How to Pack-A-Punch weapon in MW3 zombies and get its rewards

Wondering how to Pack-A-Punch weapon in MW3? You’ve come to the right place. There’s a lot to do in MW3 zombies because unlike previous iterations of the game mode, zombie mode is different in Modern Warfare 3. This time Sledgehammer Games put in a lot of work to give players a rewarding experience as they battle hordes of the undead. 

Knowing how to Pack-A-Punch your weapons in MW3 zombies will come in handy to help you get lots of rewards and that’s what we’ll be helping you out with in the guide. But before we dive in, be sure to go over our MW3 zombies tips and tricks to take on zombies and gather lots of XP throughout a match. 

How to Pack-A-Punch weapon in MW3

If you spend a bit of time exploring Urzikstan in MW3 zombies, you’ll realise that there are many weapon-enhancing tools around the map. And much like the Ray Gun, the Pack-A-Punch machine is a fundamental component of MW3 zombies as it’ll make you appear more formidable in taking on the undead. 

Now to find the Pack-A-Punch machine in MW3 zombies, you’ll have to open the map and locate the Pack-A-Punch machine icon which is displayed by the Legend next to the map. It’s not a straightforward concept like previous games where you only have one Pack-A-Punch machine in the entire map. 

Finding a Pack-A-Punch machine

Despite having more Pack-A-Punch machines, this doesn’t exactly make them easy to find. And since Urzikstan is an incredibly large map, some machines are hidden away in the farthest corners of the map where most players wouldn’t even consider looking in order to find them. So it’s up to you how far you’re willing to travel to find one of the machines. 

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Urzikstan is a gold mine this time

Apart from killing zombies and getting XP or locating Pack-A-Punch machines to upgrade your weapons, Urzikstan is a fantastic map with plenty of opportunities to scavenge and find incredible items.

Once you’ve found a Pack-A-Punch machine, now you just have to use it. But first, you’ll need to have garnered lots of Essence by killing zombies and completing contracts. Once you have enough Essence, simply walk up to the machine and collect an upgraded version of your equipped weapon. 

Upgrading weapon with Essence

MW3 zombies have three main zones you’ll need to travel to if you want access to higher-level upgrades of your weapon. And however you progress, the cost of upgrading will also increase as follows: 

• Zone 1 (Clear Zone): requires 5000 Essence
• Zone 2 (Orange Zone): requires 10,000 Essence
• Zone 3 (Red Zone): requires 15,000 Essence

Ultimately, Pack-A-Punch is much easier this time around as opposed to earlier zombie iterations where you’d have to activate the power, locate the machine, and upgrade your weapon using points. Now you can find not one but multiple Pack-A-Punch machines throughout the map. 

For more MW3 guides, see our MW3 cheats where we go over gameplay secrets to help you get started. And if you want to go over some weapon loadouts, check our best Striker loadout or even our best KV Inhibitor loadout in Modern Warfare 3. 

MW3 zombies FAQ

What is the best weapon to use in zombies mode?

There is no one ‘best’ weapon to use but Assault Rifles, SMGs and shotguns will keep you alive as opposed to using Snipers or Handguns.

How can I win in zombies mode?

Unlike normal matches, you can’t really win against the undead, but you can survive long enough to escape with the exfil helicopter.