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BEST SHOTGUNS IN MARATHON

Launch March 2026 · Pro · Standard (Grey) shield

The V85 Circuit Breaker is the best shotgun in Marathon with a 1.41s TTK at medium range (Pro, Standard (Grey) shield, 140 EHP). Stats from Launch March 2026.

TTK Rankings — All Shotguns

Skill: Pro · Shield: Standard (Grey) (140 EHP) · Patch: Launch March 2026

#WeaponMed TTK (15–40m)Tier
11.41sA
24.73sC
310.80sD
#WeaponKill timeTTK
1
1.41s
2
4.73s
3
10.80s

Why This Ranking?

Rankings are based on time-to-kill at medium range (15–40m) at Pro skill level against a Standard (Grey) shield (140 EHP), using base unmodded stats from the Bungie in-game Armory (Launch March 2026). Weapons are sorted fastest to slowest within each tier.

A Tier: V85 Circuit Breaker

V85 Circuit Breaker sits in A tier with a 1.41s average medium-range TTK, 75% faster than the class average in Launch March 2026. V85 Circuit Breaker leads at 1.41s, firing at 85 RPM dealing 18.3 damage per shot with a 10-round magazine. Fastest at short range (<15m): V85 Circuit Breaker at 0.05s. Best at long range (40m+): V85 Circuit Breaker at 9.22s. All values: Pro skill, Standard (Grey) shield (140 EHP), base unmodded stats.

C Tier: Misriah 2442

Misriah 2442 sits in C tier with a 4.73s average medium-range TTK, 16% faster than the class average in Launch March 2026. Misriah 2442 leads at 4.73s, firing at 58 RPM dealing 11.7 damage per shot with a 4-round magazine. Fastest at short range (<15m): Misriah 2442 at 1.03s. Best at long range (40m+): Misriah 2442 at 19.49s. All values: Pro skill, Standard (Grey) shield (140 EHP), base unmodded stats.

D Tier: WSTR Combat Shotgun

WSTR Combat Shotgun sits in D tier with a 10.80s average medium-range TTK, 91% slower than the class average in Launch March 2026. WSTR Combat Shotgun leads at 10.80s, firing at 194 RPM dealing 15 damage per shot with a 2-round magazine. Fastest at short range (<15m): WSTR Combat Shotgun at 0.31s. Best at long range (40m+): WSTR Combat Shotgun at 24.08s. All values: Pro skill, Standard (Grey) shield (140 EHP), base unmodded stats.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best shotgun in Marathon?

The V85 Circuit Breaker has the fastest medium-range TTK at 1.41s as of Launch March 2026 at Pro skill level.

What shotgun has the fastest TTK at close range?

V85 Circuit Breaker leads at short range with a 0.05s TTK.

What shotgun has the best TTK at long range?

V85 Circuit Breaker leads at long range (40m+) with a 9.22s TTK in Launch March 2026 at Pro skill, Standard (Grey) shield.

How does shotgun TTK change with range in Marathon?

TTK increases with range for all shotguns. The top-ranked V85 Circuit Breaker goes from 0.05s at short range (<15m) to 1.41s at medium range (15–40m) to 9.22s at long range (40m+). All figures: Pro skill, Standard (Grey) shield (140 EHP).

How current is this data?

This page reflects Launch March 2026. It updates with each patch reseed.

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