5 best Legends to duo with Catalyst in Apex Legends Season 24

Catalyst in Apex Legends Season 24 is not the most fun pick as the player base seems to have adopted aggressive strategies to take advantage of the new Assault class perks. With this Controller, you can definitely delay fights and even hold down your position on the map. But, it will become difficult to contest in final rounds where the Assault category legends hold more advantage.

Catalyst in Apex Legends can be a lifesaver when it comes to creating a safe passage into the zone or blocking the enemy line of sight. However, the current meta makes it quite difficult to stop an aggressive rush, especially if the opponents have already cracked your shield in medium range. However, this character can have a massive impact in zones where there are buildings and large covers.

This article will highlight the best characters to play with Catalyst in Apex Legends Season 24.

Editor’s note: This article is subjective and reflects the author’s opinion. Furthermore, the contents of this article have been updated to match the Apex Legends Takeover seasonal update that went live on February 11, 2025. Fans can expect to see changes in the article for future updates.

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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 24. 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)

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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.

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'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.

3) Ash

Ash has become the new Season 24 meta after the recent Assault class changes. The latest buffs have created a new aggressive surge in the game that was previously subdued by the Support meta. Ash can also use a new movement ability to dash in any direction for a small distance.

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

The entire Assault class can now gain a massive movement speed when cracking enemy shields. The enemy is also highlighted for the whole team to provide another opportunity for the squad to pounce on their target and score eliminations. Her snare can be combined with Catalyst's tactical to trap enemies and damage them from far while blocking different escape routes.

Ash's ultimate ability is great for repositioning. Although Catalyst's ultimate is also dependable, there is a chance that the opponents will cross over the wall to inflict damage. This problem does not exist with Ash as she can instantly teleport herself and the team to the desired location (if in range).

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 24. Despite the recent 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 when 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 24.

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That's all there is to know about the five best Legends to duo with Catalyst in Apex Legends Season 24. For more related news and guides, stay tuned to Sportskeeda's Esports section.

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Edited by Angad Sharma