Gears of War E-Day: Lucas Reyes Character and Skins Guide

TL;DR

Lucas Reyes is one of two brand-new characters in Gears of War E-Day and the fourth playable member of Bravo Squad.
He is a young Cadet First Class and communications officer — the least experienced fighter in the squad and the rookie of the group.
There are three Lucas Reyes skins at launch: Bravo Squad Lucas, Emergence Lucas, and Ceremonial Lucas.
Bravo Squad Lucas is the free default skin — no unlock needed.
Emergence Lucas unlocks by completing Boot Camp — the game’s opening tutorial, available before the campaign properly begins.
Ceremonial Lucas costs 9,000 Coins or 500 Iron in the in-game store.
Boot Camp also unlocks the FNG achievement (15G) — so you earn both the skin and the achievement in one go.
Equip Lucas skins from the Barracks menu under Versus or Horde Siege.

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Who Is Lucas Reyes in Gears of War E-Day?

Lucas Reyes is one of two brand-new characters introduced in Gears of War E-Day, alongside Mags Carter. He is the fourth and final playable member of Bravo Squad, joining Marcus Fenix, Dom Santiago, and Mags when the Locust attack on Emergence Day.

Lucas is the youngest and least experienced member of the squad. His rank is Cadet First Class, and his role in the COG is communications officer. He has never seen frontline combat. He has never fired his weapon at an enemy in a real battle. E-Day is his first taste of the kind of war he grew up hearing about.

That contrast is what makes Lucas interesting. Marcus is a decorated veteran. Dom is a seasoned STG commando. Mags has fifteen years of demolitions experience. And then there is Lucas — a kid who was too skilled at comms to ever make it to the front, now suddenly in the middle of the worst day in human history.

For the full Bravo Squad and NPC breakdown, see our Gears of War E-Day All Characters and NPCs guide.

Lucas Reyes Backstory and Lore

Lucas grew up listening to radio stories about Gears defending the COG against the UIR. He idolized soldiers. He wanted to be one. As soon as he and his friends were old enough to enlist, they signed up together through the buddy program. The whole group promised to go in together — so they waited until Lucas, the youngest, turned seventeen.

The COG had other plans. His aptitude scores were too high for the infantry. He was pulled out of the general roster and sent to the academy for Communications Officer training while his best friends went to the front lines without him.

He was never there. He sat behind equipment, coordinating, relaying, while his friends fought the war he had dreamed about. At some point, Lucas illegally rigged an antenna to establish unauthorized contact with the platoon his friends were serving in — he wanted to feel like he was out there with them. The UIR traced the transmission and shelled the entire platoon. Everyone was killed.

Lucas carries that guilt into E-Day. He has no next of kin to name when Bravo Squad registers with Captain Grey. He has no frontline experience. What he has is a desperate need to prove himself — and a war that just arrived at his doorstep whether he is ready or not.

The Coalition describes Lucas and Mags as the “back seat” of Bravo Squad in terms of story focus — Marcus and Dom are in the front. But Lucas is not a filler character. His arc — going from a guilt-ridden rookie with something to prove to someone who earns his place in the fight — is one of the more grounded emotional threads in the game.

Lucas Reyes Voice Actor

Lucas Reyes is voiced by Jake Ryan Lozano. Lozano is a Chicanx/Tejanx actor and movement artist from San Antonio, Texas. His performance gives Lucas a younger, more immediate energy that suits a cadet still finding his footing in the chaos of Emergence Day.

Lucas Reyes’ Role in Co-Op

In solo play, you always control Marcus. In co-op, player four controls Lucas. All four Bravo Squad members are playable from the start of the campaign without any unlock requirements. Lucas is a full first-class option in co-op from the moment you launch the game.

Like the rest of Bravo Squad, Lucas plays identically to the others in terms of movement and combat. The difference between characters in co-op is purely cosmetic and narrative. Playing as Lucas gives a very different perspective on the events of E-Day — watching veterans react to a world ending around them, from the eyes of someone who has never been in it before.

For a chapter-by-chapter breakdown of the campaign, check our All Chapters and Acts guide.

All Lucas Reyes Skins in Gears of War E-Day

Lucas has three skins available at launch. Here is every one and how to get it.

Bravo Squad Lucas

How to unlock: Available by default. No unlock required.

Bravo Squad Lucas is the starter skin and the look Lucas wears throughout the campaign. Every player has this from the moment the game launches. It is clean, squad-appropriate gear that fits his role as the youngest member of Bravo without any grinding or spending required.

Emergence Lucas

How to unlock: Complete Boot Camp.

Boot Camp is the opening tutorial sequence in Gears of War E-Day. It walks new and returning players through the core controls — movement, cover, active reload, and basic combat. Completing it takes a few minutes at most.

Once you finish Boot Camp, Emergence Lucas unlocks automatically. You do not need to do anything extra. Just complete the tutorial and the skin is yours.

This is one of the easiest earnable skins in the entire game. It also awards the FNG achievement (15G) at the same time. “FNG” is an old military slang term for a new recruit — a fitting name for Lucas’s first achievement unlock and a nice piece of lore-consistent design from The Coalition.

If you somehow skipped Boot Camp when you first launched the game, you can go back and complete it from the main menu. There is no time limit and no difficulty requirement.

Ceremonial Lucas

How to unlock: Purchase from the in-game store for 9,000 Coins or 500 Iron.

Ceremonial Lucas is the store-bought skin. It gives Lucas a more formal dressed-up appearance compared to his standard squad loadout. Coins are earned through playing Versus and Horde Siege over time — 9,000 Coins is a grind but fully achievable without spending real money. Iron is the premium currency purchased with real money, and at 500 Iron it is a relatively small spend compared to other cosmetics in the store.

All Lucas Reyes Skins at a Glance

Bravo Squad Lucas — Default skin, free from the start
Emergence Lucas — Complete Boot Camp (also unlocks the FNG achievement, 15G)
Ceremonial Lucas — In-game store: 9,000 Coins or 500 Iron

How to Complete Boot Camp for Emergence Lucas

Boot Camp is the game’s introductory tutorial. It covers the basics every player needs to know before jumping into the campaign or multiplayer. Here is what it teaches:

Movement and cover — how to roadie run, take cover, and peek around corners
Active reload — hitting the reload prompt at the right moment for a faster, stronger reload
Combat basics — aiming, firing, executing downed enemies
New controls — E-Day redesigned several inputs compared to older Gears games, so Boot Camp is worth doing even for veterans

Once you finish Boot Camp, the Emergence Lucas skin and the FNG achievement both pop at the same time. It is the quickest double reward in the game.

For a look at all 55 achievements and how to earn them, see our Gears of War E-Day All Achievements List.

How to Equip Lucas Reyes Skins

Follow these steps to equip a Lucas skin:

Open the Barracks menu from the main multiplayer hub.
Navigate to Versus or Horde Siege.
Select Lucas Reyes from the character list.
Pick the skin you want to equip and confirm.

A skin appears as fully unlocked when it shows in the list with no lock icon or progress bar. The Barracks is also where you manage weapon skins, poses, banners, and other cosmetics.

How Does Lucas Compare to the Rest of Bravo Squad?

Bravo Squad is designed as a study in contrast. Each member brings something different — not just in combat role, but in how they relate to the war.

Marcus — the decorated veteran trying to find who he is when there is no war to fight
Dom — the loyal soldier carrying grief over his brother and fear for his family
Mags — the discharged expert with fifteen years of experience and a city she calls home
Lucas — the rookie who wanted to be here his whole life, now facing what that actually means

Lucas is the audience surrogate in a lot of ways. He sees the horror of E-Day fresh. He has no battle-hardened lens to filter it through. That is exactly why The Coalition put him in the squad.

For a comparison of how each character fits into the campaign and multiplayer, our Mags Carter Character and Skins Guide and Dom Santiago Character and Skins Guide cover each squad member in detail.

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Where to Play Gears of War E-Day

Official Gears of War Website — story, editions, and lore
Xbox Store — Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass
Steam — PC version

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Lucas Reyes skins are in Gears of War E-Day?

There are three Lucas Reyes skins at launch: Bravo Squad Lucas (default), Emergence Lucas (Boot Camp), and Ceremonial Lucas (store).

How do you unlock Emergence Lucas in Gears of War E-Day?

Complete Boot Camp — the opening tutorial sequence available before the campaign starts. Finishing it unlocks Emergence Lucas automatically and also awards the FNG achievement (15G).

What is Boot Camp in Gears of War E-Day?

Boot Camp is the game’s tutorial mode. It teaches the core controls — movement, cover, active reload, and combat basics. It takes a few minutes to complete and is available from the main menu. Completing it rewards Emergence Lucas and the FNG achievement.

How much does Ceremonial Lucas cost?

Ceremonial Lucas costs 9,000 Coins or 500 Iron from the in-game store. Coins are earned through regular play. Iron is the premium currency purchased with real money.

Is Lucas Reyes playable from the start of the campaign?

Yes. All four Bravo Squad members are available in co-op from the very beginning. In single-player you always control Marcus. In co-op, player four controls Lucas.

Who voices Lucas Reyes in Gears of War E-Day?

Jake Ryan Lozano voices Lucas Reyes. He is a Chicanx/Tejanx actor from San Antonio, Texas.

What is Lucas Reyes’ rank in Gears of War E-Day?

Lucas Reyes holds the rank of Cadet First Class. He is a communications officer — one of the lowest-ranking members in Bravo Squad and the only one without frontline combat experience before E-Day.

Does Lucas Reyes appear in any other Gears of War games?

No. Lucas Reyes is brand new to the franchise. He makes his first appearance in Gears of War E-Day and has not featured in any previous game in the series.