How to get all Schematics in MW3 Zombies: Locations, how to craft, more
ActivisionMW3 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?
- How to get Schematics in MW3 Zombies: All locations
- How to craft Schematics 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
ActivisionHow 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:
| Schematic | How to get | Uses |
| Uncommon Aether Tool | Act 1 – Tier 1 – Firepower mission | Upgrades weapon rarity to Uncommon |
| Rare Aether Tool | Act 1 – Tier 1 – Minelayer mission | Upgrades weapon rarity to Rare |
| Epic Aether Tool | Act 2 – Tier 2 – Guardian Angel mission | Upgrades weapon rarity to Epic |
| Legendary Aether Tool | Act 4 – Tier 1 – Bad Signal mission | Upgrades weapon rarity to Legendary |
| Raw Aetherium Crystal | Drop from Contracts in Tier 2 Threat Zone | Upgrades weapon Pack-a-Punch level |
| Refined Aetherium Crystal | Drop from Contracts in Tier 3 Threat Zone | Upgrades weapon Pack-a-Punch level |
| Flawless Aetherium Crystal | Act 4 – Tier 1 – Bad Signal mission | Upgrades weapon Pack-a-Punch level |
| Deadshot Daiquiri | Drop from Contracts in Tier 1 Threat Zone | Aiming down sight moves to enemy critical location. Increase enemy critical damage |
| Death Perception | Act 3 – Tier 1 – Two Factor Authentication mission | Obscured enemies, chests, resources, and item drops are more easily spotted |
| Elemental Pop | Drop from Contracts in Tier 3 Threat Zone | Every bullet you fire has a small chance to apply a random Ammo Mod effect |
| Jugger-nog | Drop from Contracts in Tier 2 Threat Zone | Increases maximum health |
| Quick Revive | Act 1 – Tier 5 – Chaperone mission | Reduce the health regeneration delay time by 50%. Reduce the time it takes to revive an ally by 50% |
| Speed Cola | Drop from Contracts in Tier 1 Threat Zone | Reload and replate armor faster |
| Stamin-up | Drop from Contracts in Tier 1 Threat Zone | Increases run and sprint speed |
| PHD Flopper | Drop from Contracts in Tier 2 Threat Zone | Diving 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 |
| Tombstone | Drop from Contracts in Tier 3 Threat Zone | On death, you create a tombstone stash at that location, containing your backpack inventory in the next game |
| Brain Rot | Drop from Contracts in Tier 1 Threat Zone | Bullets deal toxic damage |
| Cryo Freeze | Act 1 – Tier 1 – Take up Arms mission | Bullets deal frost damage |
| Napalm Burst | Drop from Contracts in Tier 1 Threat Zone | Bullets deal fire damage |
| Dead Wire | Drop from Contracts in Tier 2 Threat Zone | Bullets deal electricity damage |
| Shatter Blast | Drop from Contracts in Tier 2 Threat Zone | Bullets deal explosive damage |
| Wunderwaffe DG-2 | Act 3 – Tier 4 – Holdout mission | Wonder Weapon |
| Ray Gun | Drop from Contracts in Tier 3 Threat Zone | Wonder Weapon |
| The Scorcher | Act 4 – Tier 1 – Bad Signal mission | Wonder Weapon |
| Dog Bone | Elder Dark Aether Rift (Season 1) | Summons a Hell Hound to aid you in battle |
| Golden Armor Plate | Elder Dark Aether Rift (Season 1) | Armor Plates refill automatically |
| Aether Blade | Elder Dark Aether Rift (Season 1) | Seeker Throwing Knife that looks for additional enemies and returns |
| Mags of Holding | Elder Dark Aether Rift (Season 2 Reloaded) | Reloads weapons automatically |
| Blood Burner keys | Elder Dark Aether Rift (Season 2 Reloaded) | Summons the Blood Burner Motorcycle for players to drive it |
| Sergeant’s Beret | Elder Dark Aether Rift (Season 3 Reloaded) | Transforms the player into a Mercenary and summons an ally soldier |
| Golden Mask Filter | Elder Dark Aether Rift (Season 3 Reloaded) | Regenerates Gas Mask meter automatically |
| Dead Wire Detonators | Elder 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:
- Head to the main lobby in MW3 Zombies.
- Go to the ‘Gear’ tab.
- Select a slot on your Rucksack.
- Under the ‘Acquisition Stash’ section, you will find ‘Schematic Crafting.’
- Select this option and you will then find all of the Schematics you have found.
- 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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