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NEW ENEMY (3)
Gears of War 3

NEW ENEMY (3)

Learn about the Drudge and Lambent Drone, new enemies in Gears of War 3. Drudges explode on death and have a close-range throw-up attack.

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Learn about the Drudge and Lambent Drone, new enemies in Gears of War 3. Drudges explode on death and have a close-range throw-up attack.

Walkthrough
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    Outside, you will encounter a new enemy: the Drudge. Drudges are similar to Drones, exploding on death and possessing a close-range attack where they throw up on you. Long range is preferred for engaging them. If you chainsaw a Drudge with your Bayonet (a melee attack), your character will automatically kick them away.
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    Rush forward and take cover (using nearby objects for protection) on the piece of cover directly in front of you. Take out the lone Drudge by shooting the glowing spot on its stomach.
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    Turn left and take cover along the short walls to face Drudges and Lambent Drones that hop over the railing.
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    After the fight, walk forward and turn right to either Chainsaw or Melee the lone Drudge that appears.
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    Enter the control room and raise the deck. Pick up any ammo if needed.
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    Proceed forward through the small patch of Garden. Take cover around the sandbags to prepare for another fight against more Drudges and Dark Drones. Stay at a distance and shoot them with your Lancer (a type of assault rifle).
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    You can pick up any weapon dropped by enemies. They mostly carry Hammerbursts (another type of rifle), so ammo should be plentiful.
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    Once all enemies are dead, head to the right and go up the steps. On the left side of the walkway, there is a dead body with a Longshot Sniper Rifle nearby.
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    After a cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically), return to the broken walkway and kill the enemies below. Fight your way downwards back to the steps leading outside.
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    Downstairs, the doorway is on fire. Use the fire extinguisher directly in front of you to put out the fires.
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    Engage the Drudge and two Lambent Drones in the hallway leading back to where you found Anya.
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    Down this hallway, polyps (small, tentacle-like enemies) will attack from the vents; they are easily killed with your rifle.
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    In the room down the hall, more Lambent enemies will attack. Use the tables as cover and focus on the Drudges first. Frag grenades are effective here.
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    After receiving help from Dom to open a door, you will find a Boltok pistol and ammo across from you. Hop over the soda machine and head into the hanger where more Lambent enemies will attack. It is suggested to stay on the upper level until all enemies below are dead.
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    Work your way around until you see the Chopper you need to help get out. Head upstairs, clearing out Lambent enemies, and pull the switch inside the room to release Chopper #1.
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    Go out the door into Hanger Bay #2 and head downstairs to activate a cutscene and a now-dead chopper. A Leviathan tentacle will appear and attack; continuously shoot it to make it go away.
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    Take out the other Lambent enemies near you and head upstairs. Pull the switch inside the room.
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    Riding the helipad up, you will see that part of the deck is on fire. Take out the lone Drudge and Drone, then go to the valve to turn on the water.
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    Proceed through the cleared area, taking out Lambent enemies, and turn valve #2.
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    Go over the burnt area to find a COG soldier trying to put out the third and final fire. The gas can next to him will explode, killing him. You can pick up his extinguisher to put out the last fire.
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    After crossing the field, go down the path and kick open the door to encounter the Leviathan again. It will destroy the middle part, cutting off access.
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    At the end of the path, more Lambent Drones will emerge from the door across the gap. After a few seconds, the Leviathan tentacle will spawn polyps behind you. Deal with the polyps until a piece of the deck falls, allowing you to get to higher ground and the Leviathan retreats.
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    The Leviathan will push crates toward you on the top deck; run across as fast as possible to avoid being crushed. To the right is a garage containing two Silverbacks.
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    The Silverback is a portable turret with two Mulchers on each gun. It allows you to roadie run (a quick dash while in cover). Tap (A) to huddle up for cover and fire rockets. It can overheat like a turret.
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    BOSS: LAMBENT LEVIATHAN: The Lambent Leviathan is more of an annoyance than a boss and is on a time limit. If you do not dislodge it in time, it will eat the deck and you, ending the mission.
Tips
  • Drudges explode on death and have a close-range attack where they throw up on you, so long range is preferred.
  • If you chainsaw a Drudge, your character will automatically kick them away.
  • Use cover frequently to protect yourself from enemy fire.
  • When engaging Drudges and Lambent Drones, shooting the glowing spot on the Drudge's stomach is an effective tactic.
  • Frag grenades are very useful when fighting Lambent enemies in enclosed spaces.
  • Staying on upper levels in the hanger bay can provide a tactical advantage against Lambent enemies.
  • The Silverback is a powerful portable turret that can be used to deal significant damage.
  • The Lambent Leviathan fight is on a time limit; act quickly to dislodge it.

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