Space Marine 2: How To Land Gun Strikes

Space Marine 2: How To Land Gun Strikes

As a seasoned Space Marine 2 enthusiast, having spent countless hours battling hordes of alien scum across the stars, I can confidently say that the addition of Gun Strikes to the combat system has been a game-changer for me. The thrill of landing a perfectly timed shot on a staggered enemy, watching them crumble under the impact while restoring my armor, is unparalleled.


In Space Marine 2, there is a strong emphasis on one-on-one combat against larger adversaries. This kind of fighting demands attention solely on a single opponent, involving evasive maneuvers, parrying attacks, and attempting to break the enemy’s defense so you can land some close-quarters strikes.

In addition to standard moves during battle, players can execute a Gun Strike, where their Space Marine draws their sidearm for a swift, aimed shot at an already weakened adversary. Here’s a tactic to weaken foes and prepare for Gun Strikes:

How To Perform Gun Strikes In Space Marine 2

In simpler terms, a Gun Strike occurs when the crosshair (or reticle) turns red on an off-balance foe, and you press the fire key. Regardless of the weapon being used at that moment, the Space Marine will swiftly draw their pistol and shoot the enemy in the head. This action causes significant damage to the enemy and also refills one bar of armor for the player.

As a passionate gamer, I always ensure I’m squarely aligned with the crosshair before pulling the trigger, that’s the key to activating the Gun Strike animation and making an accurate shot. The glowing red reticle only shows up on enemies who are off-balance, and achieving that balance isn’t typical. To make an enemy unsteady, I employ two strategies:

  • Landing a perfect parry.
  • Landing a heavy attack.

In simpler terms, the most reliable technique to make an enemy stumble and reveal the reticle is by delivering powerful blows, which can be controlled by the player. Each weapon in your arsenal includes a heavy attack, visible when the weapon is selected in the menu. The combination that breaks the enemy’s block and is classified as a heavy attack is indicated by the cracked shield symbol.

Regardless of the pistol you’re carrying, each gunshot delivers significant damage to the target, due to the high impact of all Gun Strikes.

Which Class Is Best For Gun Strikes In Space Marine 2

Space Marine 2: How To Land Gun Strikes

In essence, every character can perform a move called Gun Strike since they all carry secondary weapons. To effectively stun an opponent, it’s best to use a powerful attack, which means you should aim to strike multiple enemies simultaneously to boost your chances of stunning at least one. Consequently, the classes that excel in focusing on Gun Strikes are primarily Assault and Bulwark, given their emphasis on melee weapons with ranged weapons serving as backup.

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2024-09-15 04:03