SHELL OVERVIEW AND RANKED POSITIONING
Triage is Marathon's dedicated support shell, transforming from a liability in solo play (D-tier) to absolutely dominant in squad ranked (S-tier). With 130 HP, 40 shields, and medium movement speed, Triage keeps aggressive teammates alive through the most brutal firefights. Your Reboot active ability heals nearby squadmates with a healing pulse, while your Field Medic passive increases revive speed and gives revived allies more HP. The Shareware.exe trait shares medical consumable benefits between crew members when your Med-Drone is attached.
OPTIMAL BUILD CONFIGURATION
For weapons, prioritize mid-range versatility. The M77 Assault Rifle (16 damage, 450 RPM) with a Pinpoint Barrel mod provides excellent stability for supporting fire from safety. Unlock the Pinpoint Barrel through Traxus faction progression — you'll need Traxus Rank 15 plus 2,000 credits and materials. Pair this with a Feather Mag for faster reloads when teammates need immediate backup. Your secondary should be the CE Tactical Sidearm (20 damage, 300 RPM) with an Oracle Lens optic for quick target acquisition during revive scenarios.
For implants, the Helping Hands V4 Superior Torso Implant is essential — it provides +20 Hardware, +10% Tactical Recovery, and +50% Revive Speed. This stacks with your Field Medic passive for lightning-fast teammate recovery. In the legs slot, Distance Runner V4 provides heat management for sustained positioning. The Regen V4 Superior Head Implant adds +50% Self-Repair Speed and +20% Revive Speed, making you incredibly difficult to eliminate.
SUPERIOR TRIAGE CORE PRIORITIES
The No Good Deed Superior core is mandatory — when your Med-Drone attaches to a crew member, you receive a burst of healing. This keeps you alive while enabling aggressive teammates. The Samaritan Prestige core reduces Med-Drone cooldown when you share consumables through Shareware.exe, creating a positive feedback loop of team support. High Voltage Enhanced core reduces Battery Overcharge cooldown when defeating EMP-affected hostiles, synergizing with your tactical ability timing.
FACTION PROGRESSION STRATEGY
Prioritize Nucaloric faction levels for survivability upgrades. At Nucaloric Rank 6, unlock REINFORCE.EXE for +20 Hardware (1,500 credits, materials required). This reduces debuff duration from Frost, Immobilize, Overheat, and Toxin effects. At Rank 7, grab UNFAZED.EXE for +20 Firewall protection against EMP and Hack effects. The FIELD_MEDIC.EXE upgrade at Rank 30 makes health and shield consumables activate faster, maximizing your support efficiency.
Secondary faction focus should be Sekiguchi for ability cooldown reduction. The TAC_AMP.EXE upgrade at Rank 2 provides +30 Tactical Recovery for just 750 credits and materials, dramatically improving your Reboot availability.
SQUAD SYNERGY AND POSITIONING
Triage pairs perfectly with aggressive shells like Destroyer and Vandal. Position yourself behind cover where you can quickly reach downed teammates without exposing yourself to crossfire. Your Med-Drone has significant range — use it proactively on teammates taking damage rather than waiting for downs. Share consumables frequently through Shareware.exe to keep the entire squad topped off.
In Holotag scenarios, your job is enabling the carrier's escape. Use Reboot to heal them through damage, and position for quick revives if they're downed. Never carry the Holotag yourself — your value is keeping the actual carrier alive.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
• Triage transforms from D-tier solo to S-tier squad through healing synergy and revive speed • Prioritize Nucaloric faction progression for survivability upgrades and faster consumable usage • Position defensively but stay close enough to immediately support aggressive teammates during firefights
