The Bulwark is arguably one of the best characters in Space Marine 2.
With its ability to stand its ground against major targets and provide exceptional team utility, the Bulwark is a god-tier Marine every player will love to have.
This guide provides a detailed breakdown of the best build for the Bulwark, maximizing its potential as a damage dealer and a resilient tank on the battlefield.
Core Perks
| Core Perk | Effect | Benefits/Synergy | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intimidating Aura | Deals area damage within 5 meters on a perfectly timed parry. |
| Yes, it’s great for always dealing with damage |
| Shock | Enemies in a shocked area take 25% more damage. |
| Amplifies damage from all sources, creating a lethal zone for enemies. |
| Unyielding Ceramite | Reduces the delay before armor regeneration by 5 seconds. | Choose based on play style (e.g., solo vs. team play). | Ideal for faster armor recovery, especially if you play solo. |
Gear Perks
| Gear Perk | Effect | Usage/Application | Alternative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Strength | Shield bash knocks back enemies and makes them lose control for longer. | Use combo strings for crowd control, especially effective during high-pressure situations. | Consecutive Force – Increases shield bash damage for more offensive play. |
| Inspiration | All squad members within the banner area deal 10% more damage. | Situational, but typically better for offensive synergy. | Glory Shield or Rejuvenating Effect, depending on team needs and play style. |
Signature Perk
Emergency Counter Measures
Effect: Drops a grenade creating a shock area every 120 seconds when armor depletes.
Synergy: Works well with other shock abilities to maximize area damage and crowd control.
Weapon Selection
Primary Weapon: Galamore Crusade Power Sword
Level: Relic level with fencing.
Perk Tree:
| Perk | Effect |
|---|---|
| Armor Strength | Increases melee damage with more/full armor. |
| Master of Offense | Deals 20% more melee damage for 5 seconds after switching sword combat styles. |
| Perpetual Strength | Increases melee damage. |
| Momentum Gain | Increases light attack melee damage. |
| Fencing Blade | Increases speed style combo length. |
| Chaos Slayer | More damage against chaos enemies. |
| Hard Target | Reduces ranged damage taken during a light combo. |
| Rebirth Blow | Reduces enemy damage for 4 seconds after a power hit. |
| Major Slayer | Increased damage against major enemies. |
| Terminus Slayer | Increased damage against Terminus enemies. |
| Speed Style Attacks | Restores more contested health for sustained combat. |
Secondary Weapon: Galamore Crusade Pistol
Perk Tree:
| Perk | Effect |
|---|---|
| Common Cooling | Reduces heat generation. |
| Rapid Cooling | No heat generation after rapid succession kills. |
| Blast Radius | Increases charge shot radius. |
| Perpetual Velocity | Increases charged shot speed. |
| Shot Charge | Charges 20% faster. |
| Perfect Radius | Increases damage radius after a timed dodge. |
| Charge Cooling | Reduces heat generation. |
Playing the Bulwark
Stance: Primarily use the Speed stance for:
- Fast swinging.
- Enhanced 1V1 capabilities.
- Effective staggering.
Combos and Tactics:
- Use Shield bash in between combo strings for crowd control.
- Look for parry opportunities to maximize damage through an Intimidating Aura.
- Place the banner strategically during high-pressure situations to boost damage or defense.
Overall Strategy
The Bullwark is great at controlling the fight. Use your blocking, crowd control, and damage boosting to be a strong and flexible fighter.
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