The Schematics feature in Modern Warfare 3’s zombies mode allows players to get a head start in the journey by placing a helpful item in their Rucksack. But, since it can be pretty rare to find, we’ll show you how to get Schematics in MW3 Zombies.
Where to Find Schematics in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies
Schematics will randomly spawn throughout your Modern Warfare 3 Zombies playthrough, and you won’t come across them regularly. However, we have found them as rewards for doing the following things, so give them a go too:
- Complete Contracts (Reward Rifts)
- Finish Act Missions
- Purge Aether Nests and Infested Strongholds
- Infiltrate Mercenary Strongholds
The Reward Rifts are one of the best ways to get Schematics, which will be unlocked after you complete a Contract. I found the Stamin-Up Can Schematic from an Eliminate the Bounty mission, but this task won’t always guarantee a drop.
You’ll likely find more of them as you progress through the Zombies storyline, assigning various objectives to increase your chances of locating these special items. Looting is your main friend here, and you’ll just have to see what you can find with each playthrough, whether it be solo or with a squad.
MW3 Zombies Schematics Loot Table
Although Schematics can randomly spawn, there are a few ways to narrow down the search. Reddit user Ziqd has helped out in these discoveries with their MW3 Zombies Schematics Loot Table post. You can also expect a few new additions to the collection with the latest Season 1 content.
So, without further ado, here’s how to get all the Schematics in MW3 Zombies:
Aetherium MW3 Zombies Schematics
| Schematics | How to Get |
| Uncommon Aether Tool | Act 1 Mission |
| Rare Aether Tool | Act 2 Mission |
| Raw Aetherium Crystal | Tier 2 Threat Zone/Contracts |
| Epic Aether Tool | Tier 3 Threat Zone/Contracts |
| Legendary Aether Tool | Tier 3 Threat Zone/Contracts |
| Refined Aetherium Crystal | Tier 3 Threat Zone/Contracts |
| Flawless Aetherium Crystal | Tier 3 Threat Zone/Contracts |
Perk-a-Colas MW3 Zombies Schematics
| Schematics | How to Get |
| Deadshot Daiquiri | Tier 1 Threat Zone/Contract |
| Death Perception | Act 3 Mission |
| Jugger-Nog | Tier 2 Threat Zone/Contract |
| PhD Flopper | Tier 2 Threat Zone/Contract |
| Quick Revive | Act 1 Mission |
| Speed Cola | Tier 1 Threat Zone/Contract |
| Stamin-Up | Tier 1 Threat Zone/Contract |
| Elemental Pop | Tier 3 Threat Zone/Contract |
| Tombstone Soda | Tier 3 Threat Zone/Contract |
Ammo Mods MW3 Zombies Schematics
| Schematics | How to Get |
| Brain Rot | Tier 1 Threat Zone/Contract |
| Cryo Freeze | Act 2 Mission |
| Napalm Burst | Tier 1 Threat Zone/Contract |
| Dead Wire | Tier 2 Threat Zone/Contract |
| Shatter Blast | Tier 2 Threat Zone/Contract |
Wonder Weapons MW3 Zombies Schematics
| Schematics | How to Get |
| Ray Gun | Tier 3 Threat Zone/Contract |
| Wunderwaffe DG-2 | Act 3 Mission |
We’re still working on a few new Schematics from MW3 Season 1, primarily with the latest Classified section. In particular, you may be lucky enough to find the Aether Blade, Dog Bone, Golden Armor Plate, or Scorcher blueprints. These items will likely be a part of the Tier 3 Threat Zones and Contracts, so you may want to head over there to add them to your collection.
How to Use Schematics in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies
Once you have a Schematic, you must exfil with it first in order to use it. If you can do this successfully, you can follow these steps:
- Go to the Gear section in the lobby
- Select ‘Add item’ in your Rucksack slots
- Press Schematic Crafting
- Craft your corresponding weapon
To give you an example, I was able to craft the Stamin-Up Can in the Schematic Crafting’s Perk-A-Cola section. The item was then transferred to my Rucksack, allowing me to take it to my next session. Of course, this procedure will differ depending on the Schematic you’ve gathered, like how ammunition blueprints can be found in Ammo Mods.
After players use the new item, they won’t be able to utilize it for a certain amount of time due to a cooldown period. In particular, some Schematics have a cooldown period of three hours, while others can last eight hours.
In total, you can unlock 27 Schematics in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies, and you’ll need to acquire them one by one to access the entire collection.
That does it for our guide on how to get Schematics in MW3 Zombies. If you want to see some more content for the undead mode, be sure to explore the relevant links below, and we have a guide on how to get Essence fast.
