RETALIATOR LMG
LMG · 51m range · mag 44 · Launch March 2026
Retaliator LMG 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 2.60s using 12 shots. Base stats: 11.75 damage · 600 RPM · 44-round mag · 6s 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 · 1 kills/mag
2.00s· 12 shots
| Range | Rank | TTK | Shots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short (<15m) | C#19 | 2.00s | 12 | |
| Medium (15–40m) | B#13 | 2.60s | 12 | |
| Long (40m+) | A#6 | 2.10s | 12 |
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage | 11.75 |
| RPM | 600 |
| Magazine | 44 |
| Reload Speed | 6s |
| Range | 51m |
| Ammo Type | MIPS |
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 Retaliator LMG TTK in Marathon?
The Retaliator LMG kills in 2.60s at medium range (15-40m) against a Pro-skill player with a Standard (Grey) shield (140 EHP). At short range (<15m) the TTK is 2.00s, and at long range (40m+) it is 2.10s. All figures use base, unmodded stats in the Launch March 2026 patch.
How many bullets does the Retaliator LMG need to kill?
The Retaliator LMG requires 12 shots at medium range against a Standard (Grey)-shield enemy. At short range it takes 12 shots, and at long range 12 shots. With a 44-round magazine that is approximately 1 kills per mag at medium range.
Is the Retaliator LMG good in Marathon?
The Retaliator LMG is B-tier at medium range (Pro skill, Standard (Grey) shield), ranking #2 among LMGs. It sits in the middle of its class.
What ammo does the Retaliator LMG use?
The Retaliator LMG uses MIPS ammo with a 44-round magazine and a 6s reload speed.
How does the Retaliator LMG compare to other LMGs in Marathon?
The Retaliator LMG ranks #2 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 Retaliator LMG TTK spans from 2.00s at short range (<15m) to 2.10s at long range (40m+) — a 5% 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 Retaliator LMG ranks #2 at medium range. The class leader, Conquest LMG, kills 0.23s faster at medium range. The LMG class average is 2.54s at medium range — the Retaliator LMG is 2% slower than average.
Combat profile. Dealing 11.75 damage per shot at 600 RPM, the Retaliator LMG fires once every 0.100s. Against a Standard (Grey) shield ($140 EHP) at medium range, it needs 12 shots, using a 44-round magazine. At 6s reload, back-to-back kills without reloading are viable at medium range. Ammo type: MIPS.