The Gambit is a Combat Gear or commonly, Gear, classified under the Grenade category. From the gameplay standpoint, it is considered as Gear 1. Since The Gambit is used during combat, it is considered a Combat Equipment. It it is possible to use gears to damage and defeat enemies and break destructible objects.
Note: All numeric values (except the power level) mentioned are only applicable to the default state of the gear. It may be possible to increase or decrease the net values using inscriptions, but they will not be shown.
Description and Alternative Items
For the alternative items, see Sticky Grenade
The Gambit is an upgraded Sticky Grenade. It is a Grenade, and a type of thrown grenade that attaches to targets and detonates after a short delay.
When the grenade explodes, it causes a force that creates an ice explosion that can stagger enemies. It does more damage to armored enemies.
This item has a special ability, which is a procedural perk that can be activated by performing an action mentioned in its masterwork perk.
Masterwork Perk: Hitting an enemy with this grenade detonates an ice explosion.
Obtaining Methods
The Gambit can be obtained in the following ways:
- Loot
- Guardians' Gifts (Tomb of Cariff)
- Regulator Store (When available)
- Crafting (Masterwork only)
Blueprint and Crafting
The Gambit is an item that can be crafted. It requires different amounts of resources depending upon its rarity. Complete the requirement in Blueprint Acquisition to unlock the Blueprint. Then craft the item in the Forge using the resources.
Unlocked blueprints can be found in the Craft tab located under the appropriate combat equipment slot (Gear/Gear/Component) of a javelin in the loadouts tab of the Forge.
The following table provides insights on blueprint and crafting requirements:
| Blueprint Acquisition |
The Gambit Blueprint |
Crafted The Gambit |
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The Gambit Challenge | 
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Required Crafting Resources
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Trivia (May Contain Spoilers)
- When The Gambit explodes, it can create an impact combo detonation any primed enemies in the small blast radius.
- Gears are the only combat items that share their base design with their upgraded design.