Knowing the proper key terms of your weapons can make a huge difference for your combat playstyle in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2. Several weapons list Fencing as their defensive style, and you might be wondering what this means, and how it works.

Weapon defense describes how your defense works as a character, and what you can expect to do when attempting to deflect oncoming melee attacks. Fencing is one of the more fluid choices, but it does typically mean you’re giving up increased defense for less power. If it helps you live, though, it can be a huge difference. Here’s what you need to know about how Fencing works in Space Marine 2.