January 27, 2024

Who are the most played Legends by the Apex Professionals at the ALGS?

As the Year 4 Apex Legends Global Series kicks off, the best pro players in Apex Esports are revealing their favorite Legends. After the conclusion of the first week of the ALGS Pro League Split 1, a clear meta is starting to show, with only a few Legends making it to live games.

The most dominant Legends taking the spotlight in the North American ALGS Pro League might have become somewhat predictable, yet their strengths and strategic advantages keep boosting their popularity in pro-play and among casual gamers alike.

 

ALGS’ Most Played Legends

Bangalore

Over the past two years, Bangalore has transformed from being rarely used to becoming one of the most popular picks in the Apex Legends Global Series.

Despite experiencing fluctuations in popularity, Bangalore has now solidified her standing as a pro-gamer Legend.

The fall of the Seer scan meta and the unavailability of Digital Threat optics in the crafting pool have given Bangalore's smokes a huge boost. When shot or under fire, Bangalore's Double Time Passive Ability significantly increases her speed, making her an ideal entry fragger.

Bangalore can quickly secure knockdowns, inflict tons of damage, and even escape unscathed through her smoke, making her a powerful force in the pro scene.

Apex Legends Bangalore Prestige

 

Conduit

Conduit's presence in the ALGS meta aligns with her popularity in ranked Apex Legends. While her long-term stay in the ALGS Pro League is still a 50/50 scenario, the current meta suggests she's on a good path to becoming a household name.

Conduit's tactical and ultimate abilities add a lot of value to any team. Recharging the team's shields in a pinch can provide a crucial advantage against teams without a Conduit. Moreover, the ability to use her tactical on teammates through walls up to 50 yards away is a unique strength that sets her apart. The ultimate ability, creating a substantial barrier that crowd controls enemies and deals damage, can significantly change the course of a battle, especially when used within confined spaces.

Known for her defensive and support capabilities, Conduit is a popular choice among teams, although more aggressive squads like TSM usually go for compositions featuring Bangalore, Horizon, and Catalyst.

 

Horizon

Despite her lift ability getting nerfed several times during 2023, Horizon remains a force to be reckoned with in the Apex Legends Global Series meta. Her role as a movement Legend is crucial for helping teams secure elevated positions or navigate obstacles that might stop other comps.

Horizon's tactical ability serves both defensively, as an area-of-denial tool, and offensively, aiding in pushing and securing kills. The versatility of her ultimate ability further boosts her utility. Teaming up with Legends like Bangalore, Horizon complements entry fraggers and effectively controls the flow of a fight, either securing kills or disrupting the enemy team's cohesion.

 

Catalyst

Despite getting nerfed often in the last season following the Seer vs. Catalyst ALGS meta, Catalyst remains a strong defensive Legend favored by many ALGS Pro League teams.

Apex Legends Catalyst

Catalyst's ultimate wall is always a valuable tool, especially in maps with wide open areas where crossing without cover could go sour. It’s in maps like Stormpoint and World’s Edge featuring urban fighting where Catalyst's versatility really shines through. She’s great at holding doors and buildings, closing down structures, and, crucially, turning the strength of a well-bunkered team against them.

Paired with a Bangalore, a Catalyst-led team can maneuver, rotate, and re-engage in firefights all while maintaining the element of surprise.

In a meta where the scan mechanic is no longer dominant, the self-proclaimed witch stands out with very few effective counters.

 

As the ALGS Pro League continues to develop, fans can catch all the action on the official Apex Legends Esports YouTube and Twitch channels for a front-row seat to the new meta and strategies employed by the top players in the competitive Apex Legends scene.

 

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