I must precise that this list is NOT for predators, because I know many of low tier legends are used often in ALGs in specific comps such as the previous newcastle unkillable meta. This list is not aimed at the Top 1% but rather bronze-to-diamond or master, in other words for the vast majority of the playerbase.
SSS TIER: This tier is what I like to see my squad running, a full stack of any of these can ape the living hell out of the entire lobby with both offensive AND defensive potential, this will be very important to determine which legends matter;
OCTANE-
Now that Axle has been nerfed I trust octanes more to swing and aggressively push squads, the ult gives a speed boost to the whole squad and it can be used to get out of bad situations.
LOBA-
Not only are her Q's good to push after cracks, but she's also the legend I trust the most to keep the squad alive if we get wiped, Loba is the strongest solo legend for a reason. You spend less time looting and more time apeing
PATH-
Classic OG for aggression, unlike octane's ult the grapple's movement is very hard to read making the pushes very smooth its very rare to get hit on a good grapple. I love it because we can take fights in zone and then zip out of it fast, maxing out on aggression (also ziplining into Jump towers is basically the same value as a valk)
MAGGIE-
Prob the best offensive legend, despite having no movement her Q and her ult ragdoll anyone in closed spaces, very good at cracking entire squads of controller legends before we push. However, Mag can't really get out of tricky situations due lack of movement which is a con, she must commit to the kill.
FUSE-
Bit biased here because ive used fuse in the past and wiped entire squads with his ult, granted his movement option is slower but its still nice to have. By far, the legend I like the most in close spaces where there's nowhere to run, it also counters ALL controller legends making him a nice support to ape.
VANTAGE-
A lot of people claim she has the "worst movement ability" in the game but it has gotten me out of bad situations, kept the team alive and is a beast in the early game, 2 sniper shots can knock any enemy/ in the endgame she is useful for information. Vantage is only trash when they are scared to push with it and stay in a corner sniping
PRETTY GOOD TIER: I also love to see my squad running any of them, Im not really cherry picky here the gap between S tier and this is thin.
HORIZON-
Very good movement into tall buildings, across walls, and lets the team push against whoever holds the high ground, the ult is nice support in closed spaces.
AXLE-
Even after the nerf she's still very good, guilty pleasure because of her reset potential. Also love retreating WHILE shooting the enemies.
BANGALORE-
Can ape, create blindspots, and support the team with smoke res. Ill admit the ultimate is underwhelming but she controls closed spaces well when were apeing through the smoke
VALK-
I know that valks get beamed in the sky in pred lobbies but since Im talking about less sweaty lobbies she still brings good value especially for rotating, stunning enemies that are hiding in cover and can usually trust a valk to stay alive.
WRAITH-
Classic OG she's still good to push and nope out when youre overwhelmed. Ult is less impressive but it's still a tool to get out of rings, meaning more zone fights and more aggression.
CONDUIT-
The best legends when it comes to strict support, She outdoes lifeline and controller legends in terms of support and space control
SEER-
Better bloodhound, albeit lacks Sparrow's mobility but even after the nerf he's good if used well
GIBBY-
It's amazing how far gibby has come since season 1. I can always trust gibby to win 1v1's he's one of the rare good defensive legends because his ult also shreds during end games. The bubbles are amazing for revives
SPARROW-
havent used this one at all but teammates do well with it, the utl and the tacs distract them for a split second that we use to push
GOOD IF USED WELL: This tier requires mandatory experience with said legend, or else will provide little value.
ALTER-
Infinite respawns, and the tacs can be used to push into buildings. I always trust a good alter to keep the team alive and going
CATALYST-
Best controller legend by far, the ult is massive in the final ring, probably the only controller legend that cannot be instantly aped in this season unless they run Fuse
WATTSON-
The fences are easy to destroy, but the ult is good in the final zone countering all the nades, thats her main value imo, not good at holding doors at all, use catalyst for that.
REVENANT-
Nice movement and shield, doesnt really support the squad, revenants are kinda on their own but its fine as long as they continue getting knocks.
BLOODHOUND-
Only useful for the ult, which in sweaty lobbies is worthless because players can beam you while invisible. Use Seer/Sparrow/Vantage for information scans
LIFELINE-
Use conduit/gibby/alter if you like reviving players. A good lifeline knows to play around the shield but its close to being a mediocre legend.
Eh Support: Can help a little in fights, usually reviving or crafting the team, but im looking for people who can get kills and dmg.
ASH-
Most whatever legend? Her tac is a worse version of valk's tac, her ult is a Loba tac that can be shared? Eh ill take octane's ult instead any day. Still the best out of this tier due her ability to push and offense.
MIRAGE-
Only good for revives and in the final ring, but first you must make it alive into the ring and mirages usually fail at that, no movement and no offensive skills
RAMPART-
Only good in early game, the minigun shreds. Her ability to hold spots is not really needed
CRYPTO-
Must admit i had a few cryptos carry the hell out of my games but i can count them with my fingers, prob the legend that needs a buff the most
TROLLING: When teammates use these legends I am no longer confident we will win this game.
BALLISTIC-
I wonder why the devs can only do broken or dogshit with this legend, is there no middle ground? It doesn't feel like an assault legend at all, the most value you get is the speed support often. Shame because I love the design, it's just that his entire kit is weak but at least has some offense potential hence why hes above in this tier.
CAUSTIC-
Worst controller legend. I love fighting against caustics because we can push through his gas and one clip his huge hitbox but I HATE having him on my squads, absolutely never trust this guy to hold any building whatsoever. Countered by bang's smoke, by fuse, by crypto's EMP, seer, maggie's ult, wattson's ult, valk's tac, or any grenade you have. Caustic's tac takes foreveeer to deploy, same with the ult, just walk away from it and youre good. Genuinely zero value brought the entire game until the final ring. It's strange bcause the gas does nice damage, its just that it's very easy to avoid or straight up erase. Also caustics die too often to be useful.
NEWCASTLE-
Someone had to be in the bottom. Worse revives than lifeline, alter, mirage, bangalore
The ULT is a tiny pathetic wall that's a worse version of Gibby's bubble, Rampart tac, Cat's ult etc tec. Anything you see in this legend, theres better options elsewhere. Also a legend im very comfortable pushing and one clipping. Now this is very ironic considering how the top 0.1% bring value out of him, but that's because the game plans shift more towards final ring holding a spot.
Feel free to criticize any of it, I feel like I could be convinced to change some of these placements except the bottom ones, currently climbing through the ranks on Console and decided to make this list.