With the release of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, many players are looking forward to decimate the countless waves of Tyranids. If you are looking for the best build for the Vanguard class, then look no further.
We will go over the best perks and weapons you can use in your PvE encounters so you can destroy any enemy that comes your way. Not only is the new Warhammer 40K game getting tons of praise from the fanbase, but even newcomers are excited to get their hands on this extremely fun and addictive third-person shooter hack-n-slash.
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Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Vanguard Class
The Vanguard class specializes in melee-focused combat whilst utilizing a hook (Grapnel Launcher) that allows you to snatch onto enemies to deliver a killing blow. Although the Vanguard seems similar to the Assault class, you should emphasize dealing with higher-level enemies as you can efficiently take care of single targets.
- Grapnel Launcher: The Grapnel Launcher propels you to an enemy, allowing you to perform a Diving Kick
Another major difference with the Assault class is that you can equip a Primary Weapon which can significantly give you more opportunities to get out of a tricky fight. When push comes to shove, you also have your trusted Secondary Weapon, however, you will mostly be using your Melee Weapon as this Space Marine 2 class is just too fun to play with ranged weapons.
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Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Vanguard Build Best Perks
The Vanguard class is nothing without its perks given how vulnerable you can be to ranged damage. Although you can offer some great single-target damage, you will mostly be a bullet sponge for your team as you deal with the more difficult enemies.
Space Marine 2: Best Vanguard Core Perks
| Core Perks | Effect |
| Moving Target | Melee Attacks reduce the Ranged DMG you take by 1% |
| Duelist | Perfect Parry window increases by 50% |
| Retribution | After you are grabbed or knocked back, you deal 15% more Melee Damage for 10 seconds |
- Moving Target is a must-have if you want to be able to survive most of the ranged enemies, given how you have only 2 Armor Plates
- Duelist will help you land more Perfect Parries to quickly dispatch of stronger enemies
- Retribution is a nice DMG boost given how often you will be jumping into the battle
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Space Marine 2: Best Vanguard Team Perk
| Team Perk | Effect |
| Melee Champion | All Squad Members deal 15% more Melee Damage |
- Melee Champion is great if you have an Assault class teammate to benefit from the extra melee damage
Space Marine 2: Best Vanguard Gear Perks
| Gear Perks | Effect |
| Restless Fortitude | After a Diving Kick, you take 10% less Ranged Damage for 10 seconds |
| Zone of Impact | Performing a Finisher with the Grapnel Launcher deals a small amount of Damage to nearby enemies |
| Thrill of the First | After a perfectly timed Parry or Dodge, you take 15% less Health Damage for 3 seconds |
- Restless Fortitude is a must-have if you want to survive most fights
- Zone of Impact is a nifty way of dealing AoE given how you have limited options in terms of dealing with multiple foes
- Thrill of the First will reward you for mastering parries and dodges
Space Marine 2: Best Vanguard Signature Perk
| Team Perk | Effect |
| Tactical Prowess | Performing a Finisher with the Grapnel Launcher restores its Charge |
- Tactical Prowess allows you to swiftly deal with several enemies without having to sacrifice mobility for your engages
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Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Vanguard Build Best Weapons and Perks
The Vanguard class has the option to use three different weapons in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, but will be mainly using your melee so the best picks for weapons are:
- Primary Weapon - Heavy Bolt Rifle
- Secondary Weapon - Plasma Pistol
- Melee Weapon - Chainsword
Space Marine 2: Best Heavy Bolt Rifle Perks
The Heavy Bolt Rifle is a very reliable medium-ranged weapon that get the job done when you're caught in an unfavorable situation.
| Heavy Bolt Rifle Perks | Effect |
| Great Might | Damage increases by 10% against Terminus enemies |
| Able Reload | After using a Class Ability, the equipped Weapon instantly reloads |
| Perpetual Precision | Maximum Spread decreases by 10% |
| Tyranid Eliminator | Damage against Tyranid enemies increases by 10% |
| Head Hunter | Headshots deal 10% more Damage |
| Rampage | After killing 10 enemies in rapid succession, you deal 25% more Damage for 5 seconds. Cooldown is 30 seconds |
| Rapid Health | When your Health is below 30%, killing 10 enemies in rapid succession restores Health by 5%. Cooldown is 30 seconds |
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Space Marine 2: Best Plasma Pistol Perks
The Plasma Pistol offers some much-needed damage as a Secondary Weapon and with its ability to fire a large burst by holding down the shoot button you can dispatch multiple enemies at once.
| Plasma Pistol Perks | Effect |
| Great Might | Damage increases by 10% against Terminus enemies |
| Retaliation | After a perfectly timed Dodge, you deal 25% more Damage for 5 seconds |
| Perpetual Precision | Maximum Spread decreases by 10% |
| Blast Radius | Damage radius of a Charged Shot increases by 5% |
| Supercharged Shot | Damage from a Charged Shot increases by 10% |
| Head Hunter | Headshots deal 10% more Damage |
| Perfect Radius | After a perfectly timed Dodge, the Damage radius of a Charged Shot increases by 10% for 5 seconds |
| Fast Venting | Weapons cool 15% faster |
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Space Marine 2: Best Chainsword Perks
Your bread and butter in Space Marine 2, the Chainsword will allow you to cleave through enemies as you grapple from target to target. Be prepared to take a lot of damage as you battle your way to glory.
| Thunder Hammer Perks | Effect |
| Perpetual Strength | Melee Damage increases by 5% |
| Fast Preparation | Majoris or higher level enemy kills with a Melee Weapon increases damage by +25% for 5 seconds |
| Kill Streak | After killing 10 enemies in rapid succession with a Light Combo, you do not lose control upon taking Heavy Hits and you cannot be knocked back for 5 seconds. Cooldown is 10 seconds |
| Armoured Strength | When you have full Armour, Melee Damage increases by 10% |
| Full Throttle | Switches Punch with Full Throttle. Hold the attack button to prepare the attack Damage increases by 100% per 1 second while preparing |
| Chaos Slayer | Melee Damage against Chaos enemies increases by 10% |
| Tyranid Slayer | Melee Damage against Tyranid enemies increases by 10% |
| Swift Recovery | Heavy Attacks restore 100% more Contested Health. Applies to the following attacks: Quick Punch, Front Kick, Shoulder Bash, Stomp |
And that covers all of the best perks and weapons you can use for the Vanguard class. Although you can adjust your loadout according to your team's needs, these options should serve you well in any PvE content you tackle in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2.
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