Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 - All Perks & Classes

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 offers 6 Classes in total: Tactical, Assault, Vanguard, Bulwark, Sniper, and Heavy. Each one of them has its own perks that can make any battle feel at least slightly easier.

The best news is that Space Marine 2 has enough perks to satisfy even the pickiest fighters, so in this guide, we'll take a look at all boosts in the game and their effects.

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 All Tactical Class Perks
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 All Assault Class Perks
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 All Vanguard Class Perks
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 All Bulwark Class Perks
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 All Sniper Class Perks
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 All Heavy Class Perks
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 All Perks Summary

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 All Tactical Class Perks

The Tactical Class is a mid-range combat style that rewards the usage of Bolt weapons. This category is very versatile, allowing you to choose between a wide range of guns. Moreover, it has a good balance between utility and firepower.

Tactical Class Core Perks

Perk	Description	Level
Balanced Distribution	Primary Weapon deals +10% DMG, Secondary Weapon deals -10% DMG	2
Heightened Vigour	Heavy Hits are controlled and you cannot get knocked back for 5s	3
Final Shot	After a Finisher, Ranged Weapon reloads automatically	4
Plasma Boost	When the Plasma Incinerator is 50% Overheated, you gain +30% DMG	10
Steady Aim	-10% Recoil	12
Relentless Pursuit	After a Gun Strike, +25% Ranged DMG for 5s	17
Kraken Penetrator Rounds	Bolt Weapons penetrate +1 enemy	18
Versatility	After switching Weapons, +20% DMG	19
Emperor’s Vengeance	After a Majoris-level enemy kill, +1 magazine	20

Tactical Class Team Perks

Perk	Description	Level
Communion of Fire	-20% Recoil	5
Aligned Aim	+5% Ranged DMG	13
Transhuman Physiology	+30% Contested Health	21

Tactical Class Gear Perks

Perk	Description	Level
Vital Data	Scanning gives +50% Auspex Scan Charge	6
Battle Focus	Perfect Parry gives a mark from Auspex Scan	7
Close Targeting	+50% Melee DMG against Minoris enemies	8
Priority Targeting	Auspex Scan mark lasts 8s longer	14
Improved Efficiency	Scanning 20 enemies, +1 Equipment Charge	15
Expert Timing	+100% DMG for marked enemies, -4s Duration	16
Target Lock	+25% Equipment DMG	22
Precise Calibration	+75% DMG for marked enemies	23
Concentrated Fire	+100% DMG for marked enemies	24

Tactical Class Signature Perks

Perk	Description	Level
Signal Jammer	Marked Enemies cannot call for reinforcement	9
Radiating Impact	Melee Finishers deal extra DMG	17
Marked for Death	Headshot kills high-level enemies marked by Auspex Scan	25

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 All Assault Class Perks

The Assault Class is the frontline of the team, and they use melee weapons that allow them to execute a hit-and-run tactic. These perks focus on creating a better damage output and increasing the mobility of each unit.

Assault Class Core Perks

Perk	Description	Level
Winged Fury	+25% Melee DMG while dashing	2
Auxiliary Arsenal	+15% Secondary Weapon DMG	3
Perseverance	No loss of control during Heavy Hits and no knockbacks during Charged Attacks	4
Overcharge	+15% Charged Attack DMG	10
Retribution	+15% Melee DMG after knockback	11
Knowledge of the Enemy	+15% Melle DMG against high-level enemies	12
Armour Reinforcement	Non-Finisher Gin Strikes restore armor	18
Consecutive Execution	Killing 15 enemies gives +1 Equipment Charge	19
Act of Attrition	+10% Melee DMG	20

Assault Class Team Perks

Perk	Description	Level
Squad Cohesion	+10% Recharge Speed	5
Strategic Strikes	+20% Melee DMG	13
Proven Efficiency	+50% Gun Strike DMG	21

Assault Class Gear Perks

Perk	Description	Level
Smiting Angel	+10% Ground Pound DMG	6
Wings of Flame	Jump Pack Dash damages enemies along its trajectory	7
Pride in Duty	After a Finisher, +25% Ground Pound DMG for 10s	8
Hammer of Wrath	No loss of control during Heavy Hits and no knockbacks during Charged Attacks	14
Maneuverability	Jump Pack recharges 20% faster	15
Diligence	+20% DMG for fully prepared Ground Pound	16
Precision Strike	+100% DMG for Ground Pound	22
Zealous Blow	+10% Charge for Jump Pack	23
Aerial Grace	Perfect Dodge and a Jump Pack Dash, +25% DMG for 5s	24

Assault Class Signature Perks

Perk	Description	Level
Ample Ammunition	Jump Pack reloads Ranged Weapon	9
Ascension	Jump Pack Leap deals DMG in the takeoff area	17
Commitment	Perfect Dodges restore Jump Pack's Ability Charge	25

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 All Vanguard Class Perks

The Vanguard Class is great at precise blows, and they use Bolt Carbines and Combat Knives. They are usually on the frontlines as well, as they can absorb insane amounts of damage.

Vanguard Class Core Perks

Perk	Description	Level
Moving Target	Melee Attacks reduce the Ranged DMG you take by 1%	2
Duellist	+50% Perfect Parry window increase	3
Retribution	+20% Melee DMG after you get knocked back	4
Melee Mastery	+10% Melee DMG	10
Close-Combat Focus	You take 20% less Melee DMG	11
Consecutive Execution	+1 Equipment Vjarge after killing 15 enemies	12
Upper Hand	No loss of control during Heavy Hits and no knockbacks during Charged Attacks	18
Conviction	-15% Health DMG after armor is Depleted	19
Honed Reactions	Double Perfect Dodge window when Health is less than 50%	20

Vanguard Class Team Perks

Perk	Description	Level
Melee Champion	+15% Melee DMG	5
Unmatched Zeal	Restores Health	13
Inner Fire	+15% Ability Charge	21

Vanguard Class Gear Perks

Perk	Description	Level
Restless Fortitude	-10% Ranged DMG after a Diving Kick	6
Restless Fortitude	Finisher with a Grapnel Launcher deals DMG	7
Thrill of the Fight	-15% Health DMG after perfect Dodge	8
Shock Wave	5-metre radius Diving Kick DMG	14
Tenacity	+25% Diving Kick DMG for 10s after killing 15 enemies	15
Grim Determination	+10% Weapon DMG when Grapnel Launcher is in cooldown	16
Collateral Damage	Diving Kick deals additional DMG	22
Tip of the Spear	+15% Ranged DMG from Diving Kick	23
Combat Readiness	+20% Recharge Speed for Grapnel Launcher	24

Vanguard Class Signature Perks

Perk	Description	Level
Tactical Prowess	Finisher with a Grapnel Launcher restores Charge	9
Emperor’s Blessing	Lethal DMG restores all armor	17
Adrenaline Rush	Melee Kills restore 1% Health	25

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 All Bulwark Class Perks

The Bulwark Class serves as the Tank of the team, and they can deflect attacks like nobody's business. Their perks make them more durable, which helps them hold the line.

Bulwark Class Core Perks

Perk	Description	Level
Conviction	-25% Health DMG when armor is fully depleted	2
Armour of Contempt	Blocking a Ranged Attack damages all enemies	3
Defensive Advantage	Perfect Perry creates a Shock area for 5s	4
Intimidating Aura	Perfect Perry deals area-of-effect DMG	10
Shock and Awe	Shock area deals +25% DMG	11
Steel Within	-25% Health DMG when Health is less than 50%	12
Forward Momentum	+25% DMG for 5s after a Shield Bash	18
Scrambled Targeting	-20% DMG when surrounded	19
Armour Reinforcement	Non-Finisher Gun Strikes restore armor	20

Bulwark Class Team Perks

Perk	Description	Level
Unyielding Ceramite	-5s delay before armor regenerates	5
Advanced Conditioning	50% slower fade of Contested Health	13
Effective Formation	-20% Health DMG from high-level enemies	21

Bulwark Class Gear Perks

Perk	Description	Level
Concussive Force	Shield Bash deals more Damage	6
Purity of Purpose	Banner deals DMG over time	7
Rejuvenating Effect	Banner revives teammates	8
Rapid Regeneration	Banner restores armor 300% faster	14
Merciless Resolve	No loss of control or knockbacks after a Shield Bash	15
Glory’s Shield	All teammates close to the Banner take 10% less DMG	16
Focused Strength	Shield Bash knocks back enemies	22
Invigorating Icon	Teammates regain Contested Health when Banner is active	23
Inspiration	+10% DMG for all teammates	24

Bulwark Class Signature Perks

Perk	Description	Level
Emergency Countermeasure	Shock Grenade detonates automatically when armor is depleted	9
Defensive Mastery	Perfect Perry kills high-level enemies immediately	17
Armored Advance	No loss of control during Heavy Hits and no knockbacks if you have armor	25

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 All Sniper Class Perks

The Sniper Class can hit an enemy from a huge distance, and they have access to the most powerful Rifles in Space Marine 2. They can control the flow of the entire battle and support all team compositions.

Sniper Class Core Perks

Perk	Description	Level
Block Break	+25% Ranged DMG for sots against shielded enemies	2
High Capacity	+10% Maximum Ammo	3
Iron Grip	-30% Recoil for Bolt Sniper Rifles and Stalker Bolt Rifles	4
Melee Mastery	+10% Melee DMG for high-level enemies	10
Dexterous Hands	Bolt Carbines reload 15% faster	12
Vantage Point	+20% Primary Weapon DMG when standing still for 2s	17
Medicae Adept	You revive Squad Members 30% faster	18
Adaptability	+15% Melee DMG for reloading while having Low Ammo	19
Lethal Efficiency	+1 Charge for killing more than 1 enemy	20

Sniper Class Team Perks

Perk	Description	Level
Marksmanship	+20% Headshot DMG	5
Precision Targeting	-20% Weapon Spread	13
Squad Renewal	Headshots give a +10% Ability Charge	21

Sniper Class Gear Perks

Perk	Description	Level
Purification	Manually activating the Camo Cloak removes negative Status Effects	6
Guardian Protocol	Camo Cloak hides everyone after reviving a teammate	7
Persistence	-20% Health DMG after Camo Cloak deactivates	8
Efficient Readiness	Manually activating Camo Cloak automatically reloads Ranged Weapons	14
Targeted Shot	+75% DMG for the first Ranged Attack that breaks Camo Cloak	15
Lingering Concealment	After performing an attack that breaks Camo Cloak, you remain hidden for 2 seconds	16
Renewal	A headshot restores Camo Cloak’s Charge by 5%	22
Tactical Ambush	+100% DMG for the first Melee Attack that breaks Camo Cloak	23
Ambush	When Camo Cloak deactivates, it startles nearby enemies	24

Sniper Class Signature Perks

Perk	Description	Level
Evasion	Camo Cloak activates automatically after a perfect Dodge	9
Emergency Override	Camo Cloak activates automatically after Lethal DMG	17
Pattern of Excellence	+1 Equipment Charge after 4 headshots	25

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 All Heavy Class Perks

The Heavy Class is also a Tank category, and they support explosive firepower. They immediately clear all low-level enemies and deal sustained DPS.

Heavy Class Core Perks

Perk	Description	Level
Restoration	+1 Armor Segment after killing 15 enemies	2
Thermal Boost	+15% Ranged DMG when Ranged Weapon is 50% overheated	3
Overcharge	+20% Charged Attack DMG	4
Multi-Kill	+1 Ammo after killing 5 enemies	10
Overwhelming Power	+10% Ranged DMG when Iron Halo is active	12
Fortitude	+20% Health	17
Auxiliary Ammunition	+20% Ammo Reserve after killing 15 enemies	18
Strategic Stand	While in Heavy Stance, dealing DMG restores 75% of Contested Health	19
Versatility	+20% DMG for Secondary Weapon	20

Heavy Class Team Perks

Perk	Description	Level
Encompassing Aegis	-20% DMG from Ranged Attacks	5
Additional Supplies	+25% Ammo Capacity	13
Bonds of Brotherhood	Reviving a teammate restores their full Health	21

Heavy Class Gear Perks

Perk	Description	Level
Adamant Will	-20% Health DMG for 5s	6
Obdurate Bastion	+20% Iron Halo Durability	7
Saving Grace	Reviving teammates restores Iron Halo's Charge	8
Consecutive Execution	Killing 15 enemies restores Equipment Charge	14
Field Adjustment	+20% recharge speed for Iron Halo	15
Brute Force	+15% Ranged DMG when Iron Halo is in cooldown	16
Emperor’s Protection	+1 Armor Segment when Iron Halo has no energy	22
Power Regulator	Iron Halo loses energy 15% slower	23
Wrath of the Imperium	Enemies take DMG when Iron Halo has no energy	24

Heavy Class Signature Perks

Perk	Description	Level
Offensive Capability	Iron Halo deals DMG over time	9
Coolant Reserve	Primary Weapon doesn't overheat if your teammates are dead	17
Conversion Field	+50% Ability Charge recovery speed when Iron Halo is active	25

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 All Perks Summary

Keep in mind that each of these Classes and perks has its own advantages and disadvantages that you need to consider. That's why experimenting with all of them is always the best strategy to choose the ones that fit your gameplay style best.

If you're a beginner, we recommend exploring the Tactical Class and its perks, as they are versatile and can help you adapt to any combat situation. Have fun and good luck on your next adventure! For more information about Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, you can check out this article.