All Space Marine 2 difficulties explained, from Minimal to Lethal

Each difficulty level in the Operations mode of Space Marine 2 ups the threat and rewards

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All the different Space Marine 2 difficulty options for Operations provide varying levels of challenge and rewards for you and your squad mates. You’ll find that the Tyranids and Thousand Sons are relatively tame on Minimal and Average even at the low levels, but things quickly escalate when you reach Substantial difficulty and above inSpace Marine 2. At the highest difficulty levels, you’ll be getting massive XP and Requisition pay-outs, and Lethal even offers its own cosmetic rewards, but only if you’re able to survive the onslaught. Here’s what you can expect from every difficulty level in Space Marine 2.

All Space Marine 2 difficulty levels in Operations

There are five difficulty options in Space Marine 2 that affect how challenging the co-op Operations are.You can change difficulties by following the button prompt in the top-right corner of the Operations menu.Also known as “threat levels”, they determine things like enemy aggression and damage, equipment drop frequency, and Medicae Stimm effectiveness, as well as the quality of your rewards, such asSpace Marine 2 Armory Data.

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All of them are available to select the moment you unlock theSpace Marine 2 Operationsmode. Although, each one comes with a recommended level, and a warning pop-up will appear if you select a difficulty that is above your current class’s level, letting you know what you’re in for – be sure to bear ourSpace Marine 2 tipsin mind regardless of the difficulty you choose.

Here’s how each Space Marine 2 difficulty level affects the game, from Minimal threat all the way up to Lethal:

Space Marine 2 Minimal difficulty

For players still learning how Space Marine 2 works or those getting to grips with their low-levelSpace Marine 2 classes.

Space Marine 2 Average difficulty

A slight step up in challenge mitigated by the fact that you should have a few perks unlocked for your class, some slightly improvedSpace Marine 2 weapons, and a good understanding of combat by now.

Space Marine 2 Substantial difficulty

A notable increase in threat level where mistakes can cost you dearly in the face of aggressive foes, but the rewards are also much better.

Space Marine 2 Ruthless difficulty

For players after a brutal challenge against relentless enemies.

Space Marine 2 Lethal difficulty

The highest difficulty in the game intended for classes at the maximum level, hitting you with severe penalties but also the chance at the greatest rewards.

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