Veteran Call of Duty players know the Pack-A-Punch machine is essential for Zombies mode survival. This remains true in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, which features new zombies, maps, and challenges that significantly increase the difficulty. As the rounds progress, the undead become increasingly resilient, rendering basic weapons ineffective. Upgrading your arsenal with the Pack-A-Punch is crucial for keeping pace with the escalating hordes, but locating the machine on each map is the first hurdle. Liberty Falls and Terminus each house a single, consistently placed upgrade station, but reaching them requires strategic navigation. This guide details how to find the Pack-A-Punch machine in both Black Ops 6 maps.
The pack-a-punch machine in Black Ops 6. Activison
Locating the Pack-A-Punch in Terminus
Accessing the Pack-A-Punch machine in Terminus involves a multi-step process. The primary objective is reaching the Bio Lab area, which necessitates restoring power. Note that Essence is required to unlock access to these areas, but objective markers will consistently guide you. Here’s a breakdown of the procedure:
Step 1: Activate the First Generator
Navigate to the Living Quarters and find the first generator.
A generator in Black Ops 6. Activision
Step 2: Defend the Generator
Spend 500 Essence to activate the generator. A 30-second timer will commence, during which you must defend the generator from attacking zombies.
Step 3: Activate the Second Generator
Locate and activate the second generator within the Living Quarters, following the same process as Step 2.
A generator in Black Ops 6. Activision
Step 4: Activate the Bio Lab Generator
Proceed to the Bio Lab and activate the final generator, repeating the defense process. If any generator is destroyed during the defense phase, you must complete the current round before attempting reactivation.
A generator in Black Ops 6. Activision
Step 5: Access the Pack-A-Punch
With all three generators operational, your objective marker will direct you to a flooded area beneath the Bio Lab. Submerge yourself in the water and activate the inclined lift, which will raise the Pack-A-Punch machine. Once elevated, you can access and utilize the upgrade station.
The pack-a-punch machine in Black Ops 6. Activision
Locating the Pack-A-Punch in Liberty Falls
Finding the Pack-A-Punch machine in Liberty Falls is more straightforward than in Terminus, but requires a considerably higher Essence expenditure. Objective markers will guide you, offering multiple paths. This guide outlines one possible route:
Step 1: Unlock the Motor Lodge Barrier
Spend 1,500 Essence to unlock the barrier situated beneath the Motor Lodge.
Step 2: Unlock the Bowling Alley Exit
Enter the bowling alley and spend 1,750 Essence to unlock the exit door leading outside.
A big purple membrane in Black Ops 6. Activision
Step 3: Unlock the Church Barrier
Ascend the stairs to the church and spend 2,000 Essence to open the subsequent barrier.
Step 4: Open the Dimensional Membrane
Approach the church doors and spend 2,250 Essence to open the dimensional membrane.
Step 5: Access the Pack-A-Punch
Pass through the church doors into the Dark Aether. Proceed to the rear of the church to access the Pack-A-Punch machine.
Pack-A-Punch Upgrade Costs
The Pack-A-Punch upgrade costs are consistent across both maps. Upgrading your weapons requires progressively more Essence for each tier, with costs set at 5,000, 15,000, and 30,000 Essence, respectively.
