Learn how to defeat Lambent Wretches and other enemies in Gears of War 3's 'Helping Hand' chapter. Includes strategies for Drudges, Lambent Drones, and Stalks.
Walkthrough
- 1Once the gate in the back of the playground opens, you'll encounter Lambent Wretches. The Gnasher, Lancer, or Hammerburst are effective weapons against them.
- 2After defeating the Wretches, focus on the Drudges, Lambent Drones, and Lambent Stalks down the street.
- 3Continue down the street and hold open the razor wire. Let Carmine go ahead for a humorous nod to Anthony and Benjamin.
- 4After a car passes, more enemies will spawn from a Lambent Stalk across the gap. Deal with them and the pods.
- 5Go around the corner to find the grocery store door.
- 6Proceed forward and around the corner, then Chainsaw the board blocking your way into the next room. Melee also works if you don't have the Lancer.
- 7After a conversation between Baird and Sam, another Lambent Stalk will spawn more enemies further down the aisles.
- 8An ammo box is hidden behind rubble on the right side of the area, containing ammo and potentially a Boomshot. It's recommended to save the Boomshot for the next chapter.
- 9Be aware that some Drudges may spawn only one tentacle. This single tentacle will still attack and burn you with imulsion, but it is easily killed.
- 10Continue onwards and kill the Lambent enemies around the left corner.
- 11Go around the shelves and fight off the Lambent enemies around the giant hole in the floor.
- 12Proceed to the door on the other side of the room to finish this section.
- 13Upon reaching the door, Carmine will point out a locker. Melee or Chainsaw the large wooden box on the left to reveal a switch.
- 14Pull the switch to open the adjacent door and gain access to a Loader Mech, which controls similarly to a Silverback without guns.
- 15Use the Loader Mech to break down the locker. Exit the mech to find Boomshot ammo in a slightly hidden room on the right.
- 16Re-enter the Loader Mech to pick up the supplies on the floor.
- 17Use the Loader Mech to kick down the door on the left.
- 18More Stalks will spawn outside; eliminate them before proceeding.
- 19Kick down the car and van in your path, reach the green smoke, and the chapter will end.
- 20Objective: Head to the warehouse. Run down the imulsion-surrounded path under the bridge.
- 21Outside, check behind the truck on your right for ammo and a Longshot. Consider switching your Lancer for the sniper rifle, but keep the Boomshot for the new enemy around the building corner.
Tips
- The Gnasher shotgun is highly effective against Lambent Wretches.
- Save the Boomshot for the next chapter, as it will be needed.
- The Loader Mech functions like a Silverback but lacks weaponry.
- Be prepared for additional enemies to spawn from Lambent Stalks.
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