Space Marine 2: How to Beat Down the Carnifex (Without Getting Squashed)

Carnifex isn’t just some regular Tyranid grunt; this thing’s a walking wall of death with claws. If Titus and the gang have their hands full, well, you’re about to feel it too.

But don’t worry, I’ve been there (trust me, more times than I care to admit), and I’m here to make sure you survive this beast.

How to Beat the Carnifex?

You’ll know when the Carnifex is coming because it busts through those gates like it’s on a mission to ruin your day.

There’s no dramatic build-up—just boom, gates down, and suddenly you’re facing one of the nastiest fights in the game.

It’s kind of like going for a leisurely stroll and suddenly realizing you’re in the middle of a hurricane.

Except this hurricane has claws, a mean streak, and a love for squashing marines.

Once you’re in it, there’s no rest. The Carnifex swings between charging at you like a tank with anger issues and launching ranged attacks that’ll make you wish you’d never left your drop pod.

Here’s the key to your survival: keep moving. Stay mobile, stay alert.

If you stop for more than a second, you’re basically writing your own obituary.

You’ll want to keep your distance and chip away at its health with ranged fire.

The arena’s got ammo and grenades lying around like confetti at a victory parade, so make sure you grab ‘em.

Trust me, there’s nothing quite as satisfying as lobbing a grenade at the Carnifex’s feet while it’s distracted.

And then watch that health bar drop after each strike, and try not to smile too hard.

But don’t get cocky while winning.

When it looks like the Carnifex is slowing down or seems vulnerable, that’s when it pulls out the big guns—those unblockable attacks.

If you don’t dodge, you’re toast.

And no, you can’t just tank it. If you try, you’ll end up flatter than a pancake under a warhammer.

Dodge like your life depends on it (because, well, it does).

But It’s not fighting alone

Just when you think things can’t get any worse, the Carnifex calls in backup.

Because why not, right?

Smaller Tyranids join the fight, and now you’ve got a whole swarm to deal with while the Carnifex is still trying to turn you into space dust.

Take ‘em down, grab some armor, and if you manage to parry one just right while the Carnifex charges, you get a brief moment of invulnerability.

You’ll want to savor that brief window because, trust me, it doesn’t last long.

In fight just Keep dodging, keep firing, and if you get the chance, pop those smaller ‘Nids for some extra loot.

Eventually, with enough grit (and maybe a few F-bombs), that Carnifex is gonna bite the dust.

And when it does? Oh man, that execution move is gonna be freakin’ epic.

You’ll want to scream, “For the Emperor!” at the top of your lungs, and honestly, I wouldn’t blame you.

So there you have it

Now that you’ve taken down the Carnifex, you deserve a moment to bask in your glory.

But don’t get too comfortable—there’s a lot more Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 ahead, and you’re going to need every trick you’ve learned to survive in this game.

Whether it’s learning to use more weapons, learning enemy patterns, or simply keeping your head on straight when everything’s going sideways, there’s no shortage of battles ahead.

Ishan Bodana is a dedicated gamer with a passion for exploring and analyzing diverse video games, offering thoughtful insights through his writing.