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 March 25, 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) Pathfinder

Pathfinder is a Skirmisher legend who is quite mobile and depends on ziplines to move around. His ultimate ability can be used by the whole team and is a great tool that can be effective when rotating around the zone. It cannot be shot or destroyed so once it is placed, it remains on the map for the entire session.

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

Pathfinder's strength lies in his ability to initiate fights and retreat from dangerous situations. Thanks to the latest Charged Knock perk for Skirmishers, Pathfinder can score a knock or a kill to gain a temporary charge on his tactical ability. This enables you to act more aggressively and cover ground.

Wattson can take advantage of such aggression to encroach on enemy ground and lay down her abilities. This will help the team extend to the fight while pushing the opponents out of their safe spot.

5) Octane

Octane is a great duo for Wattson in Apex Legends simply because of the mobility that the character can provide for the whole team. Since Wattson is a Controller and excels at holding areas on the map, it is important to have a repositioning route in case the safe zone moves away from the current location. This makes Octane an asset and his jump pad a priceless ability for quick rotations.

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

Octane is one of the fastest legends in the game and can now help his allies cover distance faster with the help of the Trailblazer perk. This perk allows allies to gain a movement speed boost, similar to Conduit's passive, when running toward the team's Skirmisher.

Wattson can also be an asset to Octane in late rounds since her ultimate can destroy incoming explosives and projectiles like Gibraltar's ultimate. This makes it easier for the team to hold areas and have a higher chance at securing the victory.

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

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