This Weapon Tier List for Marathon is curated by Byrdman, SiegeOC, and Wallzer.
Tier List Rankings




























Overview
For the rankings of these weapons we took our own experience and community feedback when choosing each spot. We took into account how the gun played at different ranges, if they were effective against UESC Bots, ammo type, and what attachments they could use. Some guns were absolute standouts while others feel quite short of expectations.
S-Tier Commentary
BR33 Volley Rifle
The
BR33 Volley Rifle was the most sought after weapon of the entire Server Slam due to it's incredible versatility and power. This
Light Rounds burst rifle could shred a runner shield at any range while packing a mean punch to UESC Bots of all levels. No matter what rarity it comes in you should pick up this weapon!
WSTR Combat Shotgun
WSTR Combat Shotgun is the perfect choice for close quarters combat if you want to end the fight fast. This double barrel shotgun that uses
MIPS rounds can break a shield fast and ensure you're winning your individual fight. Expect to fall to this while running on Tau Ceti IV.
Longshot
The literal definition of the Marathon sniper is the
Longshot! Another
MIPS weapon that allows you to pickoff target from across any map you're fighting on. For those teams that plan on sitting back and not fighting close quarters you need this.
Bully SMG
Likely the strongest SMG in the game and an absolute beast is the
Bully SMG! This
Heavy Rounds SMG packs a serious punch and is perfect for any mid to close range fight. If you're someone who wants to take the fight to an enemy runny the Bully is well suited for you.
Misriah 2442
If you're worried about hitting your shots with the Combat Shotgun then try out the
Misriah 2442! This pump shotgun is perfect for close quarter fights and provides players with a few more rounds before reloading. Peak corners with this and know that you're walking away with the enemies loot!
A-Tier Commentary
Hardline PR
Hardline PR is a very good Precision Rifle that is a great option for longer range fights, very easy to use recoil, and a great headshot multiplier. Being a more common weapon to find, its a great option to bring along.
V75 Scar
The
V75 Scar is an absolutely incredible and versatile weapon. It feels like a SMG/AR combination, providing great strength in close and medium ranges. With it being a volt weapon, it also has great ammo economy as Volt ammo is the most abundant thanks to UESC dropping it more often.
BRRT Smg
The
BRRT Smg is a great SMG option, while not being as good as the Bully, it is still a fantastic choice for up close and even some mid range fights. On top of it being a fast firing burst weapon, it also has great ammo economy due to it being a light ammo weapon, another one that is more consistently found.
M77 Assault Rifle
The
M77 Assault Rifle is another weapon that benefits from good ammo economy, but also has a unique versatility with it having an intrinsic scope that you can swap to from Iron sights, giving you a much better ranged option for a faster firing Assault Rifle.
Magnum MC
The
Magnum MC is a hard hitting pistol that felt very similar to a Hand Cannon from Destiny 2. Using this weapon felt familiar and hit like a truck. It also carries the benefit of being the highest ranged pistol option.
Repeater HPR
The
Repeater HPR is in a similar boat as the Hardline, only it shoots slower, but hits much harder. Reminiscent of a good Scout Rifle from Destiny 2, this thing is a great long range option to take out enemies from a distance.
B-Tier Commentary
Demolition HMG
The
Demolition HMG is one of the better Machine Guns out there with a decent fire rate. Good for medium distance combat. At higher level variants you can demolish UESC Bots at any level!
Twin Tap HBR
Twin Tap HBR is the best burst fire rifle behind the Volley Rifle. Good for medium to long distance combat. This is something to use when you don't have immediate access to the S-Tier
BR33 Volley Rifle.
V22 Volt Thrower
The
V22 Volt Thrower is one of the better SMGs amongst the rest. Good fire rate & the lock on system is helpful against quick moving enemy AI. Shockingly a pretty strong weapon for those early maps of Tau Ceti IV.
V66 Lookout
V66 Lookout is one of the best precision rifles out there. Great from medium to long distance engagements & always satisfying to shoot.
C-Tier Commentary
Overrun AR
The
Overrun AR is the most basic weapon in the entire game. A very typical assault rifle that uses
Light Rounds while providing no real advantage. This tends to be a weapon used by most fresh runners or that
Rook sneaking around the map. It does have higher level variants that are strong, but on it's own it's not that special.
Conquest LMG
Conquest LMG also suffers from aggressive mediocrity with being a very basic LMG. Its
Heavy Rounds pack a punch, but you find yourself in the typical issues that most heavy weapons like this suffer from.
V11 Punch
The
V11 Punch is a very basic
Volt Battery pistol. You will find this on many UESC Bots and
Rooks crawling around the map. It's single shot fire is very predictable and easy to use, but outside of the fact you can find it anywhere it's not that special.
D-Tier Commentary
Retaliator LMG
The
Retaliator LMG suffers from what most LMGs do, they are slow and clunky, fast firing weapons that don't deal a ton of damage. However, they are quite common early on and can provide some good ammo economy as well from being Light ammo weapons.
Ares RG
Ares RG is supposed to be the counterpart to sniper rifles, however, they fall short due to their charge up mechanics and just overall being outclassed by the snipers in the game. They have great damage and can be quite good in the hands of someone more used to a charge weapon.
CE Tactical Sidearm
The
CE Tactical Sidearm is the "Beginner" pistol in this game, and suffers from being exactly that, a beginner weapon with good ammo economy, but that's about all it is good for. Something to be brought in on a run where you aren't as worried about losing what you have on, and can be good against UESC.
Unknown Tier
The weapons in this tier have yet to be used by any member of the Mobalytics team at this time. As we progress through Tau Ceti IV and play with these weapons we will update them into the appropriate tier.
























