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Marathon Runner Shells Tier List: The Meta for Solos and Squads
Extracting with a backpack full of premium loot requires picking the correct class for the job. I rank every Runner Shell for both solo drops and full squad deployments so you stop losing your gear.
Marathon Implants Guide: The Complete Cybernetic Database
Slapping random cybernetics into your rig is a great way to end up dead on Tau Ceti. Here is the exact data on every single implant and penalty in the game.
Marathon XP Guide: How To Level Up Fast And Keep Your Loot
Grinding experience points in an extraction shooter is a chore if you treat every match like a generic arena shooter. Stop hunting players and learn how to actually game the progression system.
Marathon Silk Guide: How To Navigate The Rewards Pass Economy
Getting shot at by heavily armed robots is stressful enough without having to decipher a digital currency. Here is exactly what Silk does and why you need to spend it immediately.
Marathon Credit Farming Guide: How To Get Rich And Stay Alive
Being broke in an extraction shooter is a miserable existence, so stop dying with a full backpack and learn how to actually exploit the economy.
Marathon Consumables Guide: What To Pack And What To Leave On The Floor
Dropping into a raid with a backpack full of situational buffs instead of actual medical supplies is a guaranteed death sentence. Here is exactly what every consumable does in Marathon and which ones actually deserve a slot in your loadout.
Marathon Seasonal Wipes Explained: Embrace The Void
Bungie is bringing the traditional extraction shooter wipe to Marathon. Say goodbye to your hard-earned loot, because everything you own burns to the ground every three months.
Marathon Weapon Tier List: The Best Guns For Surviving Tau Ceti IV
Stop guessing which guns actually work on Tau Ceti IV. Here is my definitive ranking of the best and worst weapons in Marathon for dominating PvP firefights.
Marathon Vandal Guide: The Hyperactive Movement Disruptor
Standing still on Tau Ceti IV is a death sentence. Here is exactly how to master the Vandal shell and use raw kinetic energy to break your enemies in Marathon.
Marathon Triage Guide: The Combat Medic That Breaks The Economy
Stop hiding in the backline pretending to be a passive healer. Here is how to master the Triage shell in Marathon and weaponize your team's survivability.
Marathon Assassin Guide: Mastering The Ultimate Solo Shell
Fair fights are for players who enjoy losing their loot. Here is how to master the Assassin shell in Marathon and turn optical camouflage into your deadliest weapon.
Marathon Destroyer Guide: Becoming the Fastest Tank on Tau Ceti IV
Everyone assumes the heavy class is just a slow, walking meat shield. I am here to show you how to turn the Destroyer into a terrifying, heat seeking missile that crosses the map faster than a Vandal.
Marathon PC Optimization: Stop Losing Gunfights To Frame Drops
Losing a gunfight on Tau Ceti IV because your opponent was simply better is a hard lesson to learn. Losing a full loadout because your PC dropped thirty frames when they peeked a corner is a tragedy I am here to prevent.
Marathon Inventory Guide: How To Increase Your Vault Space
Running out of inventory space in an extraction shooter is miserable. Here is exactly how to navigate the confusing menus to upgrade your vault size and carry more loot in Marathon.
Marathon Factions Guide: The Best Upgrades And How To Rank Up Fast
Stop dropping into Tau Ceti without a plan. If you want to survive the Marathon server slam, you need to understand how the six factions dictate your progression, loadouts, and survival.
Marathon Beginner's Guide: 11 Essential Tips For Surviving Tau Ceti
You are going to die a lot in Marathon, but you do not have to die confused. Here is the ultimate beginner's guide to understanding your Runner, managing your heat, and actually surviving Tau Ceti.
Marathon Ammo Economy Guide: How To Stop Running Empty
I went bankrupt in Marathon before I realized my free loadout was hiding a massive ammo resupply. Here is how to stop bleeding credits and fix your broken economy.
Marathon Server Slam Crossplay Guide: How To Turn It Off And Fix Matchmaking
Being forced into cross-platform lobbies during an extraction shooter playtest is a recipe for frustration. Here is how to disable crossplay in the Marathon server slam and actually fix your broken matchmaking queues.
Marathon Introducing NuCaloric Contract Guide: The Door Is Not Bugged
I spent fifteen minutes aggressively yanking a locked door handle before I realized the NuCaloric contract wasn't bugged. Here is exactly how to breach the facility without looking like an idiot.
Marathon Server Slam Crash Guide: Fixing The BSODs, Freezes, And Timeouts
Bungie invited the community to stress test their servers, but Marathon is currently stress testing our patience and our hardware. Here is how to fix the crashes, blue screens, and timeout errors plaguing the server slam.