Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 - All Melee Weapons Ranked

In this guide, we'll rank all melee weapons in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 from best to worst, based on strength, speed, and cleaving potential.

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 - Best Melee Weapons
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 offers a total of 5 melee weapons, and they all have their own advantages that can help you on the battlefield.

A lot of players opt for a melee weapon when they're low on ammo, but some fighters generally prefer using them over regular guns. In this guide, we'll rank all melee weapons from best to worst, so you can make the perfect choice.

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Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Best Melee Weapons

If you're confident in your combat abilities and you're not afraid to get close to your enemies, don't hesitate to use a melee weapon. They can deal insane amounts of damage as long as you use them at the right moment.

Power Sword

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 - All Melee Weapons Ranked
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The Power Sword is hands-down the best melee weapon in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, as it has a very long reach as well as two modes. One of them focuses on speed through Light Attacks and the other one on damage output. The weapon is very versatile as well, and it has a wide range of combos that can be used during boss fights.

  • Strength: 5
  • Speed: 5
  • Cleaving Potential: 4

Thunder Hammer

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 - All Melee Weapons Ranked
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Thunder Hammer can sweep through groups of opponents with ease. You can always combine it with the Jump Jack to help you swing down the weapon for additional damage. However, Thunder Hammer is very heavy, and using it will slow you down, which might leave you vulnerable to enemy attacks.

  • Strength: 4+
  • Speed: 3+
  • Cleaving Potential: 6

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Chainsword

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 - All Melee Weapons Ranked
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Chainsword is the most common weapon in Space Marine 2, and it does everything that a backup weapon is supposed to: it has a good damage output, decent speed, and nice cleaving potential. Although it's not overwhelmingly good, it can do its job effectively.

  • Strength: 5+
  • Speed: 4+
  • Cleaving Potential: 4

Power Fist

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 - All Melee Weapons Ranked
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If you want to get very close to your enemies, the Power Fist is your best friend. You will be able to punch your way out of the crowds by using some cool combos. However, keep in mind that this weapon's cleaving potential isn't enough, and many players avoid using it.

  • Strength: 4+
  • Speed: 4+
  • Cleaving Potential: 4+

Combat Knife

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 - All Melee Weapons Ranked
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Most players take advantage of the Combat Knife only when they have no other option. Although it isn't terrible, this weapon isn't very effective for anything other than one-on-one battles against weak enemies that aren't worth the waste of a bullet. However, the Combat Knife is still one of the best melee weapons when it comes to speed.

  • Strength: 3+
  • Speed: 6
  • Cleaving Potential: 2

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Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Best Melee Weapons Summary

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 - All Melee Weapons Ranked
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Although there are only 5 melee weapons in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, we made a summary with all of your options and their Speed stats, so you can be well-prepared before choosing one.

Melee Weapon Speed
Power Sword 5
Thunder Hammer 3+
Chainsword 4+
Power Fist 4+
Combat Knife 6

Have fun and good luck on your next adventure! For more information about Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, you can check out this article.

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