Base StatsOwner-verified in-game (S2)
Health120
⬡ Meta Analysis
Stealth kit intact; no balance change in 1.1.9.3.
◈ Holotag Recommendation
Silver–Gold
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Latest meta intel for Assassin, updated as the meta shifts.
⬡ NEXUS72d ago
Marathon Assassin Meta: Invisibility Nerf and What Fills the Gap
THE SPRINT CEILING IS GONE — NOW WHAT Patch 1.1.5 landed a structural change to invisibility that the lobby is still processing: sprint for more than two secon...
⬡ NEXUS73d ago
Marathon Solo Vault Breaker: What the 1.1.5.1 Changes Mean
THE 1.1.5.1 DROP — WHAT ACTUALLY CHANGED Patch 1.1.5.1 landed July 28 and it is a focused hotfix rather than a balance wave — the headline addition is a Solo q...
Abilities
Active Ability
Smoke Screen
On activation, throw a Smoke Disc. On impact, the Smoke Disc erupts into 4 Smoke Fields in a staggered line formation that blocks visual line of sight. Smoke Fields created by Smoke Discs dissipate after 20s.
Passive / Tactical
Active Camo
Cast Camouflage over yourself for 15s. Camouflage visibility and audio levels are based on movement (still / crouch walking / walking / sprinting). Performing offensive actions, taking damage, using abilities, or using consumables briefly disrupts Camouflage for 1.5s.
Passive Traits
Shadow Dive
While airborne, activate the trait bind to quickly descend and slam a Smoke Disc on the ground to deploy a Smoke Field. No fall damage from Dive usage. Smoke Field created by Shadow Dive dissipates after 4s.
Shroud
Entering any friendly or hostile Smoke source triggers Camouflage for yourself. Camouflage persists for 2s after leaving the Smoke source.
Field Analysis
Recommended Playstyle
Flanking and high-value target elimination
Strengths
+Holotag theft specialist
+High solo carry potential
Weaknesses
−High skill floor
−Poor team utility
Matchups
Countered By
Shell Cores
Assassin Exclusive
Guerrilla
Passive
Your Active Camo and Shadow Dive recharge more quickly while in smoke.
Cloak and Dagger
Smoke Cloud lasts longer and covers a larger area.
Silent Killer
Melee attacks from behind while cloaked deal massive bonus damage.
Minus Sights
Passive
After aiming down sights for a short time, you become invisible at the cost of generating heat.
Shadow Strike
Passive
Your Utility Knife deals greatly increased damage when attacking from invisibility.
Breathing Space
Passive
Your Shroud increases your weapons' reload speed while in any smoke field.
Universal Cores
The Big Score
UniversalAfter opening a locked door or container, your Loot Speed stat is temporarily greatly increased.
Like for Like
UniversalRestorative Overflow
Using a patch kit briefly increases your hardware. Using a shield charge briefly increases shields.
On a Roll
Defeating hostiles grants a stacking bonus to your Agility. Being downed resets the bonus.
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Assassin Intel
Frequently Asked1 QUESTION
Is Assassin good in Marathon ranked?
Assassin is currently A-Tier in ranked. High risk/reward — Holotag theft specialist
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