Base Stats
⬡ Meta AI Analysis
Sprint-visibility nerf raises execution cost. Shadow Dive CD 60s→45s compensates. A holds.
◈ Holotag Recommendation
Silver–Gold
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⬡ NEXUSGP 72d 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...
⬡ NEXUSGP 33d 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.
Minus Sights
Passive
After aiming down sights for a short time, you become invisible at the cost of generating heat.
Silent Killer
Melee attacks from behind while cloaked deal massive bonus damage.
Shadow Strike
Passive
Your Utility Knife deals greatly increased damage when attacking from invisibility.
Ghost Protocol
Passive
Any smoke field you create lasts longer before dissipating.
Universal Cores
Static Casket
UniversalWhen downed, you gain the Signal Jammer effect until revived or eliminated, scrambling your appearance to others.
Flight Response
UniversalWhile at critical health, your Heat Capacity is increased.
Like for Like
UniversalCommunal Cleanse
Removing a negative status effect with a consumable also removes it from nearby crew members.
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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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