How to get all Schematics in MW3 Zombies: Locations, how to craft, more

Joseph Pascoulis
mw3 zombies player with a ray gun

MW3 Zombies features Schematics as a huge part of its experience, as they allow you to permanently unlock Wonder Weapons, Perks, and useful items for the loadout you take into Urzikstan. Here’s how to find and use all Schematics in MWZ.

MW3 Zombies is a unique PvE experience in the Modern Warfare universe and is great for those who want an undead challenge in its high-level threat zones. For that, you’ll need the best gear to take on the Zombies’ bosses and tanky enemies inside them.

To go straight into a game with better gear so that you can take on higher threat zones as soon as you drop in, you’ll need Schematics, so here’s where you can find them and how to use them in MW3 Zombies.

What are Schematics in MW3 Zombies?

Schematics are craftable items in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies that allow you to go into matches with Perks, Wonder Weapons, Ammo Mods, and more without having to find them in-game.

Here are all of the items you can craft using Schematics in MW3 Zombies:

  • Aetherium Tools & Crystals for Pack-a-Punching Weapons
  • Consumable items like Perk-a-Colas, or the Dog Bone item
  • Unique Armor Plates and Gas Masks
  • Ammo Mods
  • Wonder Weapons
MW3 Zombies Juggernog machine
You can craft Jugger-nog using a Schematic in MW3 Zombies.

How to get Schematics in MW3 Zombies: All locations

You can find Schematics in MW3 Zombies as rewards for Contract missions and loot Caches on Urzikstan and the Dark Aether Rifts.

Here are all the schematics available in MW3 Zombies and where to find them:

SchematicHow to getUses
Uncommon Aether ToolAct 1 – Tier 1 – Firepower missionUpgrades weapon rarity to Uncommon
Rare Aether ToolAct 1 – Tier 1 – Minelayer missionUpgrades weapon rarity to Rare
Epic Aether ToolAct 2 – Tier 2 – Guardian Angel missionUpgrades weapon rarity to Epic
Legendary Aether ToolAct 4 – Tier 1 – Bad Signal missionUpgrades weapon rarity to Legendary
Raw Aetherium CrystalDrop from Contracts in Tier 2 Threat ZoneUpgrades weapon Pack-a-Punch level
Refined Aetherium CrystalDrop from Contracts in Tier 3 Threat ZoneUpgrades weapon Pack-a-Punch level
Flawless Aetherium CrystalAct 4 – Tier 1 – Bad Signal missionUpgrades weapon Pack-a-Punch level
Deadshot DaiquiriDrop from Contracts in Tier 1 Threat ZoneAiming down sight moves to enemy critical location. Increase enemy critical damage
Death PerceptionAct 3 – Tier 1 – Two Factor Authentication missionObscured enemies, chests, resources, and item drops are more easily spotted
Elemental PopDrop from Contracts in Tier 3 Threat ZoneEvery bullet you fire has a small chance to apply a random Ammo Mod effect
Jugger-nogDrop from Contracts in Tier 2 Threat ZoneIncreases maximum health
Quick ReviveAct 1 – Tier 5 – Chaperone missionReduce the health regeneration delay time by 50%. Reduce the time it takes to revive an ally by 50%
Speed ColaDrop from Contracts in Tier 1 Threat ZoneReload and replate armor faster
Stamin-upDrop from Contracts in Tier 1 Threat ZoneIncreases run and sprint speed
PHD FlopperDrop from Contracts in Tier 2 Threat ZoneDiving to prone triggers an explosion. The explosion increases the higher you fall. Immunity from fall damage while diving. Immunity from area-of-effect damage from weapons you are using
TombstoneDrop from Contracts in Tier 3 Threat ZoneOn death, you create a tombstone stash at that location, containing your backpack inventory in the next game
Brain RotDrop from Contracts in Tier 1 Threat ZoneBullets deal toxic damage
Cryo FreezeAct 1 – Tier 1 – Take up Arms missionBullets deal frost damage
Napalm BurstDrop from Contracts in Tier 1 Threat ZoneBullets deal fire damage
Dead WireDrop from Contracts in Tier 2 Threat ZoneBullets deal electricity damage
Shatter BlastDrop from Contracts in Tier 2 Threat ZoneBullets deal explosive damage
Wunderwaffe DG-2Act 3 – Tier 4 – Holdout missionWonder Weapon
Ray GunDrop from Contracts in Tier 3 Threat ZoneWonder Weapon
The ScorcherAct 4 – Tier 1 – Bad Signal missionWonder Weapon
Dog BoneElder Dark Aether Rift (Season 1)Summons a Hell Hound to aid you in battle
Golden Armor PlateElder Dark Aether Rift (Season 1)Armor Plates refill automatically
Aether BladeElder Dark Aether Rift (Season 1)Seeker Throwing Knife that looks for additional enemies and returns
Mags of HoldingElder Dark Aether Rift (Season 2 Reloaded)Reloads weapons automatically
Blood Burner keysElder Dark Aether Rift (Season 2 Reloaded)Summons the Blood Burner Motorcycle for players to drive it
Sergeant’s BeretElder Dark Aether Rift (Season 3 Reloaded)Transforms the player into a Mercenary and summons an ally soldier
Golden Mask FilterElder Dark Aether Rift (Season 3 Reloaded)Regenerates Gas Mask meter automatically
Dead Wire DetonatorsElder Dark Aether Rift (Season 3 Reloaded)Adds the Dead Wire Ammo Mod effect to all explosives.

How to craft Schematics in MW3 Zombies

To use Schematics and craft Wonder Weapons, Perks, and more in MW3 Zombies, follow these steps:

  1. Head to the main lobby in MW3 Zombies.
  2. Go to the ‘Gear’ tab.
  3. Select a slot on your Rucksack.
  4. Under the ‘Acquisition Stash’ section, you will find ‘Schematic Crafting.’
  5. Select this option and you will then find all of the Schematics you have found.
  6. Press Craft on the item you wish to acquire and it will then be in your loadout.

All your crafted Schematics can be found in the ‘Acquisition Stash’ tab, which is the option next to the Schematic Crafting option. It’s important to note that there is a Crafting Cooldown, which can take up to 48 hours depending on the rarity, so craft the items you wish to use wisely.

That is everything you need to know about schematics in MW3 Zombies. For more Modern Warfare 3 content, check out:

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