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your target. Tapping (X) again will make you snap their necks.
Gears of War 3

your target. Tapping (X) again will make you snap their necks.

Learn how to perform a Meat Shield Takedown in Gears of War 3 by tapping X. Use it as a distraction when enemies are on your tail.

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Learn how to perform a Meat Shield Takedown in Gears of War 3 by tapping X. Use it as a distraction when enemies are on your tail.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Grab an enemy to use as a Meat Shield.
  2. 2
    Tap (X) to perform a Takedown, snapping their neck.
  3. 3
    Alternatively, while holding a grenade, tap UP on the D-PAD to tag the Meat Shield with the grenade and kick it forward.
Tips
  • Tapping UP on the D-PAD with a Meat Shield can be a good distraction method if someone is on your tail (meaning if an enemy is pursuing you).
  • The motto of Gears of War 3 is 'Take Cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) or Die'. You cannot stand out in the open and expect to survive many shots.
  • Hold (A) to perform a Roadie Run, which is essential for moving quickly between cover.

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