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Operations inWarhammer 40k: Space Marine 2is a co-op mode that gives three players the choice of six classes and an objective to complete while dealing with hordes of enemies. All six classes are unique in how they operate and one of these classes is the Tactical class. Tactical is armed with a larger array of primary weapons of your choice; a pistol, and a Chainsword. The Tactical class is one of the classes that can be considered a Jack of all trades. Auspex Scan is their perk, which will reveal enemies in an area and make them more vulnerable to attacks, ensuring a quick victory for the squad in a drawn-out battle.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2: Vanguard Class Guide
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Tactical Weapons and Perk
Providing Support by Making Enemies Vulnerable
The tactical class has the largest number of primary weapons available for combat within operations. TheAuto Bolt Rifle,Bolt Rifle,Heavy Bolt Rifle,Stalker Bolt Rifle,Bolt Carbine,Heavy Plasma Incinerator, andMelta Rifleare the various choices to use for the Tactical class. Every option for the Tactical is superb and each can be a deadly weapon for anyone wielding them in battle.
All the Bolt Rifle variants will be all-rounders that will be useful for almost every scenario presented to you within Operations. Covering everything from long-range combat to close-range combat. ThePlasma IncineratorandMelta Riflecan be classified as your horde-clearing weapons of sorts. Where thePlasma Incineratorwill be what you’ll charge up and use to stun heavy enemies in battle, and theMelta Riflewill be used for clearing out all the smaller enemies.
What can be considered the downside to all of these primary weapon options is the lack of choices for the class pistol and melee weapon. There is only one option for the pistol, and it will be the standard-issueBolt Pistol, but with enough time and upgrades, it can and will be a reliable and great secondary weapon. The Tactical also has theChainswordas the melee weapon of choice, which is quite possibly one of the best melee weapons available for most classes. TheChainsworddeals good damage, has a set of quick attacks, and an amazing parry window all while being one of the coolest Warhammer 40k weapons.
Making the Most Out of the Auspex Scan
Auspex Scan Perk Customization
Leveling the Tactical class, you will have various amounts of perk options geared towards increasing specific weapon damage types and augmenting theAuspex Scanto help the squad deal even more damage. Early into the perk tree, you can unlock a perk called “Final Shot” toautomatically reloadyour equipped ranged weapon after executing an enemy. Atlevel 20,the perk “Emperor’s Vengeance” becomes available. This perk willrestoreammo to your primary weapon when killing elite enemies. Thelevel 16perk, “Expert Timing”, will enable marked enemies from theAuspex Scanto take an additional100%damage but willhalvethe amount of time enemies will be marked. All the perks for the Tactical class are balanced around providing more damage with your chosen primary weapons while also allowing your squad to deal with enemies quickly and execute them all with ease.
When to Use Auspex Scan and Enemy Priority
Focus on Marking Large Groups of Enemies
Taking on hordes with a tactical class in the squad can make life much easier in operations. Depending on your upgrades, you’ll want to get as many enemies within the scan as possible, but the priority will be weakening the troublesome elite enemies that can be a danger to your squad. Using theAuspex Scanearly and often is usually for the best. This will maximize the squad damage per fight and the base cooldown is quite short. Pair this class with the Heavy class, which can reduce the cooldown of other classes when activating theirIron Halo, and enemies will rue the day they chose to face down the Emperor’s angels.
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The Tactical class is extremely useful in Operations and can allow all squad members to deal the maximum amount of damage at any time. They are a support class that is the opposite of some of the other options available, like Bulwark. Where Bulwark will focus on reviving squadmates and providing armor with theirChapter Banner, Tactical will focus on providing that damage buff support with theirAuspex Scan. This class is rewarded for coordinated fire team assaults on enemies and purging the enemies of the Emperor with extreme prejudice.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Database
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
Saber Interactive’s Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is the highly-anticipated sequel to the 2011 original game. Featuring a combat system that blends third-person shooting with hack and slash elements, Space Marine 2 can be enjoyed in single-player or co-op, and it also features PvP.
