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March 11, 2026 · 1 min readGUIDE

Complete Shell Selection Guide for Marathon Ranked Mode Launch

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Solo Ranked Tier List

With ranked mode launching soon, choosing the right shell for your Holotag extraction targets is critical.

Thief

sits at S-tier for solo ranked — Light Carry passive reduces loot penalties, while the Drone active can steal Holotags from downed enemies at range. Perfect for hitting extraction targets and escaping.

Assassin

offers A-tier solo potential through Holotag theft specialization. Phase Shift provides untargetable repositioning, while Shadow Step keeps you undetected. High skill floor but massive carry potential.

Vandal

remains the best starting ranked shell at A-tier. Double Jump and MICRO JETS provide vertical escape options, while Combat Flow rewards aggressive plays. Works across all Holotag tiers.

Squad Ranked Meta

Destroyer

and

Triage

form the S-tier squad core. Destroyer's Force Slam forces Holotag drops from enemies, while Triage's Med Surge and SHAREWARE.EXE keep teams alive for consistent extractions.

Recon

provides A-tier squad value by tracking rival Holotag carriers with Tracker Drone. Knowing enemy positions is invaluable when defending extraction points.

Key Ranked Considerations

Dying loses both gear AND rank points, making survival-focused shells like Thief more valuable than pure combat shells. Rook works for learning ranked fundamentals, but specialists dominate higher tiers.

Avoid These Mistakes

Triage is D-tier solo — completely dependent on squad support. Assassin requires high mechanical skill — practice in casual before ranked. Always match your shell to your extraction strategy: Thief for hit-and-run, Destroyer for team fights.

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