Complete stats, mods, and loadout recommendations for every weapon in Gears of War: E-Day. Find your perfect arsenal — from the iconic Lancer and Gnasher to brand-new additions like the Gutpuncher and Incinerator.
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Every weapon available in Gears of War: E-Day at launch, with full stats and special properties. New E-Day weapons are marked with a NEW tag.
| Weapon | Type | Damage | Range | Fire Rate | Mag Size | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prototype Chainsaw Lancer | Assault Rifle | Medium | Medium | Auto | 30 | Chainsaw bayonet execution, Active Reload bonus. Origin story — earliest version of the iconic weapon. |
| Retro Lancer | Assault Rifle | High | Medium | Burst | 20 | Bayonet charge. Standard issue before chainsaw. |
| Gnasher Shotgun | Shotgun | Very High | Short | Pump | 8 | The close-range king. Can gib enemies at point blank. |
| Longshot Sniper | Sniper | Very High | Very Long | Bolt | 1 | Headshot = instant kill. Glint visible to enemies. |
| Markza Marksman Rifle | Marksman | High | Long | Semi-Auto | 10 | Headshot capable, faster follow-up than Longshot. |
| Boltok Pistol | Sidearm | High | Medium | Semi-Auto | 6 | High damage revolver, slow fire rate. |
| Snub Pistol | Sidearm | Low | Short-Medium | Semi-Auto | 12 | Reliable fallback, fast draw. |
| Boomshot | Heavy/Explosive | Extreme | Medium | Single | 1 | Rocket launcher. Area damage. |
| Torque Bow | Heavy | Very High | Long | Charge | 1 | Explosive arrow. Charge to fire, stick then detonate. |
| Frag Grenade | Explosive | Extreme | Throw | — | 1 | Can be planted as proximity mine or tagged onto enemies. |
| Scorcher Flamethrower | Heavy | High | Short | Continuous | Fuel | Area denial, damage over time. |
| GutpuncherNEW | Grenade Launcher | High | Medium-Long | Semi-Auto | 6 | Dual fire modes: rapid-fire and delayed explosion. First Gears grenade launcher. |
| IncineratorNEW | Shotgun | High | Short-Medium | Pump | 4 | Incendiary rounds, fire damage over time. Lights enemies on fire. |
| Prototype Lancer GLNEW | Assault Rifle | Medium | Medium | Auto | 30 | Lancer variant with under-barrel grenade launcher attachment. |
Master the Active Reload — it can mean the difference between winning a firefight and jamming your weapon at the worst possible moment. Every weapon in Gears of War: E-Day features this signature mechanic.
Each weapon has a reload meter with a highlighted sweet spot. Tap reload again when the slider enters this zone to trigger a faster reload and gain a temporary damage boost for your next shots.
If you tap reload outside the sweet spot, your weapon jams. This results in a significantly slower reload animation, leaving you vulnerable during critical moments of a firefight.
Hitting the exact right frame within the sweet spot triggers a Perfect Active Reload. This grants the maximum damage bonus and is signalled by a distinctive flash and audio cue. Master this to dominate multiplayer and higher Horde Siege difficulties.
Gears of War: E-Day introduces a comprehensive mod system across three categories. All mods are unlocked through gameplay — no pay-to-win, no battle pass required.
Improve your survivability and mobility. Boost maximum ammo reserves, increase health pool, reduce incoming damage, and speed up weapon swap times. Essential for players pushing higher difficulties in Horde Siege's Commander and Allfather tiers.
Enhance your class-specific abilities in Horde Siege. Boost Medic revive speed, increase Breacher explosive damage radius, extend Marksman spotting duration, and amplify Assault suppression effectiveness.
Direct weapon improvements that change how your guns perform. Increase damage output, expand magazine size, reduce recoil, improve reload speed, and enhance Active Reload sweet spot timing windows.
Three powerful weapon combinations for different playstyles. Whether you prefer balanced versatility, aggressive close-quarters action, or long-range precision, there is a loadout for you.
Balanced for all ranges. Best for beginners learning the fundamentals of Gears combat.
The Lancer covers midrange engagements with sustained automatic fire and the chainsaw bayonet for executions. The Gnasher dominates close quarters with devastating one-shot potential. The Snub is your reliable backup when both primaries run dry. This loadout teaches you every engagement distance in Gears.
Maximum CQB damage. For aggressive Breacher-class players who thrive in close-range chaos.
Double shotguns means double the close-range devastation. Open with the Incinerator to set enemies on fire and apply damage-over-time, then swap to the Gnasher for the finishing shot. The fire damage softens targets, making Gnasher kills more consistent even outside point-blank range. Ideal for Breachers leading the charge in Horde Siege.
Long-range precision. For Marksman-class players who control the battlefield from a distance.
The Longshot delivers one-shot headshot kills at extreme range — the ultimate precision tool. The Markza provides faster follow-up shots for missed headshots or multiple targets. The Boltok bridges the gap with high-damage revolver shots at medium range. Perfect for the Marksman class in Horde Siege, where long-range damage and spotting are critical.
Want to see how these loadouts perform in action? Dive into our multiplayer and co-op guides.
Now that you know every weapon inside and out, it's time to put that knowledge to use. Master the Active Reload, equip the right mods, and lock in your loadout for the fight ahead.