In Warhammer 40K Space Marine II, the Chainsword has a unique defensive style. It can be used to block enemy attacks, and after continuous successful blocking, it can stun the enemy, creating conditions for performing finishing moves. Its large attack range is also conducive to dealing with enemy attacks from multiple directions during defense, showing powerful melee defense capabilities and control effects. It is a weapon that is suitable for both attack and defense.

Block and Parry

Normal Block

It can resist some of the enemy's attacks and reduce the degree of damage to oneself, but it is difficult to completely offset the impact of a strong attack. After a successful ordinary block, it can bring a certain counterattack opportunity to oneself.

For example, when facing a regular melee attack from an enemy, a normal block with a chainsaw sword can reduce the damage, but you may be briefly stunned or knocked back.

Perfect Block (or Precision Parry)

This is a more advanced defense method that requires players to grasp the timing accurately. After successfully achieving a perfect block, it is possible to make the enemy fall into a dizzy or severe stiffness state, creating a safer output environment for players or providing a perfect opportunity for a strong counterattack.

When facing a powerful charge attack from the enemy, an accurate and perfect block can instantly make the enemy lose its ability to attack. At this time, the player can take the opportunity to attack continuously or use more powerful skills to deal a heavy blow to the enemy.

Defense range and angle

The length and attack range of the chainsaw sword determine the size of the area it can cover when defending. A relatively short chainsaw sword requires the player to more accurately judge the enemy's attack direction and distance in order to put the blade in the correct defensive position in time.

For example, when facing melee attacks from multiple enemies coming from different directions, players need to move flexibly and adjust the position of the chainsaw sword to defend.

Defensive angle

Due to the shape of the blade and the way it is swung, the chainsword will be more effective at blocking at different angles. Some angles may be more effective at blocking straight-line attacks, while others may be more effective at blocking attacks from above or below.

Players may need to adjust the angle of the sword or coordinate with other actions (such as jumping, squatting) to achieve effective defense. When the enemy jumps down from a high place to attack, the player needs to tilt the chainsaw sword upwards at a certain angle to block.

Counterattack strategy after defense

Immediate counterattack

After successfully defending against the enemy's attack, the player can quickly use the chainsaw sword's melee advantage to launch a counterattack. Since the chainsaw sword has a high attack frequency, the player can quickly swing it continuously to cause damage to the enemy.

For example, after blocking an enemy's melee attack, immediately launch a chain sword attack, making it difficult for the enemy to defend.

Combine skills or special moves to counterattack

There may be skills or special moves in the game that are related to the chainsword, which can be combined with defense to make a more powerful counterattack.

A perfect block triggers a special skill that briefly increases the Chainsword's attack power, or performs an area-of-effect slash that damages nearby enemies.