

Long range not preferred as enemies can see the drill-bit approaching them from far, giving them adequate time to reposition themselves. Once charged, it is not required to shoot it, as you can overcharge it and conserve your ammo.ĭropshot : Need to have good knowledge about map layout and cover thickness in order to use this effectively. Also, while charging your EMBAR, the ‘charging sound’ gives away your location. If you have a fix on an enemy, by the time you charge and shoot, the enemy might have moved, therefore considerable skill is required. With just 70 ammo, you cannot use this weapon haphazardly.Įmbar : You cannot shoot with this weapon instantly, as charging is required. Now, this weapon requires even more skill, as the ammo has been reduced from 105 to 70. Hard Aim + Active reload can burn enemies instantly. A player who knows how to use it can burn enemies instantly. Has a scope, which makes it easy to hit faraway targets. Also with an active reload, the explosion radius increases. This is especially handy for setting traps, as you can plant a grenade on an obscured wall if you suspect an opponent is going to come rushing in.Arranged in decreasing order of lethality, and increasing order of skill.īoomshot : Takes minimal skill to use. In what's become a staple in Gears games, grenades can be stuck onto enemies or planted onto walls with a quick tap of the melee button.

As such, fire in quick bursts with these weapons for better accuracy. Many of Gears 5's automatic weapons, such as the Enforcer and certain variations of the Lancer, have quite a bit of recoil if you decide to hold the trigger down and go full-auto. Communicate with your team when you're ready to drop an Ultimate, and don't just throw them out willy nilly. Most Ultimates, such as Emile's drop shield and Marcus' headshot buff are best used during intense boss waves, while Ultimates such as Kait's camoflauge and Kat's hologram are good for getting out of a sticky situation. As with other games with Ultimates such as Overwatch and Destiny, knowing when to pop your Ultimate in Gears' Horde and Escape modes is key to victory.
