Countless hours of entertainment can be found in Gears of War. This third-person shooter is renowned for many important components, including its engaging tale, interesting and likable characters, and even executions.
When their adversaries are bleeding out on the ground asking for help from their allies, the characters find inventive ways to get rid of them. The most enjoyable method of defeating foes is a signature execution. Each of the weapons used throughout the series has a unique execution technique. Whether you’re playing in the story mode or competing online, these are the most violent and skillfully signature executions the series has to offer.
10 RAAM’s Execution (RAAM’s Shadow DLC)
The Locust’s General RAAM is first introduced as the main antagonist in Gears of War. In Gears of War 3’s DLC campaign “RAAM’s Shadow,” players get to go back in time and not only play as the COG soldiers as they try to evacuate their cities, but also get to play as General RAAM and experience the Locust perspective as they pillage through their world.
RAAM can scoop up a fallen human by the head and use his serrated blade to hack off their head before tossing it over his shoulder. This execution comes in at number 10 since it can only be completed in the DLC campaign mode.
9 Breechshot Execution (Judgment)
In Gears of War: Judgment, a weapon called the Breechshot, which is carried by a locust called the Rager, is introduced. The Markza rifle and other UIR weapons were modified by the Locust to produce the Breechshot. This rifle is made to be pointed at the enemy’s head for an immediate victory, however it needs to be reloaded after four rounds.
While the enemy is down, the player can execute them with the Breechshot by standing the enemy up and swinging the gun by the barrel like an ax, cutting off their head with the bladed handle. Due to the fact that the Breechshot only appears in Gears of War: Judgment, it is listed ninth on the list.
8 The Cleaver Execution (Gears Of War 2)
With the Butcher Cleaver first appearing in Gears of War 2, it didn’t become available for players to use until Gears of War 3. Players can spring while dragging the blade without getting in the way. Contrary to what some may claim, it does not prevent taking cover; rather, it prevents mantling over cover, making it eighth on this list.
In story mode, it works well against Savage Locust and Wretches who tend to charge towards the player. The Cleaver can only make so many cuts before it breaks, which happens after 12 cuts. The execution maneuver entails smashing the cleaver next to the head of a downed adversary, twice slashing their neck, and then decapitating the head.
7 Dropshot Execution (Gears Of War 4)
The Dropshot is the name of a weapon introduced in Gears of War 4. This customized mining tool discharges an airborne mine/drill-bit above the battlefield in a straight line as long as the trigger is held. Once activated, the mine will shoot downward forcefully before detonating when it touches the ground. When a direct strike is made, a mine will frequently drill into an enemy’s head, decapitating them and making their body scram until the mine bursts.
The mine will bounce off an object before exploding if it meets anything, even an adversary, before the trigger is pressed, placing it seventh on the list. When the enemy is down, the player can use the Dropshot to lift the enemy up by having the weapon pushed into their brain and sent flying into the air.
6 Torque Bow Execution (Gears Of War 2)
A potent weapon in the Gears of War series is the Torque Bow. Making its first appearance in the first Gears of War, this explosive weapon has been included with all the installments that came after it. The Torque Bow fires explosive bolts that latch onto targets and adversaries. However, it has a limited ammo capacity and needs to be charged before each shot placing this execution in sixth place.
Although it fires slowly, it has a high damage output and is especially effective against groups or adversaries who are strongly armored. To initiate an execution with this weapon on a downed enemy, the player stomps on the enemy’s head to decapitate the victim after hooking the bow’s blade under the enemy’s neck.
5 Scorcher Execution (Gears Of War 2)
The Scorcher, a lethal close-combat weapon introduced in Gears of War 2, and it reappears in Gears of War 3 and Gears 5. It has an unparalleled focused damage rating compared to other weapons. This weapon is the most accurate weapon for blind firing, causing adversaries to think twice before approaching the player wielding it.
The Gnasher Shotgun can outrange the Scorcher, ranking this flamethrower in fifth place on this list. A downed enemy can be brutally executed with the Scorcher; the player shoves the nozzle of the weapon into the enemy’s body and pulls the trigger, igniting flames that shoot from their eyes and mouths making the victim yell in excruciating pain.
4 Tri-Shot Execution (Gears Of War 4)
Guardian Deebees first introduced the Tri-Shot in Gears of War 4 and reappeared in Gears 5. It is a large, three-barreled chain-gun with a constant fire rate and high damage that discharges three bullets at once.
The rate of fire will gradually decrease as well as eventually fire only one bullet at a time as a result of continuous shooting overheating the weapon making it fourth place on this list. The barrels of the Tri-Shot are brought to the downed enemy’s head by the executioner, who then pre-spins them to shred the victim’s body into bits while crushing the head into gratuitous violence.
3 Gnasher Execution (Gears of War 2)
This weapon has been in the series since the very beginning and has been a fan favorite ever since, marking its third spot on this list. The Gnasher is a focused close-quarters weapon. A full-contact, point-blank shot will instantly kill its target. The Gnasher could also kill players at a short range in two or three bullets. In Gears of War 2, the execution with this weapon involved grasping the shotgun by the barrel and striking the enemy’s head with the shotgun’s butt, like a golf club.
This execution continued this way for the following two installments.In Gears of War 4, the execution was altered; it involved stomping on the downed enemy’s right leg, causing them to flinch upright, and then smashing their head with the shotgun’s butt.
2 The Curb Stomp Execution (Gears Of War)
This execution move is iconic in the Gears of War universe which was first introduced in the first installment. The curb stomp can only be done while the enemy is down. The adversary would have their head slammed into the ground by the executioner. In Gears of War 2 and 3, the player would use their legs to turn the victim onto their back before stomping on the enemy’s head.
In both games, the character doing the Curb Stomp occasionally switches from the over-the-shoulder perspective to concentrate more on doing the Curb Stomp, giving the perspective a cinematic feel, solidifying this execution in second place on this list.
1 Lancer Chainsaw Duel (Gears of War 2)
The Lancer Assault Rifle’s most recognizable and well-known feature is its famous chainsaw bayonet. If an enemy happens to get too close to the player wielding the Lancer, they can use the chainsaw to rip the enemy in half. However, if the enemy also has a Lancer equipped, the execution takes the shape of a little game. There will be a cut scene where the two players duke it out with their chainsaws after raising their Lancers and clashing together.
The adrenaline kicks in when both players have to tap their action button as fast as they can. Whoever presses the button faster will send the opponent’s Lancer flying and saw them in half twice, earning this execution the first place on this list.
