How to defeat Hive Tyrant in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2

The Hive Tyrant in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 is the leader of the Tyranid fleet and has some of the most difficult-to-parry ability combos. It is gigantic and sends out a menacing aura with green sparks flying around it. If this is not terrifying enough, it can perform several attack moves and damage a whole area around it when backed into a corner.

The Hive Tyrant in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 is one of the most unique monsters from the Tyranid faction. It comes with a Terminus threat level and appears as a boss monster. Fortunately, it does not appear alongside lesser Tyranid forces and can only be fought in a boss fight arena that takes place in the second Operation.

This article highlights the best way to beat the Hive Tyrant 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 Hive Tyrant in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2

The Hive Tyrant in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 poses a daunting challenge. While you can beat this enemy and clear the Operation objective, it helps to have a clear-cut strategy while fighting these harrowing Tyranid bosses.

Fighting Hive Tyrant in Operation 2 (Image via Focus Entertainment)

Here is a quick guide on how to beat the Hive Tyrant in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 and avoiding death:

• Despite the size of the Hive Tyrant in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2, it is quick on its feet and will aggressively try to execute combos when it is closer to you. Back off during these situations and take a few shots at the massive target to inflict chip damage. Follow this up with some quick melee slashes to build on your damage numbers.
• Explosives can deal a good chunk of damage to this enemy. Save some for the lesser Tyranid creatures when they start coming in as reinforcements to aid their leader on the battlefield.
• Grenades work well against almost all bosses. If you can find the timing to plant a Melta Bomb properly, it can severely damage the Tyrant and make it easier to take the disoriented creature down. This is also a perfect way to reduce the time it takes for you to slay the boss.

Slay the Hive Tyrant in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 (Image via Focus Entertainment)

• While smaller soldiers start swarming you, spam a few bullets on the Hive Tyrant directly. This causes a synaptic shock that you can utilize to directly execute the reinforcements and reduce their numbers.
• Observe the attack pattern and you will spot a few openings where you can parry its heavy attack. When you perform a clean parry, the game will allow you to execute a gun strike, which will eat away a chunk of the Tyrant’s total health pool. This opportunity can also be used to perform a perfect dodge immediately when the gun strike icon appears.
• Rinse and repeat these steps and avoid being cornered. Move around the arena and try to maintain enough distance to dodge the boss' signature pounce attack.

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

The Hive Tyrant in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 has two separate phases in the boss fight. It has an eerie ability to reanimate itself after being eliminated, perfectly marking the second part of the fight. It resurrects with a few new abilities and starts using these trump cards to fight more aggressively this time around.

The Hive Tyrant boss fight in Operation 2 (Image via Focus Entertainment)

Here are all the abilities that the Hive Tyrant in Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2 uses throughout the entire boss fight level:

Phase 1

• Lunge: The boss jumps from its location and slams the sword on the ground. A direct hit should be avoided.
• Whip Sweep: Equips its Whip weapon and strikes around from one side to another launching a forward area short-ranged attack.
• Sword Slam: Performs a sword ground slam directly on the ground area in front of the boss monster.
• Tornado Slash: Spins around with the sword out to deal area damage all around itself.
• Talon Slam: Quickly strikes down with its talons and has a small area of effect.
• Back Swipe: Launches a talon attack toward its back when players are behind it. This may be spammed if you repeatedly try to juke the boss by hiding behind its visible range.

Phase 2

• Swarm Call: Calls in reinforcements and launches synaptic pulses that can deal damage. The pulses can be avoided.
• Venom Wave: Shoots a lethal biochemical weapon when the boss slashes with its sword.

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