How To Pack A Punch In Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies

Standard weaponry just doesn’t seem to cut it in Call of Duty’s Zombies world. That’s why upgrading your tools with Pack-a-Punch is essential, upping the ante of damage rates and ammo capacity. So, without further ado, here’s how to Pack-a-Punch in Black Ops 6: Zombies.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies Pack a Punch guide

Since Black Ops 6: Zombies has two maps, the Pack-a-Punch machine will be stationed in different areas. However, both maps share similar requirements, where you must spend Essence (in-game currency) to unlock new pathways. You’ll begin in a reasonably compact area until you have enough money to open the entryways, giving you more free range around Liberty Falls and Terminus.

We’ll break down both locations to get you closer to Pack-a-Punching a weapon in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies.

Where to find Pack a Punch machine in Black Ops 6 Zombies Terminus map

In Terminus, you’ll find the Pack-a-Punch machine at the center of the map (underground). The goal is to complete the Restore Facility Power mission, requiring you to turn on three AMP Generators. This process runs similarly to Zombies’ Origins, where you must restore the power to machines around the map. Each generator costs 500 Essence to activate, forcing you to defend it for a minute or so until it turns on. If the machine happens to break during this time, you’ll need to wait for the next round to get it to cool down.

Each AMP Generator will be marked with a star symbol, allowing you to use these icons as a guide. By the time you reach the last machine, you’ll spend roughly 7,500 Essence to unlock the necessary doors. Keep in mind that you must turn on the facility’s power to access the Pack-a-Punch machine. Otherwise, it will be underwater, prohibiting you from using it.

Once the power has been restored, you can raise the lift and start Pack-a-Punching your weapon in the Black Ops 6 Zombies’ Terminus map. This is where the real fun begins, as you unlock the full potential of your gun.

Where to find Pack a Punch machine in Black Ops 6 Zombies Liberty Falls map

The Liberty Falls Pack-a-Punch machine proves much more accessible. There’s no need to turn on any generators here, but you’ll still need to spend a lot of Essence. I would say it will cost you around 7,500 Essence to unlock all the entryways to it.

You can find the Pack-a-Punch machine on the left side of the map:

It’ll be inside a church with purple-colored vines on its doorway.

You can either use the main doorway at the front or use the side entrance to access the church. Go inside to discover the Pack-a-Punch machine.

All Pack a Punch Tier upgrade costs in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies

If you want to know how much each tier upgrade costs, take a look at the following prices:

• Tier 1: 5,000 Essence
• Tier 2: 15,000 Essence
• Tier 3: 30,000 Essence

Compared to previous Zombies entries, the price is significantly higher. The second tier usually costs you 10,000, while the third goes for 15,000. But this time around, Black Ops 6 has a much more substantial pricing, where you may only unlock it during the higher rounds.

To help you last through these matches, I suggest getting a weapon with a higher rarity for better damage rates. In particular, an Uncommon (green-colored) gun deals much more damage than those without any rarity. You can grab these weapons from Wall-Buys or the Mystery Box, mandating even more Essence.

If you pair a higher rarity with Pack-a-Punch, it’ll make killing zombies almost too easy. You’ll undoubtedly need these two buffs during the later rounds, especially when encountering mini-bosses or zombies with armor. In return, you’ll have more of a chance to Exfil to leave the mission safely.