All Space Marine 2 classes explained and the best ones to use

There are six classes to pick from in Space Marine 2 across PVE and PVP

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Playing as any of the Space Marine 2 classes lets you deploy signature weapons and wargear of the Adeptus Astartes on your enemies in PVE and PVP. From Iron Halo shields and shields to jump packs and invisibility cloaks, these classes help you fulfil a particular role on the battlefield. You can customize your loadouts, upgrade your weapons, and pick unique skills to bolster yourSpace Marine 2Xenos and traitor-killing powers and play how you want. There’s quite a lot to know about how Space Marine 2 classes work and how the six differ, so I’ve explained everything below and have ranked them in tier lists for PVE and PVP.

Space Marine 2 class tier list for PVE

In PVE, most of the Space Marine 2 classes can be useful to have in your squad, bringing different strengths to the team. On the lower difficulties, you can play whatever you want, but as the threat level increases and the all theSpace Marine 2 enemiesget tougher, you may want to stick to the top-tier classes. Here’s how I think they stack up in Operations:

Space Marine 2 class tier list for PVP

As for Eternal War’s PVP modes, team composition is far less important, so pick whichever class suits your playstyle to facilitate taking objectives and getting kills for victory. If you need ideas, here’s how I rank the Space Marine 2 classes for PVP:

All Space Marine 2 classes explained

Space Marine 2 features six varied classes which you can pick in PVE Operations and Eternal War PVP once you’veunlocked Space Marine 2 multiplayer. Just remember that you can’t have more than one of the same class in Operations and no more than two of the same in PVP:

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Unlike Titus’ relatively varied arsenal in the campaign, most of these classes have a narrow selection ofSpace Marine 2 weaponsto choose from, but also get unique class abilities to help slay the enemies of the Imperium and support their teammates. Additionally, you can substantiallycustomize your Space Marine 2 armorfor the six classes and can create three different weapon loadouts to cover a number of combat situations.

InSpace Marine 2 Operations, each class also gets their own skill tree to work through as they level up by earning XP, helping you lean into certain aspects of the class, better support your team, and further improve your abilities – though you need to unlock perks by spendingSpace Marine 2 Requisition Points. To help you learn how each class works, you can also undertake Trials in the Armouring Hall. Each class has three of these short combat challenges to complete, dishing out more Requisitions and evenSpace Marine 2 Armory Data.

In Eternal War, Space Marine 2’s PVP mode, the skill trees are gone and most gear is locked behind your Veterancy Level – earn XP by playing matches to up your level and therefore unlock new wargear. However, you can also choose a grenade for each of your three loadouts and the Bulwark and Heavy classes also have extra armor. You also get separate armor customization from your Operations classes and gain additional Heretic Astartes looks for when you’re playing as Chaos Space Marines in matches.

Space Marine 2 Tactical class

The classic Tacticus-armored Primaris Space Marine soldier, capable of wielding a wide range of primary weapons and highlighting enemies to weaken them with an Auspex Scan.

Space Marine 2 Assault class

Melee-focused and highly manoeuvrable, Assault Space Marines don’t get a primary weapon but do get a Jump Pack that lets them blast into the sky, slam into the ground, and dodge quickly.

Space Marine 2 Vanguard class

Midway between the Tactical and Assault classes, the Phobos-armored Vanguard class is great for picking off important targets at all ranges and are especially potent at close-range thanks to their Grapnel Launcher.

Space Marine 2 Bulwark class

The most defensive Space Marine class, Bulwarks forgo a primary weapon, instead getting a shield for extra protection along with their Gravis armor and can use a Chapter Banner to restore armor to all nearby squad members.

Space Marine 2 Sniper class

These Space Marines specialize in long-range weapons, firing powerful shots from afar and can slip away to evade danger using the Camo Cloak, though Phobos armor means a reduced Armor Class.

Space Marine 2 Heavy class

The Heavy is the only Space Marine 2 class to not get a melee weapon, but they’re also the only one that can wield heavy weapons, such as the Multi-Melta, and have their Iron Halo to protect themselves from ranged attacks.

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