V11 Punch

The V11 Punch is a volt-powered pistol in Marathon that runs on Volt Battery and offers a hybrid firing mechanic inspired by the classic Halo Plasma Pistol: tap the trigger for rapid semiautomatic fire at 600 RPM, or hold to build a charged burst that releases a single high-damage volt discharge on release. With 20 base damage per shot, 21 meters of effective range, and a 1.5x precision multiplier, the standard tap-fire mode delivers strong suppressive output at close range, while the charge mode creates moments of burst lethality that can spike through shields and finish weakened targets. Its outstanding time-to-kill of just 0.6 seconds against unshielded targets in full auto makes it one of the fastest-killing pistols in the game at close quarters.

The V11 Punch drains its Volt Battery at 2.5% per shot, which at 600 RPM means sustained full-auto fire depletes the volt supply quickly. Smart runners manage trigger discipline carefully or use the charged burst selectively to maximize the weapon's dual-mode potential without exhausting volt reserves. Its 36% accuracy score is the lowest of any pistol in Marathon, and the 1.72-degree ADS spread reflects its design as a close-range tool rather than a precision sidearm. The 3.4-second reload is the longest pistol reload in the game, making volt management especially important. Being Volt Battery-powered, the V11 Punch pairs naturally with other volt weapons; runners who build full volt loadouts will find its aggressive close-quarters pressure a strong complement to longer-range volt primaries. With an exceptional aim assist of 2.04, it rewards aggressive, close-range playstyles for any runner archetype.