5 best Legends to counter Catalyst in Apex Legends

Catalyst, a member of the Controller class, is comparatively new in Apex Legends. Her ability kit is most effective when used to anchor the team’s position on the map. Her tactical ability can be used to deploy spike traps that automatically activate whenever enemies are nearby.

Catalyst's ultimate ability can create a straight wall and block line of sight, making it a useful tool to reposition during gunfights. Her passive ability allows players to reinforce building doors, making them more durable.

This article will highlight the best legends that you can use to counter Catalyst in EA’s battle royale title.

Note: This article is subjective and solely reflects the author’s opinion.

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Which characters can effectively counter Catalyst in Apex Legends?

Here is a quick overview of the best characters you can pick to counter Catalyst in Apex Legends:

1) Fuse

Fuse’s destructive abilities are perfect for taking down doors and makeshift covers in Apex Legends.

Fuse is an Assault legend with an ability kit designed to inflict damage from a distance and poke opponents. Most teams with Catalysts will try to capture a building inside the safe zone and bunker down after fortifying it. You can spam grenades inside these areas and constantly farm damage while depleting the enemy’s resources.

Fuse in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

Fuse can deploy his tactical explosives through Catalyst’s wall. If you are lucky you might be able to stick one of the opponents. The damage indicator can then be used as a tracker to spot their location and shoot them down. This is a great way to score easy eliminations without committing to a team fight.

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2) Mad Maggie

Mad Maggie is another Assault character in Apex Legends with poking abilities. Her tactical ability can destroy covers like doors and certain ability shields. It can also damage enemies behind solid cover and force opposing teams to reposition when the circle shifts. Since the ability recharges down quite fast, you can spam it and make the enemy team use most of their healing items.

Mad Maggie in Legend Locker (Image via EA)

Mad Maggie’s ultimate is great for catching opponents off-guard and disorienting them. It can be used to initiate gunfights or to chase down anyone who tries to run away from the battlefield. You can also launch it toward Catalyst’s wall as it will definitely hit one of the enemies thanks to its massive area of effect.

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3) Rampart

Rampart is a Controller whose ultimate can be used to destroy building doors with ease. The ability can also act as an extra weapon during team fights that can be spammed due to its high fire rate. This is great for inflicting damage through Catalyst’s wall in case the enemy team tries to reposition during the gunfight.

Rampart in Legend Locker (Image via EA)

Rampart can also place down her own walls outside the fortified doors to prevent opponents from opening them. This is a trick you can use to limit the number of exits for a team and force them to funnel out from one place. You can then spam grenades inside to inflict chip damage.

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4) Bloodhound

Bloodhound is a classic Recon character with scanning abilities in Apex Legends. Their tactical ability can be used to scan through terrain and track opponents (most effective if your enemies use Catalyst’s ultimate to run away). Moreover, it can reveal the location of anyone trying to camp in corners, making it easy to rake in a few kill points.

Bloodhound in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

Bloodhound’s ultimate ability is great for chasing down separated members of the enemy teams. Since reviving allies is easier now, teams are likely to break out and try to survive after a complete reset. You can prevent this by scanning and hunting them down through the map with ease.

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5) Horizon

Horizon is a Skirmisher Legend and a movement-based character. Her ultimate is capable of breaking building doors and initiating team fights. Your team can utilize her tactical ability to quickly gain high-ground control and flush out enemies trying to camp inside buildings using Catalyst.

Horizon in EA's battle royale (Image via EA)

Horizon’s tactical ability can boost you up to an impressive height and can be used to safely cross over Catalyst’s ultimate. This can be done to spot opponents and then use the same to initiate a gunfight. You can also save your ultimate for such a scenario and trap the enemies for quick eliminations.

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