Mimics are a monstrous type of enemy in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Zombies mode that can be quite the problem to deal with, especially if players are underequipped to fight against one. However, eliminating these faceless monsters is required for a number of quests and challenges, and they aren't as common as the usual garden-variety undead.
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Finding a Mimic (or any other special zombie, for that matter) can be tricky in Modern Warfare 3, but there are a couple of ways where players can get a higher chance of getting a Mimic to spawn. Here's how.
Where to Find Mimics in MW3 Zombies
Like other special zombies, Mimics can appear randomly in the open or inside POIs. Aether Nests and zombie strongholds have a chance of containing a special zombie or two, and the odds of encountering one are usually higher in the latter. When going on a Zombies run, make a beeline toward the first zombie stronghold you see and listen for sound cues that might indicate the presence of a nearby Mimic.
Another way to get guaranteed special zombie spawns is to take High-Value Target contracts. Not every contract will have a Mimic for a target, but it's the closest thing players will get to a guaranteed spawn. HVT contracts will highlight the exact location of the target on the map as well, eliminating much of the guesswork involved in searching for a place to hunt Mimics in.
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The medium and high-risk zones of the map also tend to have a larger population of special zombies. Grab a good weapon, drive straight into the red zone, and start looking for Aether Nests and Infested Strongholds. HVT contracts in these areas work the same as in any other zone, though you can expect the bounty target to be scaled according to the area's risk level.
Mimics will relentlessly chase players down should they spot one. They move at an alarming pace, and they can use their long tendrils to grab a player and deal a good chunk of damage to them. Also, Mimics are much more durable than the average zombie, even in the low-risk zone. Shoot them in their glowing mouths to deal critical damage, and try to bring a high-rarity gun or a Pack-a-Punched weapon when hunting these monsters down.
HVT targets have more health than regular special zombie variants, so they'll be harder to take down in general. As such, players should take bounty contracts in the low-risk zone unless they want the extra rewards offered in the harder areas.
Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2023)
- Platform(s)
- PC , PS5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , PS4 , Xbox One
- Released
- November 10, 2023
- Developer(s)
- Sledgehammer Games
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
