Base StatsOwner-verified in-game (S2)
Health120
⬡ Meta Analysis
X-Ray Visor routing suits Night Marsh solo runs.
◈ Holotag Recommendation
Silver–Platinum
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Abilities
Active Ability
Pickpocket Drone
Deploy a remote Flying Drone that can be left and re-piloted. Lasts 60s or until destroyed. Shoot bind uses the Drone's hook ability, which ejects high-value items from hostiles' inventories to the ground. Hook loose items to collect and store loot, retrievable from the Drone.
Passive / Tactical
Grapple Device
Activate to launch a Grapple point in your aim direction, propelling yourself toward it. Grapple point can be anchored onto physical objects, moving objects, or in the air.
Passive Traits
X-Ray Visor
Activate to highlight loot containers through walls and hostiles in line of sight, colored by the inventory's most valuable item (Prestige > Superior > Deluxe > Enhanced > Standard). While active, aiming at a hostile for a short duration Hacks them.
The Finer Things
Based on the number of items in your backpack, gain faster weapon handling and faster Grapple Device recharge rate. When the backpack is completely full, the benefits are maximized.
Field Analysis
Recommended Playstyle
Hit-and-run extraction. Avoid prolonged fights.
Strengths
+Extraction specialist
+Loot efficiency
+Survival-focused
Weaknesses
−Lower combat ceiling
−Avoids fights by design
Matchups
Countered By
Shell Cores
Thief Exclusive
Case the Joint
Passive
Your X-Ray Visor has increased vision range.
Extended Battery
Pickpocket Drone has extended battery life.
Hideout
Prime
While piloting your Pickpocket Drone, you become invisible.
Break and Enter
Grapple
Gain a 1 second charge for your grapple device.
Partner in Crime
Prime
While not being piloted, your Pickpocket Drone periodically releases a pulse that pings nearby hostiles.
Greed is Good
Passive
When your backpack is completely full, your sprint speed and slide distance are increased.
Universal Cores
Like for Like
UniversalOn a Roll
Defeating hostiles grants a stacking bonus to your Agility. Being downed resets the bonus.
Communal Cleanse
Removing a negative status effect with a consumable also removes it from nearby crew members.
Flight Response
UniversalWhile at critical health, your Heat Capacity is increased.
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Frequently Asked1 QUESTION
Is Thief good in Marathon ranked?
Thief is currently S-Tier in ranked. S-tier solo ranked — built for hitting Holotag targets and extracting
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