Top COMBAT TIPS to Keep You Alive in Space Marine 2

[@TrueVanguard]

One quick correction, you can't be interrupted when doing finishers but you can be interrupted by heavy attacks during a Gunstrike. When I wrote this script, I was using a perk that makes me immune to being stunned during Gunstrikes on the class I was currently leveling. Apologies, you can invest in immunity from being interrupted during Gunstrikes but it's not default. Thank you.

[@azzyx8870]

Tip #1 "Don't run away" Retreat is heresy brother.

[@NunyaBidness590]

That's why I hated Helldivers 2. Run away, dive, run away.... not fun.

[@ThePlazmapower]

Me as a helldiver playing this game *confused screaming*

[@zanderexmercury2509]

I love to see how the love of Warhammer is spreading you love to see it

[@nomsi4263]

I'm new to the series. Only got into it this year. Mostly reading now I want to try the table top game

[@r.cdahuman7682]

​@@lu544 what other "bs"?

[@Nomad-md2wi]

​@r.cdahuman7682 GW's habit of virtue signaling to distract from their very predatory business practices. For instance, the near constant changes to the rules to keep people paying for the next three products in order to play in an official tournament. Their legal attacks on fan projects. The almost quarterly now price hikes. Pick one.

[@r.cdahuman7682]

@@Nomad-md2wi I don't really see the virtue signalling, but yeah the rest is wild. Just to be clear I wasn't saying he is a good company or anything, I was just looking for examples. I had assumed they were talking about something like the female custodes debate.

[@reillyleblanc1930]

I literally got into war hammer like a year ago (lore only) and seeing this game announced was a god send as most other good war hammer games are on pc.

[@gedmcloughlin866]

I love that the game is actually hard. Even on normal setting, I personally have found it a challenge which is great imo. Thanks for the tips. I need them haha

[@mkaleborn]

Thanks for the motivational speech at the end regarding just being patient and slowly building muscle memory and skill over time. I'm struggling to feel any flow or effectiveness in combat starting out. Hoping I can start to figure out the parry/dodge dynamics, when to use which, switching from melee to ranged, etc. Definitely a learning curve here..

[@ohnoitisnt666]

Couldn’t agree more man. I have years of experience and I still find the combat flow a struggle.

[@ianfitchett2768]

1:10 I don't know if that's true in operations, but in campaign you are absolutely not invulnerable during gun strikes, only perfect parries and executes. It is odd though, it seems like you should be invulnerable during the gun strike

[@This_0ne_Person]

In operations you aren't either

[@dragonfist]

gun strikes do NOT make you invulnerable

[@SA80TAGE]

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[@kingkocoa4467]

learned this the hard way 😔😭

[@Chummsy]

6:48 Never would've guessed that TV would main Vanguard! LOL

[@garstone188]

Who knew right? 😂😂

[@methodsofmadness6600]

Not sure if it's a bug or if your statement is off, but doing the bolt shot counters isn't invulnerable. I get attacked and interrupted from bolt counters on a regular basis throughout an op. Hope it's a bug. If it's not you should probably not tell people that.

[@addynaruto1221]

Yeah same esp the invisible tyranid constantly interrupts gunstrike

[@SGashesNetwork]

Same idk if it’s a bug but gun strikes have killed me more often than saved me and it’s so annoying. Those really should give you I frames

[@richardromero9722]

I finished the campaign and I can tell you, this is a really good guide. Thanks for the time you took, to do this.

[@Avm68CC]

True Vanguard covering Space Marine 2!!! Result!!! I’m not played D2 for a few years - but will be jumping into SM2 today. Loved your D2 coverage and capabilities - thrilled you’re covering SM2.

[@ianfitchett2768]

Far and away the most actually helpful video on combat tips. The gameplay is surprisingly hard and nuanced and I've been struggling on veteran. You're fucking awesome for highlighting the spawn sound cue, I never noticed that but that's huge. Also the fact that parry can interrupt melee animations, because there are other animations that do actively block your parry but the fact that melee isn't one of them means you are rewarded for standing your ground and attacking into enemies

[@jamieseguin8576]

I loved your Destiny videos for years and am so happy that I can keep watching relevant content now that you are FOR THE EMPREROR!

[@ryanisstuckin93]

Tip one. Don't rely on the A.I playing Angel of Death. They just stand there and watch you get wrecked.

[@michaelblake3320]

True . I just changed to veteran eventually . Saved me a lot of rage and headaches

[@ryanisstuckin93]

@michaelblake3320 Same. The reactor mission pushed me over my limit of bullshit. At least I made it that far.

[@michaelblake3320]

@@ryanisstuckin93 same thats when i changed too

[@ryanisstuckin93]

@michaelblake3320 It was borderline impossible. Stop to fight a tyrranid and the ai just stands and watches the swarm pile into the reactor. If I'd done it, it would have been pure luck. I love hard games, but I like hard and FAIR. You can see how the set pieces are designed for co-op. Especially the chain defence ones.

[@MrJoker190]

Or don't rely on bots because they're FUCKING STUPID AND USELESS

[@mcgibs]

When breaking boxes, no need to melee or shoot. Just dash into them.

[@streven1331]

Gunstrike animations can be interrupted by unblockable (red) enemy attacks. Not sure if it's intended but it can and does happen.

[@captainpoontah4888]

It was a good video! Thank you. I’d love you to either do a classes breakdown or a technical breakdown of parries, blue prompted parries, dodge mechanics, red prompted dodge mechanics, and how to react to enemy attacks in general. As well as how to roll in general.

[@CalAndAly]

Brilliant! Best concise advanced combat vid on yt rn!

[@josephg32541]

Just started last night, definitely tedious in the beginning but hopefully employing these tips will help me flow through these encounters.

[@szataniel4045]

best guide I've seen so far. in only 9 minutes. :)

[@EMoney114]

Finally, here is a video about how to fit into the Parry into combat!

[@76_SPZL]

Best tip video I've seen so far. Thanks!

[@Reziel_azyr]

Played the first mission it is everything I thought it would be .❤

[@benleeper332]

What a kick ass video. Super high quality

[@meejmuas8686]

Also spam heavy attaks on minoris to proc a killing gun strike. This gives you an easy 1 shield off a minoris. And contested health perks on melee weapons are king. Usually up to 100% extra health. When you are deep in minoris, this keeps you alive until the fight js over.

[@foxxcharmer]

This video is very helpful thank you for the time and effort

[@ebonyivoryconnection1380]

Legend! Thank you so much. Wanting to love this game after number one, but it's doing my head in. Your tips look like they will be invaluable!

[@8076A]

This had some good nuggets of knowledge that I'll have to look in to after work. I've found my biggest issue has been constantly being hounded by ranged units when locked in melee, or the other way around - getting smacked while trying to shoot the ranged enemies. So far I've only played Tactical in Operations and find myself locked in a mob of smaller enemies more often than I'd like, or dumping an entire magazine in to a Chaos Marine's head at times only for it to not even be executable. It has been quite annoying at times to put it lightly, as this usually results in me having either no HP to speak of, or dying out-right. Personally I wish that either stims healed you fully, or that executions gave you a small bit of hp back regardless of the white hp bar, similar to the first game. Because once that white hp bar is gone you don't heal at all from executions. Entering melee feels more like it becomes a death sentence at that point if, despite your best efforts, nothing gets stunned or primed for a gun strike. Something I've had happen almost every single time as many smaller enemies will just die from a single hit, meaning I must duel a larger tankier foe for that chance. Even then after succeeding, a random small enemy will hit me and take away the armor charge I just got, followed by getting downed or killed by a ranged enemy waiting to take that last bit of HP I had. Its rough.

[@hermitjayt]

Would love to see a clear breakdown of fence vs block vs balance.

[@hydra19749]

why are enemies so passive in your video in one moment they just stand around and look at you while you combo while i play i am constantly attacked

[@Aoki-Blaustahl]

Parries and gunstrikes can make the little enemies back off for a time - so if you parry one warrior in a Pack and take the gunstrike the other enemies usually give you space

[@abilityup6734]

Wow you really seem invincible when you apply all these tips. Thanks!

[@skuirrelTV]

I bought the $99 version of the game. Yolo

[@KingRichStayFit]

lol hopefully you not regretting it cuz I did too and I kind of am 🫠

[@masonbroughton1656]

Does that get you early access

[@AA-hd4dy]

@@masonbroughton1656yes

[@AA-hd4dy]

me too

[@spookysock]

​@@masonbroughton1656yes it does

[@garstone188]

Love your SM2 vids so far TV. And I can tell you're really into it

[@DustyChakra]

I hope more people see your video. I've played several operations today where people were playing like they were in a round of COD lol

[@requiemslullaby3657]

I fully support this type of content.

[@NinnjaSquid]

I'm a 110 hours in on Vanguard and I agree .. get into those fights .. you can stay alive with dodges and Perry's

[@dragsakar6512]

Thank you! That was very helpful!

[@cas48spyder]

Take damage, 1min of not taking damage, doesn't matter if it's in combat. So you could roll and kite away from a member and let them heal that way. I would add, utilize the dodge and strike attack. You can roll away from a group and jump back to them and put one in a gun shot moment. Then just do it again, they get knocked back and you can control their flow while getting armor bars back.

[@s.a4034]

I totally reached the point of unistall for this game combat , devs didn't explain combat well and it feels very bad specially at first , your tips help alot .

[@Orbitalbomb]

game out for about 8 to 16 hours depending on the part of the world you live, and TV has 40 hours+ played in the game!

[@TrueVanguard]

Luckily I’ve had it a week now, review access

[@zay3227]

Thanks for this man

[@waylander73uk18]

So hyped for this game, fond memories of Space Hulk on the 3D0 (am old), great breakdown of combat mechanics as usual mate.

[@Munkeykris]

A mate had a 3DO back then and Space Hulk is the one game I wanted to play. I don't think I ever finished a level. Easy it was not. 😂

[@SeanUCF]

Thank you for ACTUAL tips on the the game. If you go compare this to the IGN tips and tricks video and it will amaze you at how lazy they are. They basically just explain the tutorial to you.

[@SaurusSineater]

1. Get fencing meele weapon 2. Spam parry 3. Eternal service awaits, brother

[@MobbBeast]

Parry doesn't work in this game the timing is broken dodging is the smarter move

[@SaurusSineater]

@@MobbBeast lol, if you try to parry with heavy, then maybe. Sniper, vanguard, assault and bulwark can easily just stand it the middle of a horde and parry everything, unless there is a lot of ranged fire, but that's rather obvious.

[@MobbBeast]

@@SaurusSineater no they can't wtf are you on? 🤔

[@MobbBeast]

@@SaurusSineater you'll get stunlocked missing ONE parry that shouldn't happen

[@MobbBeast]

@@SaurusSineater you can't stand in a horde and just parry and be fine with any class doesn't matter what you have you need to elaborate on that 🤔

[@vlecmotorsport3375]

Thanks for the video helps alot

[@thesephisloth1886]

Actual good tips, ty.

[@ardbark9933]

tip #1 if you’re a heavy and there is a huge swarm with 5 warriors and your teammates are down yes run away

[@Phangmaster]

Great video, cheers

[@CalebAdams]

Great tips man! Learned some new stuff

[@dead_man_sleez]

Ggs. Probably gonna wait on this but fun watching you play

[@canny7x]

I am so glad I found this video. You earned my sub! Now off to watch your other videos... 👍

[@Bad_liver]

Good tips!

[@JamesTheTurnbull]

Basically the first rule is Blood is Fuel.

[@Brian-ch6hg]

Not running away fits really well with my Leroy Jenkins kind of style 😂 maybe I’d have a chance in this game

[@Tsu-y5f]

Hello, i'm around 20hours gameplay. Well explained! 👍

[@michaelmcauliffe2985]

Thank you!! Also I can't wait to play Vanguard!:)

[@neilmcdonnell2964]

Don't run away. stay in the fight. Be great if the executions filled health in stead of armour like it did in the first game. Also you do take damage during the gun strike animation.

[@Master_Kragnar]

I’d say an edit to number one is to know when to fight and retreat. As someone that has played heavy but out of ammo as I’m running around looking for more ammo trying to avoid damage and dodge to get gunshots as I am retreating.

[@murraytalbot7920]

Thanks 👍🏽

[@davidschelkens9481]

This was helpfull, thanks! I was playing as Marcus Feniks - but this gets you killed in 40k. 😅

[@RaymondWoods-g7y]

Any special keybinds? Struggling with having too many things to do on m+k IE: dodging, parrying, meleeing, ADSing. Hate using middle click for ADS so have it on right click, but this is kinda messing up melee and my flow. Any tips?

[@Sextistsheep]

I switched to controller and it’s way easier. I did try binding things to caps lock, shift and mouse buttons on the side of my mouse.

[@Harmi-XD]

i feel you man, played around with a few setups I have actually been using toggle ads on a mouse button, which i've never been a fan of historically as well as parry on my mouse as well mb1/mb2 default, dodge shift, sprint space still feels a bit clunk, but i feel like it always will be, definitely designed for controller

[@NevanSlone]

Yea I’ve never had a game where I’ve had to remap almost all the buttons on pc.

[@jmo8391]

I bought the game twice. One for PS5 and one for PC. I love W40k

[@beltempest4448]

Nice one lad

[@TTGubsch123]

Great video, TV!

[@lich.possum]

Btw you still gunstrike even if you're out of ammo

[@ashtonaltham28]

You kind of have to run away sometimes. If you have 30 little tyranids all trying to hit you, while 5 or 6 warriors are trying to hit you, you're never going to get the timing right on the counter and if you keep hitting counter withiut actually countering, you'll just die. If you get hit while you counter, you stagger and you can't ounter the next hit

[@Canigetanawwwwyyyyeeeah]

Big hammer…alien tyranid meat fodder and lightning..? BRING. ME. THANOOOOOS

[@Jwebbplayz]

Never tried warhammer games but just purchased reg version, also with that; I think I may be buying if games supported more in the EPIC GAMES store. I get you get achievements in such in steam but I have I think 100k steam points I’ll never use and Epic store gives 5% cash back on purchases.

[@For_the-Emperor]

Bulwarks parrying doesn’t work so well. Really jank/ buggy because of the shields block. Seen many forums of people calling it out. It just seems like it doesn’t work well on bulwark, probably only works like 5% of the time. Other classes work no problem.

[@electricwolf6669]

This makes sense, I've been playing bulwark the last 2 days and have been getting mad at how I'm not parrying properly. Thought it was just a skill issue on my part, but I was doing good parry in single player

[@adambasri3397]

Its kinda hilarious that theres a big youtuber who says Vanguard arent a good class but here you are becoming a total menace with the class 😂 I’ll be picking up this game after a month when they patch few things up.

[@tacoboy2218]

People said sniper was trash by in the way they most fun class for me to play

[@PunkdRebel]

@@tacoboy2218 I genuinely wouldn't listen to a word other people say about what class is "best" or "worst" to play. Some people just suck ass at some classes, and others can be champs, it gives super bias opinions. It's all a very personal experience, best to work out what works best for yourself. Never use tier lists etc.

[@tacoboy2218]

@@PunkdRebel I don't I tend to play the way I want to play most of the time

[@claudianielsen7901]

I have a problem with the parry system, I’m too used to games like Jedi survivor, any advice to better my timing?

[@Eirikhauge91]

I love watching videos for days now frome a game that is not out yet😅😂

[@Ghostpanzer]

Heavy , big guns ready to fire

[@Xariann]

I got stunned out of gun strikes repeatedly.

[@FerociousMoOoO]

Guns stikes don't give I-Frames. You can still get mauled.

[@johnstallone4807]

How do you do slice kick...lol, I'm so dumb, isn't there just the one melee button? there's a light attack?

[@TrueVanguard]

No problem, yeah so light is just clicking melee and heavy is holding melee. So go click then hold.

[@henrymejia926]

Wow, i didn't know SOME of these tips don't even pop up on Angel of Death! 😮 When playing on the hardest difficulty, keep the main tips in mind: - You only get 2 armor bars - Enemies are faster, and the parry windows are smaller. - A. I. IS COMPLETE garbage 🗑 at launch. Strongly recommend at LEAST one other player or friend. 🎉

[@cyberjonesy]

This game reminds me of when I was playing DOOM in my early teens. So much going on the screen that I would get nauseous from motion sickness. Watching this clip gives me the same feeling :/

[@ubermalice9589]

I always ALWAYS forget about the grenades. Parrying, dodging, juggling and then "oh yea, I have grenades". SM2 is really forcing me to git gud.

[@MrKevinpeters86]

I’m gonna buy this game I guess

[@TheTurbanatore]

Good video

[@InhideGames]

I just sometimes just take so much damage all at one and over times I feel invincible

[@bnuuycomrade5089]

wonder if we get to fight a Broodlord or a Hive guard. A Lictor sounds fun too.

[@TheStromzilla]

Yes

[@dalle5840]

Notice you use the bolter in the video, why do you use it over the melter?

[@OffTheHizzle]

Great guide with no bs.

[@debmitt2410]

How do u avoid ranged attack I find that I’m being whittled down by them a lot

[@maverickzawislak3068]

I could run back to help him out, but alas, I did not. The Emperor protects but I only attacks.

[@thewretchedpleb7484]

Might be a glitch but I believe you can gunstrike with 0 ammo. Did it a few times with the plasma pistol at least.

[@thewretchedpleb7484]

If you can just generally do that, that's freaking nuts and I like it.

[@stiffzombie1537]

I suck at the melee. My timing is always off. Just gotta keep playing.

[@herofx2881]

How does the slide kick slide kick work?

[@kenn9283]

Christ the hardest difficulty kills you immediately

[@andy6270]

When playing heavy, I get buttered up a lot even on minimal, I just wanna melt everything with plasma from a distance

[@christianna4404]

You're not invulnerable during gunstrikes.

[@grzesiek9229]

Gun finishers doesnt leave you immune to damage. Its actually broken finisher where enemies normally can do damage to me...

[@keepingthingshivpositive]

I still take damage during executions and critical gun strikes. Dunno if that is misinformation or just another bug.

[@Frostbiite59]

Kinda hard to take any tips seriously when the accompanying gameplay seems to be high level vanguard on minimal difficulty missions. Gives unreal expectations for all of the tips you try to give

[@thehawkian]

Every one of these tips is accurate and something I learned the hard way on Angel of Death. The only thing I'd add to it is to save Krak grenades for Zoanthropes because they're often the most dangerous thing on the field, and Krak grenades instantly down them.

[@Frostbiite59]

@@thehawkian i beat the game on Angel Of Death day 1 too, im saying the gameplay doesn't match actual survivability expectations on higher difficulties.

[@thehawkian]

@@Frostbiite59 The point of the video isn't "you should expect your gameplay to look exactly like this at any level and any difficulty," it's "do these things to improve your survivability" with a clear demonstration of those things. I can't tell if you're denying that the tips themselves are good or not, and I'm saying that they are. If you beat Angel of Death solo you must know that they are as well. Right? I feel like it's substantially more important that the information being delivered is accurate versus the footage showing the game at its highest difficulty.

[@JGburneraccount]

More fun than destiny PvP

[@Proph3cy]

Imagine TrueVanguard not rockin’ as Vanguard.

[@epone3488]

FYI - you DONT have I-frames in Gun-Strike. YOu do in perfect parry. Different on Vanguard.

[@michaelcampbell1170]

i just bought the game the other day, i'm having fun, but getting my butt annihilated even in minimal difficulty operations. not only is this my first ever shooter, i'm struggling to get a grip on the combat. from memorizing combos. remembering what button does what on my controller, to just being too slow to react, which is a problem i have with all action games.