Please Consider Reworking the Metallic Banshee Universal Heirloom

Dear Respawn Entertainment Team,

I recently received the Metallic Banshee from the latest randomized Universal Heirloom event. This was the first time I had ever spent money on Apex Legends, so I was genuinely excited when I obtained a Universal Heirloom.

Unfortunately, after using the Metallic Banshee in actual gameplay, I felt extremely disappointed and upset.

My biggest concern is the way the weapon looks and moves while running or walking. The flexible section swings around too loosely, making the weapon feel soft, unstable, and awkward rather than sharp, powerful, or threatening. For an expensive Mythic-tier cosmetic, it does not feel polished or satisfying to hold.

Some members of the community have even compared its current appearance and movement to an inappropriate adult prop. Although that comparison is crude, I believe it reflects a genuine problem with the weapon’s silhouette, rigidity, and movement animations.

Please consider substantially reworking the Metallic Banshee.

One possible solution would be to redesign it as a transforming chain sword. During normal movement, the chain could retract, tighten, and lock together to form a solid sword blade. This would give the weapon a cleaner silhouette and make it feel firm and natural in the player’s hand.

During melee attacks, inspect animations, or special rare animations, the chain could then extend and separate, allowing the weapon to retain its flexible identity. This transformation would make it feel more mechanical, distinctive, and worthy of being a Universal Heirloom.

Suggested improvements include:

• Making the weapon rigid and sword-like during normal movement.
• Reducing the loose and floppy swinging animations.
• Allowing the chain to extend during attacks and inspections.
• Improving the running, drawing, attacking, and idle animations.
• Giving the weapon stronger sound effects and mechanical feedback.
• Adding more detailed and memorable rare inspect animations.

I understand that cosmetic design is subjective, and I do not intend to disrespect the artists and developers who created this item. However, this was my first purchase in Apex Legends, and receiving an heirloom that I find uncomfortable and disappointing to use has genuinely affected my experience.

Universal Heirlooms require a significant investment from players. I sincerely hope the team will listen to community feedback and consider reworking the Metallic Banshee rather than leaving it in its current state.

Please give this heirloom the quality, identity, and polish that a Mythic-tier item deserves.

Thank you for reading my feedback.

Sincerely,

A disappointed Apex Legends player