Apex Pros Feud on Legend Meta for ALGS Year 4

The Meta

The Apex Legends Global Series (ALGS) Year 4 includes Season 19 Ignite which has brought forth a new Legend, “Conduit”. The competitive Apex scene has been buzzing with excitement and anticipation as professional players and coaches engage in a heated debate over Conduit’s viability in the evolving meta. The feud reached a pinnacle when TSM’s renowned coach, “Raven,” took to Twitter to share his thoughts, setting off a cascade of opinions from pros across the board. For a length of time, the meta has always been “Catalyst, Horizon, Bangalore”, and many are interested in possible changes with the new Legend.

Raven’s Take:

In a series of tweets, Raven expressed his initial impressions of Conduit, stating that she appears to be exceptionally strong in the early game, providing teams with a distinct advantage during the initial skirmishes. However, According to Raven, “The conduit propoganda is nauseating cuz this character is horrible.” He hinted that her strength might diminish as the game progresses, leading to a potential drop-off in effectiveness during later stages.

The conduit propoganda is nauseating cuz this character is horrible. If people actually looked at every instance of conduit Q in vod review theyd realize 95% of conduit Q's do not sway the fights at all outside of contests. And just break the ult???? Hello????
— TSM Raven (@raven_apex) November 9, 2023

Many in the Apex community resonated with Raven’s viewpoint, including the self-proclaimed “meta connoisseur,” HisWattson, who boldly claimed that Conduit is “only good for turbo inting.” This term, refers to playing extremely aggressive also known as “W Keying”. It seemed, at least in the eyes of some, that Conduit’s abilities catered specifically to this hyper-aggressive playstyle.

Albralelie’s Perspective:

Not everyone in the professional Apex scene shares Raven’s sentiments. Albralelie, a prominent player for Furia, took a different stance, disagreeing with the notion that Conduit’s viability is limited to the early game. According to Albralelie, there is a nuanced way to play Conduit correctly, allowing her to remain a viable and powerful asset throughout all stages of the match.

Hard disagree, if you're a team that has any kind of fight synergy she's a massive buff to have. Juggling HP bars by breaking LOS for -2s to have a full 100 shield again is stupidly strong, she's a character that requires your team to understand proper fight pacing while also…
— Albralelie (@TSM_Albralelie) November 9, 2023

Albralelie’s disagreement sparked further discussion within the community, with players and fans alike weighing in on the potential strategies and compositions that could maximize Conduit’s impact in the ALGS Year 4 meta. The diversity of opinions highlights the complexity of the Apex Legends competitive scene, where innovation and adaptability often dictate success.

The Quest for the Optimal Meta:

As the pros continue to experiment with Conduit and other Legends in the evolving Season 19 meta, the Apex Legends community eagerly awaits the emergence of a consensus on the optimal strategies and compositions. The ALGS Year 4 is still in its early stages, and the true potential of Conduit, as well as the overall meta, is yet to be fully unveiled.

The clash of opinions among Apex Legends professionals regarding the Season 19 Ignite Legend, Conduit, adds an extra layer of excitement to the competitive scene. While Raven’s perspective suggests she may not be the ideal option, Albralelie and others maintain that there’s more to Conduit than initially meets the eye. As the ALGS Year 4 unfolds, only time will reveal the true impact of Conduit on the competitive meta, and the community eagerly anticipates which teams will be the first to discover the winning formula. Stay tuned for updates as the world’s best Apex Legends players strive to define the meta for ALGS Year 4.