- There are a total of 2 primary currencies in Marathon: Silk and Credits.
- Credits are the earned currency in Marathon, and allow players to purchase weapons and consumables before runs.
- Silk is used to unlock tiers in the Battle Pass, which is currently unavailable in the Marathon Server Slam.
Marathon is finally here, with Bungie introducing players to a brand new universe filled with dangerous UESC enemies and other Runners trying scavenge Tau Ceti IV. As is the case, with any extraction shooter, knowing how Marathon’s currencies and overall economy works is an essential part of the gameplay.
If you want to learn everything about the currencies that you can earn and spend in the game make the most of the Marathon Server Slam, this guide is for you.
How Many Currencies are in Marathon?
Marathon features two currencies in a system that is designed to separate gameplay progression from cosmetic looks. The two primary currencies are Credits and Silk. Credits are the functional “soft” currency, while Silk is the premium currency used for high-end cosmetics and customizations.
What are Credits in Marathon?
Credits are the standard currency of the UESC in Marathon, serving as your reward for day-to-day raids and other operations. They are strictly an earned currency, which means you cannot buy them with real-world money. This currency is used for almost every functional interaction in the game’s hub, including purchasing weapons and utility items from the Armory.
How to Earn Credits Fast in Marathon?
If you find your Credit wallet empty and unable to fund your next extraction, you need to optimize your loot runs. Here are some of the tips you can use to stack Credits quickly:
- Prioritize High-Value Loot: Every piece of scrap you find in Marathon isn’t created equally. You need to learn which technical components provide the most value-per-slot so you aren’t wasting inventory space by carrying junk around.
- Complete Faction Contracts: Faction contracts provide you with specific objectives that offer Credits in exchange for completion. Prioritizing these objects along with your main raid can help with earning massive amounts of Credits upon extracting successfully.
What is Silk in Marathon?
Silk is the premium hard currency in Marathon. While Credits are important to keep your loadout up-to-date and fully stocked, Silk helps you ensure that you look clean while doing it. You can use Silk to unlock levels of the Battle Pass after Marathon’s full release.
Silk exists outside the gameplay loop to prevent pay-to-win mechanics, which means you can’t use Silk to purchase Marathon weapons that are more powerful than the ones you can purchase with Credits.
How to Earn Silk Fast in Marathon?
Since Marathon is currently in its open beta with the Server Slam, you can only earn a set amount of Silk through the Faction Contracts. However, the Battle Pass for Marathon is not active in the Server Slam, so you cannot use the Silk, despite having the maximum amount.
When the game’s fully releases, you will be able to unlock a plethora of cosmetics like custom Runner Shells, weapon skins, and much more. Additionally, players will likely make some Silk back through the premium tiers of the Battle Pass.
Have you tried finding Credits and Silk in Marathon yet? Tell us in the comments below!
