5 best Caustic skins in Apex Legends for 2024

Caustic has seen a rise in his pick rate since the perk system was introduced and as such, many players are looking for the best Caustic skins in Apex Legends. A brilliant but evil scientist, his villain arc began when he developed the Nox Gas. He's said to have killed thousands of innocents while experimenting with this toxic gas. Fittingly so, Caustic’s voice lines and skins are unnerving and captivating at the same time.

This article will list and discuss the five best Caustic skins in Apex Legends that are a must-have.

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5 best Caustic skins in Apex Legends

Caustic's kit is mighty due to the damage and stun inflicted by his gas. It's nearly impossible to push a Caustic team into a closed space. This is why players in ranked and competitive alike are picking him up.

He has 86 skins in Apex Legends, of which three are mythic, 29 are legendary, 14 are epic, 26 are rare and 16 are common variants. While Caustic's mythic skin is the best, there are quite a few others that stand out. Here is a detailed list of the five best Caustic skins in Apex Legends that are worth getting your hands on.

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1) Necrosis/Noxious Nobleman

Necrosis and Noxious Nobleman Caustic skins in Apex Legends (Image via Electronic Arts)

Necrosis is a legendary class skin featured in the ‘System Override Collection Event’ from Season 4 in early 2020. It was available for 1800 Apex Coins and 2400 crafting materials and returned to the store three times, in the Evolution Collection Event store in 2021, June 2022, and December 2022.

Noxious Nobleman is a beautiful recolor of the original Necrosis skin which was available for purchase only once in the ‘Threat Level Event’ in May 2023. It was sold in a bundle for 2950 Apex Coins.

Noxious Nobleman is one of the most detailed Caustic skins in the game featuring a menacing yet exuberant gold metal armor with neon lights emphasizing the edges of its intricate design.

The hands with its gold and black theme are quite eye-catching in-game, making it one of the best Caustic skins in Apex Legends. Necrosis, however, is an old variant and quite a rare cosmetic.

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2) Prince of Darkness/Mad King

Prince of Darkness and Mad King Caustic skins in Apex Legends (Image via Electronic Arts)

Prince of Darkness is a legendary skin released in the early days of Apex Legends. It was only available with the Season 2 battle pass in July 2019.

Mad King is a recolor of Prince of Darkness skin first released in the Season 8 Anniversary Collection Event in 2021. The skin hit the store twice, in the Lunar New Year Sale in 2022 and February 2023. It was purchasable for 1800 Apex Coins or 1200 crafting materials.

Both skins resemble a samurai but with thick shoulder armor and a devilish mask with a crown. The Mad King's skin boasts detailed carvings and designs on his arm shields and chest, making him a sight to behold both in the lobby and in-game. This contrasting red and black combo adeptly signifies his character.

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3) Toxic Terminator

Toxic Terminator Caustic skin in Apex Legends (Image via Electronic Arts)

Toxic Terminator is a legendary class skin that was available in the ‘Neon Network Collection Event’ in July 2023. It was sold for 1800 Apex Coins or 2400 crafting materials.

This skin is inspired by the famous action movie Terminator where Caustic resembles a killing robot from the future. His hairstyle here is the most unique among all his other skins but it's the eyes and body design that make this variant stand out. One of his eyes is menacingly red with power lines running down his shoulders. The neon accent lights are the cherry on top, making it one of the best Caustic skins in Apex Legends.

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4) Lion Guard

Lion Guard Caustic skin in Apex Legends (Image via Electronic Arts)

Lion Guard is also a legendary skin that was available for 1800 Apex Coins and 2400 crafting materials in Season 15: Eclipse as part of the ‘Celestial Sunrise Collection Event’. It reappeared in the store in January 2023.

Lion Guard is one of the most vibrant Caustic skins. It features a traditional or tribal attire themed around a red and yellow lion. The lion’s face is engraved on his body. Furthermore, the hands are clad in red and yellow-themed gloves. All these features make Lion Guard one of the best Caustic skins in Apex Legends.

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5) Synthesis Chamber

Synthesis Chamber Caustic skin in Apex Legends (Image via Electronic Arts)

Synthesis Chamber is a legendary class skin released during the ‘Monsters Within Event’ in 2021. It was craftable for 2400 materials and reappeared in the store in May 2022 and October 2023.

This skin reflects the true character of Caustic and resembles an evil scientist-turned-monster. It features a futuristic yet organic-looking armor which is quite unique. There's also a hollow cavity in his chest which is probably a synthesis chamber. Paired with a unique headgear, Synthesis Chamber is one of the best Caustic skins in Apex Legends.

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That concludes our list of the best Caustic skins in Apex Legends. For more news and guides, check out our other articles:

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