Follow our detailed walkthrough for Gears of War 3's Chapter 1: Anchored. Find collectibles, defeat enemies, and progress through the story with expert tips.
Walkthrough
- 1You'll start the chapter waking up. Look on the desk behind you, near the cot, for your first collectible.
- 2Head into the hallway and listen for a lady mentioning Dom. Follow her into the room on the left. Hug the left wall; just past the cots, you'll find another collectible on a dinner tray. Grab it and head back into the hall.
- 3Take the next door on the right, and then the next one, which is also open. There's another collectible on the table right in front of Jack. Pick it up and return to the hallway.
- 4Continue onward and go up the stairs. After going around a table, head up the next flight of stairs. Take a couple of right turns and then talk to Anya.
- 5Follow the objective marker (the star icon that appears when you press [LB/L1]) to witness Nash being attacked. Clear out the polyps, taking them out one by one. Then, turn right and head up the stairs.
- 6At the top of the stairs, you'll encounter the Drudge. This guy can mutate, but for now, just focus on shooting his glowing belly.
- 7Head left, shoot the Drudge near the edge, and then go up the stairs to your right to activate the dock lift. A cutscene with Prescott will play.
- 8After the cutscene, you'll be directed through the gardens to find a spot to watch your new movie. Take your time crossing the deck, as the Lambent can be tough, especially when they start shooting. Use cover and aim for their glowing weak spots.
- 9Once you've dealt with the Lambent (a Raven might help you out here), go to the back-left corner of the deck. Look up at the catwalk above; you'll see a dead Gear hanging off. Shoot the body to make him drop his tags.
- 10With the tags in hand, head for the stairs on the right that lead up to the catwalk. Go through the door at the end of the catwalk, and another cutscene will trigger.
- 11After the cutscene, turn around and backtrack the way you came. Before you descend the stairs, use your elevated position to clear out any remaining Lambent in the area.
- 12Once you're back on the deck, make your way towards the lifts, clearing out any enemies as you go. When the area is clear, a COG soldier will raise the lift for you. Use it to cross to the other side of the deck.
- 13Cross over and you'll find yourself back where you first encountered the Drudge. Head back down the stairs to the area where Nash met his end.
- 14Pick up the extinguisher and put out the fire. They can be a bit tricky to aim, so try aiming slightly higher than you think you need to. If it doesn't work, readjust your aim.
- 15You'll encounter some more Lambent as you move through the next hall. Hang back and take them out. At the end of the hall, turn right to save Prescott.
Tips
- Collectibles: Keep an eye out for the three collectibles mentioned in the walkthrough. They're usually off the main path but worth grabbing.
- Drudge Weakness: Always aim for the glowing belly of the Drudge. It's his primary weak spot.
- Lambent Tactics: Use cover frequently when fighting Lambent. They can be overwhelming in open areas. Aim for their glowing parts for critical hits.
- Extinguisher Aim: Don't get frustrated if the extinguisher doesn't hit the fire immediately. Adjust your aim slightly higher than you think necessary.
- Progression to the next chapter.
- Potential for finding all collectibles in the chapter.
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