5 best legends to duo with Wattson in Apex Legends Season 24

Wattson in Apex Legends is a viable pick even in Season 24 when the developers have primarily buffed the Assault class. This is because of her ability to defend map locations and destroy enemy explosives thrown toward the squad. However, this pick can land you in a position where you would need to choose between chasing team fights or fighting from the safe zone.

Wattson in Apex Legends is a creative character with a very unique ability kit. This legend can create an entire fortress if given proper time to prepare. Her ultimate ability can zap grenades and other abilities like Gibraltar's ultimate to protect the team. Moreover, it can provide limited armor regeneration.

This article will highlight the most effective legends to duo with Wattson 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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What are the best legends to duo with Wattson in Apex Legends?

Here is a list of all the characters that players can use with Wattson on the team in Apex Legends:

1) Catalyst

Catalyst is another Controller legend who can be used alongside Wattson. The Passive ability of this character can be used to fortify doors in buildings. Since Wattson’s fences can be destroyed with bullets and grenades, a fortified door can help the team keep control of a location for a longer time.

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Catalyst has a very strong ultimate ability that can be used to potentially divide the entire battlefield into two parts with smaller zones. This enables the team to take direct fights without having to worry about getting shot from the sides or other teams pushing in recklessly to secure a better position. Moreover, the tactical ability prevents enemies from taking up rush strategies as they damage and reduce opponent movement speed.

Wattson's ultimate is a great way to secure an explosive-free zone even in the open. This can be deployed behind Catalyst's ultimate ability to quickly initiate gunfights and have some passive armor regeneration at the same time. However, the abilities themselves cannot inflict damage so it falls on the team to hit their shots. The combo can only provide a more favorable fighting ground.

2) Ash

Ash is a great pick for Season 24 as she received the latest rework. Although the recent changes did not swap out her ability kit, the devs introduced new features to make her more agile while increasing the effectiveness of her ultimate ability.

Ash can be a helpful addition to the team as her ultimate can be used to quickly relocate around the map even during the finals rings. This safe passage is crucial for a non-movement character like Wattson who needs to place down her abilities to have an impact on the match.

Ash can also use her snare ability to limit the movement of opponents which can make it easier for Wattson to score a few kills. This can also be used as a trap to zap enemy teams with Wattson's fences repeatedly. However, this requires a lot of coordination and is best if practiced in casual lobbies before executing it in ranked matches.

3) Lifeline

Lifeline, after her latest rework, has become a meta-tier Legend in Apex Legends Season 23. Her new abilities make her one of the best Legends to duo with Wattson in the current season of the game.

From being a backline Support character, Lifeline now has a unique set of abilities that actually allow her to be a definitive threat on the battlefield.

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

Her Tactical ability, the D.O.C. Heal Drone, now follows allies and provides them healing on the go. This comes extremely handy as Wattson moves around to asses nearby threats, and also puts up her Perimeter Fences in the game. If she takes damage, this drone will provide her with healing as and when required.

Furthermore, Lifeline's Ultimate, paired with Wattson's Perimeter Fences and Pylon, undoubtedly makes for a devastating combo. All allies within the D.O.C. Halo get improved healing speeds and a 360-degree shield that protects them from incoming fire. Wattson's Fences will protect them against anyone who would dare set foot inside the Halo. Lastly, her Pylon will zap out any ordnances that enemies might throw into the Halo from above.

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4) Newcastle

Newcastle is another Support character in Apex Legends who enjoys the latest buffs. His shields can be the difference maker during team fights as they allow players to hide behind temporary cover and make a full reset. His ultimate ability can be used to completely block one side and mitigate a lot of incoming damage. Wattson can place down her fences around this wall to deter enemies from vaulting across the temporary cover.

Newcastle in Apex Legends (Image via EA)

Newcastle emerged as one of the strongest meta picks in Apex Legends Season 23. Wattson can deploy her ultimate ability behind the Newcastle wall and ensure that enemy teams cannot throw grenades over it. Moreover, Wattson's Pylon can protect the team against other abilities like Gibraltar's ultimate by destroying the explosive projectiles.

5) Revenant

Revenant is an aggressive character from the Skirmisher category. His ability kit allows players to lunge toward enemies and initiate gunfights. The ultimate ability enabled a regeneration shield that can be used to stay in team fights longer without needing to engage in healing animations. Wattson's ultimate is a great asset for such scenarios and Revenant can engage enemies without needing to spend shield healing items.

Wattson can anchor down buildings and some open-ground spots with her fences and ultimate. This can be set up as a base where Revenant can quickly jump back in case the gunfights become too risky. Moreover, Revenant can provide the team with the necessary aggression that would not be possible with Wattson as she lacks any movement-based abilities.

That concludes our list of legends to duo with Wattson in Apex Legends.

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