Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 - Best Vanguard Build

In Warhammer Space Marine 2, there are six classes to choose from, each with pros and cons. It's up to you to find the one that suits your playstyle. You can stick with a single build throughout the game or experiment with different ones to mix things up and enjoy a variety of gameplay experiences.

The Vanguard build focuses on Melee-based combat. The Grapnel Launcher is one of the main pieces of equipment that comes with this build. It allows you to perform finishers by latching onto enemies. Without the Perks, this build becomes vulnerable to Ranged Damage.

Luckily, this guide helps you source the best Perks and Weapons, allowing you to build the best Vanguard Build in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2.

Best Vanguard Build

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Here is everything you need to create the Ultimate Vanguard Build:

Heavy Bolt Rifle

Your Primary Weapon in the Vanguard Build will be the Heavy Bot Rifle. To increase the power of this weapon, you’ll need the following Perks:

• Head Hunter: Increases Headshot damage by 10%.
• Rampage: Killing ten enemies in rapid succession allows you to deal 25% more damage for 5 seconds.
• Able Reload: Reloads the equipped weapon after using a Class Ability.
• Perpetual Precision: Decreases the Maximum Spread by 10%.
• Tyranid Eliminator: Increases Damage by 10% against Tyranid enemies.
• Rapid Health: If your health falls below 30%, eliminating ten enemies rapidly restores Health by 5%.
• Great Might: Increases Damage by 10% against Terminus enemies.

Plasma Pistol

Plasma Pistol is an excellent choice for a secondary weapon. Here are all the perks you’ll need for this weapon:

• Supercharged Shot: Increases Damage from a Charged Shot by 10%.
• Head Hunter: Increases Headshot Damage by 10%.
• Perfect Radius: Increases the Damage Radius of a Charged Shot by 10% for 5 seconds after a Perfectly timed Dodge.
• Great Might: Increases Damage by 10% while battling Terminus enemies.
• Retaliation: Deal 25% more damage for 5 seconds after executing a Perfectly times Dodge.
• Perpetual Precision: Decreases the Maximum Spread by 10%.
• Blast Radius: Increased the Damage Radius of a Charged Shot by 5%.
• Fast Venting: Increases Weapon Cooldown by 15%.

Best Core Perks

Here is a list of the most suitable Core Perks for the Vanguard Build:

• Retribution: If knocked black or grabbed, you can deal 15% more Melee Damage for 10 seconds.
• Moving Target: You take 1% less ranged damage after a Melee Attack.
• Duelist: Increases the chance of a perfect parry by 50%.

Best Team Perk

The best Team Perk for the Vanguard Build is Melee Champion. This perk allows your team members to gain a 15% increase in Melee Damage, making your team quite powerful on the battlefield.

Best Gear Perks

The following are the best Gear Perks for the Vanguard Build:

• Thrill of the First: For 3 seconds, take 15% less Health Damage after executing a well-timed Dodge or Parry.
• Restless Fortitude: For 10 seconds, take 10% less Ranged Damage after performing a diving kick.
• Zone of Impact: Executing a finisher using the Grapnel Launcher will deal a small amount of Damage to enemies close by.

Best Signature Perk

For the Signature Perk, use the Tactical Prowess. This perk lets you easily take on multiple enemies without harming your mobility. Carrying out a finisher using the Grapnel Launcher will restore its charge using Tactical Prowess.