How to defeat Helbrute in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2

Helbrute in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 is one of the final bosses of the game. This monster is difficult to beat simply because of its heavy armored nature which provides high damage resistance. It takes a lot of hits to take down this Terminus threat-level boss from the Chaos faction. However, if you play it smart, you can eliminate this boss without taking much damage from the creature directly.

Helbrute in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 can be an obstacle in your path as it will challenge your patience and ability to multi-task while slowly chipping in damage to kill the boss. Fortunately, the battle arena will provide everything you need to slay this monster and all you have to do is be vigilant and launch attacks at the correct moments.

This article will highlight how you can beat Helbrute in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2.

Note: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the author’s opinion.

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All methods to defeat Helbrute in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2

Helbrute in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 is one of the most visually daunting enemies that you would face from the Chaos side boasting a Terminus threat level. However, the Helbrute is a classic case of headstrong opponents who do not have any real abilities to eliminate the experienced marines.

Fighting Helbrute in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 (Image via Focus Entertainment)

That said, here is how you can defeat the Helbrute in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 in a quick arena battle:

• Target the head of the boss to deal critical damage. It has a small head compared to the size of the body and could be hard to hit at times. However, landing headshots means you can eat away larger chunks of health from the Helbrute’s health pool.
• The Helbrute deals with heavy hits that are followed by long animations. While they might seem like openings that can be easily countered, it is in your best interest to dodge them. This is because the boss deals area damage which can inflict quite a hefty amount of damage to deplete your armor and health simultaneously.
• If you are itching for a parry, it is best to wait until the last part of the animation to activate a gun strike. Performing a gun strike will disorient the boss monsters which will in turn create a larger window to deal more damage. However, this should only be done after you have managed to figure out the attack pattern alongside its tedious animations.

Shooting down Helbrute in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 (Image via Focus Entertainment)

• Even if you are confident in your ability to perfectly time melee attacks and chain together insane combos, it is best to shoot this boss down from afar. This is because of Helbrute’s limited ranged attacks. While it might take a bit longer to eliminate the monster and get out of the arena, you will get to preserve a lot of health by taking advantage of distanced gunfights.
• Mixing and matching some melee strikes works but make sure to dodge the signature ability where the boss slams the ground and damages anything in the vicinity.
• Keep an eye out for lesser Chaos infantry units around you while fighting the boss. Eliminate them as quickly as possible to prioritize dealing damage to the Helbrute.
• You should also throw down explosives near this monster to deal heavy damage. Krak Grenades and Melta Bombs are great choices for this strategy. However, it is better to deploy Kraks as the other requires the player to be closer to the target. Pick up the explosives from the ground to use against the boss.
• Make sure to visit the ammo crate in the arena and replenish the stocks. A lot of explosive barrels are scattered around the region as well which can be shot to hurt the boss. Wait till the monster is close to a barrel and shoot it to inflict some bonus damage without wasting much ammo.

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Attack patterns and more of Helbrute in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2

Helbrute in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 has a limited number of attacks and only a single weapon to deal any damage in ranged fights. It primarily uses a massive hammer that can channel Warp energy to wreak havoc.

Helbrute's hammer slam attack in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 (Image via Focus Entertainment)

Here are all the abilities that the Helbrute in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 uses during the fight:

• Charge: Runs at the player in a straight line and pins the player down if caught on the way.
• Chaos Cannon: Equips a deadly cannon that can be charged up and then shoots out three separate shots in slow succession.
• Warp Chaos Hammer: This is a signature move and deals area damage but it is melee in nature. It is similar to the Assault class ground pound but does a lot of damage with mystical energy forces. The boss can perform this move immediately or choose to chain it with the Charge ability.

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It is important to note that the hammer shines bright with purple energy before the signature move is performed. The slam deals initial area damage after which a secondary explosion deals some more damage to stack up the numbers.

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That is everything you need to know about defeating the Helbrute in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2. Be sure to follow Sportskeeda for more updates, news, and guides.

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