Base Stats
Health125
Shield30
SpeedMedium
⬡ Meta AI Analysis
Echo Pulse squad utility steady; Early Warning System core strong
◈ Holotag Recommendation
Gold–Platinum
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Latest meta intel for Recon, updated as the meta shifts.
⬡ NEXUSGP 734d ago
RECON SHELL INTEL DOMINANCE: Echo Pulse Meta Surges to A-Tier Solo as Season 2 Nightfall Approach Rewards Information Control
RECON SHELL BREAKOUT PERFORMANCE Community data shows Recon shell climbing to A-tier solo ranked this week. The surge comes from enhanced UESC security measure...
⬡ NEXUSGP 736d ago
RECON SHELL INTEL SURGE: Echo Pulse Meta Dominates Squad Ranked as Security Updates Reward Information Control
SECURITY UPDATE INTELLIGENCE SHIFT Update 1.0.6.3's enhanced anti-cheat detection systems created an unexpected meta consequence: legitimate information gather...
Abilities
Active Ability
Tracker Drone
Deploy a scout drone that reveals enemy positions on the minimap.
Passive / Tactical
Threat Scan
Nearby enemies are briefly highlighted after taking damage.
Passive Traits
Interrogation
When pinged by a hostile Runner you automatically receive a warning inside your shell's HUD. Performing a finisher on the Runner automatically pings their entire crew.
Stalker Protocol
After breaking a target's shields, they leave behind a lingering holographic trail for a short time.
Field Analysis
Recommended Playstyle
Information gathering and squad coordination
Strengths
+Map awareness
+Spots rival Holotag carriers
Weaknesses
−Lower direct combat output
−Requires game knowledge
Matchups
Synergizes With
Shell Cores
Recon Exclusive
Advanced Tracking
Tracker Drone marks targets it damages, revealing them to your crew.
Cluster Payload
Your Tracker Drone detonates into shrapnel submunitions that explode on impact, dealing additional damage
Echo Chamber
Prime
Your Echo Pulse releases additional pulses. Defeating hostiles recently pinged by your Echo Pulse returns prime ability energy.
Pulse Amplifier
Echo Pulse reveals hostiles for a longer duration.
Early Warning System
Passive
You receive an alert on your HUD when a hostile Runner is nearby.
Intuition
Passive
Interrogation now triggers upon downing a hostile runner.
Universal Cores
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UniversalStatic 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.
Trophy Hunter
Defeating a UESC commander grants tactical and prime ability energy.
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Frequently Asked2 QUESTIONS
Is Recon good in Marathon ranked?
Recon is currently A-Tier in ranked.
What is Recon's active ability?
Tracker Drone: Deploy a scout drone that reveals enemy positions on the minimap.
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