Building the best Vandal build in Marathon requires players to have an understanding of the character’s various attributes. Players must focus on maximizing this agile runner while managing high heat generation and enhancing aggressive close-range combat capabilities.
With that out of the way, this article looks at the best Vandal build in Marathon.
Best Vandal build in Marathon
The best Vandal build in Marathon focuses on enhancing the movement capabilities and combat skills of this runner shell in Marathon. This build will utilize the Amplify Prime ability, which reduces the heat generated by the movement system while boosting movement speed and weapon proficiency.
This ability has a base cooldown of 164 seconds. Vandal also packs the Microjets Trait that allows players to double jump with no cooldown while slightly increasing the heat effect.
Best weapons for Vandal build
The primary weapon for the best Vandal build will be the WSTR Combat Shotgun. This is one of the most versatile weapons in Matathon, capable of dealing great damage in close-quarters combat and two-shooting opponents with purple or blue shields. Here are all the mods you can use for this firearm:
- Barrel: Ironhold barrel
- Grip: Combat grip
- Chip: Afterburner chip
The Bully SMG will be our secondary firearm in the Vandal loadout. This ballistic SMG uses heavy rounds and packs serious damage. It can be utilized in close and mid-range due to its subtle accuracy and consistent damage. Here are all the mods for this weapon:
- Optic: Thermal optic
- Grip: Combat grip
Best loadout items and upgrades for Vandal build
The Heat Grenade will be our choice as active equipment. This impact grenade creates a momentary burst of scorching heat that can overheat any opponents caught in the blast radius.
The Protector V3 (900 Credits) will be our preferred shield, as it grants +3 Shield. The 24XS Med Pack will be our preferred backpack, which grants faster usage of health and shield consumables (1650 credits).
Starting with cores, the Microjet Efficiency Package core grants an extra charge for your microjets and will even generate less heat. The Adrenal Core allows you to carry out movement actions with reduced heat effect by using a Cardio Kick that can extend Amplify duration.
The Regen V4 head implant can reduce ADS speed and weapon handling speed. The Nimble Fingers V5 torso implant can provide a slight boost in hipfire accuracy. Lastly, the Bionic Leg Upgrades V5 Implant enhances agility while slightly decreasing the self-repair speed.
Read more: All factions in Marathon: Contracts and Upgrades explained
That completes our overview for the best Vandal loadout in Marathon.
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Edited by Sijo Samuel Paul
