LONGSHOT
Sniper · 175m range · mag 4 · Launch March 2026
Longshot is a S-tier Sniper in Marathon. At medium range (15–40m) against a Pro-skill player with a Standard (Grey) shield (140 EHP), it kills in 1.33s using 2 shots. Base stats: 69.5 damage · 90 RPM · 4-round mag · 3.348s 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
1.33s· 2 shots
| Range | Rank | TTK | Shots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short (<15m) | A#8 | 1.33s | 2 | |
| Medium (15–40m) | S#4 | 1.33s | 2 | |
| Long (40m+) | S#1 | 1.33s | 2 |
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage | 69.5 |
| RPM | 90 |
| Magazine | 4 |
| Reload Speed | 3.348s |
| Range | 175m |
| Ammo Type | MIPS |
Base unmodded stats only.
| Rank | Weapon | Short TTK (<15m) | Med TTK (15–40m) | Long TTK (40m+) | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longshot | 1.33s | 1.33s | 1.33s | S |
| 2 | Outland | 1.40s | 1.40s | 1.40s | A |
| 3 | V99 Channel Rifle | 4.86s | 4.86s | 8.12s | B |
What is the Longshot TTK in Marathon?
The Longshot kills in 1.33s at medium range (15-40m) against a Pro-skill player with a Standard (Grey) shield (140 EHP). At short range (<15m) the TTK is 1.33s, and at long range (40m+) it is 1.33s. All figures use base, unmodded stats in the Launch March 2026 patch.
How many bullets does the Longshot need to kill?
The Longshot 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 Longshot good in Marathon?
The Longshot is S-tier at medium range (Pro skill, Standard (Grey) shield), ranking #1 among Snipers. It is one of the fastest-killing weapons in its class.
What ammo does the Longshot use?
The Longshot uses MIPS ammo with a 4-round magazine and a 3.348s reload speed.
How does the Longshot compare to other Snipers in Marathon?
The Longshot ranks #1 among 3 Snipers at medium range (Pro skill, Standard (Grey) shield). It is the top Sniper in Launch March 2026 — no other Sniper kills faster at medium range. Class average TTK: 2.53s.
Range profile. The Longshot TTK spans from 1.33s at short range (<15m) to 1.33s 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 3 Snipers in Marathon, the Longshot ranks #1 at medium range. It leads the class — no other Sniper kills faster at medium range in Launch March 2026. The Sniper class average is 2.53s at medium range — the Longshot is 47% faster than average.
Combat profile. Dealing 69.5 damage per shot at 90 RPM, the Longshot fires once every 0.667s. Against a Standard (Grey) shield ($140 EHP) at medium range, it needs 2 shots, using a 4-round magazine. At 3.348s reload, back-to-back kills without reloading are viable at medium range. Ammo type: MIPS.