ARES RG
Railgun · 55m range · mag 4 · Launch March 2026
Ares RG is a B-tier Railgun in Marathon. At medium range (15–40m) against a Pro-skill player with a Standard (Grey) shield (140 EHP), it kills in 2.40s using 2 shots. Base stats: 123 damage · 60 RPM · 4-round mag · 4.464s reload.
Damage, RPM, magazine, and reload stats verified from the Bungie in-game Armory (Launch March 2026).
vs 140 EHP (Standard (Grey))
2 shots to kill · 1 kills/mag
2.40s· 2 shots
| Range | Rank | TTK | Shots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short (<15m) | C#22 | 2.40s | 2 | |
| Medium (15–40m) | B#12 | 2.40s | 2 | |
| Long (40m+) | A#8 | 2.40s | 2 |
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage | 123 |
| RPM | 60 |
| Magazine | 4 |
| Reload Speed | 4.464s |
| Range | 55m |
| Ammo Type | Heavy |
Base unmodded stats only.
| Rank | Weapon | Short TTK (<15m) | Med TTK (15–40m) | Long TTK (40m+) | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ares RG | 2.40s | 2.40s | 2.40s | S |
| 2 | V00 Zeus RG | 5.68s | 5.68s | 6.78s | A |
What is the Ares RG TTK in Marathon?
The Ares RG kills in 2.40s at medium range (15-40m) against a Pro-skill player with a Standard (Grey) shield (140 EHP). At short range (<15m) the TTK is 2.40s, and at long range (40m+) it is 2.40s. All figures use base, unmodded stats in the Launch March 2026 patch.
How many bullets does the Ares RG need to kill?
The Ares RG requires 2 shots at medium range against a Standard (Grey)-shield enemy. At short range it takes 2 shots, and at long range 2 shots. With a 4-round magazine that is approximately 1 kills per mag at medium range.
Is the Ares RG good in Marathon?
The Ares RG is B-tier at medium range (Pro skill, Standard (Grey) shield), ranking #1 among Railguns. It sits in the middle of its class.
What ammo does the Ares RG use?
The Ares RG uses Heavy ammo with a 4-round magazine and a 4.464s reload speed.
How does the Ares RG compare to other Railguns in Marathon?
The Ares RG ranks #1 among 2 Railguns at medium range (Pro skill, Standard (Grey) shield). It is the top Railgun in Launch March 2026 — no other Railgun kills faster at medium range. Class average TTK: 4.04s.
Range profile. The Ares RG TTK spans from 2.40s at short range (<15m) to 2.40s at long range (40m+) — a 0% TTK increase from closest to furthest bracket. This makes it a close-range specialist — TTK climbs significantly at longer distances. All three figures use Pro skill and Standard (Grey) shield ($140 EHP) at Launch March 2026 base stats.
Class standing. Among 2 Railguns in Marathon, the Ares RG ranks #1 at medium range. It leads the class — no other Railgun kills faster at medium range in Launch March 2026. The Railgun class average is 4.04s at medium range — the Ares RG is 41% faster than average.
Combat profile. Dealing 123 damage per shot at 60 RPM, the Ares RG fires once every 1.000s. Against a Standard (Grey) shield ($140 EHP) at medium range, it needs 2 shots, using a 4-round magazine. At 4.464s reload, back-to-back kills without reloading are viable at medium range. Ammo type: Heavy.