5 best Legends to duo with Catalyst in Apex Legends Season 23

Catalyst in Apex Legends is the latest addition to the Controller category. Her abilities are quite versatile and can be used to anchor down both buildings and open-ground locations. The tactical ability can be used to place down spike traps that can deal ticking damage and can be difficult to shoot down unless it is activated.

Catalyst in Apex Legends has one of the strongest ultimate abilities as it can create a temporary wall that blocks the line of sight completely. It can be used to prevent enemy teams from rushing in to attack the squad's position. Her passive ability is another useful tool that can be used to fortify doors inside buildings to strengthen the team's defenses.

This article will highlight the best characters to play with Catalyst in Apex Legends.

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

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5 characters who should be paired with Catalyst in Apex Legends

Catalyst is arguably one of the strongest Controller-class Legends in Apex Legends Season 23. She has been a dominant force in most meta squads for the past few seasons. This time around, she is quite an odd pick since the meta currently revolves around Support-class Legends in the game.

Before we dive deeper into the Legends that pair with her, let's explore her abilities briefly:

• Piercing Spikes: Piercing Spikes is Catalyst's Tactical ability in Apex Legends. With it, she can throw out a lump of ferrofluid on the ground which can turn into spikes when enemies come within its effective vicinity. It has a 25-second cooldown and has two charges.
• Barricade: This is her passive ability which allows the Legend to reinforce doors, and even reconstruct ferrofluid doors where they have been previously destroyed. As of now, Catalyst has the power to reinforce a total of two doors at a time.
• Dark Veil: Dark Veil is Catalyst's ultimate ability. With it, she can create a permeable wall that is made of ferrofluid. Enemies that pass through will temporarily be blinded and will be slowed for a small duration. The wall, without any additional perks, will be 40-meters in length, and 8-meters in height.

With her abilities out of the way, let us explore the five best Legends that you can pair with Catalyst in Apex Legends:

1) Mad Maggie

Mad Maggie is an Assault legend and has some of the most aggressive abilities in the game. Catalyst can lay down her ultimate ability to isolate team fights in the final zones while Maggie can use her ultimate to provide the team with a speed boost. This is a great combo as the wall is temporary and you would need to make the most out of it while it is still active.

Mad Maggie in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

Mad Maggie's tactical ability can be used to damage enemies behind cover. Catalyst can throw her tactical spike traps near the same area to limit the enemy's movement. This can draw out opponents from their corners and make them easy targets for the squad to score kills. It is most effective when taking direct team fights in the final zones.

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2) Horizon

Horizon is a movement-based Skirmisher legend in EA's battle royale. Catalyst's wall can be used to split a portion of the map to provide the team with cover during repositioning. Horizon can then use her tactical ability to look over the wall and spot enemies to throw grenades. Catalyst can place spike traps near the enemy locations to initiate a gunfight.

Horizon in Legend Locker (Image via EA)

Horizon's ultimate can also be used from behind Catalyst's wall. This is a great way to catch enemies off-guard and score a few easy eliminations. Catalyst can place some traps near her own wall to prevent opponents from pushing out of the wall. Horizon can also use her tactical ability to get the team across the wall and prevent a lot of incoming damage.

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3) Crypto

Crypto in Apex Legends (Image via Electronic Arts)

Crypto is also an excellent choice if you pair him with Catalyst in Apex Legends. With the buff he received in Season 22, he is now considered one of the best Recon Legends.

When paired, Crypto can easily unleash Catalyst’s hidden potential. But to do that, the former needs her Ultimate’s ferrofluid wall. When the wall is active, players can use Crypto’s Drone to scan any enemies on the opposite side of the wall and shoot them down through it.

Since Crypto can turn invisible when controlling his Drone, Catalyst doesn’t have to worry about his safety.

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4) Alter

Alter in Apex Legends (Image via Electronic Arts)

While most Skirmishers are decent picks for Catalyst in Apex Legends, Alter truly shines in this pairup. When these two characters are in a team, they must play a little slower than the others.

When defending a spot or building as Catalyst, Alter can use her Tactical to launch a counterattack. The former’s ability to block off doors renders enemies helpless. This is when Alter hits from the least expected spot and secures a knockdown or two. Now, Catalyst can open the door and secure another knockdown, potentially a full squad wipe when they are busy dealing with Alter.

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5) Newcastle

Newcastle in Apex Legends (Image via Electronic Arts)

Newcastle is undoubtedly a meta-tier Legend in the current patch of Apex Legends Season 23 Split 2. In the latest update, the character was handed out the following nerfs:

• His Revive Shield HP is lowered at all tiers: White is 250, Blue is 400, and Purple is 600.
• His Mobile Shield is no longer invulnerable, has 750 HP, and the cooldown has been increased to 20s.
• The Swift Shield Upgrade now reduces the cooldown to 12s.

Despite these nerfs, the character remains meta-tier and is arguably the best Support hero in the game right now. His abilities allow players to be aggressive, knowing that they have a get-out-of-jail-free card in their hands.

Newcastle's passive ability, Retrieve the Wounded, allows him to revive knocked-down teammates on the go. He uses his knockdown shield to provide cover, and drags his teammate into safety while also reviving them. This is a game changer, especially when you have someone like Catalyst on your team.

If your team gets knocked down, Catalyst can booby-trap the entire area, and whene enemies push in, you can catch them off-guard with a fully reset team and eliminate them without breaking a sweat. We believe Newcastle is truly one of the best Legends to pair with Catalyst in Apex Legends Season 23 Split 2.

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That's all there is to know about the five best Legends to duo with Catalyst in Apex Legends Season 23. For more related news and guides, stay tuned to Sportskeeda's Esports section.

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