Published: October 5, 2026 
Gears of War: E-Day has Ribbons that help show off your skills. Ribbons are rewards that are tied to everything from kill streaks and weapon kills to reviving teammates, surviving rounds, and completing specific objectives. In this guide, I've listed all Ribbons in Gears of War: E-Day, their requirements, and the type of gameplay they are associated with. Use the table to quickly find a specific Ribbon and see what you need to do to earn it.
Note: The list below contains 125 Gears of War: E-Day Ribbons. The Type column is an editorial classification added to make the list easier to browse.
Sprees
These Ribbons focus on kill streaks, revives, headshots, assists, and staying alive while building up a streak.
| Ribbon Image | Ribbon Name | How to Get | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Killing Spree | Kill 5 enemies without dying | Kill Streak |
 | Rampage | Kill 10 enemies without dying | Kill Streak |
 | Unstoppable | Kill 15 enemies without dying | Kill Streak |
 | Invincible | Kill 20 enemies without dying | Kill Streak |
| Godlike | Kill 25 enemies without dying | Kill Streak | |
 | Medic | Revive 5 teammates in a round | Teamwork |
 | Hat Trick | Headshot 3 enemies in a row | Headshot |
 | Lumberjack | Chainsaw 3 enemies in a row | Weapon |
 | Charge | Bayonet Charge 3 enemies in a row | Weapon |
 | Helping Hand | Assist a teammate(s) 5 times in a round | Teamwork |
| Downer | Down 5 enemies in a round | Combat |
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Weapon & Style
This is the biggest Gears of War: E-Day Ribbon category in the list, covering everything from first and final kills to specific weapons, executions, headshots, revives, match performance, and unusual ways to take out enemies.
| Ribbon Image | Ribbon Name | How to Get | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
 | First Blood | Get the first kill | Match Objective |
 | Final Word | Get the final kill | Match Objective |
 | Coup de Grace | Get the final kill with an execution | Execution |
 | Swift Vengeance | Kill the last enemy who killed you | Revenge |
 | Military Intelligence | Mark 5 enemies who are then killed by someone else within ten seconds | Teamwork |
 | Nemesis | Kill the same enemy 5 times without dying | Kill Streak |
| Retribution | Kill your Nemesis | Revenge | |
| Grenade Hug | Kill an enemy while you've been grenade-tagged | Grenade | |
| No Smoking | Kill an enemy with a Smoke Grenade | Grenade | |
 | Clusterluck | Kill multiple enemies with a single Frag Grenade | Grenade |
| Roadblock | Kill a bayonet-charging enemy with the Sawed-Off | Weapon | |
 | Oscar Mike | Headshot a roadie running enemy | Headshot |
 | The Super | Headshot a rolling enemy | Headshot |
 | Death from Beyond | Kill an enemy while you're dead | Special |
| Death from Above | Kill multiple enemies with a single Hammer of Dawn blast | Weapon | |
| Mortarfied | Kill multiple enemies with a single Mortar shot | Weapon | |
| Ole! | Grenade tag a bayonet-charging enemy | Grenade | |
 | Grenadier | Have the most grenade kills | Weapon |
 | Pistoleer | Have the most pistol kills | Weapon |
| Kaboom! | Kill multiple enemies with a single Sawed Off blast | Weapon | |
 | Boombardier | Kill multiple enemies with a single Boomshot shot | Weapon |
 | Trick Shot | 1 Torque Bow headshot leading to a double kill | Weapon |
 | Hail Mary | Kill an enemy who is at least 200 feet away with the Boomshot | Weapon |
| Sapper Star | Kill an enemy by detonating their own planted grenade | Grenade | |
 | FIFO | Die first in the match | Match Performance |
| Last Man Out | Become the only surviving member of your team | Survival | |
 | Unlucky Bastard | Be the only person killed on your team in a round | Match Performance |
 | The Double | Kill 2 enemies within four seconds of each other | Multi-Kill |
 | The Triple | Kill 3 enemies within four seconds of each other | Multi-Kill |
 | The Quad | Kill 4 enemies within four seconds of each other | Multi-Kill |
| The Quinn | Kill 5 enemies within four seconds of each other | Multi-Kill | |
| Negotiations Over | Headshot an enemy who is holding a meatshield | Headshot | |
| Special Delivery | Kill an enemy with a Bag-n-Tag | Weapon | |
 | No, Wait! | Kill a reloading enemy | Combat |
 | So Close | Get killed within one second of either dying or self-reviving | Survival |
 | Clutch | As the last man out, kill at least three enemies to win the round | Survival |
 | Better Man | Win a Sudden Death | Match Objective |
 | Survivor | Most Self-Revives in a round | Survival |
 | MVP | Have the most points in a match | Match Performance |
 | First to Fight | Get the first kill in every round of a match | Match Objective |
 | Evasive | Take the least amount of damage | Survival |
 | Methodical | Execute 5 enemies in a round | Execution |
 | Smooth Operator | Get the highest Kill/Death Ratio in a match | Match Performance |
 | Vigilant | Win a match without dying with at least 10 kills | Survival |
 | Executioner | Get the most Executions in a match | Execution |
 | Not So Fast | Kill an enemy who is executing a teammate | Teamwork |
| Buttoned Up | Spend the most time in cover | Defense | |
 | Contender | Have the most melee hits | Melee |
 | Spray and Pray | Have the most blindfire kills | Weapon |
 | Headhunter | Have the most headshots | Headshot |
 | Team Player | Have the most assists | Teamwork |
| Solid | Have a positive Kill/Death Ratio | Match Performance | |
 | Clear! | Have the most revives | Teamwork |
 | Quick Clips | Have the most active reloads | Weapon |
 | Tough Guy | Die the least | Survival |
| Never Had a Chance | Win every round of a match | Match Objective | |
 | Rough Day | Die the most | Match Performance |
 | Well Protected | Be most revived member on your team | Teamwork |
 | More Guts than Skill | Kill yourself at least 3 times | Special |
| Carmines Star | Have the most headshot deaths | Match Performance | |
 | Guys? Hello? | Spend the most time down but not out | Survival |
| Under the Radar | Earn no other Ribbons | Special | |
 | Pacifist | Have more revives than kills | Teamwork |
 | Stay Down | Have more downs than kills | Combat |
 | Never Surrender | Come from defeat to win the match | Match Objective |
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Wingman Medals
These Gears of War: E-Day Ribbons focus specifically on playing Wingman and working with your partner.
| Ribbon Image | Ribbon Name | How to Get | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenged | Kill the enemy who killed your Partner | Teamwork | |
| Rear Guard | Survive every round in a Wingman match | Survival |
King of the Hill Medals
These Ribbons revolve around controlling, capturing, and breaking the Hill.
| Ribbon Image | Ribbon Name | How to Get | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Eyes on the Prize | Earn the most points from the Hill | Objective |
| Sacrifice | Break the Hill by yourself while downed | Objective | |
 | Dead Ringer | Win a round of KotH by shutting out the enemy team | Objective |
| Top of the Hill | Kill 5 enemies from inside the Hill | Objective | |
| Ring King | Capture the Hill at least 3 times in a round | Objective | |
| Ring Breaker | Break the Hill at least 3 times in a round | Objective |
Capture the Leader Medals
These Ribbons are all about protecting your Leader, capturing the enemy Leader, and supporting your team during the match.
| Ribbon Image | Ribbon Name | How to Get | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Untouchable | As the Leader, never get captured in a round | Survival | |
| Captiv-ating | Capture the enemy Leader in a round | Objective | |
| Lead by Example | As the Leader, kill five enemies in a round | Combat | |
| Secret Service | Rescue your Leader the most | Teamwork | |
| Want Something Done | As the Leader, capture the enemy leader | Objective |
Beast Mode
These Ribbons are tied to playing as different Locust creatures and completing specific Gears of War: E-Day objectives while using their abilities.
| Ribbon Image | Ribbon Name | How to Get | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pop Goes the Weasel | As a Ticker, kill 3 enemies with a single blast | Creature | |
| Indigestion | As a Wild Ticker, kill an enemy with a swallowed grenade | Creature | |
| Monkey Dog | As a Wretch, stun multiple enemies who are subsequently killed | Creature | |
| Meatshop | As a Butcher, kill 4 humans without dying | Creature | |
| Team Shaman | As a Kantus, heal 4 teammates at once | Teamwork | |
| Team Savior | As a Kantus, revive 3 teammates at once | Teamwork | |
| Pillager | Destroy 5 fortifications in a single round | Objective | |
| Test Driver | Use 5 different Locust in a single round | Creature | |
| Antihero | Kill 5 different heroes in a single round | Combat | |
| Ready for the Heavies | Unlock the final tier of Locust | Progression | |
| Just in Time | Kill the last human with only 1 second left on the clock | Objective |
Horde Mode
Horde Ribbons reward players for surviving waves, helping teammates, managing resources, building fortifications, and completing special objectives.
| Ribbon Image | Ribbon name | How to Get | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Hauler | Complete all 50 waves in a single sitting | Survival | |
 | Point Man | Earn the most cash in a wave | Resource |
| Combat Engineer | Build, repair, and or upgrade 5 fortifications during wave-half time | Defense | |
| Founder | Establish a COG base | Objective | |
| Reconnaissance | Spot 3 weapons which are subsequently picked up while you're dead | Teamwork | |
| Observer | Complete the wave with no kills | Special | |
| Phat Loot | Complete a Bonus Objective | Objective | |
| Last Hope | Complete the wave as the only man alive | Survival | |
 | Go on Without Me | Complete the wave as the only man dead | Special |
| High ROI | Kill 5 enemies with a bought-weapon | Weapon | |
| I Gotcha | Revive all four of your teammates in a single wave | Teamwork | |
| Like a Boss | Complete a Boss Wave without going down or dying | Survival | |
| Rope-a-Dope | Kill 3 enemies who were distracted with a decoy | Combat |
Arcade Mode
These Ribbons focus on Arcade-specific challenges, including score, kills, revives, ammo management, and special enemy kills.
| Ribbon Image | Ribbon Name | How to Get | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botanist | Kill 5 Lambent Pods in a single chapter | Combat | |
| Mech Jockey | Kill 10 enemies with a Silverback in a single chapter or horde wave | Weapon | |
| Flyswatter | Kill 5 Shriekers in a single arcade chapter or horde wave | Combat | |
 | Quick Kicker | Kick 5 small enemies in a single chapter or horde wave | Melee |
| Pull! | Kill a midair enemy who burst out of the ground in a single chapter | Combat | |
| Number 1 | Have the most points in an Arcade chapter | Match Performance | |
| Pruner | Sever 5 Lambent Drudge arms in a single chapter or horde wave | Combat | |
| Pig Sticker | Kill 4 Formers in a single bayonet charge | Weapon | |
| Ace | Have the most kills in a chapter | Match Performance | |
| Hand Holder | Have the most revives in a chapter | Teamwork | |
| Wingman | Have the most assists in a chapter | Teamwork | |
| Stockpiler | Take the most ammo in the chapter | Resource | |
| Conservationist | Take the least ammo in the chapter | Resource | |
| Dewormer | Kill 3 Lambent Headsnakes in a single chapter or horde wave | Combat | |
| Priority Target | Have the most points from a single kill in a chapter | Match Performance | |
| On Your Feet, Soldier | Complete the chapter without going down | Survival |
Tips for Getting Ribbons
- Don't chase every Ribbon at once. Focus on one or two requirements during each match.
- Play around the objective. Several Ribbons reward captures, revives, assists, and other team-based actions.
- Use the required weapons whenever possible. Weapon-specific Ribbons can be difficult to trigger accidentally.
- Keep an eye on your teammates. Several Ribbons require reviving, assisting, or protecting other players.
- Learn the mode-specific requirements. Horde, Wingman, King of the Hill, Capture the Leader, Beast Mode, and Arcade each have their own Ribbon pools.
- Go for survival Ribbons when you have momentum. Once you're on a kill streak, playing more carefully can help you push toward the higher-tier rewards.
- Don't worry about dying while experimenting. Some Ribbons actually reward unusual situations, including dying first, dying the most, or even killing yourself.
Ribbons are basically Gears' way of keeping track of all the ridiculous things you manage to pull off during a match. Some reward pure skill, some reward teamwork, and a few are basically the game saying, "Yep, we noticed that."
If you're trying to collect them all, don't just play for kills. Switch weapons, help your squad, experiment with different modes, and keep an eye on the specific requirements above. Before long, you'll start stacking up Ribbons without even realizing it. Note that Ribbons are not the only Collectibles in the game. There are quite a few.
