STEALTH KILLERA-TIER METARANKED A

MARATHON
ASSASSIN GUIDE

"High-risk reposition gameplay. Pick a target, eliminate, disappear."

Assassin is Marathon's stealth specialist. Active Camo resets engagements, high-damage melee rewards precise execution, and mobility traits let you disappear before the body hits the ground. The hardest shell to master — the highest ceiling when you do.

Assassin
HEALTH
100
SHIELD
25
PRIME
Smoke Screen
TACTICAL
Active Camo
TRAIT
Shadow Dive
HOW TO PLAY ASSASSIN

Engage only on your terms. Camo into position, secure the kill, exfil before anyone knows you were there. Avoid sustained fights — you lose every straight-up duel. Your job is disruption, not DPS.

STRENGTHS
  • Active Camo breaks line of sight on demand
  • High melee damage rewards flanks
  • Excellent mobility and reposition tools
  • Solo-dominant in ranked
WEAKNESSES
  • Lowest shield pool
  • Punished hard by team shooting
  • Mechanical skill floor is steep
  • Not forgiving for beginners
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RANKED-VIABLE WEAPONS
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Top ranked-viable weapons by Firepower Score. Pair with Assassin\'s playstyle for optimal results. For full weapon analysis, visit the Build Lab.

V85 Circuit Breaker
V85 Circuit Breaker
Shotgun · FPR 265.2
V00 Zeus RG
V00 Zeus RG
Railgun · FPR 196.5
WSTR Combat Shotgun
WSTR Combat Shotgun
Shotgun · FPR 172.5
Misriah 2442
Misriah 2442
Shotgun · FPR 168
V99 Channel Rifle
V99 Channel Rifle
Sniper Rifle · FPR 167.5
Outland
Outland
Sniper Rifle · FPR 162.8
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