Space Marine 2 features several classes that you can use in both coop and PvP multiplayer. Each class has its own specialty, perks, and unique abilities. Playing each one and using its strengths to your advantage is a requirement if you wish to progress more in Space Marine 2. Get to know each roles, what they do, and how to play them using this guide.
There are six different classes in the coop and multiplayer of Space Marine 2.
A general-purpose ranged class armed with a bolt-rifle. This class is the typical Space Marine, making it an all-around unit and the basic battleline of any Space Marine force. In the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop game, this may be the equivalent of an Intercessor. To know how to play this class, check our Tactical guide.
Close-ranged specialist. This class may feature the jump pack for quick jumps into the enemy hordes. Armed with a Chainsword, or a Thunder Hammer, this class can make short work of most enemies in melee range. In the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop game, this may be the equivalent of an Assault Intercessor. To know how to play this class, check our Assault guide.
A specialist class primed for quick actions, prioritizing speed and agility. This class wears a Mk X Phobos Armor, an armor specifically made for stealth and reconnaissance. The class is appears to be a Reiver in the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop game. The Reiver is a special type of soldier that makes good use of stealth, speed, and fear to neutralize enemies. To know how to play this class, check our Vanguard guide.
A defense-heavy, melee-specialist armed with a shield. This class wears a Mk X Tacticus Armor. This class appears to be a Bladeguard Veteran in the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop game. Bladeguard Veterans are melee units armed with shields, tasked to hunker down and secure positions while staving off myriads of foes with their close-range weapons. To know how to play this class, check our Bulwark guide.
The Sniper is a long-range specialist armed with a Sniper Rifle. This class wears a Mk X Phobos Armor, an armor specifically made for stealth and reconnaissance. The class is appears to be an Eliminator in the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop game. To know how to play this class, check our Sniper guide.
The Heavy class may pertain to the Space Marine wearing a Mk X Gravis Armor. These marines are fitted with the heaviest type of armor in the Space Marine arsenal. With their heavy armor comes heavy weaponry. As seen in the trailer, these guys wield heavy bolters, heavy flamers, and heavy melta guns to get rid of foes. They are the equivalent of Heavy Intercessors and Eradicators in the Warhammer 40,000 tabletop game. To know how to play this class, check our Heavy guide.
It is confirmed that each Space Marine 2 class will have its own skill tree. It is still unknown as to how players will level up in the game and acquire more skills as they play.
Is Space Marine 2 coop? Read this article to know more. Can your PC run Space Marine 2? Check out the system requirements here. For weapons in the game, check out the weapon list. You can pre-purchase Space Marine 2 via the official Focus Entertainment shop page.