Gears of War | Power Weapons

Power Weapons

Boomshot

A boomer on the battlefield with its health value above its head

A downed boomer on the battlefield. there is a weapon beside him that can be picked up by another character

A boomshot range of attack shown on the screen as your character equips it

the in-game icon for the Boomshot weapon

The Boomshot delivers a powerful explosive payload that can devastate multiple targets with a single shot. If you can defeat a Boomer, it will drop the Boomshot. Your units can pick up the Boomshot and use it.

Torque Bow

a theron guard in cover with its health value above its head

a torque bow laying on the ground, available to be picked up.

The Torque Bow has two different kinds of shots, each delivering an explosive payload. One allows you to target an area, the other targets specific units. If you can defeat a Theron Guard, it will drop the Torque Bow. Your units can pick up the Torque Bow and use it.