The Unwritten Rules of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies

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Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023)

By Richard Warren

Published Nov 20, 2023

Highlights

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies introduces a number of new features, meaning it will be a learning experience for even longtime players.
Players should approach looting strategically in MWZ, gathering gear for backup Operators and keeping future missions and objectives in mind when collecting things.
When engaging with the game's most difficult content, players should utilize killstreaks and Deadbolt Turrets. They should also remember that orange quality weapons are better than Pack-a-Punched guns of lower rarities/

As promised in the lead-up to its release, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies shakes things up in a number of ways. Instead of the big quest Easter eggs CoD Zombies is known for, MWZ offers a mission structure like DMZ that presents the story in a clearer manner, with secrets limited to things like free perks, teleport doors, and a vault mini quest. A few dozen players will roam around Urzikstan at once, allowing for some interesting interactions as players complete contracts in the open-world, with the various tiers providing big difficulty increases and loot being a key focus.

With Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies being so different from the round-based survival maps that Treyarch is known for, knowing how to best approach the mode is essential. While some classic tricks still work, like going prone in front of perk machines for some extra points, and DMZ mechanics like repairing vehicles do carry over, there are many new things that fans should keep in mind. If players keep the most important unwritten rules in mind while playing, they will likely have no problem succeeding within MWZ.

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How to Approach Loot Properly in MWZ

Loot is a major focus of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies, and there are a few things that players should keep in mind when gathering gear. First, gamers should make sure to gear up three different Call of Duty Operators, especially with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies’ instability making it likely for them to crash and lose loot. Having those backups is important, and since Tier 3 vests can easily be found in Mercenary Strongholds, getting those for three Operators can save time in the long run.

Since players will want to progress through Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies’ missions for the Bone Collector skin and useful schematics like the Wunderwaffe DG-2 blueprint, keeping them in mind when looting is a good idea. For example, players will have to get kills with each ammo mod, so stashing a few Dead Wires, Cryo Freezes, and so on will save some time for later on when those mods are required. Looking at the next few missions in each act ahead of time can help, too, as this way players can be ready to complete multiple tasks in each match.

Part of what makes MWZ special is the other players in the world, and gamers should always help when they can. If a player is down and making a plea for help, doing a good deed and reviving them is always appreciated, while inviting lone players to squads is kind. Additionally, if players get a schematic they already have, bringing it to another player can ensure it doesn’t go to waste.

How to Approach Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies Most Difficult Content

After making enough points to get better weapons and purchase essential items (easy contracts like Cargo Deliveries help a lot with earning money fast), players can embrace tougher activities. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s hardest content will take some effort to complete, and players should make sure they are prepared before engaging with it. For example, the Legacy Fortress offers players a fun Devil’s Breath Shotgun and a PlayStation Trophy for killing the Warlord, but beyond that, the loot is not the best, and it can be ignored. Still, players who want to clear it should take things slow, as the Mercenaries have great aim. A lock-on launcher can help with the attack helicopter, while self-revives and ranged weapons are a must.

For Tier 3, because all the Zombies sprint faster than players can run, having the right setup is essential. The big thing to remember when it comes to weaponry is that an orange weapon, which can be bought from walls in the Tier 3 zone, will be stronger than a fully Pack-a-Punched green gun. As such, rarity is more important than Pack-a-Punching, so players should consider briefly running into Tier 3 and getting an orange wall gun early on instead of upgrading the weapon they spawn with. Killstreaks like the Juggernaut will melt Abominations, while Sentry Guns can help with gunning down regular Zombies. Deadbolt Turrets should also not be ignored in Tier 3, as they can make short work of any threat. With Tier 3 having the best rewards, it is worth going there, but players should only attempt its contracts when they have good gear.