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MARATHON
VANDAL GUIDE

"Movement chains. Force fights at ranges they can't handle."

Vandal is Marathon's movement specialist. Microjets force engagements at ranges the enemy isn't prepared for, heat capacity lets you chain mobility abilities, and aggression traits reward pace. The build IS the strategy.

Vandal
HEALTH
SHIELD
PRIME
Amplify
TACTICAL
Disrupt Cannon
TRAIT
Microjets
HOW TO PLAY VANDAL

Set the tempo. Microjet into positions they don't expect, commit to close range, rotate out before they adapt. Vandal punishes slow, methodical teams — your job is to make them play your game. Pair with close-range weapons.

STRENGTHS
  • Unmatched mobility
  • Forces favorable engagement ranges
  • Dominant solo ranked pick
  • High skill ceiling
WEAKNESSES
  • Punished if you stop moving
  • Heat management takes practice
  • Bad at long-range fights
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Top ranked-viable weapons by Firepower Score. Pair with Vandal\'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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