In Space Marine 2, players can use the Chain Sword as a melee weapon. It can be used in the main campaign, co-op missions, and PvP. Get to know the weapon’s stats, how to unlock the Chain Sword, how to use it, and more using this guide!

Check out the class guides in Space Marine 2! Looking for other weapons? Check out the weapon list.

Space Marine 2 Chain Sword – Stats & Details

Stats

 

Space Marine 2 Chain Sword

Moderate-speed Melee Weapon

StatsValue
Strength5+
Speed4+
Cleaving Potential4
DefenceFencing (Operations) / Balance (Eternal War)

Classes That Can Equip The Chain Sword

How To Unlock

WeaponAvailable in Main CampaignAvailable in Operations (Co-op)Available in Eternal War (Multiplayer)
Chain SwordReach Operation I: SkyfireAvailable by default

The Chain Sword is a melee weapon available to most classes by default in all game modes. For Eternal War, when playing as a Vanguard class, you need to reach Veterancy Level 11 to unlock the Chain Sword.

How To Use

Default Melee Weapon For Most Classes

Space Marine 2 Chain Sword vs Tyranids

Similar to the Bolt Pistol, the Chain Sword is a widely shared melee weapon in both multiplayer game modes. Upgrading this weapon in Operation allows its upgrades and buffs to be shared between the four different classes. In Eternal War, the Chain Sword is available from the get go for three classes but must be unlocked by the Vanguard class first for it to be used.

Worth It To Upgrade

Devastating Weapon

It is highly recommended that you upgrade this weapon in the Operations game mode. As all classes can use this weapon and weapon levels are accessible to all classes that can the weapon, an upgraded Chain Sword is usable by most classes. If you wish to speed up leveling of an underleveled class, make sure to equip an upgraded Chain Sword. Note that you also get to unlock cool skins as you do this.

All-Around Melee Weapon

Chain Sword vs Carnifex

The strength of the Chain Sword is that it does not solely focus on a single stat. It’s good for solo enemies and also against hordes. It’s not a complicated weapon to use and is also worth investing into given that it has different combos that offer a good mix of area attacks and devastating single attacks.

Move List

  • Light Combo – Press Melee Button x 4
  • Quick Punch – Long press Melee Button
  • Front Kick – Press Melee Button, then long press Melee Button
  • Shoulder Bash – Press Melee Button x 2 then long press Melee Button
  • Stomp – Press Melee Button x 3 then long press Melee Button
  • Whirl Slash – Long press Melee Button when sprinting or dodging

Space Marine 2 Chain Sword – Upgrades

In co-op, you can upgrade the Chain Sword to improve its stats. Take note that upgrading weapons require you to spend Mastery Points and unlock tiers via Armoury Data.

Master-Crafted

  • Master-Crafted Alpha
  • Master-Crafted Beta

Artificer

  • Salvation of Bakka
  • Drogos Reclamation
  • Achortan Oath

Relic

  • Choler’s Teeth
  • Aquilan Dedication
  • Gathalamor Crusade

Space Marine 2 Chain Sword – Skins

To be updated.

Want to know the classes in Space Marine 2 multiplayer? Check out this Space Marine 2 class guide. You can purchase Space Marine 2 via the official Focus Entertainment shop page.

Written by

Jose Felongco
Player of video games since the tender age of 3. Still wonders why his dad allowed him to play Doom during those times. Currently working for a gaming company and spends time painting Warhammer 40k minis to relax.

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