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Re: How can i turn of auto punch in Apex Legends

If it hasnt happened to you then you dont know what im talking about. Move on please so someone with a real answer can help all the people that are actually experiencing this. Thanks

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  • Well, you're a nice guy aren't you?

    As I said, I DID experience 'auto-punch', lots of times. I 'solved' it by switching melee and jump on the controller. Since I have done this, I have not experienced auto-punch at all, put I HAVE experienced 'auto-jump'.

    As others will tell you, there is no such thing as auto-punch. If you punch during a fight, it's because you're pressing down on the right-hand stick, no other reason.

    Happy to help, friend.

  • outheg8's avatar
    outheg8
    5 years ago

    my R3 button is crouch? Im not accidentally crouching? Im accidentally punching??? It doesnt happen when theyre far away but its when were on the same floor in the same area?? Can you stop filling my post. If it was that simple i wouldnt have had tomake an account just to find an answer? 

  • Your R3 button isn't crouch, you're lying. You've realised my answer was true and that you've embarrased yourself by being so insulting towards my genuine offer as an explanation, so you're attempting to save face by claiming you are 'auto-punching' when you've - for whatever bizarre reason - conveniently switched crouch and melee.

    There's no such thing as auto-punch. It's been debunked countless times.

    Happy to help, friend.

  • EA_David's avatar
    EA_David
    Icon for Community Admin rankCommunity Admin
    5 years ago

    Hey, let's take it down a few notches, we all want the same thing here. 

    @outheg8 While I have seen scattered reports of "auto punch" persisting in a situation like yours, we haven't seen enough evidence to prove it, and accidental R3 presses are the cause in the vast vast majority of cases. 

    I don't know your setup, but if it replicates consistently in the Firing Range, a clip of it happening, with controller inputs visible, would be something I could forward to QA.

    I know it's a big ask, but anything less likely won't lead to further investigation, as "auto punch" has been discussed extensively. 

  • aisthebestletter's avatar
    aisthebestletter
    Seasoned Ace
    5 years ago

    I have also experienced this numerous times on Xbox. I use an elite controller V2 and have the right stick click as crouch, not punch. Punch is mapped to b. I don't accidentally hit b bit yet when I try and reload I punch. It is infuriating. Lost numerous fights and even wins because of this. 

  • MandatoryIDtag's avatar
    MandatoryIDtag
    5 years ago

    I've only seen it a couple of times a few seasons back, and that was a random melee cancelling out reloads.....nothing in months though. 

    I also had r3 as crouch, circle as melee.

  • ZMaXeR's avatar
    ZMaXeR
    Rising Newcomer
    3 years ago

    I have a ps5 controller , and this happens all the time.

    but only at close range.

    I run towards an enemy, shoot and when I or they come to close it auto punches.

    I lost so many fights it’s absurd.

    also opening doors if there’s ammo in front will not work, must do a manual open door.

    sometimes I think the developers hate controller players.

    I have more issues but I relate to the poster btw I play apex mobile with ps5 controller with modded back paddles and gyro clip.

    pls fix this asap

  • BLACCK68's avatar
    BLACCK68
    3 years ago

    I have been having the same issues! What did you guys do to resolve these issues?

  • BigMacAttack8u's avatar
    BigMacAttack8u
    Seasoned Ace
    3 years ago
    @BLACCK68 There is no auto punch, it’s just people accidentally hitting the wrong button, but it may have been a bug at the time, you might want to change your button layout.
  • @BLACCK68 Buy an heirloom so that even though you accidentally pressed the melee button you would look cool. /s

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