Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 – All Factions

Factions are the first choice you’ll make in playing Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2. There are specific advantages and disadvantages for each faction. Here’s all you need to know about playable factions in Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2.

All Factions – Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2

Imperial Navy

The Imperial Navy is responsible for protecting Imperium’s borders from any outside threats. Its arsenal includes sturdy ships and strong frontal armor. Because of its versatility, this faction is recommended for beginners.

Advantages

• Strong prow armor
• Powerful Nova Cannon
• Ships can use tornadoes
• All-rounder

Disadvantages

• Slow ships
• Ineffective at long-range

Adeptus Astartes (Space Marines)

This faction is known for its agility and great ship boarding. Space Marinesare adept in battles because of their armor-piercing weapons and a high chance of critical strikes. Their immunity to morale effects is also notable.

Advantages

• Strong armor of fleets
• High-damage Space Marines
• Powerful boarding

Disadvantages

• Very expensive
• Relatively low health
• Mediocre ship weapons

Adeptus Mechanicus

Adeptus Mechanicus has access to all Imperial Navy and Space Marine escorts. This faction is mainly focused on engaging its foes at a distance with the use of Nova Cannons. They also have good offensive boarding.

Advantages

• Long-range abilities
• Powerful Nova Cannons
• Access to high-tech weapons

Disadvantages

• Mediocre landing skills
• Weak armor
• Poor morale

Chaos

The fleets of Chaos are imbued with hellish energy and have a variety of ships to choose from. Their vessels favor swiftness and long-range battles.

Advantages

• Fast ships
• Long-range abilities
• Various ship types lead to different playstyles

Disadvantages

• Useless in a prolonged firefight
• Weak armor
• Poor morale

Aeldari Craftworlder

The most durable among Aeldar fleets. They’re adept in long-range battles and have high maneuverability. Fleets of this kind also excel in hit-and-run strategies.

Advantages

• Long-range abilities
• Great survivability
• Durable in long-range

Disadvantages

• Weak armor, especially in close combat

Aeldari Corsairs

The Aeldari Corsairfaction is composed of wild-hearted Aeldari who loves thrilling experiences. They come in fights with their advanced spacecraft that are swift but delicate. You can also pick on a limited number of ships.

Advantages

• Built-in stealth abilities
• Agile fleets
• Great survivability

Disadvantages

• Weak armor
• Limited ship selection
• High cost of fleets

Drukhari

A Drukhari fleet is a collection of deadly and swift raiders equipped with advanced technology. They’re concealed with Shadowfields, which helps for stealth and survivability. Dukhari fleets contain lethal weaponry which makes them dangerous.

Advantages

• Stealth abilities
• Great survivability
• High-damage weapons
• Powerful offensive boarding

Disadvantages

• Weak armor without stealth
• Trading with enemy fire is not sustainable

Orks

Orks fleets are rusty and assembled from scrap metals. However, their heavy armor is deemed impenetrable. They’re average when it comes to long-range encounters but grow increasingly dangerous when closing the distance.

Advantages

• Fleets are lethal on short-range
• Durable armor
• Powerful boarding
• Cheap fleets

Disadvantages

• Ineffective on long-range
• Weak morale
• Orks are average as fighters

Necrons

Known as the ageless masters of the galaxy, Necrons are underworld adventurers with a nearly unkillable fleet. Although often outnumbered, they’re capable of regenerating in the heart of the battle. They are also equipped with Mastery of Gauss technology, making their weapons extremely precise.

Advantages

• Durable armor
• Can regenerate health in battle
• Powerful weapons
• Tough morale

Disadvantages

• Slow-moving fleets
• Mostly outnumbered
• Expensive ships

Tyranids

Fleets of this kind are also called bio-ships. They rely on powerful boarding attacks, have great ability on closing an enemy’s distance, and have unique shielding abilities. Tyranids are agile and are most dangerous at close range.

Advantages

• Lethal on close-range
• Unique stealth abilities
• Fleets are fast and expandable
• Powerful boarding

Disadvantages

• Fragile once shields are used up
• Can be neutralized on long-range

Tau Empire Fleets

The Tau Empire is composed of two major fleets. The Tau Protector fleet or The Protection Fleet is composed of high-efficiency, well-equipped ships that are excellent on long-range combat. They’re however susceptible to swift and more resilient foes.

The Tau Merchant fleet is heavily-armed and armored—it has formidable shields and lethal damage when it comes to long-range engagements.

Advantages

• Excellent on long-range combat
• Strong ability to scout enemies and kill them at a distance
• Durable in long-range

Disadvantages

• Lacking maneuverability
• Slow-moving fleets
• Decent armor
• Mediocre morale
• Poor boarding

That’s all the factions in Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2. Every faction has its unique gameplay strategy, so you’ll need to learn and make the most out of your fleet’s strengths. You are also given different special abilities for each faction, so just keep that in mind.

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