Space Marine 2: How To Break Block

Space Marine 2: How To Break Block

As a seasoned Space Marine veteran with countless battles against the xenos under my belt, I can confidently say that the upcoming sequel, Space Marine 2, has me buzzing with anticipation. The emphasis on close-quarters combat and dueling systems against hulking Tyranid Warriors is right up my alley.


In “Space Marine 2”, there’s a strong emphasis on close-quarters combat, featuring an in-depth dueling system that allows players to engage in intense one-on-one battles against formidable enemies like Tyranid Warriors. When confronting the Tyranids, it’s crucial to defeat the larger adversaries first, as this helps disrupt their command and control network (Synapse) and clear out hordes of smaller foes.

Opponents have the ability to defend themselves by either blocking or parrying your attacks, but it’s important to know that Tyranid Warriors can do the same. Instead of letting them strike first, here’s a strategy to break their defense and deal damage.

How To Break Block In Space Marine 2

You can shatter an opponent’s defensive barrier by repeatedly striking them with a melee weapon or by firing numerous shots at them using a ranged weapon, but doing so may swiftly deplete your ammo supply since even a Melta won’t penetrate their barrier in one shot. The most effective way to break an enemy’s barrier is:

  • Grenades
  • Flanking
  • Power Attacks from a melee weapon.

The first two approaches might not always be successful since they involve having an explosive grenade available and being prepared to use it against a solitary adversary. Adversaries only take frontal damage, so moving around them and firing at their sides or attacking from the back is another option, but this method depends on the AI of the enemy targeting another Space Marine. However, the most dependable approach is through employing power attacks with your melee weapon. Power Attacks deliver substantial damage and some even have a wide area of impact, making them extremely efficient.

How To Perform Power Attacks

Each melee weapon in the game offers a variety of attacks and combos, easily accessible when the weapon is selected in the main menu. The list includes several power attacks, denoted by a broken shield icon beside the button sequence. These power attacks overpower defensive blocks regardless of the weapon’s defensive style. There are multiple power attacks for each melee weapon, so feel free to experiment and discover your preferred power attack based on your playstyle in melee combat.

Performing a heavy attack can also interrupt a call for reinforcements.

The Right Melee Weapon For Breaking Block In Space Marine 2

Each melee weapon comes with powerful attacks capable of shattering an opponent’s defense, yet the Power Sword and Chainsword stand out as top choices due to their superior performance. The Combat Knife is ideal for individual combat encounters, but such situations are uncommon, and players often find themselves up against several enemies simultaneously blocking together. The Thunder Hammer might excel in dealing with groups of enemies, but its slow attack speed can render it less efficient when aiming at a single enemy with faster attack speeds.

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2024-09-10 12:13