Guide to Unlocking Artificer Tokens in Space Marine 2

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In Space Marine 2, unlocking and upgrading weapons to the Artificer tier requires understanding the game's progression systems. This guide will walk you through how to earn the necessary resources, specifically Artificer Tokens, and effectively upgrade your weapons.

What Are Artificer Tokens?

Artificer Tokens (or weapon data for Artificer tier upgrades) are an important resource used to unlock the third weapon tier. Weapons have four tiers:

1. Standard (default)

2. Master-Crafted

3. Artificer

4. Relic

Each tier enhances your weapon’s stats and abilities, with Artificer being a significant upgrade.

How to Earn Artificer Tokens

1. Complete Missions on Higher Difficulties

   • Artificer Tokens drop in Substantial difficulty missions or higher.

   • Missions with tougher enemies, like Terminus-level bosses, are more likely to yield Artificer Tokens.

2. Kill Mini-Bosses and Collect Loot

   • Bosses like Carnifex or Neurothrope often drop tokens.

   • Mini-bosses and specific points on the map may also have weapon data. Explore thoroughly!

3. Search for Weapon Data

   • Artificer Tokens appear as random drops during missions.

   • Keep an eye out for Servo-Skulls, as they can contain weapon data. One Servo-Skull appears per mission and is usually well-hidden.

4. Replay Operations Mode

   • Operations missions are repeatable and scale in difficulty. Focus on missions labeled "Substantial" or harder to maximize Artificer Token drops.

How to Unlock Artificer Tier for Weapons

1. Gain Weapon Experience

   • Use the weapon in combat to earn experience points. You need 7,500 XP to unlock the Artificer tier.

   • Weapon XP is shared across classes. For example, leveling a Plasma Pistol on the Bulwark applies to all other classes.

2. Spend Artificer Tokens

   • After reaching the XP requirement, spend the tokens to unlock the Artificer tier.

   • This enables you to continue leveling the weapon and unlock new perks.

3. Mastery Points

   • Each weapon upgrade tier also provides Mastery Points, which are used to unlock weapon-specific perks in the perk tree.

Tips for Token Farming

• Focus on Substantial Missions
  Start with manageable difficulties, then work up to Substantial difficulty for Artificer Tokens.

• Work as a Team
  Playing with teammates ensures you can survive harder missions, making token farming faster.

• Weapon Use
  Prioritize weapons you use often.

• Don’t Skip Servo-Skulls
  These hidden collectibles often reward tokens. Explore each map carefully.

Spending Tokens Wisely

1. Upgrade Core Weapons First
   Focus on weapons like the Plasma Pistol or Power Sword that you use across multiple classes.

2. Maximize Perks
   Use Mastery Points gained from Artificer upgrades to unlock powerful perks, like increased damage or faster cooldowns.

3. Avoid Wasting Tokens
   Don’t invest in weapons you don’t use. Instead, save tokens for high-priority gear.

Final Blurb

Unlocking Artificer Tokens requires patience and a clear strategy. Focus on challenging missions, explore maps thoroughly, and prioritize your upgrades based on your playstyle. With the right approach, you’ll have Artificer-tier weapons ready to dominate the opposition.

Enjoy the grind and lookin’ awesome.

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