How to find Aether Blade schematic in MW3 Zombies – our 4 methods to get it and slice hordes

Want to get the Aether Blade schematic in MW3 Zombies? This lethal option will remind older Call of Duty players of Hell’s Retriever from Black Ops 2. Modern Warfare 3 players can get this weapon in Season 1 so read on to learn how to get this classified schematic.

Our MW3 Zombies tips and tricks will get you started on its DMZ-like extractions. And here’s how to destroy the mercenary convoy in MW3 Zombies if you haven’t done it yet. Now that Season 1 is out, your progress will help you rack up rewards in the new MW3 Battle Pass.

What is the Aether Blade schematic in MW3 Zombies

The Aether Blade throwing knife has infinite ammo and returns to the user after throwing it in MW3 Zombies. Note that using this weapon and its schematic will have a short cooldown. It’s fairly similar to the tomahawk in Black Ops 2 which was named Hell’s Retriever. It makes sense for a familiar weapon to return in a form that respects the current Zombies lore.

This blade will let you slice through entire Zombie hordes. And it will be particularly useful in crowded regions with armored foes like in the Red Zone. This is where you can expect to find Wonder Weapons like the ones in our best MW3 Zombies guns tier list.

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The Aether Blade will automatically return to you if there are no more enemies nearby

You don’t have to go and pick up this weapon after deploying it to fly about and clear zombie hordes.

Our 4 ways to find the Aether Blade schematic in MW3 Zombies

This classified schematic can take a while to find. In general, here’s where you can find schematics in MW3 Zombies. At the moment, there is no confirmed path to unlocking this classified schematic. But if you really want the boomerang-like Aether Blade, here are some potential options to unlock its schematic in MW3 Season 1 based on earlier unlocks:

• Play through MW3 Zombies Act 4 – The latest mission for Zombies fans is unlocked regardless of whether you’ve cleared the previous Acts. It’s pretty difficult but it has a chance of dropping some sweet loot.
• Enter Dark Aether Rifts – Introduced in MW3 Season 1, these can be entered by collecting Sigils and placing them on specific pedestals. Doing so takes a lot of effort so don’t place them on the pedestal until you have all four of them. Get them to access some incredible rewards that may include classified schematics.
• Clear contracts in the Red Zone – While Tier 1 and Tier 2 contracts can also drop schematics, expect classified schematics like the Aether Blade to appear in Tier 3. Equip your squad with the best gear and don’t hesitate to exfil in MW3 if things get dicey.
• Fight through Aether Nests and Infected Strongholds – These Zombie-ridden playgrounds are good spots to find classified Schematics in Mercenary or Aether loot caches.

Is the Aether Blade schematic worth it in MW3 Zombies

Based on previous Call of Duty titles, we expect the Aether Blade to be pretty overpowered unless it has been nerfed. So work towards this classified schematic to make short work of Zombie hordes. Note that there will certainly be a cooldown before you can use it again. But since it’s a schematic, you will be able to deploy into the game with this weapon once in a while. 

Schematics also have cooldowns to ensure that you don’t use these weapons across consecutive Zombie runs. But with the right gear, you should be able to thrive whenever you gain access to the Aether Blade.

That covers the Aether Blade schematic in MW3 Zombies. Prepare for the latest Zombies with our MW3 Zombies perks tier list. And if your eyes are on those shiny schematics, you can earn some via MW3 Zombies Act 1 missions too. Season 1 in MW3 is out on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

Aether Blade schematic in MW3 Zombies FAQ

Can you use the Aether Blade schematic multiple times in MW3 Zombies?

Yes, you can use it on later runs after the schematic cooldown is done.

Will the Aether Blade target multiple zombies in MW3?

Yes, the Aether Blade will move from one enemy to another automatically after you throw it.