Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a return to classic third-person shooter design. It's been over a decade since the previous entry, yet this sequel doesn't shy away from the core DNA that made Relic's entry so special. Titus returns with a small band of brothers to stop an impending Tyranid threat on Imperial soil.
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Posts 1 By Ben SledgeDon the armor of an Ultramarine, wield the mightiest weapons in humanity's arsenal, and bring swift justice to the alien, the mutant, and the heretic. Use this hub page as your personal Codex Astartes, a collection of useful tips, guides, and features to guide your way through the grim darkness of the 41st millennium.
Updated October 9. 2024, by Charles Burgar: We have updated this hub page with our remaining PvE build guides for the Heavy, Assault, and Tactical classes. Additional features and lists have also been added to help spread the Emperor's will.
Getting Started
Space Marine 2 can be surprisingly difficult for newcomers. While the game's prologue lays the foundation for what's to come, it can be daunting trying to best the Tyranid hive on harder difficulties.
If you're just starting out or need a refresher, these guides will help get your bearings. We have everything from beginner tips to optimal settings for PC and console players.
- Beginner Tips
- How Multiplayer Works
- Which Class Should You Play?
- Best Settings Guide
- Mortal Wound, Explained
- Enemy Types, Explained
- How To Defeat The Lictor
Unlocks
Need help unlocking achievements or currencies in multiplayer? These guides have you covered.
- Achievement/Trophy Guide
- All Dataslate Locations
- How To Earn Requisition Points
- How To Get Armoury Data
- Astartes Heraldry, Explained
Class Guides
Not every Astartes is the same. Space Marine 2 features six playable classes in its Operations (PvE) and Eternal War (PvP) game types. Each class comes with unique cosmetics, weapon choices, and even a dedicated skill tree for Operations.
Before you spend hours min-maxing a particular class, give these class guides a look. We cover everything from optimal class perks to ideal PvE builds to conquer Ruthelss difficulty and beyond.
- Tactical Build Guide
- Assault Build Guide
- Vanguard Build Guide
- Bulwark Build Guide
- Sniper Build Guide
- Heavy Build Guide
Operation Walkthroughs
Operations are three-player PvE cooperative missions that coincide with Space Marine 2's campaign. Take control of one of six playable classes as you carve a path through the Emperor's enemies. Check out the guides below for in-depth walkthroughs for each Operation.
- Inferno
- Decapitation
- Vox Liberatis
- Reliquary
- Fall Of Atreus
- Ballistic Engine
Features And Lists
In the grim darkness of the far future, there are only hot takes. And tier lists, lots of tier lists. You can find all of our Space Marine 2 lists and features below, ranging from class rankings to opinion pieces. And if you're on the fence about this game, be sure to give our Space Marine 2 review a look.
Lists And Explainers
- Who Is Captain Demetrian Titus?
- Who Is Marneus Calgar?
- Best Classes For Beginners, Ranked
- Space Marine 2 Vs. Helldivers 2 - Which Game Is Better?
- Darktide Vs. Space Marine 2 - Which Game Is Better?
- Things To Do After You Beat The Game
- Best Weapons For PvP
- Best Factions
- Every Main Character And Their Voice Actor
Features
- Space Marine 2 Review
- Review Discussion
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Is A Perfect Jumping On Point For Beginners
- Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Proves That The Mechanicus Are The Most Interesting 40K Faction
- Every Warhammer Game Needs An Unpainted Model Mode
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Devs Fought To Include Its Necron Level
- Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 Has Nailed The Live-Service Model
- Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 Should Be About Chaos Space Marines
- Space Marine 2 Fan Overhauls Campaign, Keeps Titus In Deathwatch
