How To Use The Heavy Stance In Space Marine 2

How To Use The Heavy Stance In Space Marine 2

As a seasoned Space Marine veteran with countless hours spent in the original game and its expansions, I can confidently say that the Heavy Class in Space Marine 2 is a breath of fresh air. The Heavy Stance mechanic adds a unique layer of strategy to combat that sets it apart from other classes.


In Space Marine 2, each class offers a distinct gameplay experience and boasts unique arsenals. As you conquer tougher missions, you can enhance these weapons, with upgrades often amplifying the special traits of the class wielding the weapon.

In most battles, The Heavy Class showcases its distinct feature – the Powerful Posture. Mastering this posture is crucial, as it can be enhanced with numerous upgrades that players can unlock for increased strength.

What Is Heavy Stance & How To Use It In Space Marine 2

Only the Heavy Class can perform the Heavy Stance, which occurs whenever they focus their aim. To activate it, just keep pressing the aim button. This is the unique moment when the gun’s sight will show up, and it’s the ideal and only instance where players should be using ammo in this class.

In the Heavy Stance position, you can move slowly in any direction and utilize the Iron Halo skill. Any action other than engaging Iron Halo will exit you from this stance. Given the enhanced precision in Heavy Stance, it is highly recommended to use it when playing as the Heavy class. Thus, any enhancement that boosts Heavy Stance becomes particularly valuable.

In some situations, actions like hurling a grenade or attempting melee combat (even without a melee weapon) can swiftly release you from Heavy Stance more quickly than normal. This helps prevent being caught in this stance when using it. However, it’s generally advised to remain in Heavy Stance and capitalize on the benefits outlined below to maximize your effectiveness in any given situation.

Heavy Stance greatly increases the fire rate and accuracy of Heavy weapons.

Upgrades The Benefit Heavy Stance

There is only one perk that benefits Heavy Stance found in the Heavy skill tree:

  • Core – Strategic Stand: Damage done in Heavy Stance restores 15% more Contested Health.

Beyond the bonus advantages of Heavy Stance in combat, I’ve stumbled upon several weapon enhancements that significantly boost its performance. Here’s a breakdown of these upgrades and the specific weapons they’re associated with for the Heavy class:

Upgrade NameExplanationWeapons It’s Found On
Heavy ImmunityHeavy Attacks don’t break Heavy Stance.
  • Heavy Bolter
  • Heavy Plasma Incinerator
  • Multi-Melta
Heavy Precision Heavy Stance decreases maximum spread by 10%.
  • Heavy Bolter
Heavy Might Heavy Stance deals 15% more damage.
  • Heavy Bolter
  • Multi-Melta
Heavy Velocity Shots charge 10% faster in Heavy Stance.
  • Heavy Plasma Incinerator
Heavy FireHeavy Stance increases fire rate by 15%
  • Heavy Plasma Incinerator
  • Multi-Melta

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2024-09-17 06:33