Space Marines have some of the widest arsenal of weapons to choose from in the galaxy, with many of those weapons being available to players inWarhammer 40K: Space Marine 2. It has been confirmed that many if not all weapons can be customizable in various game modes, although the full extent of that system is still to be seen.
Every weapon has its own purpose, with some being better at killing different types of enemies. Players will be facing both Tyranids and Thousand Sons inSpace Marine 2, and using the right weapon for the job will be key.
11Utility
Special Tools For Special Situations
Along with a primary and secondary weapon, Space Marines will have additional items or gear that will be used in combat, such as Jump Packs, Grenades, and Combat Knives. The combat knife has been shown as a main-hand weapon wielded with a pistol, but its exact use in combat beyond being used for finishers has yet to be seen.
Jump Packs let Space Marines fly in combat, either to get a better angle or launch themselves from above straight into an enemy. While there are many grenades in the Space Marine arsenal, so far only Krak Grenades have been shown in the game, which act as a fairly normal grenade that is great for dealing with groups of small enemies.
10Bolt Pistol
A Hand-Held Bolter
Bolt Pistolscarry the same ammunition as a regular Bolter, which is a .75 caliber rocket-propelled shot, which also then explodes after impact on the target. With a Bolt Pistols smaller size, they carry much less ammunition than a rifle, but can still be very deadly.
Bolt Pistols seem to be a secondary weapon and a weapon used to hit vulnerable enemies for an execution. Bolt Pistols also have a three-round burst fire feature, though this has yet to be shown in game.
9Plasma Pistol
Melt Through Armor With A Hand-Held Weapon
ThePlasma Pistolis the smallest Plasma weapon that fires a condensed beam of heated Plasma strong enough to eat through the thickest of armor. Plasma weapons are able to be overcharged to deal increased damage but also come with the chance of hurting those who are wielding them.
Overall a Plasma Pistol tends to be the better side arm choice for a Space Marine, with it able to deal much more damage. Though against a swarm of Tyranid gaunts, the Bolt Pistol may prove superior due to the magazine capacity and fire rate.
8Flamer
Burn The Xenos Swarms Easily
Flamers are massive flamethrowers that are great and burn away large swarms of Xenos such as the Termagants and Hormagaunts of the Tyranids swarm. This weapon is large and requires two hands to wield even with the strength of a Space Marine.
While they are great for dealing with smaller enemies, Flamers aren’t the best for dealing with larger creatures with stronger armor and would be hit-or-miss against the hereticalThousand Sons Space Marines.
7Sniper Rifle
Take Out High-Value Targets From A Distance
Sniper Rifles have a few variations and are usually wielded by the scouts of aSpace Marine chapter. The Sniper Rifles wielded by Space Marines are much like Bolters but come with various types of ammunition to help them take down specific targets instead of a versatile round like regular Bolter ammunition.
There are many variations of the Astartes Snipers, making this a prime weapon for customization in the game. Whenfacing a Tyranids swarm, snipers can excel in taking down the larger creatures to sever the synaptic connection to the lesser creatures, breaking their attack and making the rest of a fight much easier.
6Heavy Bolter
Heavy Fire For Massive Enemies & Swarms
TheHeavy Bolteris a straight upgrade on the regular Bolter, requiring two hands to shoot its larger caliber shots. Unlike the usual .75-caliber shots, the Heavy Bolter fires a 1.00 round and has a large magazine making it closer to a heavy machine gun than an assault rifle.
The higher fire rate, magazine capacity, and caliber shot make this an ideal weapon for dealing with most enemies, though a Space Marine will lose a lot of their mobility due to the weight of the weapon.
5Power Sword & Combat Shield
Versatile In Offense & Defense
APower Swordmay seem like a regular sword, but once activated, is coated in an energy aura that lets it cut through just about anything with ease. Unlike Force Swords, a Power Sword can be used by any Space Marine and is often more effective than a chainsword.
Combat Shields offer nothing very special in terms of defense, but attach to a Space Marines arm leaving their off-hand to still be available for another weapon. In trailers it is shown players will be able to wield a pistol offhand, making this loadout very versatile for ranged and melee combat.
4Melta
Melt Even The Toughest Enemies
Meltas are short-ranged sub-atomic heat weapons that are easily one of the most deadly weapons in the Space Marine arsenal. While they are meant for close range, the heat these weapons produce can melt through the side of a tank with ease and will make short work of just aboutany Tyranid you face.
Meltas come in various forms, with a common one being the multi-melta that is usually found on vehicles instead of being carried by a Space Marine like the regular Meltas. While many Tyanids will come charging straight for you, theMelta Rifleis a great option to quickly burn them to a crisp, since they will make sure they are within its range.
3Thunder Hammer
Heavy Melee With Powerful Area Of Effect
Thunder Hammersare massive two-handed hammers usually wielded by Terminators and the occasional regular Space Marine. These hammers are not only massive but have an energy field emitter in the head that explodes whenever contact is made, adding to the damage done by the hit.
Thunder Hammers are offensively-focused weapons, and focus on killing your enemies before they have a chance to make you worry about defense. While the main impact from the hammer is good against single strong enemies, the following explosion makes it a great area-of-effect attack to deal with swarms of gaunts.
2Bolter
The Basic Space Marine Rifle Good For Any Task
TheHeavy Bolteris the most common weapon used by Space Marines and is very customizable depending on the role of the user. Bolters fire rocket-propelled explosive shots that devastate just about anything they hit.
Bolters come in different styles, and have many different attachments, making them the perfect customizable weapon for players to use inSpace Marine 2. Whether you’re fighting swarms of Tyranids or heretic Space Marines, the Bolter is always a safe choice.
