How to Beat Assassin
Which shells counter Assassin, the items and tactics that beat it, and what Assassin is strong against — owner-verified in-game.
Shells that counter Assassin
Play Recon, Triage to beat Assassin. These are the shells that hold the advantage in a straight matchup — owner-verified in-game.
Assassin is strong against
Assassin appears as a counter on these shells’ matchup pages — the inverse of the same verified matrix.
How do you beat Assassin in Marathon?
To beat Assassin in Marathon, play Recon or Triage. These counters are owner-verified in-game (Season 2).
General notes
From the shell profile — general observations, not part of the game-verified matchup pass.
- High skill floor
- Poor team utility