Mason — Raging Marksman

SSR · Tank · Attack · Physical damage

Why Mason matters

Most accessible SSR hero, given free early. Excels in PvE/campaign. First hero with SSR-to-UR promotion (Season 1). Invest in Zombie Purge first for PvE value.

Tier ratings by mode

ModeTier

OverallS

PvP / ArenaA

PvE / CampaignS

Boss RallyA

Zombie SiegeS

Skills

SkillEffect

Auto-attackQuick Reload — Physical damage auto-attack with reduced cooldown

Active (Tactics)Fire Cover — Attack with minigun dealing Physical Damage; at max level provides 20% damage reduction for 6s

PassiveZombie Purge — Massive bonus damage vs zombie-type enemies in PvE

ExpertiseSuper Sensing — HP, ATK, DEF +10%, Skill cooldown speed +10%

Best squad for Mason

Position: Back row — PvE damage dealer

Pairs well with: Kimberly, Williams, Murphy, Marshall

Featured in meta squads: Zombie Siege — durable AoE + anti-zombie · Code 87 (Frenzied Butcher) — Tank +50%

Build your best squad with Mason in the Squad Builder →

How to invest in Mason

Level and gear Mason per the Hero Leveling guide.
Unlock the Exclusive Weapon — the biggest single power jump for a attack hero.

Tier ratings reflect the current meta — see the full tier list for how modes are scored. Skill values are verified in-game; confirm exact numbers in your client as they can be tuned per update.