What are Gene-Seeds in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2?

Gene-Seeds in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 are a basic item that can be found throughout some Operations but you will need to seek them out on your own. These are not directly listed under any objectives but can provide a healthy XP boost to the whole team when carried around. However, it is a risky task to carry this item as it drops on death and cannot be picked after since it despawns for that specific Operation run.

Gene-Seeds in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 grants valuable progression and can be beneficial when starting in the lower difficulties. Players can pick them up and complete the quests to quickly raise their levels with a few more XP points upon completion of the objectives.

This article will highlight the Gene-Seeds in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2.

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

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How to use Gene-Seeds in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2?

As per the lore, Gene-Seeds are the items that contain the genetic material required to create space marines. It acts like a blueprint to augment and transform a normal human being into a transhuman Astartes, making them immune to natural causes, and diseases, and far more resilient to the aftermath of war - be it physical or mental.

Collecting Gene-Seed in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 (Image via Focus Entertainment)

There are no specific criteria for using Gene-Seeds in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2. You will simply need to find them while completing an Operation and pick them up when you do. It is a choice that you, as a Space Marine, can make on your own and receive an XP boost of almost 30% as a reward for the risk you undertake on the active battlefield. This bonus XP is rewarded to the entire team.

Once a player chooses to pick up the Gene-Seeds in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2, they will not be allowed to pick the Guardian Relic. This means that they would need to depend on their teammates to get revived in case of a knockdown. If the player carrying the Seed gets incapacitated, the item drops and despawns making it impossible to recover the Gene-Seeds on that Operation run.

Operation 2 gameplay (Image via Focus Entertainment)

This is why it is best to let the strongest warrior carry the Gene-Seeds in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 who can defend it while fighting through hordes of monsters. This also makes it easier for others in the squad to support them during combat and provide the necessary assistance to ensure the carrier’s safety.

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Where to find Gene-Seeds in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2?

Gene-Seeds in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 can be found lying around in different Operations and are usually hidden from plain sight. This is because it is a bonus item and not a prerequisite to completing any of the objectives.

Here is a list of locations where you can find the Gene-Seeds in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2:

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

Decapitation Gene-Seeds

• The first Gene-Seed is present in the area where your squad needs to hold the line while the Hive Tyrant arrives. It is present near the large containers and tucked near the wall.
• The second Gene-Seed can be found near the elevator space while chasing the Hive Tyrant. It will be placed behind the large cable carriers stacked on top of each other near the railing.

Reliquary Gene-Seed

• The Gene-Seed can be found near a tree that is located to the left of the Warp Beacon. You can find this tree only outside the first gate that comes after unsealing the Tomb.

Vox-Liberatis Gene-Seed

• After finding a way to take down the Warp Shields, you will reach a location with a large Bronze door with stairs heading down on the side. The Seed will be present at the end of the same corridor and tucked inside a corner.

It is important to note that if you do not find the Gene-Seeds in a certain location, there is a possibility they have spawned in another location. Similar to finding Guardian Relics, it is best to check every possible nook and cranny for this XP boost item. Once you find it, you can decide to delegate the responsibility of carrying it to some other member who is using a character from the Assault or Vanguard class.

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That is everything you need to know about Gene-Seeds in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 alongside a brief of where they can be found in different Operations. Fans can keep an eye out for the official Warhammer X page for more announcements.

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