PvE Operations inWarhammer 40K: Space Marine 2may start off easy, but at higher difficulties become true challenges. You need your preferred class to be at the top of its game, working with the best builds to face all the challenges ahead. Here are the best builds for each class in Space Marine 2.
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Best Tactical build for PvE Operations in Space Marine 2
Tactical Astartes havea greater range of primary weaponsthat allow for versatility, and their high armor class and Auspex Scan keep them strong and their enemies weak. You’ll want this class to remain versatile to be ready for all of the threats the game can throw at you.
Best Tactical Weapons
Here are the best weapons for the Tactical Class in Space Marine 2. In brackets are the best version of those weapons for the class.
Primary:Plasma Incinerator(Gathalamor Crusade – Alpha).Secondary:Bolt Pistol(Gathalamor Crusade).Melee:Chainsword(Aquilian Dedication).
The Plasma Incinerator is an incredibly powerful weapon that has a good fire rate, great range, and can charge up totake care of crowds of weaker enemies, especially when targeted by Auspex. Thanks to Ammo Crates being abundant in Operations, you also won’t have to worry about running out of charge.
You’restrapped for choicewith the other weaponry, however.
The choices in weapon versions allow for great damage and better venting speed and accuracy, allowing the Tactical Astartes to remainquick and reliable.
Best Tactical Perks
Your perk choices will define your Tactical build in Space Marine 2. Here are the best perks for the Tactical class:
The above build turns your Auspex Scan into an ability that will allow you and your allies tomelt through tougher enemies. You will need to be accurate with your scan, but once it hits Majoris or Extremis enemies, you’ll be able to slaughter them in staggering speeds.
The Core and Team perks allow you to becomemore reliable and relentlessin battle as well as helping your teammates land more shots. You will scarcely be left unprepared for anything the game has to throw at you.
Best Assault build for PvE Operations in Space Marine 2
The Assault class in Space Marine 2 isfantastic for crowd controlling, which is especially useful in PvE Operations. Being able to deftly move around the battlefield and come crashing down on top of enemies will crush your foes and draw attention away from your weaker allies.
Best Assault Weapons
Here are the best weapons for the Assault class in Space Marine 2 and their best versions:
Primary:N/ASecondary:Heavy Bolt Pistol(Ophelian Liberator – Alpha).Melee:Power Fist(Aggamede’s Gift – Beta).
The Assault class doesn’t benefit from a primary weapon, so your playstyle is forced to be up close and personal, which the Jump Pack allows for.
Although the fire rate for the Heavy Bolt Pistol is slightly slower than its counterpart, the stopping power, accuracy, and range make it more viable considering it’s the only ranged weapon you have. In the thick of multiple enemies, you need to know that you’reputting them down rather quickly.
I have selected the Power Fist as itstrikes a balance between power and speed. When you come crashing down on a group of enemies, you’ll need to be able to smack-down any survivors ideally as quick as possible, and the nature of the Power Fist allows for a reliable and powerful means of doing so.
Best Assault Perks
You will need to select the right perks to ascend the Assault Astartes into a rapid killing machine.
With the following Perks equipped, you’ll be slaughtering enemies both on the takeoff and Ground Pound, essentially making you anasteroid that can obliterate swathes of enemiesand go toe-to-toe with larger enemies.
As you crash ahead into combat, you’ll be able to tie up stronger foesandslaughter them, with all otherminor enemies being collateral damageto your commute.
Best Vanguard build for PvE Operations in Space Marine 2
The Vanguard in Space Marine 2 isexcellent at remaining mobile and gunning after high-priority targets. With a lower armor class, you should be able to grapple into a fight, eliminate the threat, and then grapple away.
Best Vanguard Weapons
Primary:Melta Rifle(Gathalamor Crusade).Secondary:Bolt Pistol(Ophelian Liberation – Beta).Melee:Combat Knife(Blood of Vossos).
As the Vanguard is primarily concerned with key targets, a quick and powerful Combat Knife is needed. It may feel like a downgrade to the Chainsword, however the quick rate of attack candeal more damage in a shorter time frameas long as you know how to use it, allowing for swift assassinations.
The Melta Rifle is a must with the Vanguard as you’ll never be wanting for ammo thanks to the ammo crates, and you’ll be able toblast away all the other smaller enemiesin your path.
Best Vanguard Perks
The following Perks will allow your Vanguard to be deadlier in melee combat.
These Perks allow your Vanguard Astartes tostay in the fight for longerand specialize you against higher-level enemies. Being able to Dive Kick more frequently into groups of enemies and damage all the surrounding smaller enemies will prevent them from being too much of a problem.
Besides, with yourMelta Rifle dealing even more damageafter a Diving Kick you’ll literally be melting them before you even need to engage in melee.
Best Bulwark build for PvE Operations in Space Marine 2
Astartes are pretty tanky already in Warhammer 40K, but in Space Marine 2, the Bulwark isas tanky as you’re gonna get. It’s your job as the Bulwark to keep your allies safe in PvE Operations and to keep enemy fire on you.
Best Bulwark Weapons
Here are the best weapons for the Bulwark in Space Marine 2 and their best versions:
Primary:N/ASecondary:Plasma Pistol(Gathalamor Crusade).Melee:Power Sword(Imperator Blade).
As the Bulwark doesn’t utilize a primary gun, you’ll need your secondary to beas versatile and powerful as possibleto make up for it, and the Plasma Pistol works perfectly for this. The readily available ammo will verify you don’t run out of charges.
Out of the melee weapons the Bulwark has access to, the Power Sword is the best pick. It’sversatile, powerful, and can switch modesto clear hordes or take on tough enemies. If your allies are to take shelter behind you, you need to be able to respond to any threat.
Best Bulwark Perks
These perks will make your Bulwark an unmovable pillar that your allies can rally behind and push onward.
With these Perks active, you will be able to use your shield to both hurt your foes further and buff yourself to clear the way for your allies. When the Banner is put down, your allies will rapidly gain their shields and will restore any contested health, allowing for aswift rejuvenationbefore getting back into the action.
With rapid healing and having an easier time smiting your enemies, the Bulwark becomes afast responder and mobile warriorthat actively engages with the enemy.
Best Sniper build for PvE Operations in Space Marine 2
As the Sniper in Space Marine 2, you need to betaking vantage points and keeping out of the action to deliver powerful payloadsto tough enemies. All it takes is some well-aimed shots, and you’ll be knocking off enemies before your allies even know about them.
Best Sniper Weapons
Here are the best Sniper weapons in Space Marine 2 and their best versions:
Primary:Bolt Sniper Rifle(Gathalamor Crusade).Secondary:Bolt Pistol(Gathalamor Crusade).Melee:Combat Knife(Ophelian Liberation – Beta).
Although the Sniper has no choice in Secondary or Melee weapons, this Astartes has a decent range of primary weapons. Naturally, you’ll want the Bolt Sniper Rifle as it’sthe only standard sniper rifleavailable.
Being able to pick a distant point andknock out swathes of enemiesis what you want, and that’s what this weapon will allow. The Las Fusil is ultimately a better weapon but is only really optimal in Operations with a high tough enemy count.
Best Sniper Perks
These Perks will ensure that your Sniper has as easy a time as possible hunting down the toughest targets to put them down before they can wreak havoc.
This set of Perks makes you a n accurate and powerful sniper, but it also makes you an incredible support. Being able toswiftly and stealthily revive Squad Members could be the difference between victory and defeat.
Surprising enemies and helping your allies with their ability cooldown charges will make every fight much easier. You’ll also be rewarded for slinking off, standing still, anddelivering brutal blowsthat will end tougher enemies so they can’t cause further damage.
Best Heavy build for PvE Operations in Space Marine 2
The Heavy in Space Marine 2 isa slow yet incredibly powerful Astartes. If given the right support, they can lay waste to the toughest creatures and annihilate hordes of lesser beasts.
Best Heavy Weapons
Here are Heavy’s best weapons in Space Marine 2 and their best versions:
Primary:Heavy Bolter(Gathalamor Crusade – Alpha).Secondary:Plasma Pistol(Gathalamor Crusade).Melee:N/A
As much as I adore the mortar that is the Heavy Plasma Incinerator, for general use the Heavy Bolter is fantastic and works in any scenario. With a rapid fire rate that steadily increases, you’ll be able tohold a positionand delete a horde or tear through a tough enemy so long as you’re not flanked.
In a pinch, the Plasma Pistol is versatile, quick, and powerful,allowing you to remain formidableeven when mobile.
Best Heavy Perks
These Perks will make your Heavy more formidable than ever, making him an unshakable angel of death.
These Perks turn you intomore than a moving turret. You’ll be able to help your allies out who are now encouraged to camp out near you to form a formidable bastion,andyou’ll be able to boost your secondary should you need a quick escape.
When using your Iron Halo you’ll bepractically unstoppable, and holding down a point with your Heavy Bolter will ensure that nothing gets past you.
Now that you know about the best builds for each class in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, you can enter the Operations with confidence. Just verify you havethe best graphics settings.
Aidan Lambourne
Aidan Lambourne is a contributing writer for PC Invasion, with almost a couple years of experience in the industry. He has written about Roblox extensively, although has keenly covered new releases and indie games. A passionate writer and gamer, he still can’t really believe he gets to indulge in both for a career.
