Napalm Cannon

The Napalm Cannon fires incendiary MIPS fuel charges that ignite on impact, setting enemies on fire for ongoing damage over time in addition to the initial hit. At 60 damage per shot with a 12-round magazine and 25-meter effective range, the Napalm Cannon is the most powerful sustained-damage area weapon in Marathon's roster — its fire damage continues burning for several seconds after the initial hit, creating a cumulative damage output that rivals higher-burst weapons in extended engagements.

The fire damage from Napalm Cannon shots is particularly effective against Simulacrum enemies, whose organic components are highly flammable. A single Napalm hit on a Simulacrum applies a damage-over-time effect that persists even if the Simulacrum breaks engagement and attempts to disengage — forcing it to take ongoing damage while retreating.

Combat Application

The Napalm Cannon excels in zone-denial scenarios — firing into corridors, doorways, and exfil points creates burning areas that enemies and rival runners must either avoid or take fire damage to cross. In Core's industrial sections, the environmental aesthetics of burning fuel charges against metal surfaces are also visually spectacular. Carry with a secondary weapon that handles the gap between the Napalm's 25-meter range and medium-range engagement requirements.