For those seeking a blend between melee and ranged combat, Marianne is the perfect character. Her crossbow can fire up to three rapid shots at once whilst doubling up as a blade when hitting enemies up close. She is also agile, able to sneak through fortresses much easier than other melee characters, such as John. This guide will cover everything you need to know to win heists as Marianne in Hood: Outlaws & Legends.
Which Perks Are Best For Marianne In Hood: Outlaws & Legends?
Perks are passive bonuses that you can equip in Hood: Outlaws & Legends that allow you to transform your playstyle. You need to know the bests perks to use for each character if you want to win every heist. Here are the best perks to use when you are playing as Marianne.
Marianne is incredible at staying hidden thanks to her ability to turn invisible. The perks below cater to this playstyle by making Marianne’s assassinations quicker, her movement faster, and her invisibility duration longer.
Marianne Perk Slot 1
Efficient Assassin is one of the best perks available for Marianne. Unlocked at only level 2, this perk allows you to perform quicker assassinations. They also refill the ability meter faster, so you can turn invisible more frequently.
Efficient Assassin also gives you more XP for assassination kills, so you can level up as Marianne faster. This should help you unlock the rest of the perks on this list.
Marianne Perk Slot 2
Marianne’s stealth capabilities make her an excellent roamer, as she can quickly move around the map without alerting guards or enemy players. If you are about to be seen, you can use Marianne’s ability to quickly turn invisible and get out of danger.
Phantom Stalker helps with this, as it makes you even harder to see whilst using the Shroud ability. This perk also increases your crouch movement speed, so you can silently escape an area without a fight. Phantom Stalker is unlocked at level 9.
Marianne Perk Slot 3
Silent Slaughter is the best perk on this list, as it allows you to chain assassinations and stay invisible for an incredibly long time. Whilst Shroud is active and you are invisible, assassinations replenish the ability meter faster and make your current invisibility last longer.
When you combine Silent Slaughter with the other two perks mentioned above, Marianne can quickly chain multiple assassinations together and remain invisible the entire time. The Silent Slaughter perk is unlocked at level 4.
This combination can be deadly at various points throughout a match, such as when you are trying to find the key, stealing the chest, or even defending a winch location. You can simply weave between enemies, assassinating them from the shadows without being spotted.
Tips For Playing As Marianne In Hood: Outlaws & Legends
The perks above turn Marianne into an assassination powerhouse, but there are plenty of other tips that you should note before jumping into a heist.
How To Regain Crossbow Bolts In Hood: Outlaws & Legends
When you end up in melee combat, the crossbow might be the last thing you think of. However, its fast rate of fire make it a competent close-quarters weapon. Use Marianne’s dodge to quickly duck out of melee range and follow up with some quick crossbow bolts.
Marianne can carry a total of nine bolts at a time, which is three fully-charged shots. Fortunately, there are a few ways to recover bolts. Melee kills and assassinations both instantly put bolts back into your inventory, meaning you should always have a steady stream of them throughout a heist. Occasionally, you will also be able to pick bolts up after using them. If you are completely out of bolts, look for ammo crates, as these instantly give you max ammo.
How To Do Front Assassinations In Hood: Outlaws & Legends
In Hood: Outlaws & Legends, assassinations can only be performed from behind under normal circumstances. Marianne’s Shadow trait allows her to perform assassinations from all sides, so you can silently kill enemies from the front if needed.
Front assassinations are useful if you are rushing an enemy, as you can turn invisible and follow it up with an easy kill. Since other characters can’t assassinate from the front, most players won’t be expecting this attack.
When Should You Use Marianne’s Ability In Hood: Outlaws & Legends?
Marianne’s Shroud ability is one of the best in Hood: Outlaws & Legends, as it is useful in almost any situation throughout a heist. Whether you are attacking or defending, turning invisible will add chaos into a fight and allow you to easily pick off your opponents.
If you are hunting for the key at the start of a match, turning invisible could allow you to quickly grab the key and hide without the enemy team being alerted to your position. With the Phantom Stalker perk, you could quickly move to a different section of the map and leave the enemy team scrambling to find you.
What Gear Does Marianne Have In Hood: Outlaws & Legends?
Marianne has a smoke grenade that can be incredibly useful when you need to evade enemies or run away. It blocks visibility and prevents tagging, providing the perfect opportunity for a quick getaway. Use this when you have been spotted, or if you have just grabbed the key and need to hide. By the time the smoke clears, you will be long gone.
