Space Marine 2 Trophy Guide: Dominate the Battlefield and Unlock Platinum

Introduction

Welcome, Space Marines, to the ultimate guide for conquering every trophy in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Prepare to plunge into the brutal universe and test your mettle against the Tyranid hordes and Chaos forces alike. This comprehensive trophy guide and roadmap will arm you with the knowledge and strategies needed to achieve the coveted platinum trophy. Space Marine 2 is a visceral third-person action experience, and while mastering its combat is rewarding, achieving 100% completion requires dedication and a tactical approach to trophy hunting.

This guide breaks down every trophy, offering clear steps and efficient methods to unlock them all. Whether you’re a seasoned trophy hunter or a newcomer to the world of Warhammer 40,000, this roadmap will ensure your path to platinum is as streamlined and effective as possible. Be warned, the Emperor demands much – expect a challenge, but with this guide, victory, and platinum, will be yours!

Space Marine 2 Trophy Details:

• Estimated Trophy Difficulty: 6/10
• Approximate Platinum Time: 50+ Hours
• Offline Trophies: 0 (Campaign progress is online only)
• Online Trophies: 50 (1 Platinum, 2 Gold, 10 Silver, 37 Bronze) – Includes PvP ‘Eternal War’ mode trophies.
• Missable Trophies: None
• Glitched Trophies: None Reported
• Difficulty Dependent Trophies: Yes – Requires completing an Operation on ‘Ruthless Threat Level’.
• Hardest Trophy: Valour Crest (Complete a Ruthless Operation)
• Minimum Playthroughs: 1 Campaign + Operations & PvP
• Autopop & Save Transfer: No (PS5 Only Title)
• Free-Roam / Level Select: Mission Select available from the Battle Barge.
• Manual Saves: No
• Release Date: September 9th, 2024 (Standard Edition)

Space Marine 2 Trophy Roadmap: Your Strategic Path to Platinum

This roadmap is designed to guide you through the most efficient order to unlock all trophies in Space Marine 2. Follow these steps to minimize grind and maximize your trophy gains.

Step 1: Campaign Playthrough and Core Trophy Accumulation (Approx. 10 Hours)

Your initial focus should be on experiencing the visceral campaign of Space Marine 2. During your playthrough, prioritize the following:

• Complete all 7 Campaign Missions: These missions introduce you to the story, game mechanics, and various enemy types. Most story-related trophies are unmissable and will unlock naturally as you progress.

• Collect All Dataslates: There are 35 Dataslates scattered throughout the campaign missions. These collectibles unlock lore and are required for the “Data Mining” trophy. Utilize a guide to ensure you find them all during your initial playthrough to save time later.

  Collecting Dataslates in Space Marine 2 unlocks valuable lore and contributes to the “Data Mining” trophy.

• Mark Every Enemy Type for “Purge Them All”: Throughout the campaign and operations, remember to mark every new enemy you encounter. To mark an enemy, aim with and press until they are highlighted in red. Bosses are unique and must be marked in each mission they appear.

• Work Towards “The Art of Dismemberment”: This trophy requires performing 50 unique finishers. Finishers are executed by pressing when prompted during melee combat. Experiment with different weapons and classes throughout your campaign to diversify your finishers.

Step 2: Enter the Eternal War – PvP Trophy Sweep (Approx. 5-10 Hours)

After familiarizing yourself with the combat in the campaign, it’s time to venture into the online arena of ‘Eternal War’. This PvP mode is essential for several trophies.

• Eternal War Game Modes: Eternal War features three modes: Seize Ground, Capture and Control, and Annihilation. You’ll need to play 10 matches in each mode for specific trophies (“War Machine”, “Unwavering Faith”, “Dominator”). Wins are not required for these play-based trophies, but winning with each class IS required for “Tactical Genius”.

• “Tactical Genius” Trophy: You must win one match in Eternal War with each of the six Space Marine classes (Tactical, Assault, Heavy, Devastator, Vanguard, and Bulwark). Focus on understanding each class’s strengths and weaknesses to secure victories.

• “Merciless” Trophy – The PvP Challenge: This is arguably the most challenging online trophy, requiring a 5-kill streak without dying in Eternal War. Choose a class you are comfortable with and play strategically. Camping in advantageous positions and utilizing cover can be helpful.

  Engage in Eternal War PvP mode to unlock online-specific trophies, including the challenging “Merciless” trophy.

Step 3: Operations Mastery and Level Grinding (Approx. 20-30 Hours)

Operations mode is crucial for character and weapon progression, as well as several grind-related trophies.

• Class and Weapon Leveling: To achieve “Strategic Specialty”, “Sharpest Edge”, and “Strongest Shot”, you must reach maximum level (Level 25) with one class, one melee weapon, and one ranged weapon respectively. Focus on Operations mode for efficient leveling. Choose the Tactical, Vanguard, or Devastator classes as they utilize all weapon types (Primary, Secondary, and Melee).
• “Valour Crest” – Ruthless Difficulty Operation: This trophy requires completing any Operation mission on ‘Ruthless Threat Level’ (highest difficulty). Team up with friends for this, as AI bots are less effective at higher difficulties. Mission 1 “Inferno” is generally considered the easiest for this task. Aim for this after reaching a higher level and upgrading your gear.
• “Principia Imperialis” – 200 Pickups: Collecting 200 pickups (ammo, health, etc.) in Operations will come naturally as you level up and play.
• Class-Specific Trophies: Several trophies are tied to specific classes and require performing certain actions a set number of times (e.g., “Master of Arsenal”, “Dead Center”, “Immovable Object”, “Thunderous Impact”, “Guardian’s Might”, “Lightning Strike”). Work on these class-specific objectives while leveling up your chosen class in Operations.

Step 4: The Final Grind – 41,000 Kills (Approx. 10 Hours)

The final grind towards platinum is the substantial kill count trophies: “A Blight to Be Purged” (20,000 kills) and “Still a True Son of the Emperor” (41,000 kills).

• Kill Farming in Campaign Mission “Skyfire”: The most efficient method for farming kills is replaying Campaign Mission 1 “Skyfire”. Progress to the point where you are prompted to enter an elevator. Before entering, you will encounter an endless wave of Tyranids. Remain in this area and eliminate Tyranids until you reach 41,000 kills.

  The elevator sequence in Campaign Mission “Skyfire” provides an ideal location for farming the 41,000 kills trophy.

• Weapon Choice for Kill Farming: Utilize the Melta Rifle (Tactical or Vanguard classes) for efficient kill farming, as it eliminates weaker enemies with a single shot. The Heavy class starts with a Twin-linked Melta Rifle but lacks melee weapon proficiency, which might be less optimal overall.

Space Marine 2 Trophy List: Detailed Guide

Trophy Icon	Trophy Name	Trophy Type	Description	Tips & Strategies
	Defender of Humanity	Platinum	Earn all other trophies in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 to unlock the Platinum trophy.	Obtain all other trophies to claim your Platinum and ultimate victory!
	The Die Is Cast	Bronze	Rise as a Primaris	Story-related, unmissable. Unlocks after the tutorial.
	Unleash the Cannon	Bronze	Destroy the hive ship with the power of anti-aircraft batteries	Story-related, unmissable. Complete Campaign Mission 1: Skyfire.
	Chaos All Along	Bronze	Discover the Chaos presence on Kadaku	Story-related, unmissable. Complete Campaign Mission 2: Severance.
	Target Acquired	Bronze	Ascertain the location of Morias Leuze	Story-related, unmissable. Complete Campaign Mission 3: Machinus Divinitus.
	Vital Asset	Bronze	Rescue Morias Leuze from the Chaos assault	Story-related, unmissable. Complete Campaign Mission 4: Servant of the Machine.
	Enemy Revealed	Bronze	Defeat the Chaos sorcerer	Story-related, unmissable. Complete Campaign Mission 5: Voidsong.
	Why Is It Always You Three?	Silver	Hear all of the Chaplain’s dialogues	Story-related, unmissable. Listen to all Chaplain dialogues throughout the campaign.
	My Face Is My Shield	Bronze	Hit [10] objects during the sub-orbital drop	Campaign Mission “Dawn’s Descent” (Mission 6). Fly into 10 objects during the opening space sequence.
	Break of Dawn	Bronze	Discover the true nature of the Aurora device	Story-related, unmissable. Complete Campaign Mission 6: Dawn’s Descent.
	Into the Abyss	Bronze	Withstand and overcome the Chaos invasion	Story-related, unmissable. Complete Campaign Mission 7: Bellum Sempiternus.
	I’ll Be Watching You	Bronze	Defeat the Lord of Change and face a figure from the past	Story-related, unmissable. Complete Campaign Mission 8: Duty Without End.
+ to mark. Bosses are mission-specific.
when prompted. Variety comes naturally by switching weapons and classes.
	Data Mining	Silver	Collect all Dataslates	Collect all 35 Dataslates in the Campaign. Use a guide to locate them all.
	Furious Retribution	Bronze	Kill [100] enemies using Righteous Fury	Campaign only (Titus). Kill 100 enemies with Titus’s Righteous Fury ability.
	Crude but Effective	Bronze	Deploy a bomb in the promethium well to destroy the Tyranid swarm	Story-related, unmissable. Complete Operations.
	Outbound Payload	Bronze	Deliver a nova cannon warhead to the Tyranid position	Story-related, unmissable. Complete Operations.
	Sic Semper Tyrannis	Bronze	Kill the Hive Tyrant	Story-related, unmissable. Complete Operations.
	Voice in the Dark	Bronze	Eliminate the Daemonhost and restore vox communication	Story-related, unmissable. Complete Operations.
	Douse the Flames	Bronze	Destroy the Chaos warp beacon	Story-related, unmissable. Complete Operations.
	Resurrection	Bronze	Reanimate The Sword of Atreus	Story-related, unmissable. Complete Operations.
	Valour Crest	Silver	Complete any Mission in Operations mode on Ruthless Threat Level	Complete any Operation on ‘Ruthless’ difficulty. Best done with friends at high level. Mission 1 “Inferno” recommended.
	Principia Imperialis	Bronze	Find [200] pickups in Operations mode	Collect 200 pickups in Operations (ammo, health, etc.). Achieved naturally while leveling.
	Strategic Specialty	Silver	Reach the maximum Level for one Class	Reach Level 25 with any class in Operations or Eternal War. Operations recommended for efficiency.
	Sharpest Edge	Silver	Reach the maximum Level for one Melee Weapon	Max level a Melee Weapon to Legendary rarity in Operations. Requires Armory Data pickups.
	Strongest Shot	Silver	Reach the maximum Level for one Ranged Weapon	Max level a Ranged Weapon to Legendary rarity in Operations or Eternal War. Operations recommended for efficiency. Requires Armory Data pickups.
	Bespoke	Bronze	Customise a full Armour set for one Class	Customize every armor piece slot for any class in the Armory Hall. Armor unlocks in Operations.
	Master of Arsenal	Bronze	As a Tactical, kill [25] enemies with every available Primary Weapon	Tactical Class specific. Kill 25 enemies with each Tactical Primary Weapon: Bolt Rifle, Auto Bolt Rifle, Heavy Bolt Rifle, Bolt Carbine, Melta Rifle, Stalker Bolt Rifle, Plasma Incinerator.
	Dead Center	Bronze	As a Sniper, make [250] Headshots	Sniper Class specific. Get 250 headshots as the Sniper class.
). Mission 1 is a good farming spot.
	Thunderous Impact	Bronze	As an Assault, hit [500] total enemies with Ground Pound	Assault Class specific. Hit 500 enemies with Ground Pound ( then hold ). Farm in Assault Trials or Mission 1.
	Guardian’s Might	Bronze	As a Bulwark, kill [100] enemies with every available Melee Weapon	Bulwark Class specific. Kill 100 enemies with each Bulwark Melee Weapon: Chainsword, Power Fist, Power Sword.
	Lightning Strike	Bronze	As a Vanguard, perform [100] Gun Strikes	Vanguard Class specific. Perform 100 Gun Strikes. Melee attack until red dot, then hold .
	Unhand My Brother!	Bronze	Force a Ravener to release a grabbed Squad Member	Force a Ravener to release an NPC or co-op partner. Melee attack the Ravener grabbing a squad member.
	One Ugly Xenos	Bronze	Bring down a Lictor before it attacks from an ambush	Semi-Missable. Mission “Severance”. Kill the Lictor boss while it’s still camouflaged before its first attack. Reload checkpoint if missed.
	An End to Heresy	Bronze	Kill a Lesser Sorcerer while he’s reviving a Rubric Marine	Planet Demerium missions. Kill a Lesser Sorcerer while it’s reviving a Rubric Marine (purple beam).
	Know No Fear	Bronze	Break a Scarab Occult Terminator’s Melee Combo Attack with 2 Perfect Parries in a row	Semi-Missable. Mission “Dawn’s Descent”. Perfect Parry ( timed correctly) two consecutive melee attacks from a Scarab Occult Terminator.
	Field of Battle	Bronze	Kill [100] enemies using environmental hazards	Kill 100 enemies with explosive barrels or other environmental explosions.
	Silence	Bronze	Kill [5] enemies while they are conducting a Call for Reinforcements	Kill 5 enemies while they are calling for reinforcements (skull icon above head). Interrupt them quickly.
	Xenos Exterminator	Bronze	Kill [1,000] Tyranids in Operations mode	Kill 1,000 Tyranids in Operations. Achieved early in Operations mode.
	The Thousand Dead Sons	Bronze	Kill [1,000] Chaos servants in Operations mode	Kill 1,000 Chaos enemies in Operations (missions ‘Reliquary’ & ‘Fall of Atreus’).
	A Blight to Be Purged	Bronze	Kill [20,000] enemies (all game modes combined)	Kill 20,000 enemies across all modes. Farm in Campaign Mission 1 “Skyfire”.
	Still a True Son of the Emperor	Bronze	Kill [41,000] Enemies (all game modes combined)	Kill 41,000 enemies across all modes. Farm in Campaign Mission 1 “Skyfire”.
	Glorious Victory	Bronze	Win any match in Eternal War mode	Win one match in any Eternal War mode.
	Tactical Genius	Bronze	Win a match in Eternal War mode with every Class	Win one match in Eternal War with each of the six classes.
	War Machine	Bronze	Play [10] Annihilation matches in Eternal War mode	Play 10 Annihilation matches in Eternal War. Wins not required.
	Unwavering Faith	Bronze	Play [10] Capture and Control matches in Eternal War mode	Play 10 Capture and Control matches in Eternal War. Wins not required.
	Dominator	Bronze	Play [10] Seize Ground matches in Eternal War mode	Play 10 Seize Ground matches in Eternal War. Wins not required.
	Merciless	Bronze	Achieve a streak of [5] kills without dying in Eternal War mode	Get a 5-kill streak in Eternal War without dying. Play strategically and choose a comfortable class.

Conclusion

Congratulations, Space Marine! By following this comprehensive guide, you are well on your way to securing the platinum trophy in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Remember to balance your campaign experience with focused trophy hunting in Operations and Eternal War. With strategic gameplay and a bit of persistence, you will overcome every challenge and prove yourself a true Defender of Humanity. Now, go forth, purge the enemies of the Emperor, and claim your well-deserved platinum!