Caustic, who succumbed to his desires while being a successful scientist, is one of the most troublesome characters in Apex Legends. With this Apex Legends Caustic guide, we’ll delve into his life story, abilities, and some tips that make him more efficient.
Caustic is not unlocked by default like Bangalore. To obtain this particular Legend to use in Apex Legends, you can unlock him for 12K Legend Tokens, 750 Apex Coins, or by purchasing the Champion Edition content pack.
Before diving into our comprehensive Apex Legends Caustic guide, you can take a look at our Ballistic guide, which provides plenty of important information about a Legend that's more than capable of making an impact.
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+ 3Who is Apex Legends Caustic?
Alexander Nox once hailed as a luminary scientist within Humbert Labs, the foremost producer of pesticide gases in the Frontier, found himself consumed by his work. Initially dedicated to developing potent pesticides to safeguard the Outlands' vital crops, Nox soon encountered a vexing limitation: his testing methods lacked vivacity. Desperate for progress, he transitioned to experimenting on living organisms.
In clandestine endeavours, Nox witnessed the elegance in his creations' destructive capabilities, admiring their potency. Yet, his clandestine activities drew the attention of Humbert Labs' leadership. Their confrontation culminated in a fiery inferno that engulfed the lab.
Reemerging as "Caustic," he now deploys his noxious concoctions within the crucible of the Apex Games, keenly observing their effects. Despite his efforts to sever ties with his past, remnants linger, threatening to disrupt his newfound existence. A relentless law enforcement officer, a mother uncovering his fabricated demise, the revelation of a bitter familial rivalry with a newfound half-brother, and an encroaching ailment all converge to complicate his trajectory. How long he can elude these confounding variables remains uncertain.
Even though Alexander Nox is 50 years old, he is unaffected by old age. He's still wild, and you don't want to mess with him and his crazy experiments, or you might end up as his test subject.
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Caustic is classified as a Legend in the Controller class, which makes him special and capable of dealing plenty of damage. For those who aren't familiar with the category, Controller Legends have abilities that fortify a location or trap enemies, allowing them to manipulate Ring Consoles to reveal the next location where the Ring will shrink.
His abilities consist of Nox Vision, Nox Gas Trap, and a Nox Gas Grenade. Below are the specifics of his abilities and how they work in the heat of battle:
Nox Vision
You acquire threat vision on enemies as they move through your gas. Caustic is impervious to the effects of Nox Gas, regardless of whether it originates from him or another Caustic. Enemies within the gas produced by your Nox Gas Traps and Nox Gas Grenades abilities are highlighted in green, akin to Digital Threat Optics.
Nox Gas Trap
He can deploy up to 6 canisters that emit lethal Nox gas when shot or triggered by enemies. You can store up to three charges of this ability and acquire one charge every 20 seconds. A maximum of six traps can be operational on the map simultaneously, and you have the option to retrieve inactive traps to replenish a charge.
Nox Gas Grenade
It blankets a broad area in Nox gas, persisting for 15 seconds with a recharge time of 3 minutes. Apart from the expanded area of effect, the gas functions identically to that of Nox Gas Traps.
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To excel as Caustic in combat, assertiveness is key. Exploit his vulnerability in open spaces by aggressively closing distances, prioritizing flanking manoeuvres to transform encounters into close-quarters engagements where Caustic's abilities shine brightest.
The strategic deployment of Nox gas is paramount; while traditionally associated with indoor areas, outside placement around cover can be equally effective, disrupting enemy movements and control. If you like playing this character, you should use Nox gas constantly.
Caustic's Ultimate serves as a potent panic button, capable of turning dire situations in your team's favour by engulfing the vicinity in Nox gas, creating chaos, and granting precious time to reposition or strike.
Remember, Caustic thrives in asymmetrical confrontations; and avoids fair fights whenever possible, leveraging the distraction caused by his gas to gain the upper hand when enemies are most vulnerable, ensuring victory through calculated aggression and tactical superiority.
In light of the ongoing relentless war, leveraging his personality and skills, engaging in illegal (in-game) play will grant you and your team an initial advantage, which could make all the difference when battling with an opposing team.
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