Base Stats
Health90
Shield20
SpeedVery Fast
⬡ Meta AI Analysis
Pickpocket Drone extraction specialist maintains solo queue dominance
◈ Holotag Recommendation
Silver–Platinum
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Abilities
Active Ability
Pilot Drone
Deploy a fast scout drone. Can intercept and steal Holotags from downed enemies.
Passive / Tactical
Light Carry
Movement speed penalty from carrying loot is reduced.
Passive Traits
X-Ray Visor
Activate your visor, highlighting hostiles and containers and in the color of the most valuable item they're storing.
The Finer Things
Gain increased weapon handling and accelerated Grapple Device recharge rate based on the number of items in your backpack.
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.
Partner in Crime
Prime
While not being piloted, your Pickpocket Drone periodically releases a pulse that pings nearby hostiles.
Break and Enter
Grapple
Gain a 1 second charge for your grapple device.
Crime Spree
Passive
Each container you open increases your Loot Speed. This increase resets when you're downed.
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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Frequently Asked2 QUESTIONS
Is Thief good in Marathon ranked?
Thief is currently S-Tier in ranked.
What is Thief's active ability?
Pilot Drone: Deploy a fast scout drone. Can intercept and steal Holotags from downed enemies.
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