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In the grim future of the 41st Millennium,Warhammer 40K Inquisitor Martyrtasks players with the role of an Inquisitor. As a secret agent of the Imperium of Mankind, they explore a ghost battleship that has seemingly appeared out of nowhere in the Caligari Sector. Players take the role of one of five Inquisitor agents as they battle hordes of mutants and the forces of Chaos before they threaten the Imperium.
Like most other ARPGs,Warhammer 40k Inquisitor Martyrgives players access to various Classes of different playstyles. Players can become the battle-hardened Crusader, the stealthy Assassin, the psionic Psyker, technologically-attuned Tech-Priest, or the divinely-inspired Sororitas. Which among these Classes is the best inWarhammer 40kInquisitor Martyr?
Psyker
ThePsyker,or the Primaris Psyker, gathers powers from the Warp to aid the Imperium in their fight against Chaos. Although disdained for their mutated nature, their ability to channel otherworldly powers through the Warp makes the Psyker an undeniable asset to the Imperium. In thegame, Psykers form the equivalent of a magic-user role. They can repel Daemons and eliminate foes from a distance through devastating spells, much like thePrimarchs ofWH40K.
Playstyle: Magical Flexibility
As the magic-user archetype, the Psyker relies on their capabilities of mixing and matching spells. They can debilitate enemy forces through debuffs and bolster their own ranks through enhancements. In addition to a wide variety of Psychic Powers, the Psyker can use Force Weapons to amplify their abilities. Their forbidden spells accumulate Warp Heat, which can call forth phenomena such as Daemons and other Warp anomalies. Compared to the other Classes, the Psyker boasts the flashiest moves and the most creative uses of their abilities. However, their high skill ceiling can make them difficult to use.
Expertise: Better Performance, Better Adaptability
As with other Classesin theWarhammer 40Kgame, the Psyker can tap into various Expertises depending on their preferred growth. InInquisitor Martyr, the Psyker has access to three specializations, each of which allows them to use their psychic abilities in conjunction with an enhanced role in combat.
Tech-Adept
TheTech-Adeptprimarily serves the Machine God. As a member of the Adeptus Mechanicus, the Tech-Adept is entrusted with the deepest technological secrets and rituals of the Imperium, and they’re tasked with using these secrets to decimate the forces of Chaos. The Tech-Adept is theequivalent of a summoner, calling forth various technological advancements to their aid.
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Playstyle: Summoning Specialties
As the Imperium’s go-to technological experts, the Tech-Adept summons machines to aid them in almost every situation. They rely heavily on Data-Flux points to summon constructs in battle such as Robots, Combat Servitors, and Gun Turrets. On their own, they rely on Arcane Tech Equipment such as modified Axes and Carbines, and are the only ones capable of commanding their Psiloi Constructs. Tech-Adepts are a relatively good balance between the complexity of the Psyker and the combat options of the Assassin.
Expertise: A Tool For Every Occasion
The Tech-Adept’s Expertises make full use of their summons. These Expertises are tailored to using the Tech-Adept’s constructs in various ways, giving players a lot of room to specialize in offense, defense, or sheer utility, depending on their convenience.
Assassin
As part of the Imperial Death Cults,theAssassinis tasked with eliminatingall sorts of enemies, from politicians to generals, regardless of the environment. InInquisitor Martyr, the Assassin is equipped with a multitude of weapons. As such, the Assassinis fit for both melee and ranged roles, depending on the player’s preference. Her nimble movement further encourages versatility in play.
Playstyle: Movement And Versatility
Heavily reliant on stealth and subterfuge, the Assassin sees no use for the added defenses (and weight) of heavier armor. In turn, Assassins rely less on Power Armor and instead have an arsenal of exotic weaponry tailored to eliminate the Emperor’s foes. Sniper Rifles and Power Swords are the norm for the Assassin, and they integrate these weapons seamlessly with their combat styles. They can also Dodge in combat regardless of the armor they’re wearing, and rely on the Adrenaline Resource that they gain when they wound or kill foes. The Assassin is one of the most flexible Classes, perfect for players who want to explore the depth ofInquisitor Martyrgameplay without the unnecessary Warp risk tied to the Psyker.
Expertise: Overwhelm Without Resistance
Trained to kill without remorse, the Assassin can further specialize into Expertises catered to killing styles of their choosing. The Assassin has the choice of playing around the battlefield with deadly swords or eliminating their foe from afar with deadly marksmanship. Regardless of the choice, the Assassin’s Expertiseis almost always tied to their hit-and-run nature, giving players many options of sabotaging the enemy’s overall strength.
Sororitas
Before becoming a true Inquisitor, the agent has first become aSororitas, a member of the Adepta Sororitas sisterhood whose lives are devoted to eternal servitude of the Emperor. Unlike other Imperial agents, the Sororitas aren’t just worshippers. They specialize in armed combat not dissimilar from their more powerful Space Marine counterparts. Showing no remorse against the Emperor’s enemies, the Sororitas is armed with both holy and conventional weaponry that affords them a lot of flexibility in exchange for weaker defenses.
Playstyle: Divine And Dangerous
The armored nature of the Sororitas makes them more suitable for frontal assaults compared to the stealthier Assassins and the more fragile Tech-Adepts. What they lack in defenses, however, they do compensate with their natural connection with the Emperor. The Adepta Sororitas have access to Faith, a resource they obtain through Sacred Rites selected for missions. With enough Faith, the Sororitas can activate Acts of Faith that result in various supernatural effects, which manipulate the battlefield to their favor. With enough prowess, aSororitas can transform into an Embodied Saintwith special abilities, allowing her to purge entire areas of Chaos threats.
The Sororitas is a middle ground between specialized play and safe experimentation. While not as repetitive as the bulkier Crusader, the Sororitas still enjoys the relative safety of armor. Their damage numbers won’t be as high as the Assassin, and their relative complexity is similar to the micromanagement needed for the Psyker. This makes the Adeptas Sororitas a decent middle groundas players find a more comfortable way of playing the other Classes.
Expertise: The Emperor Protects
As with other Classes, the Sororitas has a wide range of Expertises that take advantage of their connection with the Emperor. While not as tanky as the Crusader, the multifaceted nature of the Sororitas’s arsenal allows them to become tankier versions of the more fragile Assassins, giving them more room to get into the heat of combat without much risk.
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Crusader
Before becoming the Inquisitor, the player must first become aCrusader, one of the holiest warriors among the Adeptus Ministorum. Crusaders show their devotion to the Emperor through their contribution in the frontlines, reflecting their loyalty to the Imperium as executioners and honor guards. InInquisitor, the Crusader serves as the bulkiest of the agents, capable of besting the most fearsome foes up close.
Playstyle: Total Domination
Serving as the tank archetype, the Crusader relies on their durability and natural defenses to outlast foes. They tear through enemy mobs easily, courtesy of their Power Armor, affinity with heavy Melee Weapons, and proper use of their Focus Resource.
Given the strength of the Crusader’s Power Armor, newcomers toInquisitor Martyrare able to withstand most enemy blows and take their time adjusting to fierce situations without putting themselves at risk. While specialists up close, Crusaders still have the option to wield heavy artillery to enjoy the relative safety of distance. Compared to the other Classes,the Crusader is a safe choicefor anyone who wants to explore the game before going wild with theorycrafting.
Expertise: Defense Is Priority
Compared to other Classes, whose Expertises heavily split their combat style, the Crusader’s specializations still reflect a key aspect of their gameplay: defense. Regardless of the chosen Expertise, Crusaders are expected to capitalize on their natural protections to bypass most enemy threats.
Warhammer 40K Inquisitor Martyris available on the PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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