In Space Marine 2, players can use the Heavy Bolter as a primary 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 Heavy Bolter, 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 Heavy Bolter – Stats & Details

Stats

Space Marine 2 Heavy Bolter

 

Fully automatic heavy weapon. Fire rate accelerates over time.

StatsValue
Firepower3
Accuracy1
Rate of Fire 8+8+
Venting Speed4
Piercing4
Range5
Magazine Capacity450

Classes That Can Equip The Heavy Bolter

How To Unlock

WeaponAvailable in Main CampaignAvailable in Operations (Co-op)Available in Eternal War (Multiplayer)
Heavy BolterReach Operation I: SkyfireAvailable by default
  • Available to the Heavy by default

The Heavy Bolter is the default primary weapon of the Heavy class. In the campaign, you immediately get to interact with it in the first mission, Operation I: Skyfire. In Operations and Eternal War, it is available by default for the Heavy class.

How To Use

Only Available For The Heavy

Space Marine 2 Heavy Class 2

The Heavy class is the only class in the game that can equip the Heavy Bolter. It starts with the Heavy Bolter as its default weapon in both co-op and PVP game modes so you don’t have to grind for experience just to unlock it.

Great For Hordes

If you need to churn out firepower at an incredible rate without sacrificing damage and range, you get the Heavy Bolter. Although eclipsed in terms of damage by the explosive Multi-Melta, the Heavy Bolter still finds its place as a very capable weapon as you can keep distance while giving off sustained fire.

Space Marine 2 Heavy Bolter – Upgrades

In co-op, you can upgrade the Heavy Bolter 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
  • Master-Crafted Gamma

Artificer

  • Salvation of Bakka – Alpha
  • Salvation of Bakka – Beta
  • Drogos Reclamation

Relic

  • Gathalamor Crusade – Alpha
  • Gathalamor Crusade – Beta
  • Ophelian Liberation – Alpha
  • Ophelian Liberation – Beta

Space Marine 2 Heavy Bolter – 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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