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CHAPTER 4: The tide turns
Gears 5

CHAPTER 4: The tide turns

Complete Gears 5 Chapter 4 The Tide Turns walkthrough, including all 7 collectibles and 6 components, and Swarmak boss fight strategy.

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Complete Gears 5 Chapter 4 The Tide Turns walkthrough, including all 7 collectibles and 6 components, and Swarmak boss fight strategy.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    After escaping the plaza, jump the barricades near the gate to find an Embar. Head down the stairs and enter the first shop on the left to find 1 Component.
  2. 2
    Continue forward. A fire blocks your path to the Raven. Go to the building on the right, open the door, and enter to find Stim tech, an upgrade for Jack. Use this new ability to proceed through the fire.
  3. 3
    After crossing the fire, you'll find explosives outside a shop. Enter it to find a Boltok on a coffee table. Proceed to the street and go right. Use Jack's Stim ability and enter the shop to find 1 Component. On the other side, find a body with Frag grenades and a Talon. Head to the objective.
  4. 4
    Once you cross the fire, the Flock will attack DeeBees, followed by drones and snipers. Finish them off. A Salvo can be found near the crashed Raven. Proceed through the gate to the loading docks. Go left after the stairs to find Shock grenades. Climb up the open door and head left to find the 1st Collectible, (Memo to Bomah Hotel Staff) on a table.
  5. 5
    Head back and proceed to the objective. After entering the main passage of the docks, open the metal door to find 1 Component on the truck. Advance to the objective.
  6. 6
    As soon as you enter the hotel, Jack will activate the lantern. Find bodies and the 2nd Collectible, (COG Tags: Fallen Gear at Hotel) on the ground in front of a door.
  7. 7
    Enter the first room on your right to find 1 Component on the panel. Advance through the corridor.
  8. 8
    In the kitchen, you'll encounter DeeBees corrupted by the Flock. Be careful as they explode when close and cannot be stunned by Jack's Flash. After clearing the area, go forward and enter the left room to get a Gnasher. Proceed to the next area.
  9. 9
    This area is full of Rejects. You can stealth kill them by walking slowly and quietly. Combat is optional; you can sneak past them. Use Jack's Pulse to scan their locations. An Overkill is on the right side near the stairs. Go to the other side of the floor to reach the floor below. On the ground floor, an Enforcer can be found on the right near some corpses. Open the door and advance.
  10. 10
    Go around the debris and forward to find a corpse with a plush toy – this is the 3rd Collectible, (Lost Horse Plush).
  11. 11
    Climb upstairs. You'll find a Lancer in the blocked path. Ahead, the elevator is blocked. Go left to find the 4th Collectible, (Settlement 2 Summer Birth Pamphlet) on a table near balloons.
  12. 12
    Crouch through the gap and fight the Rejects in the room. A Tri-shot is leaning on a table. There are also Enforcers and ammo in the room. Open the door and proceed.
  13. 13
    As soon as you enter this area, The Flock will attack two soldiers. Leeches will advance towards you; dispatch them quickly. Head down the stairs. On ground level, the Flock will reappear; focus fire on them using mid to long-range weapons. You can find weapons, including a Boomshot, and ammo. After clearing the area, open the door to reach the streets.
  14. 14
    On the street, engage swarm enemies, including a Scion. Another Flock will appear; take them down quickly to prevent them from turning DeeBees. Find weapons, ammo, and explosives along this path. Proceed to the theater at the end of the street.
  15. 15
    Enter the theater, head up the stairs, and go to the corridor. Enter the first room on the left, look right, and find 1 Component on the shelf. Order Jack to retrieve it.
  16. 16
    In the next room on the left, find the 5th Collectible, (Song Lyrics) on a desk.
  17. 17
    Head back and proceed to the room at the end of the corridor. A bust on a makeup desk holds the 6th Collectible, (Worn Lighter).
  18. 18
    Advance to the other side of the blocked corridor. Find Frag grenades near the blockade. Open the door and proceed to the stage.
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    On the stage, find the 7th and last collectible, (Octus Canon Scroll Prop) on a table near the lever. Pull the lever down.
  20. 20
    The curtains open, revealing a corrupted DR-1 with miniguns. Be careful. Rejects will also appear. After clearing the area, exit through the right of the stage. At the end of the corridor, enter the room ahead to find 1 Component.
  21. 21
    Climb the stairs to proceed. In the hall, enter the first bathroom for an Overkill near a corpse, and the other bathroom for an Enforcer. Advance to the theater's entrance. After regrouping with Cole and Fahz, a Swarmak will appear.

Boss Fight: Swarmak

Use cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) to stay out of the Swarmak's sight. Shoot its glowing blisters for significant damage. Dodge its machine guns and back cannon, as they can destroy your cover. A Boomshot can be found near the pillars on the left. After dealing enough damage, a cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically) will trigger. Target its head to finish it off.

Tips
  • Use Jack's Stim ability to pass through fire.
  • Consider stealth when encountering Rejects in the hotel area.
  • Use Jack's Pulse to locate Rejects.
  • Focus fire on the Flock to prevent them from turning DeeBees.
  • Stay in cover during the Swarmak boss fight and dodge its attacks.
  • Target the Swarmak's glowing blisters for critical damage.

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