Catalyst Updates/Changes
Catalyst is a control legend that performed very well when they launched, however they have since been nerfed a ton and given those nerfs back in the form of lesser potent perks… I’ve thought about her kit and play style and where it seems to lack when in solo-queue or a final ring that doesn’t include any buildings.
Base Kit Ideas
- Allow her to curve the wall to the left or right when activating (can guide its direction with your cursor or pre-select a left or right curvature)
- Allow her to convert her spikes to a mini-block or wall to make cover when she’s stuck out in the open.
- Give her back her 3rd spike strip. Their functionality has already been significantly decreased since they now require L.O.S. To activate the damage portion. Caustics gets 3 gas traps, Wattson gets up to 12 fences, and Rampart gets 3 barricades all on drop…
Perk Ideas
- Make her +1 Spike perk grant another door charge as well. (Update the tactical UI so you can store all charges like Ballistic can. Doesn’t make sense that she has to use a charge to start building another charge…)
- Ferro Door is borderline useless when forced to fight out in the open. Maybe allow it to build a small block/wall to allow for some utility/cover when in the open. (This was suggested as possible kit change, as well)
Controller Perks in General
- With the increased lethality of all weapons this season, the bonus 25 shields feels very lackluster. Not to mention, it’s the only legend perk to become useless once you hit Level 3 Shields since it doesn’t grant you an additional 25 shields (similar to the Red Mythic Helmet)
Hopefully this post doesn’t go unseen but there’s definitely some love that Catalyst, and Control Legends as a group, could get…
