What is a Special or an Elite Zombie in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 2023 (CoD MW3 2023). Learn how to find and kill Special and Elite Zombies for Challenges and Missions.
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What Are Special and Elite Zombies?
Elite Zombies Are Bounties And Mega Abominations
A Bounty Mangler
Mega Abnomination
It's important to note that Special Zombies are not the same as Elite Zombies. Only the Special Zombies that have a blue mark on their heads and appear as targets in the Bounty Contracts are classified as Elite Zombies. On the other hand, all Mega Abominations are considered Elite Zombies.
Special Zombies Are Potent Zombies With Special Attacks
| Mimic | Mangler | Disciple |
|---|---|---|
 |  |  |
Special Zombies can be categorized into three types: Mimic, Mangler, and Disciple. They are more powerful than normal zombies and have distinct attack patterns.
Special Zombies Related Mission Guides
| Act 1 Tier 5 | |
|---|---|
| Bring 'Em On | Missions: - Kill a Special or Elite enemy with Frenzied Guard Field Upgrade active. |
| Act 2 Tier 2 | |
| Shocked | Missions: - Stun 5 Special Zombies With Dead Wire Ammo Mod. |
How To Find Elite Zombies?
Accepting Bounty Contracts Is The Easiest Way
If you're searching for Elite Zombies to complete Camo Challenges, the easiest way to locate an Elite Zombie is by accepting the Bounty Contract. This usually enables you to fight them in an open area rather than inside buildings like Strongholds.
How To Find Special Zombies?
Manglers Can Be Found During Escort
If you need to find specific Special Zombies like Manglers, you can accept the Escort Contract. During the Escort Contract, Mangler will appear and attack the ASV, and there is usually more than one.
Mimics Can Be Found In Orange Zone Infested Stronghold
| Map Icon | Name / Tips |
|---|---|
| Infested Stronghold Most enemies are Zombies, and Gas Mask is a must as the location is filled with toxic gas |
If you need a Mimic to complete Frost Bite's Objective "Freeze 5 Mimics with Frost Blast Field Upgrade", it is recommended to go to the Infested Stronghold in Orange Middle Threat Zone, where at least one Mimic can be found.
It's important to note that ammo mods do not affect Mimics in the Bounty Contract, so they cannot be frozen. To complete Frost Bite, it's better to go to Orange Middle Threat Zone and search for Mimics in the Infested Strongholds.
Lure Mimics Out of Strongholds
When fighting a Mimic at Infested Strongholds, it's better to lure it out of the building to avoid its powerful attacks and increase the chance of winning.
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| ACT 1 Tier 2 | |
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| ACT 1 Tier 3 | |
| Slow 10 Hellhounds | Cryo Freeze Ammo |
| Get Aether Tool Plans | Automated Backup |
| ACT 1 Tier 4 | How to clear Terminus Outcomes Stronghold |
| ACT 1 Tier 5 | |
| Get Cyphered Tablets | Shatter Blast Ammo |
| Destroy Aether Nest | - |
| ACT 1 Story Mission | |
| How To Deploy To Dr. Jansens Coordinates | |
| ACT 2 Tier 1 | |
| Same Day Delivery Mission | |
| ACT 2 Tier 2 | |
| Find Harvester Orbs | Guardian Angel |
| How To Stun Zombies| | - |
| ACT 2 Tier 3 | |
| Location of Essence of Aether Containers | ACT 2 Tier 5 |
| Where to Find and Freeze Mimics | ACT 2 Story Mission |
| Shepherd Mission Walkthrough | |
| ACT 3 Tier 1 | |
| Two Factor Authentication Mission | - |
| ACT 3 Tier 2 | |
| Ghosted Mission | Crash and Burn Mission |
| Alternate Current | Most Firepower Mission |
| ACT 3 Tier 3 | |
| Storm The Castle Mission | ACT 3 Tier 4 |
| Closing Time Mission | Spring Cleaning Mission |
| ACT 3 Story Mission | |
| Defeat Zakhaev Mission | |
| ACT 4 Story Mission | |
| Bad Signal Mission | |
