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The Cradle lets you shape Runner shell performance by investing Energy into six stat trees. Each tree supports a different playstyle, so the best build depends on whether you focus on PvP, extraction, contracts, stealth, speed, or team support.
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Cradle Stat |
What It Improves |
Why It Matters |
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Strength |
Melee damage and finisher siphon |
Useful for aggressive close-range builds and finisher-focused play |
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Recharge |
Prime and tactical ability recovery |
Helps abilities come back faster during fights and contract routes |
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Dexterity |
Agility and looting speed |
Makes movement and container looting more efficient |
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Endurance |
Heat capacity and fall resistance |
Supports longer sprinting, safer drops, and faster map traversal |
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Support |
Revive time and ping duration |
Stronger for squad players who revive, mark, and coordinate |
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Resistance |
Self-repair speed, Hardware resistance, and Firewall |
Improves survival, recovery, and resistance to disruptive effects |
Fast Cradle leveling depends on turning every run into progression. Good routes combine contracts, valuable loot, safe extraction, and Matter Converter use.
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Farming Method |
What It Does |
Why It Works |
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Complete contracts |
Adds structured progression during runs |
Gives reliable activity value instead of random looting |
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Extract valuable gear |
Brings back weapons, equipment, and items |
Creates resources for Cradle XP conversion |
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Use the Matter Converter |
Converts unwanted loot into Cradle XP |
Turns unused gear into Energy progress |
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Prioritize better items |
Higher-quality items give more XP |
Makes each successful extraction more valuable |
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Clear high-density zones |
More loot and contract opportunities per run |
Speeds up XP gain when handled safely |
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Avoid unnecessary fights |
Preserves gear, loot, and extraction chance |
Keeps progress consistent instead of risky |
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Stack faction objectives |
Combine contracts with faction standing gains |
Improves broader account progression |
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Convert duplicates |
Removes unused Vault clutter |
Keeps only useful gear while feeding Cradle levels |
Cradle Level is the progression level of Marathon’s Cradle system. As you level the Cradle, you earn Energy points that can be assigned to Runner shell stat categories, letting you improve performance and unlock useful perks.
You increase Cradle Level mainly by using the Matter Converter, which turns weapons, equipment, and other items into Cradle XP. Higher-rarity items generally provide more Cradle XP when converted, and completing contracts also supports progression through regular seasonal play.
The Cradle has six stat categories: Strength, Recharge, Dexterity, Endurance, Support, and Resistance. These stats improve different parts of your Runner shell, from mobility and ability recovery to self-repair, support play, and melee-focused bonuses.
Yes. Bungie confirms that Cradle Energy can be reallocated at any time with no penalties or limitations. This means you can test different builds, move points between stat trees, and adjust your Runner shell for PvP, looting, contracts, or squad support.