Modern Warfare 3 Zombies is bringing back the classic Zombies game mode to a Modern Warfare title for the first time. While this is the return of a classic, we also have tons of new changes and updates to the original system. One of these changes is the addition of brand-new acquisitions and schematics in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies.
The hordes in Modern Warfare 3 are relentless and will stop at nothing to rip you and your team apart. This is where your acquisitions come into play. These items allow you to gain buffs and plan what upgrades to carry before dropping in. You also need schematics to gain consistent access to these Acquisitions. So, let's dive into how acquisitions and schematics work together in Modern Warfare 3.
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What are Acquisitions in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies?
Acquisitions are single-use consumables in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies that you can use to get an advantage on the battlefield. After you've played your first few missions, you'll gain access to the Rucksack and be able to place acquisitions inside it. When you exfil with acquisitions in tow, you can store them in the Rucksack's acquisition stash and use them in subsequent drops where you need the boost. You can also store crafted acquisitions in the Rucksack.
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+ 4All Acquisitions in Modern Warfare 3
Here is a complete list of all the acquisitions you can get in Modern Warfare 3.
Aetherium Crystals
Aetherium Crystals are unique resources in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies that you can use to upgrade your weaponry. There are three rarities of Aetherium Crystals - rare, epic, and legendary. These are used to upgrade your Pack-a-Punch weapon to Levels I and II, respectively.
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Aether Tools are essential for improving your combat effectiveness on the battlefield. These items come in various rarities, with the rarity denoting how much of an upgrade you'll get. You can acquire Aether tools with uncommon, rare, epic, and legendary rarity. These are used to upgrade the weapon you're holding into a rarer variant. The higher the rarity of your weapon, the better it will perform.
Perk-A-Colas
The vest, gloves, boots, and gear Perk system is replaced with Perk-A-Colas in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies. You receive a permanent boost to various in-game stats and abilities by finding (or crafting) a Perk-A-Cola. Here is a full list of all the Perk-A-Colas.
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- Aiming down sights snaps to enemy critical locations.
- Increases damage dealt to enemy critical spots.
Death Perception
- Makes obscured enemies, chests, resources, and item drops more visible.
Elemental Pop
- Bullets fired have a chance to trigger a random Ammo Mod effect.
Jugger-Nog
- Boosts maximum health.
PHD Flopper
- Diving to the ground creates an explosion.
- The height of the fall enhances the explosion's power.
- Grants immunity to fall damage when diving.
- Provides immunity to self-inflicted area-of-effect damage.
Quick Revive
- Cuts the health regeneration delay by half.
- Reduces the time needed to revive teammates by 50%.
Speed Cola
- Increases the speed of reloading and armour replacement.
Stamin-Up
- Increases running and sprinting speeds.
Tombstone Soda
- Leaves a tombstone stash upon death, which holds your backpack inventory for retrieval in the next game.
Ammo mods
There are several Ammo Mods available in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies, and each provides a unique buff to your firepower for different damage types and to add utility. Be sure to learn about all Ammo Mods.
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Schematics in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies are highly sought-after valuables that provide you with permanent crafting recipes for various acquisitions. To get a schematic and unlock an acquisition blueprint, you need to locate it during the game and exfil with it in your possession. Crafted acquisitions will be added to your Rucksack for use in the next drop. It is worth noting that after crafting, schematics must undergo a cooldown period before they can be utilised again in the Exclusion Zone.
That's all you need to know about all Acquisitions and schematics in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies. While you're here, also check out our full walkthrough for Modern Warfare 3 and how to get Wonder Weapons.
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