Best Weapons Tier List in Gears of War: E-Day

This guide presents the tier list of the best weapons in Gears of War: E-Day. It includes the ranking of each weapon, the situations where they stand out, the criteria used, and the explanations for each position.

Weapons Tier List in Gears of War: E-Day

Tier	Weapons
S	Lancer Mk1, Prototype Lancer, Ripper
A	Longshot, Breechshot, Incinerator, Gut-Puncher
B	Torque Bow, Gnasher, Hammerburst
C	Snub, Striga

 

Lancer Mk1 and Prototype Lancer stand out for their flexibility and reliability. They work well in any encounter and are effective at any range. Despite its late availability, the Ripper remains solid in its base state thanks to its high DPS and can be obtained from Locust corpses.

Tier List Criteria

Tier	Explanation
S	Weapons that excel in any combat scenario and are reliable at any range. They serve as an effective primary weapon and reduce the need to switch to the secondary weapon unless ammo runs out.
A	Weapons that excel under specific conditions. They perform very well in their specialty, but it is advisable to bring an alternative in case they do not fit the needs of the fight.
B	Weapons with average overall performance. They are effective when used, but are often not the first choice when better options are available.
C	Weapons that are only used in emergencies or when other options run out.

 

Ranking Explanations

Lancer Mk1

Aspect	Detail
Type	Assault Rifle
Pros	Versatile and can be used in semi-automatic or automatic. High damage. Effective at all ranges.
Cons	High recoil. The bayonet is not very useful.

 

The Lancer Mk1 is a solid weapon overall. It is available from the early levels and maintains consistent performance. It can switch between semi-automatic and automatic fire, which provides flexibility depending on the combat situation.

Prototype Lancer

Aspect	Detail
Type	Assault Rifle
Pros	Versatile. Large magazine and ammo pool. Strong melee attack with the chainsaw.
Cons	Average damage per shot.

 

The Prototype Lancer is a more aggressive version of the Lancer Mk1. It has abundant ammo and a large magazine, a fast and stable fire rate, and features the chainsaw for instant melee executions against Locust grunts.

Ripper

Aspect	Detail
Type	Assault Rifle
Pros	Very high DPS. Can be looted from corpses. Fire rate increases while holding the trigger.
Cons	Low ammo count for its class. Slow reload time. Requires a high class level to use in the loadout.

 

The Ripper is a weapon that lives up to its name: it tears through enemies with intense rapid fire. Although its ammo pool is relatively low for its class, its high damage makes up for that limitation.