Apex Legends Season 23 is here and there has been a meta shift with the latest seasonal update. The unexpected Support class overhaul has changed the tide of the game, and a range of new Legends have come out on top with the newest patch. After strong consideration, and a lot of playtime, we believe that the special spot for the best meta Legend in Apex Legends Season 23 goes to Newcastle.
This article will provide a detailed brief on why Newcastle is our pick for the best Legend in the game’s current meta. Read below to know more.
Note: The contents of this article are subjective and reflect the views of the writer.
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Is Newcastle the best meta Legend in Apex Legends Season 23?
According to us, Newcastle feels like the strongest and most meta Legend in Apex Legends Season 23. As per the official patch notes, the entire Support class roster has been handed the following buffs:
Heal Expert
- Support Legends now move at full walk speed while healing
- Healing amount from small meds is doubled
Revive Expert
- Support Legends now have 25% faster revives (4.5s) and 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
- Additionally, Banner Crafting and Ally Death Boxes now spawn a Mobile Respawn Beacon
- Support Legends can see Mobile Respawn Beacons inside Death Boxes
While these new changes might benefit the entire support class, taking a close look makes it evident that they push Newcastle toward the ‘potentially overpowered’ category. Let’s take a deeper dive into all his abilities to understand why Newcastle is the best meta-legend in the current Season.
Retrieve the Wounded (Passive ability)
Retrieve the Wounded is one of the best Passive abilities offered in Apex Legends. It provides fantastic team play opportunities and is a great way to stabilize your team when a player gets knocked down.
With the debut of Season 23, Newcastle’s Passive has also been buffed. His revive shields now have 50% more health. This can be combined with the brand-new Support-class perks to easily revive downed teammates before enemies push into your personal space.
The health of your revive shield depends on your Knockdown Shield rarity. As per the latest patch notes, here’s the HP level for each of them:
- Level 1: 300 HP
- Level 2: 450 HP
- Level 3/Level 4: 750 HP
Mobile Shield (Tactical ability)
With this ability, Newcastle can place a drone that projects a shield. Previously, the mobile shield had a total of 1000HP. However, with the latest patch update, Newcastle’s Mobile Shield does not take any damage and expires once it hits a 20-second timer
This new buff is an absolute game-changer. With it, Newcastle and his team can hole down in an area without worrying about enemy fire for 20 seconds. This is more than enough time to make a calculated decision about repositioning to safety or aggressing onto a team. It is one of the key pointers that make him the best meta Legend in Apex Legends Season 23.
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Castle Wall (Ultimate ability)
Newcastle has always had a very powerful Ultimate ability, and with the addition of the Stronghold perk, it has simply become one of the best space-creating tools in the game. When paired with Stronghold, Castle Wall has a much longer energized duration and has the power to intercept ordinances.
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All in all, we believe Newcastle’s versatile kit and the brand-new buffs to his entire move-set make him the best meta Legend for Apex Legends Season 23.
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Edited by Shraman Mitra
