Learn how to defeat the Gunker, a giant Lambent creature in Gears of War 3. Discover its long-range and melee attacks, and effective strategies for survival.
Walkthrough
- 1When you first encounter Gunkers, use half of your Boomshot ammo on the first one and save the rest for the second.
- 2After defeating the Gunkers and other enemies, proceed to the stranded base for a cutscene.
- 3Follow the Camp Leader through the camp. Look for a brownish container after making two right turns when your guns are drawn; it contains a Boomshot. Another container in front of you after the door holds Lancer, Hammerburst, and Gnasher ammo.
- 4Continue outside to a large ammo supply.
- 5Past the stranded gate, more Lambent stalks, drudges, and a Gunker will spawn. Use the blue container on the right side of the area for cover against the Gunker's mortar shots.
- 6After clearing the area, interact with the Garage Door.
- 7Across the bridge and after a cutscene, take cover behind the barrels on the right. Two Gunkers and a drudge will spawn. Defeat them.
- 8Continue past the locked gate.
- 9After regaining control in the stadium, talk to fans. Lambent enemies will attack. Choose the upper path for less resistance and a high-ground advantage.
- 10A Gunker will spawn under the 'South Gate' sign. If out of Boomshot ammo, use frag grenades.
- 11After defeating the Gunker, go under the sign and through the gates and doors. A flashback cutscene will play.
- 12You will need to carry a bomb to a Lambent stalk while avoiding drudges and using Thrashball moves. This part is difficult to fail.
- 13Go up the steps, pick up the Boomshot, and enter the door for another cutscene.
- 14At the top of the elevator ride, a Gunker will appear. Shoot the red barrels beside it to kill it instantly, rather than using your Boomshot.
- 15During the zipline sequence, you can shoot red barrels on the right or ignore them.
- 16At the end of the zipline, immediately get behind the barricade to the right as drudges and a Gunker attack. Use your Boomshot for these enemies.
Tips
- Gunkers have a long-range mortar attack that throws Imulsion, dealing significant damage. It's relatively easy to avoid if you pay attention.
- At close range, Gunkers have a melee attack that can down you in one hit. It's best to maintain distance.
- When a Gunker dies, it causes a large explosion. Staying back will mitigate this threat.
- When facing the Gunker near the 'South Gate' sign and out of Boomshot ammo, frag grenades are a viable alternative.
- When the Gunker appears at the top of the elevator, use the red barrels for an instant kill instead of wasting valuable Boomshot ammo.
- When attacked by drudges and a Gunker after the zipline, immediately seek cover behind the barricade to the right.
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