Firewall V3

Firewall V3 is a deluxe rarity shield implant in Marathon that provides +20 Firewall, the highest confirmed tier in the standard Firewall implant family. Firewall reduces the duration of electronic status effects, including EMP and hack debuffs that temporarily disable your Runner's abilities and systems. A +20 Firewall bonus provides a substantial reduction in the time you spend incapacitated by tech attacks, making Firewall V3 a strong defensive choice for high-threat zones where electronic disruption is frequent.

As a deluxe tier implant, Firewall V3 commands a higher credit cost than V1 or V2 but delivers the strongest Firewall bonus for runners who want reliable electronic defense. It is particularly recommended for endgame content and zones with heavy UESC commander activity. Runners who rely on their active abilities, such as those built around tactical or prime ability uptime, gain the most from keeping debuff durations as short as possible. This implant pairs well with builds that invest heavily in Prime Recovery or Tactical Recovery, since electronic debuffs directly interrupt ability use.