Best Tactical build in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2

The Tactical class in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 is considered to be the “standard-issue” role, but it’s very strong with the right build. To get started, these are the weapons, variations, and perks to use for this class.

Best Tactical build in Space Marine 2

First, we’ll break down the weapons you should use for this build. Do not worry if you haven’t gotten to the later tiers of weapons yet. The base weapons themselves with earlier upgrades will do fine, but you should work your way towards the Relic tier.

Weapons

Stalker Bolt Rifle – Gathalamor Crusade

Perks:

• Fast Reload
• Adamant Reload
• Fast Regeneration
• Head Hunter (x2)
• Agile Hunter
• Fast Reload
• Great Might

The Stalker Bolt Rifle is already one of the better weapons in the game, so with this variant, it’ll have very high single-target damage which is great for Majoris-level enemies and higher.

The Galthamor Crusade variant will drastically increase the damage output and give you more ammo reserves. Resources are more scarce in higher difficulties, so having more ammo with you will help if you can’t find any.

Bolt Pistol – Ophelian Liberation – Alpha

Perks:

• Great Might
• Retaliation
• Iron Grip
• Divine Might
• Extended Magazine
• Rapid Health
• Extended Magazine
• Divine Might

Since there are no other weapons in this category, the Bolt Pistol and its final variant will do. This weapon as a sidearm can still put in work, though. With well-placed shots in vulnerable areas, this can match the damage of a primary weapon.

Though, very similar to the Stalker Bolt Rifle, you’re going to pick the variant that gives you extra magazine capacity and ammo reserves. This will help you with resource management.

Chainsword – Aquilan Dedication

Perks: 

• Perpetual Strength
• Swift Recovery
• Perpetual Strength
• Saw Blade
• Tyranid Slayer
• Minoris Slayer
• Full Throttle
• Extremis Slayer
• Kill Streak

Lastly, for the Chainsword, it’s best to choose the Fencing defense mode. You don’t utilize a shield like the Bulwark. Plus, parrying attacks will greatly benefit you if you ever get swarmed. The invincibility window is a lifesaver.

Best Tactical Perks in Space Marine 2

• Core: Kraken Penetrator Rounds, Relentless Pursuit, Final Shot
• Team: Aligned Aim
• Gear: Vital Data, Improved Efficiency, Expert Timing
• Signature: Signal Jammer

With this setup for your Tactical, you’re boosting damage for your guns along with total damage for your teammates with your Auspex Scan ability. The playstyle will still be very similar where you can switch roles on the fly when needed, just with more utility overall.