Space Marine 2: The Heavy Build You Can’t Afford to Miss

Many players struggle to effectively utilize the Heavy class in Space Marine 2, often underestimating its potential or failing to optimize its capabilities.

Without a proper understanding of the Heavy class’s strengths and optimal build, you’re missing out on one of the most powerful playstyles in the game.

You might find yourself frustrated, underperforming, or even avoiding this class altogether, limiting your gameplay options and overall enjoyment.

I’m excited to present a comprehensive guide for an incredibly powerful Heavy class build in Space Marine 2. This guide will walk you through:

• Detailed instructions on how to play the build effectively.
• A thorough breakdown of each core skill and perk.
• Strategies to maximize your damage output and survivability.

Let’s get started –

How to Play the Heavy Build?

The key to this build is the Melter Rifle, a super strong weapon that fires huge energy blasts. Here’s how to use it:

1. Use your Melter Rifle to take out as many enemies as possible in one shot. This helps keep your ammo topped up.
2. Switch to Heavy Stance by pressing the middle mouse button for even more firepower.
3. Keep an eye on your ammo – you have 50 rounds and some perks to help, but don’t waste shots.
4. Be smart about when you engage enemies and use your heavy stance.

Now let’s look at the build in detail.

Key Skills and Perks

1. Ammo and Core Abilities

• • Multi-Kill: After killing five or more enemies with a single shot from your multi-melta, restore one ammo. This is crucial for maintaining your ammo supply as you face large swarms of enemies.
  • Fortitude: Increases your HP by 20%. Tankiness is invaluable, especially since the Heavy can regenerate health from damage taken
  • Overwhelming Power: When Iron Halo is active, all squad members within 10 meters deal 10% more ranged damage. This significantly boosts your and your squad’s overall damage output

2. Team Perks

• • Additional Supplies: Ammo capacity for all squad members is increased by 25%. More ammo means more sustain for your already formidable arsenal.

3. Gear Perks

• • Adamant Will: Take 20% less damage for 5 seconds after Iron Halo turns off.
  • Power Regulator: Iron Halo lasts 15% longer.
  • Brute Force: 15% more ranged damage when Iron Halo is cooling down.
  • Offensive Capable: Damage nearby enemies over time when Iron Halo is on.

Alternatively, you can opt for Conversion Field if you prefer a more defensive playstyle.

Weapons

• Primary: Filian Liberation Alpha (50+ round magazine)
• Secondary: Filian Liberator (or any high-ammo weapon)
• Pistol: Focus on perks like Common Cooling, Rapid Cooling, and Charge Cooling to reduce heat buildup and improve cooling.

Perk Tree

Pick perks that increase ammo and fire rate, like:

• Top Row Perks: Focus on increasing ammo and fire rate.
• Heavy Fire: Increase fire rate by 15% in heavy stance.
• Heavy Immunity: Maintain control during heavy hits.
• Executioner Fires: Boost fire rate by 25% after a finisher.
• Heavy Might: Double down for extra damage in a heavy stance.
• Death Strike: Increase damage by 25% for 5 seconds after a melee finisher.
• Increased Capacity: Maximize your ammo reserve.
• Tyranid Eliminators: Specialize against Tyranid enemies for better effectiveness.

Wrap-up

This build turns the Heavy class into a total powerhouse. You’ll be tough to kill and dish out tons of damage. The perks work together to keep you in the fight longer and hit harder. Give it a try and see how unstoppable you become!

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