Last Edited: September 12, 2019 at 5:47 PM
Welcome to IGN’s Gears 5 Relic Weapons list. This page contains detailed instructions on where to find each Relic Weapon in Gears 5, and what makes them unique.
The Longshot Relic is much like the regular Longshot, with one key difference; you can fire two shots without reloading.
- Chapter: Act II: Chapter 2 or 4
- Location: The fishing shack near the frozen lake
- How To Find: Once you unlock the first gate for the Skiff, head to the center of the newly-unlocked area. Dismount the Skiff and head up the stairs and into the fishing shack. The Longshot Relic is on a table inside the shack.
The Enforcer Relic has a slower firing rate than regular Enforcer weapons, but it packs a much bigger punch.
- Chapter: Act II: Chapter 2 or 4
- Location: Northwest of the first gate you unlock for the Skiff
- How To Find: The first time you dismount the Skiff, head left to move around the gate. Follow the wall to the left as you approach the cliff and you’ll find the Enforcer Relic on the ground, near a Locust symbol.
The Torque Bow Relic is a significant departure from regular Torque Bows. It draws bolts much faster than a regular Torque Bow, and it holds much more ammo.
These plentiful rounds don’t explode, however, meaning you’ll need to land direct shots to deal damage, and it will take more than one body shot to take down a target.
- Chapter: Act II: Chapter 4
- Location: Southeastern section of the snowy fields, just outside the entrance to the mine
- How To Find: After taking the Skiff across the ice bridge, hop off and continue through the gate on foot. After passing the gate, climb the hill to the right and you’ll soon find the Torque Bow Relic leaning up against a wooden structure.
The Boltok Relic has faster handling, which generally makes it easier to use, and makes it easier to fire from the hip.
- Chapter: Act II: Chapter 4
- Location: Near the southernmost Condor Crash Site
- How To Find: Northwest of the East Tower Substation, there is a Condor Crash Site. Just north of the crash site, you’ll find the Boltok Relic leaning up against a short wall of ice.
The Retro Lancer Relic fires explosive rounds that explode to deal area damage.
- Chapter: Act II: Chapter 4
- Location: Northeast of the Old COG Wall
- How To Find: Once you open the gate at the Old COG Wall, head through it and veer to the north. Just to the west of a frozen lake you’ll find a large rock formation with a Locust symbol. The Retro Lancer Relic is leaning up against a tree next to the formation.
The Boomshot Relic can fire three times before it needs to be reloaded.
- Chapter: Act II: Chapter 4
- Location: Near the North Tower Substation
- How To Find: Just east of the North Tower Substation, there are two generators, one of which sports the Locust symbol. Head between them, then turn right and you’ll find the Boomshot Relic leaning up against the one on the right.
- Chapter: Act II: Chapter 4
- Location: The icy pillar near the lab’s signal
- How To Find: After decrypting the signals from the two Comm towers, you’ll be led to a point in the middle of the ice. From there you’ll see a snowy ramp to the north. Walk up the ramp and turn right to find the Dropshot Relic leaning up against the ice.
When active reloading the Talon Relic, you’ll experience a massive spike in damage, and a more manageable fire rate.
- Chapter: Act III: Chapter 1
- Location: The fourth hanger after obtaining the Skiff.
- How To Find: After reuniting with JD and Fahz, you’ll gain access to the Skiff near the airport. Mount the Skiff, then turn right. Head to the end of the area and you’ll find the Talon Relic leaning up against the right side of the first hangar you see.
Every time you pull the trigger on the Hammerburst Relic, the burst of fire will be longer.
- Chapter: Act III: Chapter 1
- Location: Just east of the City Ruins
- How To Find: After reuniting with JD and Fahz, you’ll gain access to the Skiff near the airport. Mount the Skiff, then ride down towards the center of the dunes and you’ll find the City Ruins. Circle around to the left side and you’ll see a Locust symbol near an open gate. Walk through and turn right and you’ll find the Hammerburst Relic in a weapon crate.
This Overkill is fully automatic. Simply hold down the trigger and let the shells fly.
- Chapter: Act III: Chapter 1
- Location: Southeastern area of the dunes
- How To Find: After reuniting with JD and Fahz, you’ll gain access to the Skiff near the airport. Mount the Skiff, then ride all the way down to the boundary in the southeastern corner. Near one of the ruined buildings (Bridge Control House), there are several clustered rock formations and some old DeeBee boxes. Approach and you’ll find the Overkill Relic.
The Snub Relic fires a tight two-shot burst.
- Chapter: Act III: Chapter 1
- Location: Northeast section of the dunes, under the bridge.
- How To Find: After reuniting with JD and Fahz, you’ll gain access to the Skiff near the airport. Mount the Skiff, then ride all the way down to the boundary in the northeastern corner. Hop off the Skiff and run up the hill under the bridge and you’ll see the Locust symbol. The Snub Relic is on a small stone outcropping on the right.
Active reloads with the Claw Relic grant higher rate of fire.
- Chapter: Act III: Chapter 1
- Location: In a bush next to a tower after passing through the obsidian passage.
- How To Find: After reuniting with JD and Fahz, you’ll gain access to the Skiff near the airport. Mount the Skiff, then ride down the slope until you pass through a narrow passage of obsidian near the cliffs on the northern side. At this point you should see the Locust symbol on the small buried spire just ahead of you. Circle around to the far side of the tower and approach to find the Claw Relic in a bush.
The Markza Relic is fully automatic while the trigger is held.
- Chapter: Act III: Chapter 1
- Location: In the back of a car next to the cliff face, northeast of the Pump Station entrance.
- How To Find: After reuniting with JD and Fahz, you’ll gain access to the Skiff near the airport. Mount the Skiff, then ride down the slope, following the cliffs on the left until you reach the Pump Station. On your left you’ll find a row of ruined cars. The Markza Relic is in the back of one of the cars at the bottom of the cliff.
Instead of a normal Gnasher’s spreadshot, the Gnasher Relic fires a single, heavy-damage slug.
- Chapter: Act III: Chapter 1
- Location: Hidden just below the northern cliff face, directly north of the Water Tower.
- How To Find: After reuniting with JD and Fahz, you’ll gain access to the Skiff near the airport. Mount the Skiff, then ride down the slope, following the cliffs on the left until you are just north of the Water Tower. Walk up to the cliff near the Locust symbol to find it.
The Lancer GL’s alt-fire launches a straight-firing grenade, which explodes on proximity to enemies.
- Chapter: Act III: Chapter 1
- Location: Lying on a support strut under the cliffs south of the Water Tower.
- How To Find: After reuniting with JD and Fahz, you’ll gain access to the Skiff near the airport. Mount the Skiff, then ride down the slope, following the cliffs on the left until you are just north of the Water Tower. Head south and around the Water Tower and you’ll find the Relic lying on a support beam on the cliffs near the southern border.
Press “B” to stun enemies with a rifle-butt to the face, enabling you to execute them or do a Chainsaw kill.
- Chapter: Act III: Chapter 2
- Location: Outside the Cargo Shipwreck, on the south side.
- How To Find: Once the Train Bridge is lifted, follow the cliffs on the northern side as you ride into the area beyond. You’ll soon find the Cargo Shipwreck, so circle around to the right and you’ll find the relic on the southern side of the shipwreck, near the outer wall.
The Embar Relic has a longer charge time, but is gains a hefty damage boost to compensate.
- Chapter: Act III: Chapter 2
- Location: Outside the Crashed Condor, at the tail section.
- How To Find: Once the Train Bridge is lifted, follow the cliffs on the southern side. Make it through the windflare, then head south to find the Crashed Condor. The Embar can be found near the broken tail section.
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