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What are Special and Elite Zombies?

What are Special and Elite Zombies?

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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

Bounties - Elite Zombie - Mangler

Mega Abnomination

Elite Zombie - Mega Abomination

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

MimicManglerDisciple
Special Zombie - Mimic
Special Zombie - Mangler
Special Zombie - 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 OnMissions:
- Kill a Special or Elite enemy with Frenzied Guard Field Upgrade active.
Act 2 Tier 2
ShockedMissions:
- Stun 5 Special Zombies With Dead Wire Ammo Mod.

How To Find Elite Zombies?

Accepting Bounty Contracts Is The Easiest Way

Big Bounty Contract Mimic

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

Escort: Special Zombie - Mangler

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

Infested Stronghold
Map IconName / Tips
Infested StrongholdInfested 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.

Where to Find and Freeze Mimics in Frost Bite

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