There are six different classes in Eternal War, the PVP game mode of Space Marine 2. While they’re similar to the classes in Operations, they can’t be upgraded in the same way. Each class has unique abilities and weapons, so they play very differently.
Eternal War is all about teamwork. While killing enemies is important, some classes are better at completing objectives or supporting your team. Here’s a ranking of all six classes based on how good they are in Eternal War.
6. Vanguard
The Vanguard is one of the best classes for one-on-one fights because their ability allows them to stun the enemy, thus allowing them to get a first hit. They are able to use the grapnel also for fast movement and ambushes.
In group fights, however, the Vanguard doesn’t do too great. Their armor is weak, so they easily get killed by ranged attacks. Also, in grappling, one can’t move for a little time and thus be exposed to enemies.
| Primary Weapons | Instigator Bolt Carbine Occulus Bolt Carbine Melta Rifle |
| Secondary Weapons | Bolt Pistol |
| Melee Weapons | ChainswordCombat Knife |
| Ability | Grapnel Launcher |
| Armor Class | 2 |
5. Tactical
The Tactical class is a good all-around class. They can use both melee and ranged weapons effectively, so they can fight any enemy. While they aren’t the best at one thing, they can hold their own in team fights and work well with any other class.
The Tactical class also has a special ability called Auspex Scan. This ability can see enemies through walls and reveal invisible enemies. It also makes the marked enemies take more damage. This is very helpful in team fights, and a good scan can give your team a big advantage.
| Primary Weapons | Bolt Carbine Auto BoltRifle Bolt Rifle Heavy Bolt Rifle Stalker Bolt Rifle Plasma Incinerator Melta Rifle |
| Secondary Weapons | Bolt Pistol |
| Melee Weapons | Chainsword |
| Ability | Auspex Scan |
| Armor Class | 3 |
4. Assault
In Space Marine 2’s Eternal War, melee combat is very important. Melee weapons do direct damage to an enemy’s health, ignoring their armor. This means all classes can be killed easily with melee weapons. Melee weapons are also the best way to move around and attack quickly.
The Assault class can jump high into the air, which can make them vulnerable to enemy fire. However, if they jump down on an enemy at the right time, they can deal a lot of damage. The Assault class also has a weapon called the Thunderhammer, which is very powerful but slow. It can deal a lot of damage to multiple enemies at once.
| Primary Weapons | Not Available |
| Secondary Weapons | Bolt Pistol Heavy Bolt Pistol |
| Melee Weapons | Thunder Hammer Chainsword Power Fist |
| Ability | Jump Pack |
| Armor Class | 3 |
3. Sniper
The Sniper is a great class for attacking enemies from a distance. They can deal a lot of damage with their sniper rifle, especially if they hit an enemy in the head. While they have less armor than other classes, they should be able to stay safe by fighting from a distance.
The Sniper also has a special ability called Camo Cloak. This ability makes them invisible, even if they are hit by an enemy. As long as they avoid being scanned by an Auspex, they can stay invisible and get close to enemies without being seen. This is a great way to surprise enemies and start attacking them before they know what’s happening.
| Primary Weapons | Stalker Bolt RifleBolt Sniper Rifle Las Fusil Bolt Carbine |
| Secondary Weapons | Bolt Pistol |
| Melee Weapons | Combat Knife |
| Ability | Camo Cloak |
| Armor Class | 2 |
2. Heavy
The Heavy class is a powerful class with a strong two-handed weapon. They can deal many blows with this weapon but are required to be in the right situation to perform this. The Heavy class is also uses Iron Halo, blocking most of the incoming damage but might easily be broken once the Heavy class is attacked from behind.
One problem in the Heavy class is a lack of a specified melee weapon. Melee weapons are very important in PVP, as they can completely disregard an enemy’s armor and deal direct damage onto their health. Without any good melee weapon, the Heavy class sometimes proves less effective. The Heavy Bolter, their starting weapon, builds up speed for about a few seconds to reach its full speed, thus allowing enemies a chance to attack them.
| Primary Weapons | Multi-MeltaHeavy BolterHeavy Plasma Incinerator |
| Secondary Weapons | Bolt Pistol Plasma Pistol |
| Melee Weapons | Not Available |
| Ability | Iron Halo |
| Armor Class | 3 |
1. Bulwark
The Bulwark is a very tough class with a shield that can block almost all ranged attacks. This shield is one of the best defenses in the game, and it can even stop a Heavy Bolter’s bullets.
The Bulwark can also heal their teammates. This makes them a great support class, and they can help their team stay alive in a fight. The Bulwark class is also very good at using melee weapons, which are some of the best weapons in the game.
| Primary Weapons | Not Available |
| Secondary Weapons | Bolt Pistol Plasma Pistol |
| Melee Weapons | Chainsword Power FistPower Sword |
| Ability | Chapter Banner |
| Armor Class | 3 |
