Guides
In-depth guides to help you master Marathon.
Marathon Essential Tips & Tricks: The Ultimate New Player Guide
The most important tips and tricks for Marathon compiled from top content creators. Covers factions, runner shells, combat, looting, economy, and everything you need to dominate on Tau Ceti IV.
Best Builds & Loadouts for Every Shell — Season 1
Verified builds and loadouts for all 7 Marathon runner shells. Includes budget and high-tier options with specific weapon, core, implant, and equipment recommendations.
Marathon Factions Guide: All 6 Factions, Contracts & Progression
Complete guide to all six Marathon factions. Learn how to unlock each faction, their contract types, upgrade trees, rewards, and the optimal progression order for Season 1.
Maps & Zones Guide: Perimeter, Dire Marsh, Outpost & Cryo Archive
Complete guide to all Marathon zones. Covers extraction points, enemy types, key landmarks, events, difficulty ratings, and survival strategies for every map.
Runner Shells Tier List: Best Classes for Solo & Squad Play
Complete tier list ranking all 7 Marathon runner shells for both solo and squad play. Includes strengths, weaknesses, and recommended loadouts for each shell.
Weapon Tier List: Season 1 Meta Rankings
Our definitive ranking of all 28 Marathon weapons for Season 1. Updated with early meta data, community feedback, and pro player analysis.
Marathon Beginner's Guide: Everything You Need to Know
New to extraction shooters? This comprehensive guide covers everything from the basics of Marathon to your first successful extraction.
Destroyer Shell: Best Builds & Loadouts
Maximize your Destroyer's combat potential with the best core and implant combinations for Season 1.
Marathon Launch Day Preparation Guide: Everything You Need to Be Ready
A complete guide to preparing for Marathon's launch on March 5th, 2026. Covers preloading, launch times, server slam rewards, Twitch drops, platform exclusives, and what to expect on day one.