While you’re braving the endless hordes of zombies in the Urzikstan exclusion zone, you’ll want to be prepared. Acquisitions are handy, but being able to craft them on a mild cooldown can come in clutch, so here’s our guide on how to unlock every schematic in MW3 Zombies.
How to Unlock All Schematic and Perk Recipes in MW3 Zombies (MWZ)
You can unlock every schematic in MW3 Zombies either by completing contracts found in all 3 Threat Zones or by completing specific missions for certain recipes. Below is a chart listing all schematics you can unlock and how to get them in MWZ:
| Acquisition Type | MW3 Schematic | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Aether Tool | Uncommon Aether Tool | ‘Saboteur‘ Act 1 Mission |
| Aether Tool | Rare Aether Tool | ‘Exterminator‘ Act 2 Mission |
| Aether Tool | Epic Aether Tool | Threat Zone 3 Contract Reward |
| Aetherium Crystal | Raw Aetherium Crystal | Threat Zone 2 Contract Reward |
| Aetherium Crystal | Refined Aetherium Crystal | Threat Zone 3 Contract Reward |
| Perk-a-Cola | Deadshot Daiquiri | Threat Zone 1 Contract Reward |
| Perk-a-Cola | Death Perception | ‘Two Factor Authentication‘ Act 3 Mission |
| Perk-a-Cola | Elemental Pop | Threat Zone 3 Contract Reward |
| Perk-a-Cola | Jugger-Nog | Threat Zone 2 Contract Reward |
| Perk-a-Cola | Quick Revive | ‘Chaperone‘ Act 1 Mission |
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| Perk-a-Cola | Speed Cola | Threat Zone 1 Contract Reward |
| Perk-a-Cola | Stamin-Up | Threat Zone 1 Contract Reward |
| Perk-a-Cola | PHD Flopper | Threat Zone 2 Contract Reward |
| Perk-a-Cola | Tombstone | Threat Zone 3 Contract Reward |
| Ammo Mod | Brain Rot | Threat Zone 1 Contract Reward |
| Ammo Mod | Cryo Freeze | Threat Zone 1 Contract Reward |
| Ammo Mod | Napalm Burst | Threat Zone 1 Contract Reward |
| Ammo Mod | Dead Wire | Threat Zone 2 Contract Reward |
| Ammo Mod | Shatter Blast | Threat Zone 2 Contract Reward |
| Weapon | Wunderwaffe DG-2 | ‘Holdout‘ Act 3 Mission |
| Weapon | Ray Gun | Threat Zone 3 Contract Reward |
As you can tell, MW3 Zombies rewards you steadily with schematic drops as you complete the story missions, but even more when you complete the contracts.
While these are by no means a guarantee, it can be quite gratifying to get a lucky pull on a Reward Rift and find them. Each schematic is marked in the loot menu with a golden icon indicating its rarity. Exfil with these to keep them forever, making your life easier while playing MWZ.
