Alter’s Void Nexus has added a strong new tool for moving around, regrouping, and changing your position in Apex Legends. It’s theatrical and strategic, but as one viral Reddit clip shows, jumping through an unknown Alter portal (Void Nexus) without knowing what’s on the other side may lead to disaster very quickly. Let’s break down what went wrong in that film, why it’s dangerous to take unknown Alter portals, and how to use them more safely in your games.
What Happens in the “Tomfoolery” Clip
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The video is from a Reddit thread called “My randoms convinced me to help with this tomfoolery.” In the video, random teammates convince a player to set up an Alter Void Nexus and scout out to bait random teams to chase them through the Alter Portal. The outcome is chaos as the enemy team follows the team through the portal. It’s funny to see the scene, but it also teaches you something.
Why Unknown Alter Portals Can Be Dangerous
Here are several reasons why blindly taking an Alter portal (that you didn’t place or fully understand) can backfire:
You can show up at a place that is open to attack, near foes, or where there is no shelter or defensive terrain. The team doesn’t seem to agree or work together before using the portal in the video. If you don’t work together, your team could end up being split up, making it easy for your opponents to pick you out one by one. Enemies can wait near or at the exit, or they can even pursue you after you put down the Void Nexus. You can’t always tell who’s at the exit. It’s more likely that you’ll get ambushed if you use portals without scouting first.
Community Insights & Related Tips
From Reddit threads, players are discussing several mechanics and edge cases around Alter’s portals:
- If you’re downed, teammates can use the “rift” left behind by an Alter Nexus to get to safety.
- When enemies use or take the exit of the Void Nexus, a “Void Nexus Activating” alert appears above your crosshair. This gives a warning so you can try to defend or prepare.
- Teammates often note that reviving via portal should be balanced against the risk of exposure once using a Nexus teleport.
The Reddit video isn’t only funny; it’s also a lesson. Alter’s Void Nexus is strong and intriguing, but gateways that aren’t known can be dangerous. Every choice you make in Apex Legends matters. Jumping through a portal that someone else put there without investigating could save you time or cost you the whole match.
If you want to move up in the rankings or just win more often, think of every Void Nexus as a doorway to new opportunities and danger. Look for, plan, and organize. You should only go through an unknown door if you know for sure that what’s on the other side won’t kill you faster than staying where you are.
