As the undead threat intensifies in the infected Urzikstan of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Zombies, players must strategically power up their operators and weapons using perks, Pack-a-Punch, and weapon mods scattered across the map. One crucial aspect of enhancing weapons is upgrading their rarity levels, providing substantial damage bonuses. In this guide, we’ll explore the various weapon rarity levels, how to increase them, and the significance of aether tools in this zombie-infested landscape.
All Rarity Levels
1. Common (Gray):
These are the weapons players deploy with, offering no damage bonuses. Common weapons are typically found when dealing with Tier I mercenaries.
2. Uncommon (Green):
Indicated by a green banner, uncommon weapons receive a 50% damage bonus. They are prevalent in the Tier I threat zone.
3. Rare (Blue):
Marked with a blue banner, rare weapons can be found in Tier I and are more common in Tier II. They receive a substantial 100% damage bonus, equivalent to Pack-a-Punching a common weapon.
4. Epic (Purple):
Sporting a purple banner, epic weapons are rarer in Tier II and even more so in Tier III. They enjoy an impressive 200% damage bonus.
5. Legendary (Orange):
Recognizable by an orange banner, legendary weapons are exceptionally rare, found in loot crates in Tier II and III areas. They boast a remarkable 300% damage bonus.
6. Ultra (Gold):
The highest rarity, reserved for wonder weapons like the Wunderwaffe DG-2 and the Scorcher. Ultra-rare weapons do not receive damage bonuses based on rarity, but they deliver massive damage and often possess unique tactical effects.
How to Increase Weapon Rarity
Unlike Black Ops: Cold War Zombies, Modern Warfare 3 Zombies lacks an armoury station for easy weapon rarity upgrades. Here’s how players can enhance weapon rarity:
- Scavenging: Weapons start at a common rarity on deployment, and players must scavenge higher-tier weapons or aether tools to upgrade the rarity. Explore threat level II and III areas for better chances.
- Aether Tools: Find aether tools corresponding to a higher rarity than the weapon’s current rarity. Using a rare aether tool, for example, upgrades the weapon to rare. Tools of lower or equal quality have no effect on the weapon.
- Stash Strategy: Players can store rare or higher aether tools in their stash for later use. These tools can be acquired during missions and stored outside the game, ensuring a prepared arsenal for subsequent deployments.
- Schematics and Aetherium Crystals: Acquire schematics through missions to craft legendary aether tools, instantly upgrading the equipped weapon to purple rarity. Aetherium crystals obtained during missions can also provide Pack-a-Punch upgrades to weapons or perks.
