The Strongest Versions Of The Space Marines In Warhammer 40k Games

The Space Marines are an elite superhuman faction of the Warhammer 40k franchise and arguably the most well-known warriors in the series. Genetically modified and put through the most rigorous tests in the Imperium, the Space Marines are humanity’s greatest defenders, fighting to protect the Imperium from the threats of Chaos and the evil that lurks in the galaxy.

The Space Marines can be divided into various legions, such as the Space Wolves and the famed Ultramarines. Although these legions initially fought for the same cause, they remain largely fractured due to various legions’ betrayal of the Emperor in the name of Chaos. Throughout the Warhammer franchise, players can play as different variations of Space Marines, each with their own strong suit.

5 Terminator

Space Hulk: Deathwing

• Platforms: PlayStation 4, PC
• Released: December 14, 2016
• Developers: Streum On Studio
• Genre: First-Person Shooter, RPG

If anyone thinks standard Space Marines are tough, Terminators take their power to a new level; they are veteran Space Marines wearing tank-like armor. Terminator armor combines the power armor of traditional Space Marines with other advancements, such as teleportation technology and powerful heavy weapons. Players in Space Hulk: Deathwing, a video game version of the board game Space Hulk, can play as Terminators. In the game, players engage in tactical gameplay, employing Terminators in combat online and in the game’s campaign.

Space Hulk also has extensive customization options, enabling players to create their favorite legions, such as Blood Angels. Terminators play an essential part in Deathwing and are one of the strongest versions of Space Marines in video games.

4 Grey Knights

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate — Daemonhunters

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The Imperium’s greatest weapon, the Grey Knights, was created by the Emperor of Mankind after the events of the Horus Heracy. A secretive but elite legion of Space Marines, the Grey Knights were specifically made to face down the armies of Chaos.

These Space Marines have unique psyker abilities and expert combat proficiency, wielding powerful weapons to defeat their enemies. Although the Grey Knights do not have a Primaris version, they are still incredibly powerful. They are one of the strongest warriors in the Warhammer 40k universe, specially assigned to defeat the most evil warriors.

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters features Grey Knights in all their glory, with players controlling the Space Marines in tactical RPG gameplay to fight the forces of god Nurgle and stop a plague from consuming the galaxy.

3 Primaris Ultramarine

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

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In Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, players pick back up with the series’ protagonist, Lieutenant Titus, as he fights the evil forces of the Warhammer 40k universe. This version of Titus has been demoted from the rank of captain due to suspected heretical Ultramarines in his chapter and tortured for the truth.

In the first Space Marine game, Titus is a mere firstborn marine, smaller in size and far less powerful than he appears in the sequel. In Space Marine 2, Titus dons the new Primaris Space Marine armor, which grants him a couple of extra feet in height, vastly superior strength, and better dexterity in the face of danger.

Instructed for creation by Ultramarine Primarch Roboute Guilliman, the Primaris Ultramarines are superior warriors in every way, defending the Imperium against the forces of Chaos and other evils. Lieutenant Titus gets this significant upgrade in Space Marine 2, with notable enhancements in the power that players can wield.

2 Victrix Guard

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

The Victrix Guard are elite Ultramarines accompanying Chapter Master Lord Calgar in Space Marine 2 — aiding Lieutenant Titus in fighting hordes of Chaos. Appearing in an epic cutscene that sees the Guard and Calgar decimate numerous Chaos warriors, this elite Ultramarine force is chosen directly by Primarch Roboute Guilliman. Victrix Guards have martial prowess over other Ultramarines and an undying loyalty to their leaders, such as Calgar, protecting them at all costs.

The Guard wield Storm Shields and Gladius swords to slay enemies, and they are one of the most powerful versions of Space Marines portrayed in the Warhammer 40k games.

1 Lord Calgar

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

The Chapter Master of the Ultramarines and a decorated warrior of mankind, Lord Calgar, known as Marneus Calgar, appears alongside his Victrix Guard in Space Marine 2. Lord Calgar is the first firstborn Ultramarine and one of the first Ultramarines to get a Primaris upgrade.

A strategic genius and extremely powerful warrior, Calgar leads his legion from the front lines in service to the Emperor. The Chapter Master’s list of accomplishments is lengthy, from stopping a Daemon Prince to defeating some of the strongest enemies in single combat. A proud warrior and, undoubtedly, the strongest Space Marine in Warhammer 40k video games, Marneus Calgar, is at the top of the Space Marine food chain, second only to the Primarchs.