Harrier SAW

The Harrier SAW (Squad Automatic Weapon) is Marathon's suppressive fire specialist — a weapon not designed to kill efficiently but to force enemies into cover and support aggressive teammate pushes. Its 45-round magazine, high sustained fire rate, and wide spread pattern create an area-denial effect that smaller magazine weapons cannot match. In coordinated squad play, a Harrier-equipped runner can pin three or four enemies while teammates flank or push an objective, making it a valuable squad composition tool despite its individual combat inefficiency.

Combat Application

The Harrier is at its best in Terminus corridor defense scenarios and Core open-floor engagements where its area coverage compensates for poor accuracy. It pairs well with Strel Shell's Booster Field ability — the damage buff during Booster Field partially compensates for the Harrier's per-shot damage weakness. Not a first-choice weapon for most runners, but a legitimate specialized option for squads with a dedicated suppression role.