Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 - How To Break Block

Even if you've played Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 only a couple of times, you already know that the game puts a lot of emphasis on melee combat, especially during 1v1 encounters.

Although the release gives you multiple defensive options, such as parrying and blocking, it has given the same abilities to your enemies. In this guide, we'll show you how to break block in Space Marine 2, so you can become unstoppable.

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 How To Break Block

Although you'll be able to break an opponent's block by attacking them with a Melee Weapon multiple times or unleashing a quick succession of shots with a ranged gun, the best methods to achieve this goal are the following:

• Grenades
• Flanking
• Power Attacks with Melee Weapons

Yes, the first two are risky since using a Grenade will require you to have one in each hand and flanking works only when the enemy is using AI to target another fighter. The best way to break block is by using the Power Attacks of your Melee Weapon since they deal a lot of damage and have a large area of effect.

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 How To Perform Power Attacks

When you open the main menu while you have your Melee Weapon equipped, you'll see a list of attacks and combos. The ones that have an icon of a broken shield next to the button combination are Power Attacks that can break block.

This means that the defensive style of the weapon doesn't affect its ability to break an enemy's block. Moreover, there are multiple Power Attacks available for each weapon, so the choice will come down to personal preference.

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Best Weapons For Breaking Block

Although every Melee Weapon can break block in Space Marine 2, there are some that are slightly better than the rest, such as the Power Sword and the Chainsword. The Combat Knife can be useful as well, although it limits you to one-on-one fights only.

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