and moving dummies for testing weapons, recoil and legend abilities.
- **Bots playlist for new players:** full matches with AI squads, so newcomers can learn looting, rotations and gunfights without being matched against veterans. It is limited to low-level accounts; once you level up, it stops appearing.
- **Event and limited-time modes:** some events have used AI enemies, such as PvE-style challenges.

## Why players suspect bots in normal matches

Low-skill lobbies after a losing streak, players who stand still, or smurf accounts can all feel "bot-like." That impression is not evidence that the game inserts AI into standard matchmaking. If you only see AI opponents, check whether you are in a training or bots playlist.

## How bots differ from real players

AI squads move in predictable patterns, rarely use abilities cleverly and react slowly to third-party fights. They are useful for warming up, but they will not teach you how real squads rotate or push.

## FAQ

**Does Apex put bots in regular lobbies?**
Respawn has described bots as a feature for new-player and training modes, not for standard public or ranked matchmaking.

**Can I choose to play against bots?**
New accounts can use the bots playlist. Everyone can practice against dummies in the Firing Range at any time.

**Does Apex Legends have Duos?**
Duos has been both a permanent and a rotating mode at different times. Check the in-game mode selector for the current season's playlists.

**Has Apex ever had a Solos mode?**
Yes, Solos has appeared as a limited-time mode during events rather than as a permanent playlist.

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