IN Marathonyour load matters, but your team composition is more important. Jumping onto Tau Ceti with three random runner shells and no plan is a fast track to a short match and a long walk back to queue. Each shell adds distinct strengths, from frontline pressure to disruption and troop sustainment.
The trick is to understand how these abilities overlap and how to cover your team's weaknesses before another team exposes them. A well-built trio can control engagement and extract cleanly. This guide breaks down strong three player compositions designed to give your team a serious advantage.
Best Aggression Team Composition
This composition is best for tracking and kill enemy teams. It works well for crowd control and damage. Recon uncovers targets, Assassin disrupts and isolates, and Destroyer ends fights with its ability to apply pressure.
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Runner's name |
Runner Description |
What a role they play |
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Destroyer |
Aggressive character with shields and homing missiles |
Frontline tank and finisher that absorbs damage and pushes stunned enemies |
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Killer |
Stealth specialist with smoke and invisibility |
Ambush flankers marked targets |
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Recon |
Enemy tracking character with sonar pulses and drones |
Intel gatherers that reveal enemies and set up engagements |
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Best defensive lineup
This composition focuses on maintain and defensive control. It is best for holding strong positions and extracting under pressure. Triage keeps the squad alive, Destroyer anchors the front line, and Vandal creates space through his disruption ability.
Personally, this is the squad I roll with most of the time.
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Runner's name |
Runner Description |
What a role they play |
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Triage |
Support focused shell with healing and ranged revives |
Healer and clutch reviver that sustains teamfights |
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Destroyer |
Shielded attacker with mobility tools |
Defensive anchor that absorbs pressure and blocks damage |
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Vandal |
High mobility disruptor with knockback tool |
Area denial specialist that pushes enemies from angles |
Best prey-focused team composition
This composition is built around grab some valuable loot and escape safely. It has both mobility and survivability. It is really perfect for high risk areas and extractions.
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Runner's name |
Runner Description |
What a role they play |
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Thief |
Prey-focused shell with grip and a pickpocket drone |
Primary raider and mobility expert |
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Triage |
Healing support with revive ability |
Healing provider that keeps the team healthy during retreats |
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Recon |
Tracker with enemy revealing abilities |
Scout who makes sure the team avoids ambushes |
Best Mobility Team composition
This is an aggressive, teams with high mobility who can attack opponents with speed. It works best for teams that are confident in their tactical prowess.
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Runner's name |
Runner Description |
What a role they play |
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Vandal |
Fast disruptor with explosive knockback |
Entry engager that breaks formations |
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Killer |
Stealth ambush with smoke ability |
Backline assassin that punishes separated enemies |
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Destroyer |
Missile shooting character with shield tool |
Cleanup damage dealer that ensures eliminations |
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