Ever feel like your Apex Legends matches end before you can even warm up? You're not alone. While not everyone can aim like a pro, the game's Firing Range is a secret weapon for improvement, especially with the powerful customization options introduced a few seasons back. Spending just a few minutes here before jumping into a match can dramatically improve your K/D ratio and overall confidence in gunfights. But to get the most out of it, you need to know how to access and tweak the settings. Let's dive into the ultimate 2026 guide to mastering the Apex Legends Firing Range.

🔧 How to Access & Customize the Firing Range

Getting to the settings is super easy and there are multiple ways to do it! 🎮

• The Quick Way: Simply hold down your map button (TAB on PC) while in the Firing Range. You'll be taken straight to the customization menu.

• The Menu Way: You can also flip through the tabs at the top of your screen when you open your inventory. On PC, hitting the ESC key works too.

• Always Visible: If you ever forget, just glance at the top-right corner of your screen in the range—the prompt is always displayed there as a handy reminder.

Once you're in the menu, it's all about toggling. The top three options (like Dynamic Stats) are personal and only affect your HUD. However, the more advanced dummy settings can only be changed by the 'Range Leader'—that's the player who hosted the squad when you entered. So, if you want full control, make sure you're the one inviting your friends!

⚙️ Decoding the Firing Range Settings

Some settings are obvious, but others can be a bit confusing. Here’s a breakdown of what each one does in 2026:

Setting	What It Does	Pro Tip
Dynamic Stats 📊	Shows real-time accuracy, headshots, etc. at the top of your screen. Appears when you shoot, disappears when you stop.	Perfect for tracking improvement over a session.
Infinite Weapon Reloads ♾️	Reload any weapon endlessly, no ammo needed.	Great for practicing extended sprays and reload cancels.
Hit Markers 🎯	Color-coded markers show where your shots land. Red=Hit, Yellow=Headshot, Gray=Miss.	Essential for visual feedback on recoil control.
Friendly Fire 🤕	Lets you damage your squadmates.	Useful for 1v1 practice with a friend!
Target Speed 🏃	Changes the speed of the moving blue targets.	Start slow, then ramp it up to challenge yourself.
Stay Still 🧍	Gives dummies a chance to spawn and not move.	Good for initial weapon familiarization.
Strafe Left/Right ↔️	Dummies will continuously strafe side-to-side.	Cannot be active with 'Stay Still'—they choose one behavior.
Strafe Speed ⚡	Adjusts how fast strafing dummies move. 'Random' makes them switch speeds.	'Run' speed mimics aggressive player movement.
Shield Level 🛡️	Sets dummy shield health, up to red 'Mythic' armor.	Practice breaking high-level shields for end-game scenarios.
Can Stand / Can Crouch 🧎	Dummies can stand, crouch, or alternate between both.	Crouching dummies change their hitbox—great for aim adjustment.
Random Intervals 🎲	Dummies strafe or crouch at random, unpredictable times.	The key to simulating unpredictable human players.

🎯 The Best Firing Range Settings for 2026

If you're serious about improving, you need to make your practice count. The goal is to simulate real in-game scenarios as closely as possible. Here are the top setting combinations to transform your aim from good to great.

1. The Feedback Loop: Hit Markers & Dynamic Stats

This combo is a must-have for mastering recoil and learning new weapons. 🚀

• How to Practice: Grab an automatic weapon (like an R-301 or Flatline). Spray a full magazine at a stationary target and try to keep all the hit markers clustered tightly together. This forces you to actively compensate for recoil.

• Level Up: Once you're comfortable, back up! Increase the distance. Hitting a far-away target is much harder and will expose flaws in your control. Watch the Dynamic Stats—if your accuracy drops, ask yourself: "Is the vertical or horizontal recoil throwing me off?" Analyze those stray gray miss markers!

2. Creating the Ultimate Sparring Partner: Erratic Dummies

Want to practice against movement that feels like a real, sweaty opponent? This setup is for you. It creates dummies that move like high-level players, perfect for training your tracking skills. 🎯

Here’s the exact configuration to turn your dummies into aim demons:

• ❌ Stay Still: OFF

• ✅ Strafe Left/Right: ON

• ⚡ Strafe Speed: RUN

• 🛡️ Shield Level: MYTHIC (Red Armor)

• ✅ Can Crouch: ON (Keep Can Stand ON too)

• ✅ Random Intervals: ON

Why This Works: This combination makes dummies strafe quickly, crouch randomly, and have high health. It’s chaotic and incredibly difficult to track consistently—just like a real fight against a Legend like Wraith or Horizon. Turn Hit Markers ON here to get instant visual feedback on how the movement is affecting your aim. This drill is pure gold for improving your tracking—the skill of keeping your crosshair on a moving target.

💡 Final Pro Tips for 2026

• Start Simple, Then Add Complexity. Don't jump straight into the erratic dummy drill. Spend 5 minutes with Hit Markers on stationary targets to warm up your muscle memory first.

• Practice with Purpose. Don't just mindlessly shoot. Have a goal for each session: "Today, I'm mastering the Nemesis Burst AR at 50 meters."

• Use the Environment. The Firing Range isn't just flat ground. Use the vertical zip lines, the towers, and the different elevations to practice shooting from high and low ground—a critical skill in Apex.

• Mix in Movement. Practice slide-jumping, wall-bouncing, and shooting simultaneously. The best players can move and aim flawlessly at the same time.

The Apex Legends Firing Range in 2026 is more than just a shooting gallery; it's a fully-featured aim trainer built right into the game. By leveraging these customization options, you can create targeted drills that address your specific weaknesses. So next time you log on, hit the range first. Your future squadmates (and your stats) will thank you. 😉 Good luck, Legend!