Melee Weapon — Gears of War 3 | AntMag

Q: When was the first melee weapon introduced in Gears of War 3?

The first true melee combat weapon in Gears of War 3 introduces a powerful new combat option with significant damage per hit.

Q: How much damage does the true melee weapon do in Gears of War 3?

The first true melee combat weapon in Gears of War 3 introduces a powerful new combat option with significant damage per hit.

Q: What are the drawbacks of using a heavy duty weapon in Gears of War 3?

The first true melee combat weapon in Gears of War 3 introduces a powerful new combat option with significant damage per hit.

Q: Is the true melee weapon effective on Casual difficulty in Gears of War 3?

The first true melee combat weapon in Gears of War 3 introduces a powerful new combat option with significant damage per hit.

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Learn about the first true melee weapon in Gears of War 3, its high damage per hit, and its effectiveness on Casual difficulty.

By teroqim·Originally published: June 2012·Updated 2 months ago·10 min read·Multi-source verified

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This weapon marks the very first time a 'true' melee combat weapon has been introduced in the Gears of War video game series. One swing of this can ruin someone's day since it does a LOT of damage per hit. Like any of the Heavy Duty weapons (weapons that are powerful but slow you down), you move kind of slow, and it's not like you can shoot back at enemies. It is fun on casual difficulty or Casual Horde slicing enemies while you barely take damage at all!

Tips

Use this weapon when you can safely close the distance to enemies.
Its high damage per hit makes it effective for quickly dispatching single targets.
Consider using it on Casual difficulty or Casual Horde mode for a less risky experience.

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