When players are clear to approach the extractor, interact with the computer on board to begin the disabling process. Players will have to hold the input and the position for a few moments, so make sure all forces are down or squadmates are providing effective cover . Crouching or going prone is an option while disabling an extractor for extra cover (it appears progress stops when going prone, but when standing back up the progress bar displays properly). Players are free to look around during this time as well, assessing the threats nearby and determining next steps. Players will be stuck in place for a short moment once the extractor is disabled , but be ready to move - the extractor will soon detonate , dealing a large amount of damage in a short area. Don't get caught in the blast rad

Due to the time limit that players must disable the extractors under, Stamin-Up is an excellent aid when it comes to navigating to the extractors. Additionally, when used in tandem with Brain Rot , or with tactical squad play, players can use Stamin-Ups speed bonus and duration extension to quickly reposition and flank mercenar

As players will be mostly dealing with Mercenaries for this contract, it is highly recommended to have weapons that are effective at all ranges. Players will encounter recon mercenaries, snipers, and shocktroopers , so players will need to be able to quickly change their effective combat range. Versatile assault rifles like the M13B and the M4 and steadier SMGs like the Striker 9 excel in this regard, especially when players take advantage of Modern Warfare 3's tactical stance feature . Auto-shotguns can be helpful for dealing with the recon mercenaries who charge in close in an attempt to stab players - the Riveter , with attachments that improve range and accuracy, can be an effective all around tool as well. Pack-a-Punch is an absolute must if attempting this contract in a higher threat tier - while most mercenaries can be quickly dispatched with headshots, the heavier armored soldiers can be nearly invulnerable to weapons of low rarity and without Pack-A-Punch. Effectively dropping enemies in a timely manner is critical to successfully completing the Aether Extractors contr

After the Neutralizer charges for 90 seconds, players will receive a notice to detonate the device - watch for the mission tag on the upper left of the HUD to change from Defend the Neutralizer to Detonate the Neutralizer. Once the device is ready, approach it and interact to detonate the charge and destroy the crystals in the surrounding a

Quick Revive is also a huge help in situations where players get surprised by a surprise zombie or, in the worst cases, a surprise horde. Being able to disengage the mercenaries and quickly heal, dispatch the zombies and heal, then return to the mercenary fight, can be instrumental in completion of this contract. Additionally, the increased regeneration factor can be a literal life-saver when players are locked in place, disabling an extractor. Remember that players can lay down during this process, taking cover from most fire - as long as there is not a mercenary immediately behind the player. If players begin receiving damage while attempting to disable an extractor, laying down and letting Quick Revive work its magic can help players avoid interruptions in progress and having to start the hack from the beginn

A twist on a classic mission from Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War's Outbreak zombie mode where players had to defend two aether extractors from zombies, the tables are turned in Modern Warfare Zombies as players will be tasked with destroying three extractors in the redesigned Aether Extractors contract. Players will want to gear up to fight through ruthless enemy mercenaries, armed to the teeth and not willing to go down without a fight. Players will need to complete this contract as a mission objective for the fourth tier 3 mission in Operation Deadbolt , Sabot

Solo players should definitely consider Stamin-Up before attempting this contract - since solo players will find the most efficient way to complete this contract is to drop one inhibitor on all six spores in a circle then run back past the spores and destroy them. Solo players should try to avoid and corral the spawning horde rather than fight. Destroy all the spores and spawn the reward rift, letting the small aether burst from the rift destroy most of the chasing zomb

Call of Duty is a goliath in the world of mainstream gaming. Its annual release schedule, while regularly criticized, has allowed it to retain relevance over an extended period, and its Warzone free-to-play mode has transformed the franchise into a quasi-live-service entity, drawing in countless players every month. Naturally, this means that Call of Duty is often in the spotlight , with no shortage of attention being drawn to any potential controversies or questionable decisi

If players have enough acquisitions or schematics at their disposal in the pre-FPS game guide lobby, elect to take a brain rot or shatter blast ammo mod into the deployment zone. Shatter blast is useful when dealing with shocktroopers and armored grunts , with the blast radius capable of breaking the armor of multiple mercenaries at a time if they are in proximity. Brain rot is incredibly useful when dealing with mercenaries, as turning a zombie to aid in the fight against the Terminus forces can be the damage or distraction players need to easily eliminate all enemies . While there is no way for players to order a zombie to attack the mercenaries explicitly, when fighting the mercenaries defending the extractors, if a straggling zombie wanders over to attack players, if that zombie is turned he will charge the Terminus defense, giving players an opportunity to charge and flank the enemies and gain access to the extrac