Learn about the Boomershot in Gears of War 3, an explosive weapon that instant-kills players and drones.
The Boomershot is an explosive mid/long-distance weapon. It lacks a scope but features a somewhat accurate aiming sight. This weapon will instant-kill any player or drone, regardless of where it hits them. It is also the only weapon that can headshot (a shot that lands on the enemy's head, usually an instant kill) a Boomer without any prior damage, due to its active reload (a timed reload that grants a bonus).
Being a bow, you must hold RT to charge up your shot to full power before it will penetrate an enemy. The charge wait is not as long as the Longshot, but messing up a charged shot and having to reload/charge again can put you in a difficult situation.
Warning: Do not be too close to cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) when you aim. Even if the aiming reticule (the crosshairs used for aiming) shows you aiming past the wall, the bow can hit the wall beside you and cause you to kill yourself from explosive damage.
- Hold RT to charge your shot for maximum penetration power.
- Be mindful of your surroundings and avoid aiming near cover to prevent self-inflicted explosive damage.
- The active reload bonus allows for instant headshots on Boomers without prior damage.
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