Best Space Marine 2 weapons and tier lists for each class

2024-09-16

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The best Space Marine 2 weapons are versatile and well-suited for damaging both big and small enemies. But, since each class has access to only a small selection of weapons across the entireSpace Marine 2arsenal, you need to know which weapons work best for the playstyles and abilities of each class. Weapons can also change quite radically when you start upgrading them with Mastery Points and unlocking new versions. To help you build your loadouts and succeed in Operations or even PVP, I’ve laid out all the Space Marine 2 weapons into tier lists for each class and have explained to upgrade and master your weapons as you level up.

Best Space Marine 2 weapons

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For all six classes, there are generally only one or two standout Space Marine 2 weapons, but with the right weapon version, perks, and class build, there’s a chance for almost any weapon to shine. Additionally, your weapons will feel more or less effective in certain situations depending on theSpace Marine 2 difficultyyou’re playing Operations on, but working your way up to getting Relic weapons and Mastery Points (covered further down) will help counter that too.

Space Marine 2 Tactical weapon tier list

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Space Marine 2 weapons tactical tier list bolt rifle

Tactical space marines are stuck with the Bolt Pistol and Chainsword in their respective slots but have seven primary weapons to choose from, so there’s a lot of choice and you can enjoy great variety in your Tactical loadouts:

Space Marine 2 Assault weapon tier list

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Space Marine 2 weapons assault tier list thunder hammer

The Assault class doesn’t get a primary weapon, so you only need to choose one secondary and melee Space Marine 2 weapon. For me, the Heavy Bolt Pistol is a no-brainer for all your loadouts, but you might want to swap your melee weapon based on which enemies you’re battling:

Space Marine 2 Vanguard weapon tier list

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Space Marine 2 weapons vanguard tier list instigator bolt carbine

The Vanguard class’s role as a highly mobile, big-enemy killer demands weapons that suit a run-and-gun playstyle. Luckily, the class has access to three primary weapons and two melee weapons to help you lean into this speciality, helping you kill Warriors, Rubric Marines, and more from far away or up close:

Space Marine 2 Bulwark weapon tier list

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Space Marine 2 weapons bulwark tier list power sword

As mentioned in ourSpace Marine 2 tips, the Plasma Pistol is arguably the best secondary weapon, and the Bulwark is one of only two classes that can wield it. Otherwise, your main choice is which melee weapon to use and there are a few options depending on your preferences:

Space Marine 2 Sniper weapon tier list

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Space Marine 2 weapons sniper tier list las fusil

The Sniper is stuck using the Bolt Pistol and Combat Knife but has four specialized primary weapons that lock you into a stealthy playstyle. Essentially, you need to decide if you prefer patient sniping or getting in close and trying to make the most of everything in your loadout:

Space Marine 2 Heavy weapon tier list

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Space Marine 2 weapons heavy tier list multi-melta

The Heavy is a unique class in that it’s the only one that gets to wield heavy weapons in Space Marine 2. There are three to choose from, each providing very different forms of firepower, but that does mean you can have one in each loadout slot, so you won’t have to make any tough choices:

How Space Marine 2 Weapon Mastery works

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Space Marine 2 weapons heavy bolt pistol rarity tiers and versions

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Space Marine 2 weapons heavy bolt pistol perk tree

However, since Mastery Points are tied to mastering different versions of the same weapon, you also need to know about the four weapon rarity tiers. Like mastering a weapon version, you need to hit an XP requirement and must also spend one Armory Data to unlock the next rarity tier for that weapon type (Standard > Master-Crafted > Artificer > Relic). Once you’ve done that, you can buy any of the newly available weapon versions usingSpace Marine 2 Requisition Pointsand can start using them to earn Mastery Points as explained above – play Operations, earn XP!© GamesRadar+. Not to be reproduced without permission.

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Best Space Marine 2 weapons

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