| CHAPTER 1 \ (2)

Your friend's guide to Gears of War 3 Chapter 1: Anchored. Find collectibles, beat the Drudge, and survive the Lambent onslaught with this walkthrough.

Alright, let's get this done! We're kicking off in Chapter 1: Anchored. First things first, wake up and grab that collectible paper off the desk right by your cot. It's a good start!

Now, head into the hallway. You'll hear a lady mention Dom, so follow her into the room on the left. Stick to the left wall; just past the cots, you'll find another collectible sitting on a dinner tray. Grab it and head back into the hall.

Next up, take the door on your right – it's open. The door after that is also open. Inside, there's another collectible waiting for you on the table right in front of Jack. Snag that, and then it's back into the hallway again.

Keep moving forward and head up the stairs. Go around the table and up the next flight. Take a couple of right turns until you find Anya. Talk to her, and then follow the objective marker (that star icon you see when you tap the left bumper). This leads to a scene where poor Nash gets ambushed. Your job is to clear out the polyps – just one shot at a time is all it takes. After that, turn right and head up the stairs.

At the top, you'll run into the Drudge. This guy can be a bit tricky because he mutates, but for now, just focus on shooting him in his glowing belly. Keep moving left, shoot the Drudge near the edge, and then head up the stairs to your right to activate the dock lift. After a cutscene with Prescott, you'll be sent through the gardens to find a spot to watch your new movie.

Take your time crossing the deck, man. The Lambent are no joke, especially when they start shooting. Your best bet is to use cover and aim for their glowing weak spots. Once you've dealt with them (a Raven will show up to help), make your way to the back-left corner of the deck. Look up at the catwalk above – you'll see a dead Gear hanging there. Shoot his body, and he'll drop his tags. Grab those, and then head for the stairs on the right that lead up to the catwalk. Go through the door at the end, and another cutscene will play.

Okay, now turn around and backtrack. Before you head back down the stairs, use your height advantage to clear out any Lambent still hanging around below. Once you're back on the deck, head towards the lifts, taking out any enemies as you go. When the area is clear, a COG soldier will raise the lift for you. Use it to cross to the other side of the deck. Once you're across, you'll find yourself back where you first encountered the Drudge. Head back down the stairs to where Nash met his unfortunate end.

Now, grab the extinguisher and put out the fire. They can be a bit finicky, so aim a little higher than you think you need to. If it doesn't work, just readjust your aim. You'll run into some more Lambent as you move through the next hall. Hang back and take them out carefully. At the end of the hall, turn right to save Prescott. You're almost there!