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NEW ENEMY (4)
Gears of War 3

NEW ENEMY (4)

Learn how to defeat Lambent Wretches and other enemies in Gears of War 3's 'Helping Hand' chapter. Includes strategies for Drudges, Lambent Drones, and Stalks.

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Learn how to defeat Lambent Wretches and other enemies in Gears of War 3's 'Helping Hand' chapter. Includes strategies for Drudges, Lambent Drones, and Stalks.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Once the gate in the back of the playground opens, you'll encounter Lambent Wretches. The Gnasher, Lancer, or Hammerburst are effective weapons against them.
  2. 2
    After defeating the Wretches, focus on the Drudges, Lambent Drones, and Lambent Stalks down the street.
  3. 3
    Continue down the street and hold open the razor wire. Let Carmine go ahead for a humorous nod to Anthony and Benjamin.
  4. 4
    After a car passes, more enemies will spawn from a Lambent Stalk across the gap. Deal with them and the pods.
  5. 5
    Go around the corner to find the grocery store door.
  6. 6
    Proceed forward and around the corner, then Chainsaw the board blocking your way into the next room. Melee also works if you don't have the Lancer.
  7. 7
    After a conversation between Baird and Sam, another Lambent Stalk will spawn more enemies further down the aisles.
  8. 8
    An ammo box is hidden behind rubble on the right side of the area, containing ammo and potentially a Boomshot. It's recommended to save the Boomshot for the next chapter.
  9. 9
    Be aware that some Drudges may spawn only one tentacle. This single tentacle will still attack and burn you with imulsion, but it is easily killed.
  10. 10
    Continue onwards and kill the Lambent enemies around the left corner.
  11. 11
    Go around the shelves and fight off the Lambent enemies around the giant hole in the floor.
  12. 12
    Proceed to the door on the other side of the room to finish this section.
  13. 13
    Upon reaching the door, Carmine will point out a locker. Melee or Chainsaw the large wooden box on the left to reveal a switch.
  14. 14
    Pull the switch to open the adjacent door and gain access to a Loader Mech, which controls similarly to a Silverback without guns.
  15. 15
    Use the Loader Mech to break down the locker. Exit the mech to find Boomshot ammo in a slightly hidden room on the right.
  16. 16
    Re-enter the Loader Mech to pick up the supplies on the floor.
  17. 17
    Use the Loader Mech to kick down the door on the left.
  18. 18
    More Stalks will spawn outside; eliminate them before proceeding.
  19. 19
    Kick down the car and van in your path, reach the green smoke, and the chapter will end.
  20. 20
    Objective: Head to the warehouse. Run down the imulsion-surrounded path under the bridge.
  21. 21
    Outside, check behind the truck on your right for ammo and a Longshot. Consider switching your Lancer for the sniper rifle, but keep the Boomshot for the new enemy around the building corner.
Tips
  • The Gnasher shotgun is highly effective against Lambent Wretches.
  • Save the Boomshot for the next chapter, as it will be needed.
  • The Loader Mech functions like a Silverback but lacks weaponry.
  • Be prepared for additional enemies to spawn from Lambent Stalks.

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