Runner Shell Guides

Learn more about each available Runner Shell in Marathon. Discover their abilities, stats, strengths, weaknesses, and recommended loadouts.

Destroyer Locus Vandal Glitch Recon Blackbird Assassin Void Triage Aux Thief Icon Rook Prototype Shell

Runner Shell Tier Lists

Runner tier lists now live inside the Runners section so rankings and shell guides stay together.

Runner Shell Tier List (Solo Mode) By LFGPAL / Updated on Mar 24, 2026 Runners Runner Shell Tier List (Squad Mode) By LFGPAL / Updated on Mar 24, 2026 Runners

Runner Shell Builds

Explore Loadout Builds for Runner Shells based on different Cores, Implants, Weapons, and more.

Trauma Triage Endgame Build By Byrdman / Updated on Mar 29, 2026
Season 1TriageCryo Archive+6
 Greed is Good Thief By Wallzer / Updated on Mar 27, 2026
Season 1ThiefOutpost+7
 Beginner Vandal Build By SiegeOC / Updated on Mar 23, 2026
Season 1VandalVerified
 Super Dash Vandal By SiegeOC / Updated on Mar 11, 2026
Season 1VandalSolo+6
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Guides

Find everything you need to succeed in Marathon: from game mechanics, to advanced tips and tricks

Patch Notes Breakdown (1.0.6.2) By LFGPAL / Updated on Apr 28, 2026 News How Ranked Mode Works (Holotags and Rewards) By LFGPAL / Updated on Mar 25, 2026
MechanicsNews
 Types of Loot and Where to Find Them By LFGPAL / Updated on Mar 13, 2026
MechanicsBeginner
 PC Optimization Guide (For Max FPS) By LFGPAL / Updated on Mar 8, 2026 Beginner View All Guides