Base Stats
Health175
Shield50
SpeedSlow
⬡ Meta AI Analysis
Search and Destroy missile kit remains squad anchor; forces Holotag kills
◈ Holotag Recommendation
Gold–Platinum
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Abilities
Active Ability
Thruster
Releases a shockwave that staggers nearby enemies and forces Holotag drops.
Passive / Tactical
Iron Frame
Reduced knockback and flinch from incoming fire.
Passive Traits
Thruster
Activate while airborne to fire boosters that thrust you in the direction your moving.
Tactical Sprint
Double-press sprint to move faster at the cost of generating additional heat.
Field Analysis
Recommended Playstyle
Front-line aggression and squad anchor
Strengths
+Highest damage output
+Strong gear denial
+Forces engagements
Weaknesses
−Less useful extraction-focused
−Needs squad
Matchups
Countered By
Synergizes With
Shell Cores
Destroyer Exclusive
Intake Vents
Passive
Your tactical sprint generates less heat.
Bullrush
Tactical
Your Riot Barricade does not passively drain energy while you perform your Tactical Sprint.
Adaptive Barrier
While Riot Barricade is active, your shield regeneration is greatly increased.
Counter Attack
Prime
When Riot Barricade takes damage, you periodically release a retaliatory missile at your attacker.
Impact Siphons
Tactical
Incoming damage dealt to your Riot Barricade is returned to you as shield energy.
Bombing Run
Prime
Each successive homing missile in your Search and Destroy volley deals increased damage.
Universal Cores
Trophy Hunter
Defeating a UESC commander grants tactical and prime ability energy.
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
UniversalAfter opening a locked door or container, your Loot Speed stat is temporarily greatly increased.
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Destroyer Intel
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Frequently Asked2 QUESTIONS
Is Destroyer good in Marathon ranked?
Destroyer is currently S-Tier in ranked.
What is Destroyer's active ability?
Thruster: Releases a shockwave that staggers nearby enemies and forces Holotag drops.
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