[Top 5] Gears 5 Best Jack Upgrades That Are Most Useful

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Updated:
08 Nov 2022

Jack units are the R2D2s of the Gears universe. They’re more than just tools. They’re the team's heart, opening doors and frequently kicking asses with their robotic charm. Along the Gears 5 storylines, you will have opportunities to obtain parts and components to upgrade Jack for more optimal support and a fully functional killing machine.

 

5. Seeker (Shock Trap)

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Shock-bots chase targets and do double damage.

Seeker cuts out the waiting time for enemies to hit the trap and just attacks them directly. High damage and tracking.

  • Improved Capacitor: Duration lasts 50% (5 components)
  • Multi-trap: Place a second trap without destroying the first. (8 components)
  • Ensnare: Slows enemies down more. (11 components)

Location: Act 2

Complete the Lost Outsiders side mission.

  • Campsite
  • East Substation
  • North Substation

 

4. Detonator (Hijack)

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The hijacked enemy explodes on death.

Hijack is already an overpowered ability, but now with Detonator, its usefulness comes to shine until the bitter end. Typically used against scions and pouncers because of their high health. Wardens are also susceptible to a hijack if their helmets are gone, transforming them into kamikaze tanks.

  • Duration: hijacking lasts 30% longer. (7 components)
  • Stim Target: Heals the enemy while controlled. (10 components)
  • Faster Recharge: It recharges faster after use. (13 components)

Location: Act 3

Complete all the Scavenger side missions.

  • City Ruins
  • Cargoshipwreak
  • Artillery Battery

 

3. Slayer (Cloak)

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Remain cloaked for the full duration.

This upgrade lets you have full use of your cloak while attacking for its full duration. It's the silent killer that lets Jack and his teammates wreak havoc unbothered. It’s kind of broken.

  • Agility: Cloaked squadmates move 15% faster (6 components).
  • Extend: Kills in cloak extend the duration. (9 components)
  • Faster Recharge: 15% plus recharge (12 components)

Location: Act 3

Finish the side missions at Water Works.

  • Water Tower
  • Pump
  • Harbor Docks

 

2. Marked for death (pulse)

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Attacks against pulsed enemies deal 20% more damage.

This upgrade does extra damage to all marked targets and is extremely useful for crowd control or boss fights. This ability is good for taking down waves of hordes.

  • Range boost: 50 % increase (1 component)
  • Expanded Targeting Array: Doubles duration to 3 seconds. ( 3 components)
  • Detect Pickups: Scans weapons and ammo (5 components)

Location: Act 2

Complete the Crash Condor mission.

  • Defeat two Swarm field bosses and some enemies, and it's in the safe in the Condor rumble.

 

1. Flash Freeze (Flash)

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Freezes enemies, incapacitating the for longer.

Flash Freeze takes down any and every enemy with ease. With the press of a button, you can instantly freeze difficult targets like wardens or scoundrels and shatter them like glass. It’s the most useful cheat code ability.

  • Faster Recharge: 25% faster ( 1 component)
  • Range boost: 50 greater range (4 components)
  • Concussive: Inflicts moderate damage (6 components) 

Location: Act 2

Complete the Hollow Storm side missions.

  • Train Tunnel
  • Old Derrick Site (1)
  • Old Derrick Site (2)

 

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