V99 CHANNEL RIFLE
Sniper · 175m range · mag 2 · Launch March 2026
V99 Channel Rifle is a C-tier Sniper in Marathon. At medium range (15–40m) against a Pro-skill player with a Standard (Grey) shield (140 EHP), it kills in 4.86s using 2 shots. Base stats: 60 damage · 75 RPM · 2-round mag · 4.66s 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 · 0 kills/mag
4.86s· 2 shots
| Range | Rank | TTK | Shots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short (<15m) | D#26 | 4.86s | 2 | |
| Medium (15–40m) | C#22 | 4.86s | 2 | |
| Long (40m+) | C#20 | 8.12s | 2 |
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Damage | 60 |
| RPM | 75 |
| Magazine | 2 |
| Reload Speed | 4.66s |
| Range | 175m |
| Ammo Type | Volt Cell |
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 V99 Channel Rifle TTK in Marathon?
The V99 Channel Rifle kills in 4.86s at medium range (15-40m) against a Pro-skill player with a Standard (Grey) shield (140 EHP). At short range (<15m) the TTK is 4.86s, and at long range (40m+) it is 8.12s. All figures use base, unmodded stats in the Launch March 2026 patch.
How many bullets does the V99 Channel Rifle need to kill?
The V99 Channel Rifle 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 2-round magazine that is approximately 0 kills per mag at medium range.
Is the V99 Channel Rifle good in Marathon?
The V99 Channel Rifle is C-tier at medium range (Pro skill, Standard (Grey) shield), ranking #3 among Snipers. It has below-average TTK compared to most options.
What ammo does the V99 Channel Rifle use?
The V99 Channel Rifle uses Volt Cell ammo with a 2-round magazine and a 4.66s reload speed.
How does the V99 Channel Rifle compare to other Snipers in Marathon?
The V99 Channel Rifle ranks #3 among 3 Snipers at medium range (Pro skill, Standard (Grey) shield). The class leader is the Longshot at 1.33s. Class average TTK: 2.53s.
Range profile. The V99 Channel Rifle TTK spans from 4.86s at short range (<15m) to 8.12s at long range (40m+) — a 67% 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 V99 Channel Rifle ranks #3 at medium range. The class leader, Longshot, kills 3.53s faster at medium range. The Sniper class average is 2.53s at medium range — the V99 Channel Rifle is 92% slower than average.
Combat profile. Dealing 60 damage per shot at 75 RPM, the V99 Channel Rifle fires once every 0.800s. Against a Standard (Grey) shield ($140 EHP) at medium range, it needs 2 shots, using a 2-round magazine. At 4.66s reload, back-to-back kills without reloading are viable at medium range. Ammo type: Volt Cell.