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MELEE | 3 (4)
Gears of War 3

MELEE | 3 (4)

Master melee combat in Gears of War 3! Learn effective close-quarters tactics and tips to dominate your enemies in this essential combat guide.

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Master melee combat in Gears of War 3! Learn effective close-quarters tactics and tips to dominate your enemies in this essential combat guide.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Where: Anywhere close to an enemy.
  2. 2
    What: You see an enemy within arm's reach.
  3. 3
    What to do: Press the melee button (usually B/Circle) to perform a quick, powerful attack. If you time it right, you can execute a brutal finishing move.
  4. 4
    Why this way: Melee is great for conserving ammo or when an enemy is too close to aim effectively. However, missing a melee attack leaves you vulnerable.
Tips
  • Know your enemy: Melee is most effective against weakened enemies or when you can get the drop on them.
  • Use cover to your advantage: Pop out from cover to land a quick melee strike and then retreat back to safety.
  • Roadie Run Melee: A running melee attack can cover distance quickly and surprise enemies, but it's also predictable.
  • Execution: If an enemy is downed, a melee execution is a quick way to finish them off and can sometimes grant you a brief moment of invincibility.
  • Beware of counters: Experienced players can often counter melee attacks, so don't spam the button.
  • Situational Awareness: Melee is best used when you're confident you can land the hit and avoid immediate retaliation. Don't try it against a full squad of active enemies unless you have no other choice.

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