Best Bulwark Build in Space Marine 2

Some enemies may seem easy when you first start playing Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, but as the game progresses you'll eventually come across overpowered foes. That's when you’ll need to upgrade your equipment to stay ahead.

Players who enjoy an aggressive playstyle should use the Bulwark class. It offers durability and significant force that make it crucial during missions with numerous enemies. Unlike the Tactical class, this one excels at shielding teammates and leading them to safety.

To build the perfect build, you’ll need to learn about each and every item in detail. Luckily, this guide helps you build the best build for Bulwark Class in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2.

Best Bulwark Build

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Here is everything you need to know about crafting the ultimate Bulwark Build:

Weapon Perks

For this build, you'll need two weapons: the Plasma Pistol and the Power Sword. Both are highly effective and capable of devastating enemies. The ultimate version of the Power Sword is the Gathalamor Crusade variant, which requires a Relic Armory Data and 17,000 XP to unlock. Here are some perks to boost its power:

• Armored Strength: Increases Melee damage by 10% while having a Full Armor.
• Tranquillity: Improves stability when taking heavy hits while in Power Whirl Stance.
• Perpetual Strength: Increases Melee Damage by 5%.
• Master of Offence: Increases Melee Damage by 20% for 5 seconds after Switching sword-combat style.
• Tyranid Slayer: Increases Melee damage by 10% when fighting Tyranid enemies.

While the Plasma Pistol has limited ammo, it is a great weapon for fighting ranged enemies. It is capable of charging 10 bullets with a single shot which makes it extremely lethal. Here is a list of Perks that can help you increase its might:

• Fast Venting: Reduces cooldown time by 15%.
• Supercharged Shot: Increases Damage by 10% from charged shots.
• Efficiency Charge: Charged Shots consume less energy units.
• Retaliation: Increases Damage by 25% after executing a perfect Dodge.
• Great Might: Increases Damage by 10% when fighting Terminus enemies.
• Plasma Collection: Increases Energy Reserve of Plasma Weapons by 20%.
• Rampage: Increases Damage by 25% for 5 seconds after getting a 10 Killstreak.

Core Perks

Here are some of the best Core Perks for this build:

• Defensive Advantage: Performing a Perfect Parry generates a Shock area for 5 seconds.
• Conviction: Reduces damage taken by 25% when armor is depleted.
• Shock and Awe: Increases Shock Area Damage by 25%.

Team Perks

Using the following Team Perk will boost your power:

• Advanced Conditioning: Contested Health depletes 25% slower than usual.

Gear Perks

Gear Perks are an important part of any build. Here are some of the most suitable perks for this build:

• Glory’s Shield: staying in close proximity allows for the squad members to take 10% less damage.
• Focused Strength: Allows you to knock enemies with Shield Bash.
• Invigorating Icon: Teammates regenerate Contested Health if Banner is active.

Signature Perks

Here is a Signature Perk necessary for this build:

• Emergency Countermeasure: Shock Grenade will automatically detonate when armor is completely depleted.