From an objective to an upgrade

Game8 reports that secondary objectives can award a random Squad Perk. It begins at level one; spend Energy at a Supply Cache to upgrade it. The benefit expires when the mission ends.[2]

Choose the next useful upgrade
  1. 01

    Read the reward

    Check the perk your squad actually received.

  2. 02

    Open Squad Perks

    At a Supply Cache, compare the next upgrade with your available Energy.

  3. 03

    Agree on a spend

    Balance the perk upgrade with the equipment your squad needs for the next objective.

Four reported perks

Effects and Energy costs · Game8’s October 2 snapshot[2]
PerkEffectLevel 2Level 3
Perfect Ammo PlusBoosts Perfect Ammo damage2,500Unverified
Enhanced EquipmentBoosts equipment damage and durability2,500Unverified
Recoil ReductionLess weapon recoil2,5007,000
AmmergyEnergy pickups also replenish ammoUnverified7,000

The source marks its list as work in progress. Unknown costs and precise effect strengths remain unverified; four rows do not establish the total perk inventory.[2]

Check the current menu

Which cost should my squad use?

Read the displayed upgrade level and Energy cost in your own run. Use the table to prepare a comparison, then decide from the current menu.

For extraction blockers and mission structure, open Horde Siege. For persistent class unlocks, compare Horde Classes & Mods.

Sources & further reading

  1. Gears of War E-Day Horde Siege — Horde Basics ExplainedJack2505 · original narrated gameplay guide · 2026-10-03
  2. Squad Perks: reported effects and Energy upgrade costsGame8 · original walkthrough team guide · 2026-10-02