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Gears of War 4

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Complete Gears of War 4 Part 18 walkthrough for Downpour (A32) and Evolution (A33), including tips for Lambent Wretches and finding Cog Tags.

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Complete Gears of War 4 Part 18 walkthrough for Downpour (A32) and Evolution (A33), including tips for Lambent Wretches and finding Cog Tags.

Walkthrough
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    In Downpour (A32), proceed through the woods until you reach a building with a door.
  2. 2
    Enter the building and watch the cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically) that splits your team.
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    After the checkpoint (an auto-save point you restart from on death), equip a shotgun or magnum and move forward, picking up ammo.
  4. 4
    Turn left and fight the first Lambent Wretches, using the magnum from a distance or the shotgun up close.
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    Continue through the area, encountering more Lambent Wretches. Use the magnum from afar or the shotgun when they get close.
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    Hang left around the next corner, then go right at the second building after the first.
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    Go around the corner and find Cog Tags (CT19) at the end of the long dock.
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    Return and continue around the building. Find an elevator on the left, but the power is out.
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    Go right to the next building on the right and press a button inside to restore power to the elevator.
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    Return to the elevator room and ride it to the top.
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    Cross the planks, run across the rooftop, and hop through the window to complete the chapter.
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    In Evolution (A33), choose a hallway and press the button; the door will jam.
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    Go to the other hallway and press the button to proceed.
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    Continue through the hallways until a cutscene shows Wretches killing everyone.
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    Head left and press the button on a door to trigger a cutscene where a Stranded with a shotgun joins your team.
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    Head right from your entry point and wait for the Stranded to open the door.
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    Proceed around the walkway into the next room, where you will discover Baird and Cole in the sewer system.
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    When the door opens, follow the Stranded.
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    To the left around the first corner is a room with an ammo box. Be warned: a Wretch will attack upon exiting if you entered this room.
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    Follow the Stranded down the stairs. Stop when he steps on the wooden platform; he will fall and die.
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    Carefully cross the collapsing wooden walkway, backing off if you hear creaking.
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    On the far right side in the corner, find Cog Tags (CT20) before moving on.
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    If you fall, climb the ladder quickly in the southwest corner (facing the exit), break down the door, and proceed with caution.
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    Continue through the room, picking up ammo if needed.
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    Open the next door. If on a lower difficulty, pick up the Lancer on the floor. On Insane or Hardcore, keep your Longshot.
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    Hang left around the pillar. When you hear glass shatter, turn back to the room you came from.
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    A cutscene will play, causing Lambent Wretches to invade the room.
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    Enter the room, get against the wall, equip your shotgun, and wait. Let Dom engage them, then shoot any Wretches that enter the doorway.
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    When the combat music stops, move out of the room towards where the screaming Wretch was seen in the cutscene.
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    Head through the door and down the hall. A single Lambent Wretch will attack.
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    Go right through the next door and start turning the wheel. Two doors will open.
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    The left door contains an ammo box and a pistol. The right door leads to stairs and the rest of the level.
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    Down the stairs, find several ammo boxes. You cannot open the next door yet as Dom needs to be in position.
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    Once Dom activates the arrival of Cole and Baird, the obstruction blocking the wheel will rise, allowing you to open the door.
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    Immediately, a Lambent Wretch will crawl on the ceiling; shoot it with your magnum.
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    Switch to your shotgun and engage any Drones that appear, using the Longshot if they stay at a distance.
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    Head down the small hallway where most enemies will emerge.
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    Engage the numerous Lambent Wretches with your three teammates' assistance.
Tips
  • On Insane difficulty, Lambent Wretches are particularly dangerous. Prioritize killing them with the magnum before they get close. Practice shotgun timing if necessary.
  • When encountering Lambent Wretches in the room after the pillar event, use the doorway as a choke point to prevent them from flanking you.
  • If you fall through the walkway in Evolution, don't waste ammo. Climb the ladder, break down the door, and proceed carefully.
  • On Insane and possibly Hardcore difficulties, it is recommended to keep your Longshot during the Evolution chapter instead of picking up the Lancer.
  • Downpour (A32): Cog Tags (CT19)
  • Evolution (A33): Cog Tags (CT20)

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