IN Marathonit depends on your workload, but more important is the composition of your team. Jumping onto Tau Ceti with three random Runner Shells and no plan is a quick way to a short match and a long walk back to the queue. Each Shell brings distinct strengths, from front line pressure to team disruption and sustain.
The trick is to understand how these abilities overlap and how to cover your team's weaknesses before the other team exposes them. A well-built triple can control shots and extract cleanly. This guide breaks down powerful three-player compositions designed to give your team a serious advantage.
The best composition of the aggression team
This composition is best suited for tracking and killing enemy teams. Works well for crowd control and damage. Recon uncovers targets, Assassin disrupts and isolates, and Destroyer finishes engagements with its ability to apply pressure.
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Runner's name |
Description of the runner |
What role do they play? |
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Destroyer |
Aggressive character with shields and homing missiles |
Front tank and finisher that absorbs damage and pushes stunned enemies |
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Murderer |
Stealth specialist with smoke and invisibility |
A flanker that ambushes marked targets |
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Recon |
A character tracking the enemy using sonar pulses and drones |
An intel gatherer that detects enemies and sets up encounters |
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The best composition of the defensive team
This composition focuses on to keep and defense control. It is best for holding strong positions and extracting under pressure. Triage keeps the platoon alive, Destroyer anchors the front line, and Vandal creates space with his ability to cause disruption.
Personally, this is the team I roll with most of the time.
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Runner's name |
Description of the runner |
What role do they play? |
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Sorting |
Support a focused Shell with healing and reviving from a distance |
Clutch healer and reviver that keeps team fights going |
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Destroyer |
A shielded aggressor with mobile tools |
A defensive anchor that absorbs pressure and blocks damage |
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Vandal |
High mobility disruptor with recoil tools |
An area denial specialist that knocks enemies away from angles |
The best loot-focused team composition
This composition is built around capture high value loot and escape safely. It has both mobility and survivability. It is true that it is ideal for high risk zones and extractions.
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Runner's name |
Description of the runner |
What role do they play? |
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Thief |
Loot focused Shell with grapple and pickpocket drone |
Primary Looting and Mobility Expert |
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Sorting |
Healing support with the ability to revive |
A healer that keeps the team healthy during retreats |
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Recon |
A tracker with the ability to detect enemies |
A scout to ensure the team avoids being ambushed |
The best composition of the mobility team
This is aggressive a highly mobile team it can attack the opponent with speed. It works best for teams that are confident in their tactical skills.
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Runner's name |
Description of the runner |
What role do they play? |
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Vandal |
A fast disruptor with explosive knockback |
An entry forward who breaks up formations |
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Murderer |
Stealth ambusher with smoke ability |
A rear assassin that punishes detached enemies |
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Destroyer |
Rocket shooting character with shield tools |
A damage dealer that provides eliminations |
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