Longshot Marksman

The Longshot Marksman Rifle is the top-tier semi-automatic precision rifle in Marathon — an S-tier weapon that delivers exceptional damage at exceptional range with the fastest follow-up shot time of any marksman-class weapon. For runners who invest in accurate, ranged combat, the Longshot is the benchmark everything else is measured against. Its 75 damage per shot, 120-meter effective range, and 92 accuracy rating combine to make it the premier choice for runners who want to engage enemies before those enemies can engage back.

The semi-automatic fire mode distinguishes the Longshot from bolt-action snipers: against multiple targets, the Longshot can fire again in under a second after the first shot, whereas a bolt-action requires a cycle before the next round is chambered. Against a group of three Troopers at 80 meters, a skilled Longshot runner can eliminate all three before the first one even hits the ground. This follow-up speed makes the Longshot lethal in the complex mid-range engagements that define Apex's exterior sections.

Combat Application

• Effective range: 40-120 meters — strongest in class at all distances within that range
• Best use: Apex sky bridges, Perimeter outer wall, Core upper levels
• Best Shell pairing: Locus (Echo Pulse identifies targets before engaging, Sprint Protocol escapes if enemies close distance)
• Key weakness: Underperforms in enclosed spaces below 30 meters; carry an SMG as secondary