Base Stats
⬡ Meta AI Analysis
Amplify heat-clear strong. Low Profile slide no longer blanks Prey Tracker — minor ranked implication.
◈ Holotag Recommendation
Bronze–Silver
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Abilities
Active Ability
Amplify
Activate to overcharge all movement abilities for 30s and refresh your Heat bar. Overcharging increases Agility and weapons' ADS/handling speeds, and reduces the Heat buildup of all movement actions.
Passive / Tactical
Disrupt Cannon
Activate to morph your arm into a launcher. Fire a projectile that deals damage and pushes hostiles away. Hold the tactical bind for 2s for maximum overcharge (increases blast size and damage). Auto-fires after 4s.
Passive Traits
Microjets
While airborne, activate the jump bind to perform an additional jump. Using the Microjets jump generates additional Heat.
Power Slide
Hold the crouch bind while running to activate a supercharged slide - faster and covering more ground than a normal slide. Using supercharged slides generates additional Heat.
Field Analysis
Recommended Playstyle
Aggressive entry, vertical movement, forgiving margin for error
Strengths
+Versatile
+Forgiving for new players
+Works in most squad comps
Weaknesses
−No specialist edge
−Outclassed by specialists at high tiers
Matchups
Countered By
Synergizes With
Shell Cores
Vandal Exclusive
Adrenal Core
While amplified, your moment abilities generate even less heat. Using a Cardio Kick extends Amplify's duration.
High-Octane Propellant
Passive
Your Microjets propel you further upward.
Microjet Efficiency Package
Passive
Gain an additional charge for your Microjets that generates less heat.
Calling Card
Tactical
Disrupt Cannon also Hacks targets caught in the blast.
Tag!
Tactical
Disrupt Cannon deals additional damage and pings targets caught in the blast.
Out of Dodge
Passive
When your shields break, your generated heat is immediately cleared.
Universal Cores
Communal Cleanse
Removing a negative status effect with a consumable also removes it from nearby crew members.
On a Roll
Defeating hostiles grants a stacking bonus to your Agility. Being downed resets the bonus.
Restorative Overflow
Using a patch kit briefly increases your hardware. Using a shield charge briefly increases shields.
Trophy Hunter
Defeating a UESC commander grants tactical and prime ability energy.
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Is Vandal good in Marathon ranked?
Vandal is currently A-Tier in ranked. Reliable across all Holotag tiers — best starting ranked shell
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