BULLY SMG
SMG · 27m range · mag 23 · Launch March 2026
Bully SMG is a C-tier SMG in Marathon. At medium range (15–40m) against a Pro-skill player with a Standard (Grey) shield (140 EHP), it kills in 5.06s using 9 shots. Base stats: 15 damage · 540 RPM · 23-round mag · 2.75s reload.
Damage, RPM, magazine, and reload stats verified from the Bungie in-game Armory (Launch March 2026).
vs 140 EHP (Standard (Grey))
9 shots to kill · 0 kills/mag
1.67s· 9 shots
| Range | Rank | TTK | Shots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short (<15m) | B#14 | 1.67s | 9 | |
| Medium (15–40m) | C#23 | 5.06s | 9 | |
| Long (40m+) | C#24 | 17.59s | 9 |
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage | 15 |
| RPM | 540 |
| Magazine | 23 |
| Reload Speed | 2.75s |
| Range | 27m |
| Ammo Type | Heavy |
Base unmodded stats only.
| Rank | Weapon | Short TTK (<15m) | Med TTK (15–40m) | Long TTK (40m+) | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V22 Volt Thrower | 1.30s | 1.54s | 2.26s | S |
| 2 | Bully SMG | 1.67s | 5.06s | 17.59s | A |
| 3 | BRRT SMG | 2.34s | 5.67s | 10.77s | B |
| 4 | Copperhead RF | 1.42s | 7.04s | 6.71s | C |
What is the Bully SMG TTK in Marathon?
The Bully SMG kills in 5.06s at medium range (15-40m) against a Pro-skill player with a Standard (Grey) shield (140 EHP). At short range (<15m) the TTK is 1.67s, and at long range (40m+) it is 17.59s. All figures use base, unmodded stats in the Launch March 2026 patch.
How many bullets does the Bully SMG need to kill?
The Bully SMG requires 9 shots at medium range against a Standard (Grey)-shield enemy. At short range it takes 9 shots, and at long range 9 shots. With a 23-round magazine that is approximately 0 kills per mag at medium range.
Is the Bully SMG good in Marathon?
The Bully SMG is C-tier at medium range (Pro skill, Standard (Grey) shield), ranking #2 among SMGs. It has below-average TTK compared to most options.
What ammo does the Bully SMG use?
The Bully SMG uses Heavy ammo with a 23-round magazine and a 2.75s reload speed.
How does the Bully SMG compare to other SMGs in Marathon?
The Bully SMG ranks #2 among 4 SMGs at medium range (Pro skill, Standard (Grey) shield). The class leader is the V22 Volt Thrower at 1.54s. Class average TTK: 4.83s.
Range profile. The Bully SMG TTK spans from 1.67s at short range (<15m) to 17.59s at long range (40m+) — a 955% 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 4 SMGs in Marathon, the Bully SMG ranks #2 at medium range. The class leader, V22 Volt Thrower, kills 3.52s faster at medium range. The SMG class average is 4.83s at medium range — the Bully SMG is 5% slower than average.
Combat profile. Dealing 15 damage per shot at 540 RPM, the Bully SMG fires once every 0.111s. Against a Standard (Grey) shield ($140 EHP) at medium range, it needs 9 shots, using a 23-round magazine. At 2.75s reload, back-to-back kills without reloading are viable at medium range. Ammo type: Heavy.