Marathon, a newly launched extraction shooter from Bungie, has become the talk of the town – thanks largely to the high-octane gameplay. The gameplay is all about surviving the dreaded battles where enemies are hell-bent on eliminating your existence – by hook or by crook. So, the longer you are able to withstand the onslaught while decimating your foes, the more dominating a player you turn out to be.
However, during these intense battles, there are chances of your HP dropping rapidly, rendering you an easy target for the enemies. Hence, you must get the most out of shields to restore your character’s HP. Wondering what exactly shields are in Marathon and how you can grab them? Fret not! In this detailed guide, I’m going to break down the importance of Marathon shields and also offer up some proven ways to catch ’em astutely. Read on to…
What are Shields in Marathon?
Shields can be defined as a form of protection for your character’s HP. It protects your HP from any incoming damage to your character. Once the shield reduces completely, that’s when you start to lose health. These shields can also regenerate by themselves as long as you don’t take any damage for a short period.
What Types of Shields can you use in Marathon?
Marathon has different types of shields, which you can use based on your playstyle. Check out the variations below
- High-Capacity Shields: As the name suggests, these types of shields are useful during heavy battles. Notably, they boost the overall shield health and also take in more damage as compared to regular shields. Bear in mind that these shields take more time to recharge.
- Resistance Shields: These shields provide extensive protection against energy weapons and explosives. Beware of the fact that they shield half the damage that you would normally take with basic shields.
- Quick Recharge Shields: Interestingly, these shields recharge themselves when you take no damage for a short time. Though the QRS depletes quickly, you can recharge them a bit faster.
You can choose from using basic Shield Chargers and Advanced Shield Chargers. The basic Shield Chargers are one-time consumables that take time to restore your shield energy. Meanwhile, the Advanced Shield Chargers are stronger and provide you with a longer restoration of shield energy.
Where to find Shields in Marathon?
It’s worth pointing out that shields are available everywhere across all maps in Marathon. Simply look through the various cabinets that are present in the facilities. In these cabinets, you’ll find shield chargers, advanced shield chargers, and patch kits. You can also get shield chargers for free through various faction contracts. The last way to get shields in Marathon for free is by looting your enemies after eliminating them.
How to buy Shields in Marathon?
Now, if you run out of shields that you have collected or looted from your enemies, you can get more shields by purchasing them from the Armory for a few credits and recharge your shields to protect your character’s health. The basic shield chargers will cost you 300 credits.
You can also upgrade the shields by making use of implants. These implants can be added to your character in the game’s loadout screens. They can be added to your head, torso, and legs. The implants also give you the option to fine-tune the overall performance of your build.
Best Marathon Tips
Always pick the right sources to loot. Yes, looting shields is essential to keep your character’s health up, but try to prioritize looting from cabinets and walls instead of your enemies, as the enemies rarely carry anything that would be beneficial to you.
Play around with the implants. Choosing the right implants will help you manage heat and shield regeneration. You wouldn’t want to be stuck with your shield regenerating slowly while the enemies are approaching you.
Stock up on Patch Kits and Shield Chargers before you get deployed. This helps you to always heal up quickly and not waste time looking for patch kits in the cabinets while your enemies are hunting for you.
Wrapping up…
Now that you know what the shields are and how useful they can be during the battles, ensure that you pick the right type of shields based on your playstyle. This is essential as you wouldn’t want to end up in a situation where your shields are regenerating quite slowly while the enemies are ready to attack you.
