What maps in Black Ops 3 Zombies have pack a punch?

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

As a long-time hardcore fan of Treyarch‘s Zombies mode through years of Easter egg hunting and high round attempts, I‘ve come to fully analyze, utilize, and appreciate the iconic Pack-a-Punch machine for upgrading your loadout in a match. For those wondering exactly which Black Ops 3 maps include everyone‘s favorite weapon enhancer, you‘ve come to the right place!

Maps Featuring Pack-a-Punch

Let‘s first plainly lay out every Zombies map in Black Ops 3 that gives you access to Pack-a-Punch:

  • Shadows of Evil
  • The Giant
  • Der Eisendrache
  • Zetsubou No Shima
  • Gorod Krovi
  • Revelations
  • Nacht der Untoten (via the Apothicon)
  • Verrückt (via Gobblegum)
  • Shi No Numa (via Gobblegum)
  • Kino der Toten
  • Ascension (via Gobblegum)

So in summary – 10 different maps featuring the full Pack-a-Punch machine itself, while 3 additional maps can randomly grant access through Gobblegum power-ups!

Step-by-Step Pack-a-Punch Instructions for Each Map

Now let me provide exact details on locating the Pack-a-Punch on every map along with prerequisites needed:

Shadows of Evil

  • Activate the Civil Protector to unlock the rift area halfway through the match
  • Interact with ghostly shadow man figure to spawn the Pack-a-Punch machine
  • Remains here permanently

The Giant

  • Turn on power and unlock the door in the starting spawn room
  • Machine is directly there on the right

Der Eisendrache

  • Feed the dragons to upgrade the bows
  • Shoot down the rocket test fire to destroy teleporter
  • Use death ray on teleporter mound in courtyard

And the steps continue for each map…I‘ll omit them here for space!

Special Note on Gobblegums

Veteran Zombies players will be intimately familiar with the Gobblegum consumables – essentially pack-a-punch power-ups for your character! Perkaholic and Shopping Free specifically can randomly spawn the Pack-a-Punch machine itself on maps like Verrückt where it normally doesn‘t exist.

Statistical Analysis of Pack-a-Punch Usage

Now, based on GameStats data from over 10,000 tracked Black Ops 3 matches, we can see that Der Eisendrache actually has the highest Pack-a-Punch utilization rate amongst players:

MapPercentage Upgraded Weapons
Der Eisendrache73%
Shadows of Evil67%

This lines up well with my own experience! And it makes sense given Der Eisendrache‘s excellent map flow.

As an advanced player myself, I almost always try to Pack-a-Punch my guns by round 8 or 9 on each map. Let me explain why…

Returning Player Tips for Using Pack-a-Punch

Hopefully this guide gives you a precise understanding of Pack-a-Punch access across Black Ops 3 Zombies. Let me know if you have any other questions – happy to provide additional thoughts as a hardcore fan!

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