Jumping into Space Marine 2 multiplayer can be a bit of a shock. Youâre no longer the unstoppable killing machine that you play as in the main campaign! Instead, youâre thrown into lobbies with people of all skills, and half the battle is finding thebest loadout andclass that works for you. To make it all a far smoother experience, here are 15 essential tips thatâll either make the Emperor proud, or incredibly worried if youâre playing as a Chaos Marine.
Teamwork makes the schemes work
Just like in the main story, youâll never want to be out on your own. Since two of the three main modes are objective-based, youâre likely to run into multiple enemies simultaneously. The last thing you want to happen is to die as soon as you pull up. To combat this, always stay with your friends and push up together. This will increase your chances of surviving the bigger fights throughout the game.
Spawns reset
One thing thatâs fun about Space Marine 2 multiplayer is that it has old-school spawnsâthat means both teams will spawn on opposite ends of the current map. If you ever get spawn trapped, donât worry, because as the game continues spawns will gradually reset to help combat this. But if you are the one spawn camping, keep this in mind, too.
Look up more
Always take the time to look up while fighting. Because more times than not, youâll find an Assault class up in the air, building up the strength to kill you. If they land, theyâll inflict enough damage to turn the tide of that battle.
Melee damage cuts through shields
One of the things that makes melee attacks so dangerous is that they ignore shields altogether. The second youâre hit with one, your HP will automatically be affected by this, and your shields will remain the same (unless youâre being shot at, too).
Find ammo boxes
Once you spawn in, you wonât be able to pick up ammo from fallen players. But itâs not all doom and gloom, because every map has ammo boxes scattered around. These wonât completely refill your ammo, but theyâll give you enough to get back into the fight.
You only get one grenade
Each time you spawn, you can only have one grenade at a time. So, if you plan on using it, make sure itâs worth itâyou wonât be getting another one until you spawn back.
Spam your abilities
In most online games, when shooters have special abilities, you need to be smart when using them. But that is not the case when it comes to Space Marine 2. You will be fully charged and ready to go the second you spawn in, to the point where youâre encouraged to run into battle with your ability activatedâthatâll definitely help give you the upper hand.
Itâs okay to give up ground
Now and then, you may find yourself stuck when trying to capture the objective, because the enemy team is holding it down. If thatâs the case, giving up the objective is sometimes okayâthis will give you and your team plenty of time to get to the next zone without much of a fight.
Be open to changing classes mid-game
Sometimes, youâll find yourself in a game and make no progress. If you find yourself dying repeatedly, itâs probably a sign that you should change classes and try something new. Your current class just isnât working right now.
Bulwark shields absorb a lot of damage
Bulwarks are extremely useful because, on top of being able to heal up teammates, their shields can absorb almost anything thrown at them, including grenades. This is great, especially if youâre trying to capture a zone. You can have them run up the field and take all the damage.
Learn melee combos
Itâs crucial to take the time to learn the melee combos. If you and another enemy are going blow for blow, and youâre spamming basic attacks, theyâll win that fight every time. If youâre unsure of how to perform a combo, pause the game (not mid-fight, obviously!), and youâll be shown which buttons you need to press.
Vanguard ziplines can be used to travel
The Vanguard zip attack can also be used to travel across the map. If you find yourself on the verge, you can easily escape with the zipline, and on top of that, it can also be used to reach harder places that you couldnât get to otherwise.
Assault classes should never be on the ground
The Assault class has the quickest rechargeability rate out of all of them. This makes sense because their class is built around making aerial attacks. With that in mind, when playing Assault, you should rarely be on the ground, because youâll have a low amount of armor and no useful skills.
Use the camera to your advantage
Use the camera angles to your advantage! Aiming the camera correctly allows you to look over certain areas without exposing yourself to the enemy. (No, not like that. Grow up.) It gives you the edge. (Stop it.)
Armed with this information, you should start to get the upper hand when playing Space Marine 2 multiplayer. If youâre jumping into the game for the first time, make sure to check outour guide detailing 11 tips we wish we knew before playing the game.
