Gears of War 3: Complete Chapter 1 Walkthrough

Q: How to complete | CHAPTER 1 \ (4) in Gears of War 3?

This chapter involves navigating the starting areas, collecting initial items, and engaging with early enemies like the Drudge and Lambent. Key objectives include following Anya, clearing polyps, activating a dock lift, and eventually reaching a point to save Prescott.

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Walkthrough

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Start by picking up the collectible paper on the desk behind you.
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Head into the hallway and follow the lady into the room on the left.
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Hug the left wall, and after the cots, find a collectible on a dinner tray.
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Return to the hall and enter the next door on the right, then the subsequent open door.
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Collect another item on the table in front of Jack.
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Go back into the hallway, proceed upstairs, and around a table to the next flight of stairs.
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Take two rights and speak with Anya.
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Follow the objective marker (left bumper) to witness Nash's attack.
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Clear the polyps, then turn right and go up the stairs.
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At the top, you'll encounter the Drudge. Shoot its glowing belly.
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Move left, shoot the Drudge by the edge, and go up the stairs to your right to activate the dock lift.
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After the cutscene with Prescott, proceed through the gardens.
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Cross the deck, taking cover from Lambent attacks and aiming for their glowing parts.
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After clearing the Lambent with Raven's help, go to the back left corner of the deck.
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Look up at the catwalk and shoot the hanging Gear body to make it drop tags.
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Head for the stairs on the right to reach the catwalk.
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Go through the door at the end of the catwalk, triggering a cutscene.
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Turn around and backtrack. Before descending the stairs, use your vantage point to clear the Lambent below.
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Return to the deck and head towards the lifts, clearing enemies along the way.
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A COG will raise the lift for you; use it to cross to the other side of the deck.
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Cross over and return to the area where you first met the Drudge.
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Go back down the stairs to where Nash was attacked.
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Pick up the extinguisher and put out the fire, aiming slightly higher than you think necessary.
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Proceed through the next hall, engaging any Lambent enemies.
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At the end of the hall, turn right to save Prescott.

Tips

The Drudge can mutate, so be prepared for changes in its attack patterns.
Focus fire on the glowing weak points of the Lambent for maximum damage.
Use cover effectively when dealing with ranged Lambent attacks.
The extinguisher can be finicky; adjust your aim if the fire doesn't extinguish immediately.

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