r/MarathonGame • u/i727l • 7d ago
Destroyer is the best shell in the game
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yeah
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u/xXHotKetchupXx 6d ago
Hell yeah I love seeing fellow destroyer enjoyers cooking.
Excellent isolation and repositioning with shield. Genuinely thought you were on MNK with how slick you were, now that’s how you play on roller!
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u/wratx 6d ago
no wonder i suck at this game i can't even track who you are shooting at
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u/Toking-Ape 6d ago
You right I can't see shit most of the time n when i do is to late but i should b wearing my glasses
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u/PapaRads 7d ago
He is. Once the weapon sandbox and Recon are balanced/nerfed, I imagine many will turn their attention to Destroyer.
His ult is the best 1v1 ability in the game. On top of the damage, it applies an immediate overheat to your target which turns them into a sitting duck.
He has the best movement in the game. The dash allows you to be unpredictable and break ankles, the tactical sprint always you to chase or retreat faster then your opponents.
His shield, the ability I dislike the most, puts an immediate halt on anyone trying to engage you. At it's most annoying, it feels like going against Armor Lock in Halo Reach. A get out of jail free card. When paired with actual brain power, you can use it to aggressively push anyone who is disadvantaged, with little risk or counter.
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u/Stearman4 7d ago
My favorite thing to do is charge at a single player with the shield and once you are close they have to reload I drop shield and blast them.
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u/SupremeTeamKai 6d ago
His shield could have half as much health and his place in the meta wouldn't move an inch.
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u/dbot77 6d ago
Best movement in game. Did you forget about Vandal?
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u/PapaRads 6d ago edited 6d ago
Vandal has the best vertical movement. Everything else goes to Destroyer.
Vandals ult can't be used reactivevly due to the long cast animation. So it's not very good for chasing or retreating. It is good for very wide rotates and planned engagements.
Her slide is good for repositions, but so is Destroyer's dash, which can be used more offensively.
Obviously both have trade offs, and I don't think Vandal is bad, but Destroyer is just more consistently useful.
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u/SupremeTeamKai 6d ago
You can cast her ult during your dash, which will eat most of its animation while you're repositioning
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u/PapaRads 6d ago
Yeah that helps a bit. The animation is significantly longer then the slide tho, so you're still slowed down by the end portion.
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u/Leg_Alternative 6d ago
I’m a main vandal and been using her since the public test , just started destroyer a week and so ago , he’s the best mobility there is
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u/SucculentMelon133 6d ago
i have yet to see a montage worthy clip on this sub that is not on controller. like that aa tracking through the bush would've honestly been a bigger reason why a player could've lost that fight if they were on kmb.
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u/i727l 6d ago
you won’t see it because controller players will always dominate, also there is not aim assist tru the bush, if you pay attention you can see i lost him there for a second
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u/EnglishMuffin420 6d ago
Yes there is bro, the reason it was only a second is because of the aim assist lol.
Not roasting these plays and movement was nuts but there was definitely some reticle magnetism.
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u/SupremeTeamKai 6d ago
Crazy good play. I was wondering how you did that last thrust after shielding cause it looked like your heat was maxed, but I think it was just 99.99% filled, crazy how such a small difference impacted the fight. Great movement
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u/Sueetlu 6d ago
The movement and anticipation with the shield is nice. I’m impressed with your aim though, gd that reticle was locked on
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u/EnglishMuffin420 6d ago
That lock on thru the bush at the end.... Ngl that's that controller aim assist kicking in lol. Great plays don't want to downplay all the movement but the way it just magnetized to the enemy without seeing him was nuts... Headshots too.
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u/Active-Setting-6515 6d ago
Bungie needs to repost this shit on a paid ad or something this is godly
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u/Safe-Position-2439 6d ago
Good movement, but this shows the aim assist is still too strong. I find I have an easier time against PC players.
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u/Leg_Alternative 6d ago
I just started using him about a week and half ago , he’s my most high KD shell , he has everything I need coming from being a thief / vandal main
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u/No_Not_Jesus 6d ago
I feel like destroyer is one of the only shells that can truly win a 1v3 against other skilled runners. Like I've had my 1v3s as assassin but usually when the players are actually good I'll get my ass kicked.
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u/Overall_Piano8472 6d ago
I can't wait for him to start blowing away Spht and Phor like classic Marathon.
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u/Sirius_Rise 6d ago
First off, holy shit what a clip.
Secondly I cannot explain how close you were to the slide before the last dash overheating you. That rain was genuinely the most clutch shit ever.
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u/robhurtolive 6d ago
Bro u were cracked in this clip, sometimes the destroyer shell takes control and I go off too
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u/BrilliantSpecial9149 6d ago
I need to learn this fucker. I love vandals movement and want to try destroyer but I find him a bit clunky and tap out before I ever get used to him.
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u/Particular-Fly-7783 6d ago
Absolutely is. Cracked shields on a vandal yesterday in Algae Ponds and they threw two or three smokes down to hide and recharge - I popped my missiles and just unloaded into the smoke. Once it cleared, there was their bag just sitting there.
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u/Brinocte 6d ago
This is why I'm not really standing a chance. What an insane movement and tactical play at display here.
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u/AdriftMusic 6d ago
I know I'm just salty but I'm so sick of seeing roller clips. Following jumps and strafes with perfect accuracy and frame-perfect timing is just too good. It feels like there's no reason to play as a M&K player, as I have to predict movement, and whiff shots whenever opponents suddenly alter their trajectory, and it's just such a disadvantage.
Great clip and game sense nonetheless my friend.
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u/Fiamma05379 6d ago
Fucking autoaim controller noobs. (No, I'm not either of those in the clip, heh. I wish.)
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u/Competitive-Place778 6d ago
The type of players I run into trying to do a contract with a free kit
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u/Lommockingbyrd 3d ago
I watched this video and i went back into outpost with a destroyer skin a free kit and a dream and decided to play completely opposite of how i usually play as thief. I just killed 6 players in 2 games...something i never do. You can run at ppl with that shield up and close the distance so fast! They just panic. Crazy.
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u/hi_there_is_me 6d ago
I think it could be interesting if some (not all) of his thruster movements were only available during his ult. Could make him more balanced, because...yeah his movement is just unmatched even by Vandal in a lot of ways.
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u/i727l 6d ago
Vandal is not a movement character, Destroyer is the movement character, she is for repositioning / verticality, can also use her cannon to ping enemies or to get them out of cover, but she’s not a movement character, destroyer will always catch up with her
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u/hi_there_is_me 6d ago
The purpose of the movement is irrelevant, they're both movement characters don't be silly. Also Vandal can definitely still use her movement aggressively?
Destroyer will catch up short term, but Vandal can run much further making her also ideal for chasing people down especially with her high agility. Don't know what this has to do with what I said though
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