Protip - Caustic's gas traps can block a door from opening, so if you need to get safe and heal up you can put a trap behind the door and the enemy won't be able to get in, but the gas will get out. Nov 27, 2019 Caustic, also known as the Toxic Trapper, is one of the playable legends. His real name is Alexander Nox; a promising ex-scientist previously tasked with protecting the Frontiers crops. And one perfectly placed to do so, as an expert with pesticides. Being one of the brightest in his field, Nox experimented with a variety of gases.
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Every 'Legend' in Apex Legends has their strong points, with numerous abilities that can be used to gain an advantage, but countering those abilities can be just as important.
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Whether it's using a digital threat finder through Bangalore's Smoke, or using the evasive abilities like Wraith's 'Into the Void' or Pathfinder's grapple to escape enemy attacks, there's lots of ways to get the upper hand with some intelligent Legend play.
Caustic's Nox Gas Trap's can be one of the more frustrating abilities to come up against, especially in the late game, where he can toss out multiple traps in a small vicinity - but this little known trick will help you deal with an annoying Caustic opponent.
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You can of course set of these traps from a distance by shooting them, but this will essentially block off an area for a period of time as the Gas breaks out.
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Instead, you will need to aim for the small red portion of the trap, on the low end of the device. By shooting this red area, the trap will be destroyed, allowing you to free up the area.
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Repeating this with any and all of Caustic's traps will render his Tactical ability almost ineffective. Just be careful not to hit the rest of the trap, which will of course release the toxic fumes.
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Unfortunately, there is no such counter for Caustic's Ultimate ability, which will do you some serious damage and slow your movement, unless you are also playing Caustic (and therefore equipped with a gas mask).
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So now you know, always aim for the red portion of the traps to completely destroy them, rather than simply detonating them and having to wait for the gas to dissipate.
Apex Legends players continue to find incredible uses for items and abilities, and a new trick makes Caustic’s gas far deadlier with a simple grenade.
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While Apex Legends fans have been enjoying characters like Wraith and Bangalore, Caustic goes largely ignored for his underwhelming kit. But one creative player found a new way to bump up Caustic’s use.
Reddit user ‘Junkertown’ implored other Caustic players to carry Thermite Grenades with them to severely punish players that push through the Toxic Trapper’s poisonous gas.
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Junkertown suggested to throw a Thermite into the gas if an enemy is pushing. This way the damage from both the burn and the gas stack, forcing the player into an awkward spot.
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“Players aren't usually scared of your gas, so if they push you through the gas, throw a Thermite Grenade at the center or edge of the gas,” Junkertown said. “They are slowed, so if they see the fire they either walk back taking more damage OR continue the push and take extra damage from the Thermite Grenade!”
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TIP: If you play caustic, MAKE SURE to bring thermite grenades with you! from r/apexlegends
The trick deviously combines two underwhelming elements of the game to create a singular terrifying effect if done properly.
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Caustic How To Do More Dmg With Nox Gas Pump
Similarly, Reddit user ‘Itz_Stryker’ suggested to use the Thermite Grenade with Gibraltar’s Dome of Protection to get a few more units of distance between an attacking player. Further, it can also be used with Wraith’s portals by dropping a Thermite at the exit to punish enemies in pursuit.
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If done correctly, the Thermite Grenade trick would make any player think twice before underestimating a Caustic player’s gas abilities.