Leveling up in Marathon and securing those Runner-level rewards is something every player should be focusing on from the get-go. Given how intense each round could get, thanks to the UESC foes and other Runners’ inability to remain friendly, finding the most efficient way to farm XP is vital.
And, in the case of Bungie’s newest extraction shooter, playing the objective is the way to go. So, if your progress is stuck, here is how to level up fast in Marathon.
Complete contracts to level up fast in Marathon
While this might sound simple enough, the truth of the matter is that the game might easily point you toward other activities while in Tau Ceti. You might think that scavenging for the rarest of items, taking on the hardest UESC enemies, or engaging in Runner-to-Runner action is the way to go. It’s not.
You should instead focus on your active contract’s objective and extract as soon as possible. Contracts grant a significant amount of XP, which is far more efficient and less time-consuming than aimlessly fighting everything and everyone you encounter.
Of course, other Runners will engage you, and UESC units can become annoying. Choosing a more defensive approach, however, is the way to go, at least contract-wise.
Leveling up also becomes way faster if you play with friends, as a three-man squad will allow you to complete objectives faster and prevent you from meeting your untimely end. As you are limited to one active contract at a time, soloing Marathon might not be the best strategy for success.
If, however, you are adamant on some good-old action, you can still engage with UESC and other Runners. As long as you prioritize your objective and do this as a sort of side quest, then you’ll be leveling up consistently and fast.
Marathon is available now on PS5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC.
