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Complete List of Weapons in Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2

Now, that's a lot of weapons!

Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 has an arsenal of weapons, and some players might not even know that there are even more weapons than what appears. This is because Eternal War (PvP), Operations, and the campaign modes have different weapons. Reading through all these weapons in the game can be confusing, so we piled them all up in one big list. Here’s the complete list of all the weapons in Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2, categorized into weapon types and game modes.

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List of All Weapons in Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2

Standard Weapons List

Weapon NameDescription
Bolt CarbineHigh fire rate, more like an SMG
Occulus Bolt CarbineClose-range fully auto weapon with extended mag
Melta RifleThermal weapon
Auto Bolt RifleFull auto, more precise
Bolt RifleFull auto, faster fire rate
Instigator Bolt CarbinePrecise 3-round bursts
Stalker Bolt RifleSemi-auto rifle – more like a sniper rifle
Marksman Bolt CarbineSemi-auto weapon with more fire rate
Heavy Bolt RifleFull auto mid-range rifle
Plasma IncineratorPlasma weapon that can be charged
Bolt Sniper RifleSniper rifle with extremely high damage
Semi-Auto RifleSemi-auto rifle, similar to DMRs

These weapons are your standard primary weapons for most game modes in the game. These weapons all have different names, but most of them have minimal differences in terms of stats.

Secondary Weapons List

Weapon NameDescription
Bolt PistolFast fire rate pistol
Plasma PistolPlasma pistol that has charged attacks
Heavy Bolt PistolStronger pistol with slower fire rate

Special Weapon List

Weapon NameDescription
LAS FusilScoped single-fire energy rifle
Heavy BolterFully automatic heavy weapon, fire rate accelerates over time
PyreblasterA flamethrower
Multi-MeltaClose-ranged high-powered thermal weapon

These special weapons can only be obtained in the game, and you cannot spawn with them. These are extremely powerful weapons with high destructive capabilities.

Grenades and Throwables List

Weapon NameDescription
Frag GrenadeBasic fragmentation grenade
Krak GrenadePlace the bomb, then hold to detonate for massive damage
Shock GrenadeContinuous damage in an area
Melta BombPlace the bomb, then manual detonation for massive damage

Melee Weapons List

Weapon NameDescription
Combat KnifeA fast melee weapon
ChainswordA versatile weapon
Power SwordA more versatile weapon with interchangeable styles
Thunder HammerSlow but high damage weapon with a large cleave radius
Power FistPunch, punch

Power Fist is only available in Operations and Eternal War game modes.

Heretics Weapons List – Eternal War Mode

Weapon NameDescription
Heretic HeadsmanRapid-fire, mid-range weapon with larger mags
Heretic HadalScoped carbine, three-round bursts
Heretic BoltgunFully automatic rifle
Heretic Helstorm BoltgunFully automatic close-range rifle
Heretic AbyssalMid-range rifle with rapid-fire
Heretic MarksmanSemi-automatic scoped rifle
Heretic MeltagunClose-range thermal weapon
Heretic Stalker BoltgunHigh-damage, scoped, semi-automatic rifle
Heretic Plasma GunMid-range plasma weapon
Heretic HeadsmanMid-range carbine
Heretic Nemesis BoltgunSemi-automatic sniper rifle with high damage
Heretic Balefire FusilThe real sniper rifle with the highest damage
Heretic Heavy BolterFully automatic machine gun
Heretic Multi-MeltaClose-range thermal weapon
Heretic Heavy Plasma GunHigh-powered plasma weapon
DefiledFully automatic mid-range weapon

The Heretics is a different faction that is only available in the Eternal War game mode. To find these items, you have to go to the Armory, navigate through the classes, and choose the Heretics emblem on the right side of the screen.

These long list of weapons might be overwhelming, but here are some other guides to help you choose the best ones:


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Enzo is a staff writer at Prima Games. He began writing news, guides, and listicles related to games back in 2019. In 2024, he started writing at Prima Games covering the best new games and updates regardless of the genre. You can find him playing the latest World of Warcraft expansion, Path of Exile, Teamfight Tactics, and popular competitive shooters like Valorant, Apex Legends, and CS2. Enzo received his Bachelor's degree in Marketing Management in De La Salle University and multiple SEO certifications from the University of California, Davis.