V22 VOLT THROWER
SMG · 21m range · mag 62 · Launch March 2026
V22 Volt Thrower is a A-tier SMG in Marathon. At medium range (15–40m) against a Pro-skill player with a Standard (Grey) shield (140 EHP), it kills in 1.54s using 8 shots. Base stats: 18 damage · 507 RPM · 62-round mag · 3.1s reload.
Damage, RPM, magazine, and reload stats verified from the Bungie in-game Armory (Launch March 2026).
vs 140 EHP (Standard (Grey))
8 shots to kill · 4 kills/mag
1.30s· 8 shots
| Range | Rank | TTK | Shots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short (<15m) | A#6 | 1.30s | 8 | |
| Medium (15–40m) | A#7 | 1.54s | 8 | |
| Long (40m+) | A#7 | 2.26s | 8 |
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage | 18 |
| RPM | 507 |
| Magazine | 62 |
| Reload Speed | 3.1s |
| Range | 21m |
| Ammo Type | Volt Cell |
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 V22 Volt Thrower TTK in Marathon?
The V22 Volt Thrower kills in 1.54s at medium range (15-40m) against a Pro-skill player with a Standard (Grey) shield (140 EHP). At short range (<15m) the TTK is 1.30s, and at long range (40m+) it is 2.26s. All figures use base, unmodded stats in the Launch March 2026 patch.
How many bullets does the V22 Volt Thrower need to kill?
The V22 Volt Thrower requires 8 shots at medium range against a Standard (Grey)-shield enemy. At short range it takes 8 shots, and at long range 8 shots. With a 62-round magazine that is approximately 4 kills per mag at medium range.
Is the V22 Volt Thrower good in Marathon?
The V22 Volt Thrower is A-tier at medium range (Pro skill, Standard (Grey) shield), ranking #1 among SMGs. It is a strong pick with above-average TTK.
What ammo does the V22 Volt Thrower use?
The V22 Volt Thrower uses Volt Cell ammo with a 62-round magazine and a 3.1s reload speed.
How does the V22 Volt Thrower compare to other SMGs in Marathon?
The V22 Volt Thrower ranks #1 among 4 SMGs at medium range (Pro skill, Standard (Grey) shield). It is the top SMG in Launch March 2026 — no other SMG kills faster at medium range. Class average TTK: 4.83s.
Range profile. The V22 Volt Thrower TTK spans from 1.30s at short range (<15m) to 2.26s at long range (40m+) — a 74% 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 V22 Volt Thrower ranks #1 at medium range. It leads the class — no other SMG kills faster at medium range in Launch March 2026. The SMG class average is 4.83s at medium range — the V22 Volt Thrower is 68% faster than average.
Combat profile. Dealing 18 damage per shot at 507 RPM, the V22 Volt Thrower fires once every 0.118s. Against a Standard (Grey) shield ($140 EHP) at medium range, it needs 8 shots, using a 62-round magazine. At 3.1s reload, back-to-back kills without reloading are viable at medium range. Ammo type: Volt Cell.