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===Golden Skins===
 
===Golden Skins===
*Golden Lancer - Unlocked from having it in ''Gears of War 2'', or by playing ''Gears of War 3'' online at least once between September 20 and September 26, 2011, or by obtaining the "Veteran Gear" achievement in ''Gears of War 2''.
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*Golden Lancer - Unlocked from having it in ''Gears of War 2'', or by playing ''Gears of War 3'' online at least once between September 20 and September 26, 2011, or by obtaining the "[[List of Achievements in Gears of War 2#VetGear|Veteran Gear]]" achievement in ''Gears of War 2''.
 
*Golden Hammerburst - Unlocked from having it in ''Gears of War 2'', or by playing ''Gears of War 3'' online at least once between September 20 and September 26, 2011, or by obtaining the "Veteran Gear" achievement in ''Gears of War 2''.
 
*Golden Hammerburst - Unlocked from having it in ''Gears of War 2'', or by playing ''Gears of War 3'' online at least once between September 20 and September 26, 2011, or by obtaining the "Veteran Gear" achievement in ''Gears of War 2''.
 
*Golden Retro Lancer - Unlocked by playing 90 matches and then reaching 100 kills with the Retro Lancer in the ''Gears of War 3'' multiplayer beta, or by obtaining the "Veteran Gear" achievement in ''Gears of War 2''.
 
*Golden Retro Lancer - Unlocked by playing 90 matches and then reaching 100 kills with the Retro Lancer in the ''Gears of War 3'' multiplayer beta, or by obtaining the "Veteran Gear" achievement in ''Gears of War 2''.
 
*Golden Gnasher Shotgun - Unlocked by obtaining the "Veteran Gear" achievement in ''Gears of War 2''.
 
*Golden Gnasher Shotgun - Unlocked by obtaining the "Veteran Gear" achievement in ''Gears of War 2''.
*Golden Sawed-Off Shotgun - Unlocked by obtaining the "Commando" achievement in ''Gears of War'', or by obtaining the "Veteran Gear" achievement in ''Gears of War 2''.
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*Golden Sawed-Off Shotgun - Unlocked by obtaining the "[[List of Achievements in Gears of War 1#cmdo|Commando]]" achievement in ''Gears of War'', or by obtaining the "Veteran Gear" achievement in ''Gears of War 2''.
   
 
===Golden Omen Skins===
 
===Golden Omen Skins===
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===Chrome Skins===
 
===Chrome Skins===
*Chrome Lancer - Unlocked by obtaining the "Don't Hate the Player" achievement in ''Gears of War''.
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*Chrome Lancer - Unlocked by obtaining the "[[List_of_Achievements_in_Gears_of_War_1#dhtp|Don't Hate the Player]]" achievement in ''Gears of War''.
*Chrome Hammerburst - Unlocked by obtaining the "Dirty, Dirty Horde" achievement in ''Gears of War 2''.
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*Chrome Hammerburst - Unlocked by obtaining the "[[List_of_Achievements_in_Gears_of_War_2#ddhorde|Dirty, Dirty Horde]]" achievement in ''Gears of War 2''.
*Chrome Retro Lancer - Unlocked by obtaining the "Domination" achievement in ''Gears of War''.
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*Chrome Retro Lancer - Unlocked by obtaining the "[[List_of_Achievements_in_Gears_of_War_1#Domination|Domination]]" achievement in ''Gears of War''.
 
*Chrome Gnasher Shotgun - Unlocked by completing the single-player campaign mode in ''Gears of War'', ''Gears of War 2'', and ''Gears of War 3'' (can be done on any difficulty).
 
*Chrome Gnasher Shotgun - Unlocked by completing the single-player campaign mode in ''Gears of War'', ''Gears of War 2'', and ''Gears of War 3'' (can be done on any difficulty).
 
*Chrome Sawed-Off Shotgun - Unlocked by obtaining any one achievement in the PC version of ''Gears of War''.
 
*Chrome Sawed-Off Shotgun - Unlocked by obtaining any one achievement in the PC version of ''Gears of War''.
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===Crimson Omen Skins===
 
===Crimson Omen Skins===
*Crimson Omen Hammerburst - Unlocked by obtaining the "Welcome to Beast Mode" achievement in ''Gears of War 3''.
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*Crimson Omen Hammerburst - Unlocked by obtaining the "[[List_of_Achievements_in_Gears_of_War_3#wtbeast|Welcome to Beast Mode]]" achievement in ''Gears of War 3''.
*Crimson Omen Retro Lancer - Unlocked by obtaining the "Welcome to Horde Mode" achievement in ''Gears of War 3''.
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*Crimson Omen Retro Lancer - Unlocked by obtaining the "[[List_of_Achievements_in_Gears_of_War_3#wthorde|Welcome to Horde Mode]]" achievement in ''Gears of War 3''.
*Crimson Omen Gnasher Shotgun - Unlocked by obtaining the "Welcome to Versus" achievement in ''Gears of War 3''.
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*Crimson Omen Gnasher Shotgun - Unlocked by obtaining the "[[List_of_Achievements_in_Gears_of_War_3#wtversus|Welcome to Versus]]" achievement in ''Gears of War 3''.
*Crimson Omen Sawed-Off Shotgun - Unlocked by obtaining the "Welcome to Arcade Mode" achievement in ''Gears of War 3''.
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*Crimson Omen Sawed-Off Shotgun - Unlocked by obtaining the "[[List_of_Achievements_in_Gears_of_War_3#wtarcade|Welcome to Arcade Mode]]" achievement in ''Gears of War 3''.
   
 
===Team Insignia Skins===
 
===Team Insignia Skins===
*Team Insignia Lancer - Unlocked by obtaining the silver Veteran medal in ''Gears of War 3''.
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*Team Insignia Lancer - Unlocked by obtaining the silver [[Gears of War 3 Medals#veteran|Veteran]] medal in ''Gears of War 3''.
 
*Team Insignia Hammerburst - Unlocked by obtaining the gold Veteran medal in ''Gears of War 3''.
 
*Team Insignia Hammerburst - Unlocked by obtaining the gold Veteran medal in ''Gears of War 3''.
 
*Team Insignia Retro Lancer - Unlocked by obtaining the bronze Veteran medal in ''Gears of War 3''.
 
*Team Insignia Retro Lancer - Unlocked by obtaining the bronze Veteran medal in ''Gears of War 3''.
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===Onyx Skins ===
 
===Onyx Skins ===
*Onyx Lancer - Unlocked by obtaining the onyx Lancer medal in ''Gears of War 3''.
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*Onyx Lancer - Unlocked by obtaining the onyx [[Gears of War 3 Medals#lancer|Lancer]] medal in ''Gears of War 3''.
*Onyx Hammerburst - Unlocked by obtaining the onyx Hammerburst medal in ''Gears of War 3''.
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*Onyx Hammerburst - Unlocked by obtaining the onyx [[Gears of War 3 Medals#hburst|Hammerburst]] medal in ''Gears of War 3''.
*Onyx Retro Lancer - Unlocked by obtaining the onyx Retro Lancer medal in ''Gears of War 3''.
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*Onyx Retro Lancer - Unlocked by obtaining the onyx [[Gears of War 3 Medals#retlan|Retro Lancer]] medal in ''Gears of War 3''.
*Onyx Gnasher Shotgun - Unlocked by obtaining the onyx Gnasher Shotgun medal in ''Gears of War 3''.
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*Onyx Gnasher Shotgun - Unlocked by obtaining the onyx [[Gears of War 3 Medals#gnasho|Gnasher Shotgun]] medal in ''Gears of War 3''.
*Onyx Sawed-Off Shotgun - Unlocked by obtaining the onyx Sawed-Off Shotgun medal in ''Gears of War 3''.
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*Onyx Sawed-Off Shotgun - Unlocked by obtaining the onyx [[Gears of War 3 Medals#sawsho|Sawed-Off Shotgun]] medal in ''Gears of War 3''.
   
 
==Downloadable Content Skins==
 
==Downloadable Content Skins==
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===Launch Collection===
 
===Launch Collection===
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Launch Collection weapon skins were released on September 20, 2011 with the launch of ''Gears of War 3''. They can be purchased separately or in bundle packs as listed below.
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====Theme Packs====
 
====Theme Packs====
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*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Weapon-Skin-Bundle-Arctic-Camo-Set/ac252082-301e-4065-8514-0435d75f6a56 Arctic Camo Set] - 240 MS Points
 
*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Weapon-Skin-Bundle-Arctic-Camo-Set/ac252082-301e-4065-8514-0435d75f6a56 Arctic Camo Set] - 240 MS Points
 
*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Weapon-Skin-Bundle-Bloody-Set/4e3ab68e-51b2-4f9c-987c-444d5855be5e Bloody Set] - 240 MS Points
 
*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Weapon-Skin-Bundle-Bloody-Set/4e3ab68e-51b2-4f9c-987c-444d5855be5e Bloody Set] - 240 MS Points
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*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Weapon-Skin-Bundle-Flower-Set/8df676ec-a662-44ac-87fe-41c4c77a35d9 Flower Set] - 240 MS Points
 
*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Weapon-Skin-Bundle-Flower-Set/8df676ec-a662-44ac-87fe-41c4c77a35d9 Flower Set] - 240 MS Points
 
*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Weapon-Skin-Bundle-Garish-Set/1ef6f9b2-5835-4ab6-94e5-c09d38d4f2f7 Garish Set] - 240 MS Points
 
*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Weapon-Skin-Bundle-Garish-Set/1ef6f9b2-5835-4ab6-94e5-c09d38d4f2f7 Garish Set] - 240 MS Points
*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Weapon-Skin-Bundle-Haze-Set/ed6f1358-55db-4421-98d7-0f148f1aa7ad Haze Animated Set] - 240 MS Points
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*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Weapon-Skin-Bundle-Haze-Set/ed6f1358-55db-4421-98d7-0f148f1aa7ad Haze Animated Set] - 240 MS Points - 160 MS Points currently
 
*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Weapon-Skin-Bundle-Imulsion-Animated-Set/fde1ab9d-73ee-437b-85d2-f96017f1487b Imulsion Animated Set] - 320 MS Points
 
*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Weapon-Skin-Bundle-Imulsion-Animated-Set/fde1ab9d-73ee-437b-85d2-f96017f1487b Imulsion Animated Set] - 320 MS Points
 
*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Weapon-Skin-Bundle-Jungle-Digital-Camo-Set/a9190488-4dfa-4664-9239-308f543e9888 Jungle Digital Camo Set] - 240 MS Points
 
*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Weapon-Skin-Bundle-Jungle-Digital-Camo-Set/a9190488-4dfa-4664-9239-308f543e9888 Jungle Digital Camo Set] - 240 MS Points
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*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Weapon-Skin-Bundle-Team-Metal-Set/83384c9d-cd02-46d7-956b-07da72cb2ca7 Team Metal Set] - 320 MS Points
 
*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Weapon-Skin-Bundle-Team-Metal-Set/83384c9d-cd02-46d7-956b-07da72cb2ca7 Team Metal Set] - 320 MS Points
 
*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Weapon-Skin-Bundle-Team-Pulse-Animated-Set/e56fd668-db2b-4e91-b959-48cb3f9942e9 Team Pulse Animated Set] - 320 MS Points
 
*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Weapon-Skin-Bundle-Team-Pulse-Animated-Set/e56fd668-db2b-4e91-b959-48cb3f9942e9 Team Pulse Animated Set] - 320 MS Points
*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Weapon-Skin-Bundle-Thunderstorm-Animated-Set/2f759a75-2e99-4712-b9e1-011e5803ab53 Thunderstorm Animated Set] - 320 MS Points
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*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Weapon-Skin-Bundle-Thunderstorm-Animated-Set/2f759a75-2e99-4712-b9e1-011e5803ab53 Thunderstorm Animated Set] - 320 MS Points - 160 MS Points currently
 
*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Weapon-Skin-Bundle-Tiger-Set/790c39f3-29f5-4703-9e57-2b1efdf3f19f Tiger Set] - 240 MS Points
 
*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Weapon-Skin-Bundle-Tiger-Set/790c39f3-29f5-4703-9e57-2b1efdf3f19f Tiger Set] - 240 MS Points
 
*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Weapon-Skin-Bundle-Tribal-Set/9bb00fa1-ee45-4391-87bc-d1d347af114c Tribal Set] - 240 MS Points
 
*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Weapon-Skin-Bundle-Tribal-Set/9bb00fa1-ee45-4391-87bc-d1d347af114c Tribal Set] - 240 MS Points
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===Exclusive Skins===
 
===Exclusive Skins===
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Exclusive weapon skin sets are obtained as free or included bonuses for purchasing certain installments of ''Gears of War 3'' DLC or participating in special events.
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*Candy Cane Set - Available during "The Twelve Days of Gearsmas" event.
 
*Candy Cane Set - Available during "The Twelve Days of Gearsmas" event.
 
*Chocolate Weapon Set - Only available by purchasing [[RAAM's Shadow]].
 
*Chocolate Weapon Set - Only available by purchasing [[RAAM's Shadow]].
*Ghost Protocol Set - Only available by completing the "Impossible Mission" challenge by beating the ''Gears of War 3'' campaign on Insane difficulty before December 25, 2011.
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*Ghost Protocol Set - Only available by completing the "Impossible Mission" challenge by beating the ''Gears of War 3'' campaign on Insane difficulty before December 21, 2011.
 
*Infected Omen Weapon Pack - Only available by purchasing the ''Gears of War 3'' Epic Edition or by redeeming a code that is packaged with a ''Gears of War 3'' controller.
 
*Infected Omen Weapon Pack - Only available by purchasing the ''Gears of War 3'' Epic Edition or by redeeming a code that is packaged with a ''Gears of War 3'' controller.
 
*Jungle Camo Set - Only available by purchasing the [[Horde Command Pack]].
 
*Jungle Camo Set - Only available by purchasing the [[Horde Command Pack]].
*Liquid Green Set - Originally available through the "[http://www.jacksgotgame.com/ Jack's Got Game]" promotion for Jack in the Box. [http://gearsofwar.xbox.com/en-US/news/article/2011-10-liquid-green-weapon-skins Epic has announced] that on January 3, 2012, this set will be released for purchase for 320 MS Points.
 
 
*Liquid Metal Animated Set - Only available by purchasing the ''Gears of War 3'' Season Pass.
 
*Liquid Metal Animated Set - Only available by purchasing the ''Gears of War 3'' Season Pass.
 
*Mint Set - Available during "The Twelve Days of Gearsmas" event.
 
*Mint Set - Available during "The Twelve Days of Gearsmas" event.
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*Re-Up Electric Set - Only available by purchasing [[Fenix Rising]]. Must be unlocked by Re-Upping the player's multiplayer rank.
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*Re-Up Omen Set - Only available by purchasing [[Fenix Rising]]. Must be unlocked by Re-Upping the player's multiplayer rank.
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*Re-Up Plasma Set - Only available by purchasing [[Fenix Rising]]. Must be unlocked by Re-Upping the player's multiplayer rank.
 
*Team Plasma Set - Only available by purchasing the [[Horde Command Pack]].
 
*Team Plasma Set - Only available by purchasing the [[Horde Command Pack]].
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*Epic or "Developer" camo - only available to epic employees and those who modded it.
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*Hypefestation Skin Set - including skin like "Major League","Hype" and "Vixen"(Only available when the user has bought the "Forces Of Nature" DLC map pack.
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===Liquid Green Metal Skins===
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The Liquid Green Metal weapon skin set was [http://gearsofwar.xbox.com/en-US/news/article/2011-10-liquid-green-weapon-skins released] on January 3, 2012. It is not included in any of the Launch Collection bundle packs and must be purchased separately. This set was previously available through the "[http://www.jacksgotgame.com/ Jack's Got Game]" promotion for Jack in the Box, and before that was reserved exclusively for Microsoft and Epic employees.
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*[http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Green-Liquid-Metal-Weapon-Skin-Set/3d608643-a102-449f-8c8c-4ed27e92c0c0 Liquid Green Metal Set] - 320 MS Points
 
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Weapon Skins are interchangeable textures for weapons in Gears of War 3. Different skins affect the appearance of each of the five starting weapons in the multiplayer mode, but are purely cosmetic. Skins do not alter the gameplay characteristics of the weapons in any way.

Unlockable Skins

These weapon skins are included in Gears of War 3 and can be obtained by reaching certain milestones during gameplay.

Golden Skins

  • Golden Lancer - Unlocked from having it in Gears of War 2, or by playing Gears of War 3 online at least once between September 20 and September 26, 2011, or by obtaining the "Veteran Gear" achievement in Gears of War 2.
  • Golden Hammerburst - Unlocked from having it in Gears of War 2, or by playing Gears of War 3 online at least once between September 20 and September 26, 2011, or by obtaining the "Veteran Gear" achievement in Gears of War 2.
  • Golden Retro Lancer - Unlocked by playing 90 matches and then reaching 100 kills with the Retro Lancer in the Gears of War 3 multiplayer beta, or by obtaining the "Veteran Gear" achievement in Gears of War 2.
  • Golden Gnasher Shotgun - Unlocked by obtaining the "Veteran Gear" achievement in Gears of War 2.
  • Golden Sawed-Off Shotgun - Unlocked by obtaining the "Commando" achievement in Gears of War, or by obtaining the "Veteran Gear" achievement in Gears of War 2.

Golden Omen Skins

The Golden Omen Weapon Set, containing Golden Omen skins for all five starting weapons, is unlocked by reaching level 100 in Gears of War 3.

Chrome Skins

  • Chrome Lancer - Unlocked by obtaining the "Don't Hate the Player" achievement in Gears of War.
  • Chrome Hammerburst - Unlocked by obtaining the "Dirty, Dirty Horde" achievement in Gears of War 2.
  • Chrome Retro Lancer - Unlocked by obtaining the "Domination" achievement in Gears of War.
  • Chrome Gnasher Shotgun - Unlocked by completing the single-player campaign mode in Gears of War, Gears of War 2, and Gears of War 3 (can be done on any difficulty).
  • Chrome Sawed-Off Shotgun - Unlocked by obtaining any one achievement in the PC version of Gears of War.

Flaming Skins

  • Flaming Lancer - Unlocked by playing during week two of the Gears of War 3 multiplayer beta.
  • Flaming Hammerburst - Unlocked by playing during week one of the Gears of War 3 multiplayer beta.
  • Flaming Gnasher Shotgun - Unlocked by playing during week four of the Gears of War 3 multiplayer beta.
  • Flaming Sawed-Off Shotgun - Unlocked by playing during week three of the Gears of War 3 multiplayer beta.
  • Flaming Retro Lancer - Unlock requirements are currently unknown.

Crimson Omen Skins

  • Crimson Omen Hammerburst - Unlocked by obtaining the "Welcome to Beast Mode" achievement in Gears of War 3.
  • Crimson Omen Retro Lancer - Unlocked by obtaining the "Welcome to Horde Mode" achievement in Gears of War 3.
  • Crimson Omen Gnasher Shotgun - Unlocked by obtaining the "Welcome to Versus" achievement in Gears of War 3.
  • Crimson Omen Sawed-Off Shotgun - Unlocked by obtaining the "Welcome to Arcade Mode" achievement in Gears of War 3.

Team Insignia Skins

  • Team Insignia Lancer - Unlocked by obtaining the silver Veteran medal in Gears of War 3.
  • Team Insignia Hammerburst - Unlocked by obtaining the gold Veteran medal in Gears of War 3.
  • Team Insignia Retro Lancer - Unlocked by obtaining the bronze Veteran medal in Gears of War 3.
  • Team Insignia Gnasher Shotgun - Unlocked by obtaining the onyx Veteran medal in Gears of War 3.
  • Team Insignia Sawed-Off Shotgun - Unlocked by obtaining the onyx Veteran medal in Gears of War 3.

Onyx Skins

  • Onyx Lancer - Unlocked by obtaining the onyx Lancer medal in Gears of War 3.
  • Onyx Hammerburst - Unlocked by obtaining the onyx Hammerburst medal in Gears of War 3.
  • Onyx Retro Lancer - Unlocked by obtaining the onyx Retro Lancer medal in Gears of War 3.
  • Onyx Gnasher Shotgun - Unlocked by obtaining the onyx Gnasher Shotgun medal in Gears of War 3.
  • Onyx Sawed-Off Shotgun - Unlocked by obtaining the onyx Sawed-Off Shotgun medal in Gears of War 3.

Downloadable Content Skins

These weapon skins can only be obtained by purchasing and/or downloading them through Xbox Live.

Launch Collection

Launch Collection weapon skins were released on September 20, 2011 with the launch of Gears of War 3. They can be purchased separately or in bundle packs as listed below.

Theme Packs

Bundles

Exclusive Skins

Exclusive weapon skin sets are obtained as free or included bonuses for purchasing certain installments of Gears of War 3 DLC or participating in special events.

  • Candy Cane Set - Available during "The Twelve Days of Gearsmas" event.
  • Chocolate Weapon Set - Only available by purchasing RAAM's Shadow.
  • Ghost Protocol Set - Only available by completing the "Impossible Mission" challenge by beating the Gears of War 3 campaign on Insane difficulty before December 21, 2011.
  • Infected Omen Weapon Pack - Only available by purchasing the Gears of War 3 Epic Edition or by redeeming a code that is packaged with a Gears of War 3 controller.
  • Jungle Camo Set - Only available by purchasing the Horde Command Pack.
  • Liquid Metal Animated Set - Only available by purchasing the Gears of War 3 Season Pass.
  • Mint Set - Available during "The Twelve Days of Gearsmas" event.
  • Re-Up Electric Set - Only available by purchasing Fenix Rising. Must be unlocked by Re-Upping the player's multiplayer rank.
  • Re-Up Omen Set - Only available by purchasing Fenix Rising. Must be unlocked by Re-Upping the player's multiplayer rank.
  • Re-Up Plasma Set - Only available by purchasing Fenix Rising. Must be unlocked by Re-Upping the player's multiplayer rank.
  • Team Plasma Set - Only available by purchasing the Horde Command Pack.
  • Epic or "Developer" camo - only available to epic employees and those who modded it.
  • Hypefestation Skin Set - including skin like "Major League","Hype" and "Vixen"(Only available when the user has bought the "Forces Of Nature" DLC map pack.

Liquid Green Metal Skins

The Liquid Green Metal weapon skin set was released on January 3, 2012. It is not included in any of the Launch Collection bundle packs and must be purchased separately. This set was previously available through the "Jack's Got Game" promotion for Jack in the Box, and before that was reserved exclusively for Microsoft and Epic employees.