How this tier list works

Weapon tiers are ranked by the numbers: each weapon is scored on four axes - Firepower, Accuracy, Handling, and Range - derived from its in-game stats and weighted Accuracy 34%, Firepower 32%, Handling 18%, Range 16%, then tiered within its weapon class. Tap any weapon for its exact axis scores. Runner Shell tiers derive from their ranked-play performance. The underlying stats are pulled from our verified database: an entry marked Stats Verified has had its numbers confirmed against the live game, while Stats Unverified means they are not yet confirmed. The trend arrow shows whether an entry has risen or fallen over the past 48 hours.

S-Tier
Meta-defining. The strongest picks that most reliably win engagements right now.
A-Tier
Excellent. Highly competitive and a safe pick in almost any loadout.
B-Tier
Solid. Viable and effective, without defining the meta.
C-Tier
Situational. Works in the right hands or specific setups.
D-Tier
Outclassed. Currently hard to justify over higher-tier options.

Frequently asked

What is the best weapon in Marathon right now?
The current S-tier picks are the strongest weapons in the meta. Weapon tiers are computed from in-game stats (Firepower, Accuracy, Handling, Range) and ranked within each weapon class, so check the S-tier section of each class for the up-to-date best guns rather than a fixed answer.
What does S-tier mean in a Marathon tier list?
S-tier marks the strongest picks in a class. Tiers run from S (best) down through A, B, C, and D. Because weapons are ranked within class, an S-tier shotgun is the best shotgun - not necessarily better than an A-tier rifle.
How often is the Marathon tier list updated?
It is refreshed throughout the day. Weapon tiers recompute from the current stats, and re-rank when a balance patch changes those stats. The trend arrow on each entry shows whether it has risen or fallen over the past 48 hours.
How are the Marathon weapon tiers calculated?
Each weapon is scored 0-100 on four axes - Firepower, Accuracy, Handling, Range - from its in-game stats, weighted Accuracy 34%, Firepower 32%, Handling 18%, Range 16%, then tiered within its weapon class. Tap any weapon for its exact axis scores. Runner Shell tiers derive from ranked-play performance. Underlying stats are verified against the live game wherever an entry shows a Stats Verified badge.

Best Marathon weapons by class

Weapon tiers are ranked within weapon class from the game's own stats, weighted Accuracy 34%, Firepower 32%, Handling 18%, Range 16%. An S-tier shotgun is the best shotgun, not necessarily better than an A-tier rifle. Each weapon's four axis scores (0-100) are shown below.

Close Range

Close-range weapons (shotguns, SMGs) are ranked on burst / per-trigger lethality.

A-Tier Close Range weapons

  • BRRT SMG - A-tier SMG in Close Range. Firepower 36, Accuracy 72, Handling 48, Range 73.
  • WSTR Combat Shotgun - A-tier Shotgun in Close Range. Firepower 85, Accuracy N/A, Handling 50, Range 13.
  • Bully SMG - A-tier SMG in Close Range. Firepower 13, Accuracy 82, Handling 70, Range 49.
  • Misriah 2442 - A-tier Shotgun in Close Range. Firepower 80, Accuracy N/A, Handling 40, Range 31.

B-Tier Close Range weapons

  • V85 Circuit Breaker - B-tier Shotgun in Close Range. Firepower 54, Accuracy N/A, Handling 40, Range 31.
  • V22 Volt Thrower - B-tier SMG in Close Range. Firepower 0, Accuracy 97, Handling 28, Range 72.

C-Tier Close Range weapons

  • Copperhead RF - C-tier SMG in Close Range. Firepower 18, Accuracy 20, Handling 41, Range 41.
  • KKV-9SD - C-tier SMG in Close Range. Firepower 31, Accuracy 41, Handling 45, Range 45.

Mid Range

Mid-range weapons (assault + precision rifles, pistols) are ranked on sustained DPS, accuracy, and handling.

S-Tier Mid Range weapons

  • BR33 Volley Rifle - S-tier Precision Rifle in Mid Range. Firepower 72, Accuracy 74, Handling 34, Range 64.
  • D54 Battle Pistol - S-tier Pistol in Mid Range. Firepower 97, Accuracy 60, Handling 62, Range 19.

A-Tier Mid Range weapons

  • V66 Lookout - A-tier Precision Rifle in Mid Range. Firepower 23, Accuracy 87, Handling 47, Range 100.
  • Twin Tap HBR - A-tier Precision Rifle in Mid Range. Firepower 77, Accuracy 38, Handling 62, Range 39.
  • Stryder M1T - A-tier Precision Rifle in Mid Range. Firepower 36, Accuracy 73, Handling 30, Range 71.

B-Tier Mid Range weapons

  • CE Tactical Sidearm - B-tier Pistol in Mid Range. Firepower 41, Accuracy 56, Handling 77, Range 4.
  • Magnum MC - B-tier Pistol in Mid Range. Firepower 32, Accuracy 53, Handling 55, Range 15.
  • M77 Assault Rifle - B-tier AR in Mid Range. Firepower 45, Accuracy 67, Handling 28, Range 27.
  • Repeater HPR - B-tier Precision Rifle in Mid Range. Firepower 24, Accuracy 60, Handling 55, Range 59.
  • V11 Punch - B-tier Pistol in Mid Range. Firepower 59, Accuracy 38, Handling 48, Range 10.
  • V75 Scar - B-tier AR in Mid Range. Firepower 0, Accuracy 77, Handling 56, Range N/A.

C-Tier Mid Range weapons

  • Impact HAR - C-tier AR in Mid Range. Firepower 58, Accuracy 22, Handling 18, Range 40.
  • Overrun AR - C-tier AR in Mid Range. Firepower 40, Accuracy 39, Handling 45, Range 22.
  • Biotoxic Disinjector - C-tier Hybrid in Mid Range. Firepower 8, Accuracy 70, Handling 34, Range 13.
  • Hardline PR - C-tier Precision Rifle in Mid Range. Firepower 37, Accuracy 52, Handling 21, Range 21.

Long Range

Long-range weapons (snipers) are ranked on sustained DPS, precision, and handling.

S-Tier Long Range weapons

  • Longshot - S-tier Sniper Rifle in Long Range. Firepower 85, Accuracy 70, Handling 83, Range 50.

B-Tier Long Range weapons

  • V99 Channel Rifle - B-tier Sniper Rifle in Long Range. Firepower 59, Accuracy 30, Handling 43, Range 50.

C-Tier Long Range weapons

  • Outland - C-tier Sniper Rifle in Long Range. Firepower 0, Accuracy 50, Handling 22, Range 50.

Special

Power weapons (railguns, LMGs) are ranked on sustained DPS.

B-Tier Special weapons

  • V00 Zeus RG - B-tier Railgun in Special. Firepower 85, Accuracy 0, Handling 47, Range 100.
  • Demolition HMG - B-tier LMG in Special. Firepower 20, Accuracy 100, Handling 36, Range 7.

C-Tier Special weapons

  • Retaliator LMG - C-tier LMG in Special. Firepower 15, Accuracy 63, Handling 39, Range 9.
  • Conquest LMG - C-tier LMG in Special. Firepower 42, Accuracy 31, Handling 10, Range 20.
  • Ares RG - C-tier Railgun in Special. Firepower 5, Accuracy 32, Handling 89, Range 51.
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