Hardline PR

The Hardline PR is a single-round semiautomatic precision rifle in Marathon that fires Light Rounds at a high rate of fire for its category, clocking in at 275 RPM with 28 damage per shot and a 1.8x precision multiplier. Boasting an effective range of 69 meters, 66.9% accuracy, and a comfortable 1.2x zoom, the Hardline PR is purpose-built for mid-to-long range sightline control. Its 16-round magazine offers enough capacity to engage multiple targets before reloading, and the 3.6-second reload is manageable in a disciplined positioning game. Rated S-Tier by multiple sources, the Hardline PR is considered one of the most consistently reliable precision rifles in the current meta.

What sets the Hardline PR apart is its combination of fast follow-up shots and forgiving recoil, allowing runners to apply steady pressure across extended exchanges rather than committing to a single high-risk shot. A 1.8x headshot multiplier rewards accurate aim significantly, and the weapon punishes enemies who hold static positions or rotate through open sightlines. Time-to-kill against unshielded targets sits at 0.87 seconds, improving noticeably with precision shots. It performs extremely well for runners who prefer a controlled, deliberate playstyle and need a weapon that stays competitive from medium range all the way out to long sightlines. Its weakness is limited burst damage compared to heavy-round alternatives; fighting up close against faster automatic weapons can put Hardline PR users at a disadvantage if spacing is lost.