How to get the Ray Gun in Black Ops Cold War Zombies
You can’t have Call of Duty Zombies without having the most powerful weapon to feature in the franchise. The Ray Gun is back, and here’s how you can equip it in Black Ops Cold War.
It’s single-handedly the reason why so many Zombies players have lost thousands upon thousands of points to the Mystery Box. It’s the reason why Zombies players have been able to reach Level 100+ in Zombies. The Ray Gun is simply unstoppable – and you need it.
The fast rate of fire combines nicely with the gun’s supremely overpowered nature which probably makes the Ray Gun the most powerful weapon in CoD. Whether if it’s to blast a group of Zombies in a confined space in Die Maschine, or you need some serious crowd control in Cold War’s Outbreak mode.
Here are a few ways that you obtain your very own Ray Gun.
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Ray Gun Method #1 – Die Maschine Coffin Meme Easter Egg
An easy way to get yourself a Ray Gun is to complete Die Maschine’s Coffin Easter Egg. The viral meme was Black Ops Cold War’s first proper Zombies Easter Egg to do, and upon completion, gamers can earn some great rewards.
One of those rewards can be a Ray Gun, and although it’s not a guarantee by any means, this is an effective way to increase your chances of securing one. If you’re unsuccessful, you’ll still be rewarded with points and various other necessary resources.
You can read a full guide here on how to do the Coffin Dance Easter Egg.
Ray Gun Method #2 – Aether Crystals
When entering the Dark Aether, you will notice strewn about the place some shiny purple crystals emanating a mystical aura. You will want to make the most of your time in this realm by smashing as many of these as you can.
Aside from points, these crystals also have the ability to drop a free Perk or two, and if you’re really lucky – a Ray Gun. It’s extremely unlikely they will, but keep smashing and hope for the best.
Ray Gun Method #3 – Mystery Box
The original way of picking up a Ray Gun is still as tried and tested as its original appearance back in Call of Duty: World At War.
As usual, it’s the same as trying to earn the Jackpot on a slot machine, it could take you 5 spins, it could take you 50. But that’s a lot of points to be throwing away on probable Sniper Rifles and various other weapons useless for Zombie-killing.
If you’re later in the game and have points to spend, or just simply crave a Ray Gun, then find one of the Mystery Box locations.
Ray Gun Method #4 – Outbreak Golden Loot Chest
One of Outbreak’s exclusive ways of securing a Ray Gun are the very rare Golden Loot Chest’s that can only be obtained by completing a side mission.
Here’s how to find and complete the side mission:
- On your map, look for a symbol that looks like a cloud with a lightning bolt striking a chest
- Approach the chest and hold the prompted button to activate the side quest
- Lots of Zombies will now teleport into your location
- You need to keep killing them until they stop spawning
- Once you’re certain the area is clear, approach the Golden Loot Chest and hold the use button
- It will spew a host of rewards, including the Full-Power ability, and hopefully a Ray Gun
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