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

Newcastle in Apex Legends Season 24 remains a viable pick even after the new update nerfs. Since his tactical shield is no longer invulnerable to damage, players would need to depend on his ultimate to mitigate a larger amount of damage while positioning. That said, there are quite a few legends who can combo with this character and rake in wins — be it casual or ranked matches.

Newcastle in Apex Legends also faced a class nerf which removed the double healing perk from small heals like cells and syringes. Fortunately, you can carry around a stack of 6 cells and syringes in your inventory now, making the transition smoother. His ultimate ability remains one of the best when it comes to fighting on open grounds.

This article will highlight the best characters you can pick to pair with Newcastle 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 March 25, 2025. Fans can expect to see changes in the article for future updates.

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Best characters to duo with Newcastle in Apex Legends

Before we dive deep into the Legends that support Newcastle in the game, let's focus on all the changes that have been made in Season 24 of Apex Legends, that make him a meta-tier character in-game.

Support Class rework

Heal Expert

• Support Legends now move at full walk speed while healing

Revive Expert

• Support Legends revives grant health regen to their ally on a successful revive
• This health regen will restore an ally to full health but can be canceled by incoming damage
• Support Legends will also receive this health regen if revived

These abilities have absolutely enhanced the Legend's abilities on the field, and if they remain unchanged, we are without doubt that he will dominate the meta for a long time.

That said, let's explore the Legends who are best to duo with Newcastle in Apex Legends:

1) Pathfinder

Pathfinder was introduced to some balance changes in Season 24 Split 2 after his grapple cooldown was permanently set to 30 seconds. The developers integrated a new upgrade for the EVO shield Level 3, where you can choose to reduce its cooldown by 10 seconds. Moreover, the new Skirmisher class perks make this character quite strong in both aggressive and defensive scenarios.

Pathfinder in Apex Legends (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || EA)

Pathfinder and Newcastle are a classic duo where the first can head into a fight and try to get a knock to recharge the tactical ability. If things get out of hand, Newcastle can target the Skirmisher and use his ultimate ability to provide necessary assistance. This is a great way to secure space on the map and ensure that the enemies have difficulty when pushing.

Alternatively, Pathfinder can put down his ultimate to help the entire squad rotate around the map. Once the zone is secured, Newcastle can put down his ultimate to provide cover and block a lot of incoming damage. Moreover, Newcastle's tactical shield can be placed in front of the wall to protect it and waste enemy's resources.

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2) Ballistic

Ballistic in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

When you are playing Newcastle in Apex Legends, Ballistic is the character you can consider pairing with the former. Since Newcastle is a support unit, Ballistic will be the best choice for the scenario if aggressive play is your choice.

Additionally, Ballistic's Tempest is an excellent ability when pushing toward an enemy squadron. His Whistler is an ideal addition to his arsenal that allows him to overheat the targeted opponent’s weapon, rendering them inactive for a brief period.

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3) Ash

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

Ash in Apex Legends Season 24 is a meta pick as she received a significant ability rework. Her snare ability is now more accurate and can be used to trap opponents more reliably. Her ultimate ability can now be cast over longer distances, increasing the repositioning ability of the entire team.

Newcastle can use his shield to get to Ash with ease or close the distance between enemy teams by using Ash's portal first. The tactical shield can also be used as a temporary cover while enemies are snared by Ash's tactical to launch aggressive attacks.

Ash is also more agile after the latest seasonal update, making it easier for her to return to the team or retreat in dangerous situations. Since Newcastle's ultimate is a targeted ability, he can use it to quickly provide back up and fight alongside the newly empowered Assault legend.

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4) Mirage

Mirage in EA's battle royale (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || EA)

The latest changes introduced with the Apex Legends Astral Anomaly event have buffed Mirage. From being a sub-par character in the Support class roster, the Legend has come out to be one of the most powerful in the entire game, with a pick rate that is higher than fan-favorite Legends, such as Wraith, Octane, and even Mad Maggie.

Mirage and Newcastle work well in tandem as they can revive each other with quite a bit of cover. Mirage can cloak both legends during this action and Newcastle can use his knockdown shield while dragging his allies to safety. This makes resetting during or after gunfights easier.

Mirage's ability to fool opponents is also a key element that allows him to reposition around the team and even escape from dangerous situations. Since he can gain a Respawn Beacon while crafting banners, it provides the team with a second chance if a team fight becomes disadvantageous.

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5) Valkyrie

Valkyrie in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

If you get bored with a Skirmisher while playing as Newcastle in Apex Legends, Valkyrie can keep you entertained for a decent amount of time. While Newcastle cannot move swiftly around the map and climb on top of buildings, Valkyrie can easily fill that gap.

When Valkyrie is on top of a building where Newcastle or any player cannot climb without a movement ability, Newcastle’s ultimate helps him reach there and fortify the area, making sure Valkyrie stays safe.

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That concludes everything you need to know about the best duos to run with Newcastle in Apex Legends Season 24. Be sure to follow Sportskeeda for more updates, guides, and news.

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