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Marathon Guide

Types of Loot and Where to Find Them

Mechanics
Beginner
Updated on Mar 13, 2026
Mar 13, 2026

Overview

Every second is precious in Marathon, so the more intentional you can be in your routing and decision-making, the better your runs will be.

In this guide (inspired by this official Bungie short), we'll be covering all the different types of containers you can loot from and what they provide.

From med-packs and ammo to Cores and Implants, you'll know exactly where to find what you're looking for.

Medical Cabinets (Meds and Shields)

medical cabinet loot

Medical Cabinets are red and located on walls, typically in scientific or lab locations. They contain items like 8XS Med Packs, Shield Charge, and other items that help you heal back up.

Munitions Crates (Ammo)

munitions crate loot

If you're low on ammo, look for Munitions Crates. They are yellowish and are typically lying flat on the ground. Besides ammo, they can also contain other items like Frag Grenade. You can also get ammo reliably from defeating UESC enemies or with Ammo Crates from free Sponsored kits.

Arms Lockers (Weapons and Ammo)

armos lockers loot

Arms Lockers are large containers that are setup vertically and contain Weapons and ammo.

Where to find Arms Lockers in Marathon:

  • Perimeter
    • Hauler
    • Station
  • Dire Marsh
    • Algae Ponds
    • Bio-Research
    • Complex
    • Maintenance
    • Quarantine
  • Outpost
    • Airfield
    • Dormitories
    • Pinwheel Base
    • Processing

Tool Carts (Weapon Mods)

tool carts loot

Tool Carts are grayish and rectangular with wheels. They typically contain items like weapon mods.

Where to find Tool Carts (Weapon Mods) in Marathon:

  • Perimeter
    • Hauler
    • North Relay
    • Overflow
    • South Relay
    • Station
  • Dire Marsh
    • AI Uplink
    • Algae Ponds
    • Bio-Research
    • Complex
    • Greenhouse
    • Maintenance

Core Storage (Runner Cores)

core storage loot

If you're looking for Cores for your Builds, you'll want to target Core Storages. These are boxes on walls with white and orange outlines.

Where to find Core Storage (Runner Cores) in Marathon

  • Perimeter
    • North Relay
    • Overflow
    • South Relay
    • Station
  • Dire Marsh
    • AI Uplink
    • Algae Ponds
    • Complex
    • Greenhouse
    • Maintenance
    • Quarantine
  • Outpost
    • Airfield
    • Flight Control
    • Orientation
    • Processing

Bioprinters (Implants)

bioprinters

To along with your Cores for your Builds, you'll also need Runner Implants. You'll be able to find these within Bioprinters, which are black and orange and typically places upon tables and surfaces.

Where to find Bioprinters (Implants) in Marathon

  • Perimeter
    • Hauler
    • North Relay
    • Overflow
    • South Relay
  • Dire Marsh
    • AI Uplink
    • Bio-research
    • Complex
    • Greenhouse
    • Quarantine
  • Outpost
    • Dormitories
    • Flight Control

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