Ranked meta vs. pubs are different games
Apex lists split hard between ranked and casual. Controller legends (Caustic, Wattson, Catalyst) top ranked lists for zone control that pubs never appreciate, while movement legends (Octane, Horizon) rule casual highlight reels. Team composition matters more than in most shooters — a legend's tier depends on the two next to them, so recon-support-controller balance quietly decides placements. And the meta chases the current gun and map rotation, so any Apex tier list is really a snapshot of one split. Rank by role, then argue the flex slot.