in MarathonYour loadout is important, but your team composition is more important. Three random runner shells at Tau Ceti and no plan is a fast track for the short game and a long walk back to the queue. Each shell brings different strengths, from frontline pressure to interception and squad retention.
The trick is to understand how those capabilities overlap and how to cover your team's weaknesses before the other team exposes them. A well-built three can control engagements and extract cleanly. This guide breaks down strong three-player formations designed to give your team a serious edge.
Best offensive team composition
It is best for composition Tracking and Killing enemy teams. It works well for crowd control and damage. Recon reveals targets, Assassin disrupts and isolates, and Destroyer ends fights with the ability to apply pressure.
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Runner Name |
Runner details |
What role do they play? |
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the destroyer |
Aggressive character with shield and homing missiles |
Frontline tank and finisher that absorbs damage and knocks back stunned enemies |
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the murderer |
Expert stealth with smoke and invisibility |
A flanker that ambushes marked targets |
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Recon |
Enemy tracking character with sonar pulse and drone |
An intel collector who reveals enemies and sets up engagements |
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Best defensive team composition
This composition is focused durable and Defensive control. It is best to hold a strong position and withdraw under pressure. Triage keeps the team alive, Destroyer anchors the frontline, and Vandal creates space through its disruption ability.
Personally, this is the team I roll with most of the time.
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Runner Name |
Runner details |
What role do they play? |
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Triage |
Support a focused shell with heals and remote revives |
Healer and clutch reviver that keeps team fights going |
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the destroyer |
Aggressive shield with mobility device |
A defensive anchor that absorbs pressure and prevents damage |
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vandalism |
High mobility blocker with knockback devices |
Area denial specialist that pushes enemies from an angle |
Best loot focused team structure
It is built around composition Grabbing high value loot and safe escape. It has both mobility and existence. Indeed, it is suitable for high risk areas and extraction
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Runner Name |
Runner details |
What role do they play? |
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thief |
Loot focused shell with grapple and pickpocket drone |
Primary looter and mobility specialist |
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Triage |
Support healing with regenerative capabilities |
A treatment provider who keeps the team healthy during the retreat |
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Recon |
Tracker with the ability to reveal enemies |
A scout who ensures that the team avoids ambushes |
Best dynamic team structure
It is aggressive, High mobility team it can Attack opponents with speed. It works best for teams confident in their tactical skills.
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Runner Name |
Runner details |
What role do they play? |
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vandalism |
Fast blocker with explosive knockback |
A pattern-breaking entry attachment |
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the murderer |
Stealth ambusher with smoke capability |
A backline assassin that punishes isolated enemies |
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the destroyer |
Missile firing character with shield device |
Elimination securing cleaning damage dealer |
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