Gears of War: E-Day Complete Weapons and Equipment Guide

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# Gears of War: E-Day Complete Weapons and Equipment Guide E-Day combines returning Gears weapons with redesigned gunplay, new equipment and a weapon modification system. This guide distinguishes weapon mechanics confirmed by The Coalition from additional weapons listed in the community-maintained Gears of War Wiki. ## 1. Prototype Lancer The Prototype Lancer is a versatile assault rifle. The official gameplay update confirms: - Higher rate of fire than recent Lancers - Larger magazine than recent versions - Designed as an effective general-purpose rifle - Weapon modification support Its combination of sustained fire and ammunition capacity makes it suitable for players who want a flexible primary weapon. Official documentation does not establish an exact damage-per-shot figure here. ## 2. Mark 1 Lancer Assault Rifle Also known as the Retro Lancer. The official gameplay update confirms: - Strong close-range effectiveness - Usable at medium and longer distances - Heavy recoil that players must control Practical tip: Learn to compensate for recoil before relying on the weapon at greater distances. ## 3. Hammerburst Assault Rifle The Hammerburst is inspired by the original Gears of War version. Confirmed mechanics: - Accurate six-round burst - Perfect Active Reload increases rate of fire Practical tip: Focus on controlled bursts and learn the Perfect Active Reload timing. ## 4. Gnasher Shotgun The Gnasher returns with an updated loading system. Confirmed mechanics: - Six-shell capacity instead of the previous eight-shell version - Round-by-round Active Reload - Ability to reload one or two shells without completing the entire reload cycle Practical tip: Use partial reloading when only a small amount of ammunition is needed immediately. The official multiplayer guide also gives a Gnasher bayonet attachment as an example of a weapon modification. ## 5. Breechshot The Breechshot returns with: - Round-by-round Active Reload - One-shot headshot capability in PvP - Axe-based execution options The one-shot headshot description refers specifically to the developer's PvP statement. It must not be interpreted as universal damage behavior against all PvE enemies. ## 6. MX8 Snub Pistol The Snub has been tuned to resemble its handling in earlier Gears games. Confirmed characteristics: - Fires as quickly as the trigger is pulled - Fast weapon drawing and stowing - Useful for finishing weakened enemies Practical tip: Practice switching to the Snub when a primary weapon becomes inconvenient to reload. ## 7. Longshot Sniper Rifle The Longshot appears in the E-Day weapon listings maintained by the Gears Wiki. The developer gameplay update also confirms first-person sniper scopes have sway, increasing the difficulty of precise aiming. Do not assume specific Longshot damage, magazine size or reload values without E-Day-specific verification. ## 8. Chainsaw Bayonet The Chainsaw Bayonet appears in the E-Day weapon index. The developer confirms Lancer chainsaw executions can be used against sufficiently weakened Boomers. Specific execution requirements may differ depending on the enemy and combat situation. ## 9. Smoke Grenades The Coalition confirms a volumetric smoke system. Smoke grenades can: - Obscure player sightlines - Obscure AI enemy sightlines - Support repositioning - Conceal certain approaches Smoke does not provide solid protection from incoming projectiles. ## 10. Heavy Weapons The official gameplay update confirms: - Heavy weapons generally slow movement - Most movement actions remain available while carrying them - Certain heavy weapons can be detached from turret bases This makes detachable turrets particularly relevant to Horde Siege. ### Prototype Heavy Boomshot The E-Day Heavy Boomshot represents the Locust Prototype Boomshot. The developer describes it as a Heavy Weapon, distinguishing it from conventional handheld Boomshot implementations. ## 11. Additional Wiki-Listed Weapons The Gears of War Wiki lists the following additional entries within its E-Day weapons category: - Commando Knife - Frag Grenade - Gut-Puncher - Incinerator Shotgun - Mulcher - Torque Bow These entries are useful for further research, but their presence in a community category does not independently establish detailed E-Day statistics, acquisition locations or mode availability. They should not be assigned invented values. ## 12. Universal Ballistics The Coalition confirms that E-Day projectiles have simulated travel time. Important consequences include: - Projectiles no longer behave as universally instantaneous shots - Tracers and impacts reflect the projectile simulation - Leading a moving target may matter outside a weapon's effective range - Weapon choice and range influence aiming decisions Practice with each weapon rather than treating all projectile speeds identically. ## 13. Recoil and Scope Handling Some automatic weapons reward controlled burst firing because of their recoil characteristics. First-person sniper scopes also have sway. Players should practice timing and aiming before entering competitive engagements. ## 14. Weapon Modifications Campaign and Horde Siege support weapon modifications. The official multiplayer guide explains that Horde Siege Weapon Mods: - Become available through class-level progression - Require Weapon Parts to purchase - Can change weapon handling or functionality - Can be shared across classes when customizing the same weapon Modifications are not used in competitive Versus matches. Versus instead provides standardized starting equipment and on-map Power Weapons. ## 15. Weapon Parts Weapon Parts are acquired through progression and Horde Siege activities. To retain collected mission Weapon Parts, at least one squad member must successfully extract. A failed extraction can therefore prevent the squad from keeping its collected Weapon Parts. ## 16. Armor Mods and Tactical Gear Mods Armor Mods may adjust: - Health - Ammunition reserves - Weapon switching speed - Other combat bonuses Tactical Gear Mods may alter: - Cooldowns - Range - Additional class-specific effects Exact modifiers depend on available class unlocks. ## 17. Horde Siege Equipment Supply Caches allow players to spend Energy on equipment and supplies. Examples described by the developer include: - Sentries - Decoys - Frag grenades - Incendiary grenades - Weapons - Squad Perks Equipment availability depends on class progression and available upgrades. ## 18. Choosing Equipment For close-range engagements, consider the handling and reload mechanics of the Gnasher or other appropriate weapons. For medium-range encounters, learn the recoil characteristics of the Prototype Lancer, Mark 1 Lancer and Hammerburst. For precision engagements, practice aiming, scope sway and projectile behavior. For Horde Siege, consider how weapon modifications interact with class abilities and shared squad resources. These are general tactical recommendations, not universal weapon rankings. ## 19. Accuracy and Source Notes The Coalition's gameplay announcements provide the strongest evidence for specific weapon behaviors. The Gears Wiki is useful for identifying additional equipment but must be checked against E-Day-specific sources. Do not transfer damage statistics, ammunition counts, multiplayer balance values or special attacks from Gears 4, Gears 5 or other titles into E-Day. ## Sources Official Gameplay Updates: https://www.gearsofwar.com/en-us/news/e-day-gameplay-updates/ Official Multiplayer Deep Dive: https://www.gearsofwar.com/en-us/news/multiplayer/ Community-maintained E-Day weapons category: https://gearsofwar.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Gears_of_War:_E-Day_weapons