ALGS Pros Explain Their Off-Meta Picks

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As we head into a week of hectic ALGS action - especially for the EMEA region - we’re taking stock of the new meta that’s emerged since EA added Storm Point to Apex Legends esports’ map rotation. The map is a personal favourite of mine to play in public lobbies, but that doesn’t necessarily translate to professional play.

Storm Point has more high ground than any other map, and a much larger area to cover. Movement Legends are a must - and the map’s addition has compounded Valkyrie’s rise to power in the esports scene. However, she’s also used a lot on World’s Edge, so we’re taking a look at the Legends who are more often picked on Storm Point, but switched out (usually to Caustic) when World’s Edge rolls around.

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While the likes of you and me can sit around all day guessing, analysing, and posturing at why teams make the decisions they do, the best way of knowing is to just ask them. So that’s what we did. We spoke with three pros of the NA scene about their off-meta Storm Point picks.

“Ash is almost a must-pick on Storm Point,” says Jonathan ‘Kotigami’ Carlo, who has played Ash for Unlucky in the ALGS Split 2. “[She’s the] only way to instantly engage a fight on such a big map, or to simply take high ground due to its crazy verticality.”

He’s right, Ash is so ubiquitous on Storm Point that she’s practically meta. However, her usage drops significantly when play moves to World’s Edge, making her an important inclusion when discussing the settling Storm Point off-meta meta. But what makes her so much better than Wraith, who has been the traditional teleporter in the ALGS?

“Since Storm Point is such a gigantic map, instant teleport helps so much more