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Gears 5: Accessible Perk List

Introduction

Gears 5 may not be the most accessible game, but with enough training and practice it's certainly enjoyable. Even though Horde is the most accessible mode as a gamer without sight (and that being limited in the number of maps that are easily navigable without assistance), one issue that has been present since launch is the lack of a narrated perks system.

Gears 5's Perks system (activated by holding Y then a DPad button between waves when you have enough power to upgrade the associated perk) is integral to success in Horde, or it can be depending on the class. Though I did put together a list during a previous operation, in-game changes to the perks associated with characters made it invalidated relatively quickly.

After discussions surrounding potential builds for classes and perk combinations, I asked whether an individual involved in said discussion and thankfully, they were willing to assist. Below is the result, thanks to FabulaNova for this information.

Perk List

Assault:

Blademaster:

Up: Health Regeneration
Right: Damage Resistance
Down: Melee Bleed Damage
Left: Movement Speed

Demolitions:

Up: Ultimate Cooldown
Right: Ammo Regeneration
Down: Assault Rifle Damage
Left: Critical Damage

Infiltrator:

Up: Health
Right: Movement Speed
Down: Shotgun Damage
Left: Health Regeneration

Marksman:

Up: Critical Damage
Right: Feedback Boost (Damage is converted to Ultimate Cooldown)
Down: Precision Weapons Damage
Left: Ammo Capacity

Nomad:

Up: Health
Right: Ammo Capacity
Down: Precision Weapons Damage
Left: Critical Damage

Tank:

Anchor:

Up: Critical Damage
Right: Damage Resistance
Down: Damage
Left: Ammo Regeneration

Brawler:

Up: Health
Right: Feedback Boost (Damage is converted to Ultimate Cooldown)
Down: Damage
Left: Ammo Regeneration

Gunner:

Up: Health
Right: Chaingun Ammo Regeneration
Down: Damage
Left: Ultimate Duration

Pilot:

Up: Health
Right: Ammo Capacity
Down: Damage
Left: Ultimate Cooldown

Veteran:

Up: Health
Right: Feedback Boost
Down: Assault Rifle Damage
Left: Ammo Regeneration

Support:

Combat Medic:

Up: Health
Right: Critical Damage
Down: Assault Rifle Damage
Left: Ultimate Cooldown

JACK-Bot:

Up: Health
Right: Movement Speed
Down: Repair Cost Reduction
Left: Ultimate Cooldown

Mechanic:

Up: Fortification Damage
Right: Repair Cost Reduction
Down: Repair Speed
Left: Fortification Health

Robotics Expert:

Up: Critical Damage
Right: Fortification Health
Down: Repair Cost Reduction
Left: Fortification Damage

Tactician:

Up: Health
Right: Ultimate Recharge on Kill (Killing an enemy gives up to 15s cooldown)
Down: Explosive Resupply
Left: Assault Rifle Damage

Promotional:

Architect:

Up: Fortification Damage
Right: Repair Cost Reduction
Down: Repair Speed
Left: Fortification Health

Protector:

Up: Health
Right: Critical Damage
Down: Ammo Capacity
Left: Ultimate Cooldown

Slugger:

Up: Health
Right: Movement Speed
Down: Shotgun Damage
Left: Feedback Boost

Striker:

Up: Health
Right: Feedback Boost
Down: Movement Speed
Left: Health Regeneration

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