COPPERHEAD RF
SMG · 15m range · mag 21 · Launch March 2026
Copperhead RF is a D-tier SMG in Marathon. At medium range (15–40m) against a Pro-skill player with a Standard (Grey) shield (140 EHP), it kills in 7.04s using 12 shots. Base stats: 12 damage · 720 RPM · 21-round mag · 2.379s reload.
Damage, RPM, magazine, and reload stats verified from the Bungie in-game Armory (Launch March 2026).
vs 140 EHP (Standard (Grey))
12 shots to kill · 0 kills/mag
1.42s· 11 shots
| Range | Rank | TTK | Shots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short (<15m) | B#11 | 1.42s | 11 | |
| Medium (15–40m) | D#26 | 7.04s | 12 | |
| Long (40m+) | B#16 | 6.71s | 12 |
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage | 12 |
| RPM | 720 |
| Magazine | 21 |
| Reload Speed | 2.379s |
| Range | 15m |
| Ammo Type | Light |
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 Copperhead RF TTK in Marathon?
The Copperhead RF kills in 7.04s at medium range (15-40m) against a Pro-skill player with a Standard (Grey) shield (140 EHP). At short range (<15m) the TTK is 1.42s, and at long range (40m+) it is 6.71s. All figures use base, unmodded stats in the Launch March 2026 patch.
How many bullets does the Copperhead RF need to kill?
The Copperhead RF requires 12 shots at medium range against a Standard (Grey)-shield enemy. At short range it takes 11 shots, and at long range 12 shots. With a 21-round magazine that is approximately 0 kills per mag at medium range.
Is the Copperhead RF good in Marathon?
The Copperhead RF is D-tier at medium range (Pro skill, Standard (Grey) shield), ranking #4 among SMGs. It is among the slowest-killing in its class.
What ammo does the Copperhead RF use?
The Copperhead RF uses Light ammo with a 21-round magazine and a 2.379s reload speed.
How does the Copperhead RF compare to other SMGs in Marathon?
The Copperhead RF ranks #4 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 Copperhead RF TTK spans from 1.42s at short range (<15m) to 6.71s at long range (40m+) — a 374% 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 Copperhead RF ranks #4 at medium range. The class leader, V22 Volt Thrower, kills 5.50s faster at medium range. The SMG class average is 4.83s at medium range — the Copperhead RF is 46% slower than average.
Combat profile. Dealing 12 damage per shot at 720 RPM, the Copperhead RF fires once every 0.083s. Against a Standard (Grey) shield ($140 EHP) at medium range, it needs 12 shots, using a 21-round magazine. At 2.379s reload, back-to-back kills without reloading are viable at medium range. Ammo type: Light.