SHELLS/SENTINEL
RUNNER SHELL

SENTINEL

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Combat

Squad anchors who want to control space, defend exfils, and shut down rushes.

Low Difficulty
Tier Summary
LIVE META
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SOLO RANKED
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SQUAD RANKED
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Base Stats
Verified · Bungie 1.1.0 patch notes
Health120
⬡ Meta Analysis
Zone-control kit intact; no change.
⬡ Meta AI's Take
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Latest meta intel for Sentinel, updated as the meta shifts.

⬡ NEXUS79d ago

Marathon Sentinel Build: Prey Tracker and Snare Mine After 1.1.5

THE PATCH THAT ACTUALLY MATTERS FOR SENTINEL Update 1.1.5 dropped July 21, and most of the conversation has chased the grenade loadout cap, the D54 nerf, and t...

⬡ NEXUS80d ago

Marathon Update 1.1.5: Patch Impact on Rook, Sentinel, and the Meta

WHAT JUST LANDED Update 1.1.5 dropped today alongside the Vault Breaker PvE mode, and it carries more competitive weight than a mid-season patch usually would....

Abilities
Active Ability
Defender System
Deploy a defensive platform that harmlessly neutralizes incoming explosives. You and nearby allies gain increased weapon stability and reload speed while standing near the device. The platform has a limited number of projectiles it can intercept.
Passive / Tactical
Snare Mine
Toss a proximity-triggered mine that detonates into several Immobilizing submunitions when enemies get too close.
Passive Traits
Prey Tracker
Activates motion tracking in your HUD, letting you see moving enemies on radar within a conical zone in front of you.
Castle Doctrine
You ready and reload SMGs, Pistols, and Shotguns more quickly based on the number of nearby hostiles. When you take splash damage, your Hardware, Firewall, and Self-Repair Speed are increased for a short time.
Field Analysis
Recommended Playstyle
Anchor a position with Defender System protecting your crew from grenade and rocket barrages. Use Snare Mine to deny pushes through choke points and around exfils. Castle Doctrine rewards holding ground over chasing kills - let enemies come to you, and the close-range handling buff makes the KKV-9SD and D54 Battle Pistol especially strong when surrounded.
Strengths
+Strong area denial and zone control
+Counters grenade/rocket spam (Defender System)
+Synergizes with close-range weapons via Castle Doctrine
+Excellent for defending exfils and choke points
+Prey Tracker gives free intel on enemy movement
Weaknesses
−Reactive playstyle - struggles when forced to push
−Defender System has limited charges
−Less mobile than aggression-oriented shells
Matchups
Countered By
Shell Cores
Sentinel Exclusive
Eminent Domain
Runner grenades neutralized by your Defender System fall to the floor and become lootable.
Reversal
Defeating an Immobilized target heals you over time.
Wellness Beacon
While standing near your Defender System, you and your allies use medical items more quickly.
Universal Cores
Like for Like
Universal
Glass Cannon
When your shield breaks, you gain a brief burst of increased ability regeneration.
Cash Flow
Opening an unlooted container pings a nearby data card.
The Big Score
Universal
After opening a locked door or container, your Loot Speed stat is temporarily greatly increased.
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