Here is a detailed overview of the Marksman class in Gears of War: E-Day Horde Siege mode. In this guide we'll go over what this class specializes in, its unlockables, and some general gameplay tips.
Overview
Class Details
The Marksman Class strikes from the backline with precision fire, eliminating high-value targets at range. It can also deploy the Pulse Drone to reveal enemies, boosting the squad's visibility.
Base Stats:
- Max Health - 1/10
- Damage - 1/4
- Toughness (Taking less damage from status effects and melee damage) - 1/4
All those stats can be boosted by reaching Level 10 on this class
Pulse Drone
Pulse Drone is a piece of Tactical Gear available to the Marksman Class. Pulse enemies in a large area making them more visible to Gears.
Tactital Gear Mods:
- Retention Battery - Increased Pulse Drone duration
- Focal Lens - Increased Pulse Drone range
- Energy Siphon - Pulse Drone waves collect energy
- Burst Capacitor - Improved Pulse Drone cooldown
COG Armor
Every class features a COG Armor that can be modified in order to improve your core capabilities.
Armor Mods:
- Muscle Memory - Increased Active Reload Window, Perfect Ammo duration
- Mag Triage - Perfect Reloads heal
- Stay Frosty - Improved aiming defense and stability
- Cash Back - Pulsed kills can supply ammo
- Thick Skin - Reduced status effect duration and damage

