Best Vanguard Build In Space Marine 2

Space Marine 2 has plenty of classes to choose from, and the class you pick may vary based on your own play style. If you like to be an offensive type of player who wants to get as many kills as possible along with fast movement speed, the Vanguard Class may be your pick. With its agility on the battlefield and class perks the Vanguard is versatile class for Operation Missions or Eternal War matches. Here’s a guide on play the Vanguard Class and the best builds for early game, mid-game and end game content in Space Marine 2

How To Play as a Vanguard

As mentioned, the Vanguard is an agile class in the battlefield, due to its special device/weapon, the Grapnel Launcher. When fully mastered you’ll be able to zip around the map defeating enemies left and right.

To use the Vanguard’s Grapnel Launcher, you’ll need to learn the areas of the map where you can grapple to, as map awareness for this build is key. This will help you go in and out of the battle easily. When used in Operations the Grapnel Launcher will only grab onto certain surfaces. In Eternal War the Grapnel Launcher can grab onto any surface as long as it’s in range. So be aware of the differences when using the Grapnel Launcher in the two game modes.

With being an offensive Class, Vanguards can use the Grapnel Launcher to grab on the enemy and head towards them, especially if the enemies are calling for reinforcements. To use the Grapnel Launcher on the enemy you’ll need to first aim at them and then launch your Space Marine across to hit them with a melee attack. If you see an enemy calling for reinforcements, you can use the Grapnel Launcher to cancel the call. To find enemies calling for reinforcements you’ll see a skull icon on top of their head. When you see this icon, quickly target them and cancel their call.

Your Grapnel Launcher is a versatile tool as a Vanguard, but you’ll need to use its Charges wisely. The Grapnel Launcher does recharge but try to use it sparingly and mainly for life and death situations. Always avoid horde confrontations, as they can overwhelm you, especially if you’re surrounded. It’s better to target more isolated enemies with this device. Evading is also an important skill to use with the Vanguard Class, especially when in hand-to-hand combat. Evade the enemy using the Grapnel Launcher and to increase your attack speed. Use this speed to take advantage of encounters with enemy forces.

Early Game Vanguard Build

For the early game Vanguard build, it’s pretty straightforward. The complete early game Vanguard build will consist of its Class and its Weapon Loadout. The Class and Weapon Perks will be all available from Level 1 to 9. This build will help you improve your performance overall to have an easier time in Operations.

Early Game Vanguard Class Perk Build

Core Class Perks

• Moving Target: This Core perk will reduce the Ranged Damage you receive by 1% up to 15% when you land a Melee Attack. If you don’t land a Melee Attack for 3 seconds, the effect of the perk will end.

• Duelist: This Core perk increases the Perfect Parry window by 50%.

• Retribution: This Core perk will increase your melee damage by 15% for 10 seconds, after being grabbed or knocked back by the enemy.

Team Class Perk

• Melee Champion: This Team Perk will give all your Squad Members a 15% increase in their Melee Damage.

Gear Class Perk

• Restless Fortitude: This Gear perk will lessen the Ranged Damage you take by 10% for 10 seconds after a Diving Kick.

• Zone of Impact: This Gear perk will deal a small amount of damage to nearby enemies, when you perform a Finisher on an enemy using the Grapnel Launcher

• Thrill of the Fight: This perk will allow you to take 15% less Health Damage for 3 seconds when you perform a perfectly timed Dodge or Parry.

Signature Class

• Tactical Prowess: This Signature perk allows you to restore a charge of your Grapnel Launcher when you perform a Finisher with it.

Early Game Vanguard Weapon Build

Primary Weapon

• Melta Rifle (Master-Crafted): For rifles its best to use the Master-Crafted – Alpha version, due to its high fire power and range which allows the gun to hit more enemies in a straight line.

Primary Weapon Perks

• Extended Magazine (Standard): The weapon perk allows for your magazine size maximum of the gun will increase by 15%

• Magazine Restoration (Master-Crafted): The weapon perk ammo allows you to have your Ammo Reserve restored by a full magazine, when your Health goes below 30%. This perk will not exceed the maximum Ammo capacity and will have a 30 second cooldown.

• Great Might (Master-Crafted): This perk will increase your Damage by 10% if you’re facing Terminus enemies.

Secondary Weapon

• Bolt Pistol (Master-Crafted): This secondary weapon has a fast reload speed and a large magazine capacity for a secondary. It’s best to opt for the Master-Crafted – Alpha version of the Bolt Pistol for its better stats.

Secondary Weapon Perks

• Great Might (Standard): This perk gives the same effect as its Master-Crafter tier which increases your Damage when against Terminus enemies by 10%.

• Retaliation (Master-Crafted): This perk will increase your Damage by 25% for 5 seconds after you perform a perfectly timed Dodge.

• Iron Grip (Maste-Crafted): This perk reduces your Recoil by 35% for 5 seconds after a Gun Strike.

Melee Weapon

• Chainsword (Master-Crafted): This melee provides a balance of damage and agility. It’s best to use the Master-Crafted – Alpha version of the melee.

Melee Weapon Perks

• Perpetual Strength (Standard): This perk increases your Melee Damage by 5%

• Swift Recovery (Master-Crafted): This perk will 100% of your Contested Health when it by Heavy Attacks. The perk applies to the following attacks: Quick Punch, Shoulder Bash, Front Kick, and Stomp.

• Perpetual Strength (Master-Crafted): This perk works the same as its Standard tier which will increase Melee Damage by 5%.

Mid Game Vanguard Build

The mid game Vanguard build will have a few small changes to your previous build. All the perks in this build are available from Level 10 to 17. This build will also help improve Melee Damage and Grapnel Launcher Charges.

Mid Game Vanguard Class Perk Build

Core Class Perk

• Melee Mastery: This Core perk increases Melee Damage by 10% when you face off against Majoris level or higher enemies.

• Duelist: This Perk increases your Perfect Parry window by 50%.

• Consecutive Execution: This Core perk restores Equipment Charge by 1 when you kill 15 enemies in rapid succession. It has a cooldown of 180 seconds.

Team Class Perk

• Melee Champion: This perk will increase the Melee Damage of your Squad Members by 15%

Gear Class Perk

• Shock Wave: This Gear perk will make your Diving Kick deal Damage in a 5-meter radius.

• Tenacity: This perk will increase the Diving Kick’s Damage by 25% for 10 seconds, when you kill 15 enemies in rapid succession.

• Grim Determination: This perk allows you to gain an increase of 10% in Weapon Damage when your Grapnel Launcher is in cooldown.

Signature

• Tactical Prowess: This perk will restore you a Grapnel Launcher Charge when you perform a Finisher using it.

Mid Game Vanguard Weapon Build

Primary Weapon

• Melta Rifle (Artificer): This rifle will remain reliable even mid game for its damage and fire rate. It’s best to acquire the Salvation of Bakka version of the gun.

Primary Weapon Perks

• Extended Magazine (Standard): This perk increases the Magazine Size of the gun by 15%

• Magazine Restoration (Master-Crafted): This perk will restore your Ammo Reserve with a full Magazine, when your Health drops below 30%. The perk cannot exceed the maximum Ammo capacity and will have a 30 second cool down.

• Great Might (Master-Crafted):The perk will increase your Damage by 10% when facing against Terminus enemies.

• Divine Might (Artificer): This perk will increase the Damage of your weapon by 10%

• Extended Magazine (Artificer): This perk increases the Magazine Size

Secondary Weapon

• Bolt Pistol (Artificer): This secondary will remain reliable during the middle stage of the game. It’s best to use the Salvation of Bakka version of the gun.

Secondary Weapon Perks

• Great Might (Standard): This is the same perk used for your Primary which will increase Damage by 10% when facing Terminus enemies.

• Retaliation (Master-Crafted): This perk will allow you to deal more damage by 25% for 5 seconds after you perform a perfectly timed Dodge.

• Iron Grip (Master-Crafted): This perk will reduce your recoil by 35% for 5 seconds after a Gun Strike.

• Divine Might (Artificer): This perk will increase your Damage by 10%

• Extended Magazine (Artificer): Same as the Primary, this perk will increase the Magazine Size of your weapon by 15%

Melee Weapon

• Chainsword (Artificer): This melee weapon remains reliable for the middle stage of the game. It’s best Chainsword variant is the Achortan Oath, due to its overall attack speed.

Melee Weapon Perks

• Perpetual Strength (Standard): This perk will increase Melee Damage by 5%

• Swift Recovery (Master-Crafted): This perk will restore your Contested Health by 100% if hit by Heavy Attacks. This perk will apply to these attacks: Quick Punch, Shoulder Bash, Front Kick, and Stomp.

• Perpetual Strength (Master-Crafted): Same as its lower tier variant, this perk will increase Melee Damage by 5%

• Saw Blade (Artificer): This perk will increase the length of a Light Combo. The Light Combo will increase from 4 to 5 strikes.

• Tyranid Slayer (Artificer): This perk allows you to have an increase in Melee Damage by 10% when against Tyranid Enemies.

• Minoris Slayer (Artificer): This perk will give you an increase in Melee Damage by 20% when facing off against Minoris-level enemies.

Max Level Vanguard Build

The max level Vanguard build will change a few things from the mid game build. The build will focus on improving the recharge rate of your abilities and polishing the weapon build for your Vanguard. All the Class perks are available from Level 18 to 25. Since this will be your max level build expect to have more weapon perks in your build. This build will be versatile for Operation and Eternal War since you’ll be maxed out and have access to all the perks needed.

Max Level Vanguard Class Perk Build

Core Class Perk

• Melee Mastery: This perk will increase Melee Damage by 10% when facing off against Majoris-level or higher-level enemies.

• Duelist: This perk will increase the Perfect Parry window by 50%.

• Honed Reactions: This perk will double your Perfect Dodge window when your health is less than 50%.

Team Class Perk

• Inner Fire: This Team perk will restore Ability Charger by 15% to all Squad Members by performing Finishers.

Gear Class Perk

• Shock Wave: This skill allows you to deal Damage in a 5-metre radius when performing a Diving Kick.

• Tenacity: This perk will increase the Damage of your Diving Kick by 25% for 10 seconds, after you kill 15 enemies in quick successions.

• Combat Readiness: This Gear perk will increase the recharge rate of your Grapnel Launcher by making it 20% faster.

Signature Class Perk

• Tactical Prowess: This signature perk will restore a Grapnel Charge when performing a finisher using the weapon.

• Emperor’s Blessing (Other option): This perk will allow you to restore all your Armour when hit instead of being incapacitated with Lethal Damage. This perk has a 180 second cooldown. If you want to be a more aggressive Vanguard, you can use this Signature Class perk.

Max Level Vanguard Weapon Build

Primary Weapon

• Melta Rifle (Relic): To maximize the range of the gun and having more piercing power, use the Relic tier Melta Rifle, Gathalamor Crusade.

Primary Weapon Perks

• Extended Magazine (Standard):This perk will increase the Magazine Size by 15% of the maximum capacity.

• Magazine Restoration (Master-Crafted): This perk will activate when your Health drops to below 30% and it’ll restore your Ammo Reserve by a full magazine. It’ll not exceed the maximum Ammo capacity of the rifle and will have a 30 second cooldown.

• Great Might (Master-Crafted):This perk will increase your Damage by 10% when you’re facing off against Terminus enemies.

• Divine Might (Artificer): This perk will increase your Damage by 10%

• Extended Magazine (Artificer): Same as its Standard tier variant, this perk will increase the Magazine Size by 15% of the maximum capacity.

• First Shot (Artificer): This perk will allow you to deal 10% more Damage when you take the first shot after you reload.

• Elusive Fire (Relic): This perk will increase the Fire Rate of your gun by 25% for 5 seconds when you perform a perfectly timed Dodge.

• Perpetual Fire (Relic): This perk will increase the Fire Rate of your gun by 10%

Secondary Weapon

• Bolt Pistol: To increase overall damage, accuracy, and ammo use the Relic tier version of the Bolt Pistol, the Gathalamor Crusade.

Secondary Weapon Perks

• Great Might (Standard): This perk will increase your Damage by 10% when facing off against Terminus enemies.

• Retaliation (Master-Crafted): This perk will work after you perform a perfectly timed Dodge. You’ll have an increase of 25% in Damage for 5 seconds.

• Iron Grip (Master-Crafted): This perk will reduce the Recoil by 35% for 5 seconds after a Gun Strike.

• Divine Might (Artificer): This perk will increase the Damage of your weapon by 10%.

• Extended Magazine (Artificer): This perk will increase the Magazine Size of your weapon by 15% of the maximum capacity.

• Rapid Health (Relic): This perk will restore your Health by 5% when you kill 10 enemies in a quick succession while you are below 30% health. The weapon perk has a 30 second cooldown.

• Extended Magazine (Relic): The perk will have the same effect as the Artificer Tier perk, which will increase the Magazine Size to 15% of the maximum capacity.

• Divine Might (Relic): This perk will increase damage by 10%

Melee Weapon

• Chainsword (Relic): For the melee use the Relic tier Chainsword, Aquilan Dedication to increase your attack speed and the weapon perks will further boost the melee.

Melee Weapon Perks

• Perpetual Strength (Standard): This weapon perk will increase the Melee Damage by 5%

• Swift Recovery (Master-Crafted): This perk will allow you to take Heavy Attacks, and it’ll also restore 100% of your Contested Health. The perk will work on the following Heavy Attacks: Quick Punch, Shoulder Bash, Front Kick, and Stomp.

• Perpetual Strength (Master-Crafted): When this perk is used Melee Damage will increase by 5%.

• Saw Blade (Artificer): This perk will increase the length of Light Combos you perform. They’ll increase from 4 to 5 strikes.

• Tyranid Slayer (Artificer): This perk will increase the Melee Damage by 10% when you’re fighting against Tyranid enemies.

• Minoris Slayer (Artificer): This perk will increase Melee Damage by 20% when you face off against enemies that are Minoris-level or higher.

• Full Throttle (Relic): This perk can be activated by holding the attack button to prepare the attack. While holding, Damage will increase by 100% per 1 second while preparing. Once prepared, it will switch Punch with Full Throttle.

• Extremis Slayer (Relic): This perk will increase the Melee Damage by 15% when facing Extremis-level enemies.

• Majoris Slayer (Relic): This perk increases the Melee Damage by 10% when you are facing off Majoris-level enemies.

These builds will be helpful in Operation missions with your friends and Eternal War matches against other players. In Operation, the Vanguard Class will have access to the Melta Rifle with its versatility, and its max level perks will restore Ability Charges for the Squad. Meanwhile, the Grapnel Launcher helps in isolating enemies to easily take them down. For Eternal War, the Grapnel Launcher is a great way to initiate encounters, but you’ll have to pick individual enemies who like to leave their team. Enemies that are hooked by the Grapnel will be stunned when you’re zipping across them. The Vanguard is a Class that’s perfect for players who want to be aggressive in the battlefield, but also want to help out the team through the use of their perks.