What changed for Mastiff?

7 changes across 3 patches (Aug 5, 2024 to Feb 9, 2026), newest first.

1. Feb 9, 2026Apex Legends: Breach Patch Notes (Feb 9, 2026)Buff 1Nerf 1Adjust 1Official notes ↗
   Nerf

   Pellets per blast

   Mastiff's pellets per blast decrease from 6 to 5.

   6→5

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   Decreased pellets per blast to 5 (was 6)

   Buff

   Damage per pellet

   Mastiff's damage per pellet increases from 16 to 19.

   16→19

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   Damage per pellet increased to 19 (was 16)

   Adjust

   Adjusted blast pattern.

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   Adjusted blast pattern

2. Feb 10, 2025Apex Legends: Takeover Patch Notes (Feb 10, 2025)Buff 1Adjust 1Official notes ↗
   Buff

   Damage per pellet

   Mastiff's damage per pellet increases from 14 to 16.

   14→16

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   Damage per pellet increased to 16 (was 14)

   Adjust

   No longer deals increased headshot damage.

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   No longer deals increased headshot damage

3. Aug 5, 2024Apex Legends: Shockwave Patch Notes (Aug 5, 2024)Buff 1Nerf 1Official notes ↗
   Buff

   Damage

   Mastiff's damage increases from 11 to 15.

   11→15

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   Damage increased to 15 (was 11)

   Nerf

   Pellet count

   Mastiff's pellet count decreases from 8 to 6.

   8→6

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   Pellet count reduced to 6 (was 8)