Best Campaign Loadouts in Gears of War: E-Day

This guide presents the best campaign loadouts for Acts 1 to 5 of Gears of War: E-Day. It includes the recommended weapons, Tactical Gears, and mods for campaign mode.

Best Campaign Loadouts in Gears of War: E-Day

Best Loadout for Act 1

Position	Weapon / Equipment
Primary	Lancer Mk1
Secondary	Gnasher
Sidearm	Snub
Equipment	Frag Grenade

 

The Lancer Mk1 and the Gnasher shotgun are two reliable weapons that can be accessed early in the campaign. It is recommended to use the Lancer Mk1 for mid to long-range encounters and the Gnasher against close-range enemies. In Act 1 there are still no mod options available, so an unmodded loadout must be used.

Best Loadout for Act 2

Category	Detail
Tactical Gear	Sonic Disruptor (Grounded Capacitor, Retention Battery)
Armor Mods	Hardened Cover, Best Defense
Primary	Longshot (Full Metal Jacket, Precision Long Barrel, Skeleton Frame)
Secondary	Gut-Puncher (Overcharged Ammo)
Sidearm	Snub (Forged Barrel, Aim Stabilizer)
Equipment	Frag Grenade

 

With a combination of high single-target damage and good crowd control, the Longshot eliminates enemies at range, while the Gut-Puncher clears groups of enemies and e-holes at close range. Enemies can be stunned and staggered with the Sonic Disruptor, then a headshot from cover can be used to heal and reduce the disruptor’s cooldown.

Best Loadout for Act 3

Category	Detail
Tactical Gear	Sonic Disruptor (Grounded Capacitor, Retention Battery, Radial Emitter)
Armor Mods	Hardened Cover, One Shot, Smooth Operator
Primary	Longshot (Full Metal Jacket, Precision Long Barrel, Skeleton Frame)
Secondary	Gut-Puncher (Overcharged Ammo, Extended Belt)
Sidearm	Snub (Full Metal Jacket, Forged Barrel, Aim Stabilizer)
Equipment	Frag Grenade

 

This loadout expands the mod selection with new additions that can only be obtained from Act 3 onwards. The Extended Belt mod adds a larger magazine to the Gut-Puncher grenade launcher, allowing more projectiles to be fired before reloading.

Best Loadout for Act 4

Category	Detail
Tactical Gear	Adrenaline Injector (Retention Battery, Regenerative Compound, Perfect Amplifier)
Armor Mods	Mag Triage, One Shot, Smooth Operator
Primary	Longshot (Full Metal Jacket, Precision Long Barrel, Cover Brace)
Secondary	Gut-Puncher (Overcharged Ammo, Extended Belt)
Sidearm	Snub (Full Metal Jacket, Forged Barrel, Aim Stabilizer)
Equipment	Frag Grenade

 

This loadout switches the Disruptor for the Adrenaline Injector to gain personal sustain and buffs. It is recommended to maximize Perfect Ammo with the Perfect Amplifier mod, as it grants a Perfect Reload with any kill while Adrenaline is active. One Shot is one of the best armor mods to use alongside the Longshot, since every critical kill reloads the Longshot with Perfect Ammo.

Best Loadout for Act 5

Category	Detail
Tactical Gear	Adrenaline Injector (Hemostatic Valve, Vitality Amplifier, Perfect Amplifier)
Armor Mods	Mag Triage, One Shot, Executioner
Primary	Longshot (Full Metal Jacket, Precision Long Barrel, Cover Brace)
Secondary	Prototype Lancer (Incendiary Ammo, Cover Brace, Precision Rifling, Chainsaw Extractor)
Sidearm	Snub (Full Metal Jacket, Forged Barrel, Aim Stabilizer)
Equipment	Frag Grenade

 

This Act 5 loadout allows health recovery and immunity during executions thanks to the Executioner armor mod, which is obtained in Chapter 6 of Act 4. It is recommended to pair it with the Hemostatic Valve mod to reset the Adrenaline Injector cooldown on executions and get the maximum value out of the Prototype Lancer.

Other Recommended Weapons

Act 2 – Primaries and Secondaries

#	Weapon	Mods
1	Prototype Lancer	Full Metal Jacket, Cover Brace, Forged Barrel
2	Lancer Mk1	Full Metal Jacket, Cover Brace, Semi Auto, Precision Rifling
3	Breechshot	Full Metal Jacket, Precision Long Barrel, High Capacity Mag, Cover Brace
4	Hammerburst	Springloaded Mag, Huge Magazine, Laser
5	Gnasher	Springloaded Mag, High Capacity Mag, Skeleton Frame

 

These weapons are recommended alternatives that can work well during campaign battles. Prototype Lancer, Lancer Mk1, and Hammerburst are good mid-range options. For precise targeting, the Breechshot can also be a good option with a larger magazine, although it deals lower critical damage.

Act 3 – Primaries and Secondaries

#	Weapon	Mods
1	Prototype Lancer	Full Metal Jacket, Cover Brace, Precision Rifling
2	Lancer Mk1	Full Metal Jacket, Cover Brace, Semi Auto, Precision Rifling
3	Breechshot	Full Metal Jacket, Precision Long Barrel, High Capacity Mag, Composite Chassis
4	Ripper	Twinned Ammo, Active Compensator, Forged Barrel, Composite Chassis
5	Incinerator	Auto-Canister, Cut Magwell, Muzzle Brake

 

The Ripper and the Incinerator are two highly recommended weapons due to their high DPS. The Ripper excels in close to mid-range combat, while the Incinerator eliminates Locust enemies that get close.

Act 4 – Primaries and Secondaries

#	Weapon	Mods
1	Prototype Lancer	Incendiary Ammo, Cover Brace, Precision Rifling, Chainsaw Extractor
2	Ripper	Twinned Ammo, Active Compensator, Forged Barrel, Composite Chassis
3	Breechshot	Full Metal Jacket, Precision Long Barrel, Long Range Stabilizer, Gore Loader
4	Incinerator	Auto-Canister, Cut Magwell, Muzzle Brake
5	Lancer Mk1	Full Metal Jacket, Cover Brace, Semi Auto, Precision Rifling

 

In Act 4 these weapons gain additional functionality with new mods. Incendiary Ammo is a notable mod for the Prototype Lancer, as it adds burn damage to Perfect Ammo. The Breechshot can use the Gore Loader mod, which reloads the weapon with Perfect Ammo after every blade kill.

Act 5 – Primaries and Secondaries

#	Weapon	Mods
1	Gut-Puncher	Overcharged Ammo, Extended Belt, Hard Launch
2	Ripper	Twinned Ammo, Active Compensator, Forged Barrel, Composite Chassis
3	Breechshot	Full Metal Jacket, Precision Long Barrel, Long Range Stabilizer, Gore Loader
4	Incinerator	Auto-Canister, Cut Magwell, Muzzle Brake
5	Lancer Mk1	Full Metal Jacket, Cover Brace, Semi Auto, Precision Rifling

 

In Act 5 there are fewer weapon mods that significantly impact performance, so the recommendations remain similar. The only change is that the Gut-Puncher becomes the best alternative to the Prototype Lancer if an execution-focused playstyle is not desired, as it remains one of the most useful weapons in the game.

Best Campaign Mods

Best Mods for Act 2

Mod	Type	Effect
Skeleton Frame	Body	Improved aim and swap speeds, and faster movement while aiming
Full Metal Jacket	Perfect Reload	Perfect Reloads grant Perfect Ammo with increased damage
Precision Long Barrel	Barrel	Increased critical damage and accuracy
Overcharged Ammo	Perfect Reload	Perfect Reloads grant Perfect Ammo with increased explosion radius

 

Accuracy and range are essential for clearing groups of enemies quickly. With the Precision Long Barrel mod, enemies can be eliminated more effectively with the Longshot. Overcharged Ammo is another useful addition, as it increases the explosion radius of grenades and allows more targets to be hit at once.

Best Mods for Act 3

Mod	Type	Effect
Full Metal Jacket	Perfect Reload	Perfect Reloads grant Perfect Ammo with increased damage
Precision Long Barrel	Barrel	Increased critical damage and accuracy
Extended Belt	Magazine	Increased magazine capacity
Overcharged Ammo	Perfect Reload	Perfect Reloads grant Perfect Ammo with increased explosion radius

 

These are the best mods for Act 3 of the campaign. They build on the mods available in Act 2 to increase the effectiveness of the Gut-Puncher. The Extended Belt mod is a key addition for the Gut-Puncher, as it increases magazine capacity and allows more grenades to be fired before reloading.

Best Mods for Acts 4 and 5

Mod	Type	Effect
Full Metal Jacket	Perfect Reload	Perfect Reloads grant Perfect Ammo with increased damage
Precision Long Barrel	Barrel	Increased critical damage and accuracy
Extended Belt	Magazine	Increased magazine capacity
Overcharged Ammo	Perfect Reload	Perfect Reloads grant Perfect Ammo with increased explosion radius
Cover Brace	Stock	Greatly improved accuracy when firing from cover

 

This set adds more options to the foundational mods from Acts 2 and 3. With the addition of the Cover Brace mod for the Longshot, it is possible to fire with good accuracy even without using the scope.