DEMOLITION HMG
LMG · 65m range · mag 20 · Launch March 2026
Demolition HMG is a B-tier LMG in Marathon. At medium range (15–40m) against a Pro-skill player with a Standard (Grey) shield (140 EHP), it kills in 2.67s using 5 shots. Base stats: 30.5 damage · 225 RPM · 20-round mag · 5.458s reload.
Damage, RPM, magazine, and reload stats verified from the Bungie in-game Armory (Launch March 2026).
vs 140 EHP (Standard (Grey))
5 shots to kill · 1 kills/mag
1.87s· 5 shots
| Range | Rank | TTK | Shots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short (<15m) | B#17 | 1.87s | 5 | |
| Medium (15–40m) | B#14 | 2.67s | 5 | |
| Long (40m+) | B#15 | 5.07s | 5 |
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage | 30.5 |
| RPM | 225 |
| Magazine | 20 |
| Reload Speed | 5.458s |
| Range | 65m |
| Ammo Type | Heavy |
Base unmodded stats only.
| Rank | Weapon | Short TTK (<15m) | Med TTK (15–40m) | Long TTK (40m+) | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conquest LMG | 2.03s | 2.37s | 2.92s | S |
| 2 | Retaliator LMG | 2.00s | 2.60s | 2.10s | A |
| 3 | Demolition HMG | 1.87s | 2.67s | 5.07s | B |
What is the Demolition HMG TTK in Marathon?
The Demolition HMG kills in 2.67s at medium range (15-40m) against a Pro-skill player with a Standard (Grey) shield (140 EHP). At short range (<15m) the TTK is 1.87s, and at long range (40m+) it is 5.07s. All figures use base, unmodded stats in the Launch March 2026 patch.
How many bullets does the Demolition HMG need to kill?
The Demolition HMG requires 5 shots at medium range against a Standard (Grey)-shield enemy. At short range it takes 5 shots, and at long range 5 shots. With a 20-round magazine that is approximately 1 kills per mag at medium range.
Is the Demolition HMG good in Marathon?
The Demolition HMG is B-tier at medium range (Pro skill, Standard (Grey) shield), ranking #3 among LMGs. It sits in the middle of its class.
What ammo does the Demolition HMG use?
The Demolition HMG uses Heavy ammo with a 20-round magazine and a 5.458s reload speed.
How does the Demolition HMG compare to other LMGs in Marathon?
The Demolition HMG ranks #3 among 3 LMGs at medium range (Pro skill, Standard (Grey) shield). The class leader is the Conquest LMG at 2.37s. Class average TTK: 2.54s.
Range profile. The Demolition HMG TTK spans from 1.87s at short range (<15m) to 5.07s at long range (40m+) — a 171% 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 3 LMGs in Marathon, the Demolition HMG ranks #3 at medium range. The class leader, Conquest LMG, kills 0.30s faster at medium range. The LMG class average is 2.54s at medium range — the Demolition HMG is 5% slower than average.
Combat profile. Dealing 30.5 damage per shot at 225 RPM, the Demolition HMG fires once every 0.267s. Against a Standard (Grey) shield ($140 EHP) at medium range, it needs 5 shots, using a 20-round magazine. At 5.458s reload, back-to-back kills without reloading are viable at medium range. Ammo type: Heavy.