Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 - How To Unlock Chapter Cosmetics

Here's how to unlock the customization options, also known as Astartes Heraldry, in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 - How To Unlock Chapter Cosmetics
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Fortunately, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has an endless list of customization options that can help you create the perfect warrior, such as countless armor pieces, colors, and paint patterns.

This feature is part of the Astartes Heraldry system, which is a collection of Chapters that can be unlocked as you progress through the main story. Each of these Chapters has its own unique cosmetics, and in this guide, we'll show you how the system works and explain how to customize your fighter in Space Marine 2.

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Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Astartes Heraldry Explained

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 - How To Unlock Chapter Cosmetics
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The Astartes Heraldry is a collection of cosmetics in Space Marine 2 that you can unlock by playing. Although the Chapters tied to them have no impact on gameplay, they all have unique stories to improve your overall experience. The Astartes Heraldry system is broken into the following four categories:

  • Astartes
  • Heretic
  • Unknown Foundings
  • Ultramarines

What makes the Chapters different from each other is only the type of cosmetics. However, you can mix and match the colors and patterns however you like. It's important to mention that Heretic Astartes only applies to Chaos Space Marines, which you can access in Eternal War.

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Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 How To Unlock Chapter Skins

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 - How To Unlock Chapter Cosmetics
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Enter Multiplayer from the Battle Barge and travel to a mission terminal inside the Launch Bay. Select Operations or Eternal War, and you'll be asked whether you want to change your current game type. Click on Accept, and you'll be able to customize your character.

Go to the Armoring Hall across the Launch Bay and open the customization menu. Select Equip Armor and you'll see the Chapter unlocks tied to the Heraldry button next to the armor options. Choose a Chapter and view the grid of cosmetics that can be purchased for 30-50 Requisition Points.

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Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 How To Customize Your Space Marine

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 - How To Unlock Chapter Cosmetics
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In the Armor Sets tab, you'll be able to adjust the physical armor of your character. The game offers some cool default sets, which can be accessed by completing Multiplayer matches. In other words, the more you play, the more options you'll unlock.

The second tab is the Astartes Chapters which allows you to make custom armor sets and adjust the helmet, chest, backpack, shoulders, and greaves of your Space Marine. Keep in mind that the Chapter-specific items will appear in this menu as well.

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Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 How To Change Armor Color

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 - How To Unlock Chapter Cosmetics
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Astartes Chapters will let you change the color of your armor and even put some emblems. This option is unlocked in the Heraldry menu. There are General Rules that apply to your entire armor set, while Custom Rules are exceptions that are only valid for customizing specific armor pieces.

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

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