With Call of Duty Zombies debuting all the way back in 2008, fans have had fifteen years to come up with some unwritten rules for the mode.
Call of Duty Zombies has built quite the legacy for itself since it first appeared in Call of Duty: World at War. Expansions like Zombies Chronicles have been major financial successes, while creators have designed amazing custom maps on PC – both of which showcase the mode’s enduring popularity. Beloved characters like Edward Richtofen have been introduced, iconic enemies like the Panzer Soldat have become feared, and Wonder Weapons like the Ray Gun are unforgettable. Alongside all of this, fans have come up with optimal ways to play the game.
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Newcomers to Call of Duty Zombies may be unaware of these rules, but considering how frustrating it can be if they are not followed, reading up on what to do and what to avoid in matches would be wise. While Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and especially Black Ops Cold War helped simplify the gameplay a bit, older games like Black Ops 3 remain the most popular options for Zombies. As such, knowing these rules can make a significant difference in overall match quality.
The Dos and Don’ts of Call of Duty Zombies
In Call of Duty Zombies, sharing is caring, especially in the early game and on maps where players start off in an enclosed area. On a map like Kino Der Toten or Der Riese, players should watch one window and one window only, even if their chosen spot is light on undead. Stealing kills at the start of the match is almost guaranteed to result in toxic game chat, and the angered player could be less likely to help the kill-stealer if they go down later on in a game.
Another way to avoid conflict is to remember the door rule. Essentially, whoever has the most points should always open the next door, as this way gamers can progress through a CoD Zombies map at a consistent pace without any one player being completely broke. Additionally, players need to learn which doors should not be open. These differ on every map, but a few that are worth noting are the stage door on Kino Der Toten since it ruins the best train spot if opened, and the main staircase on Nacht Der Untoten because it makes the ideal camping position unsustainable.
While the most recent Call of Duty Zombies modes have fixed this issue, older games made it so that grabbing a Max ammo drop would not reload the player’s magazine, with only the stockpile being refilled. While this may not sound too problematic, losing a handful of Thundergun or Wunderwaffe DG-2 shots in higher rounds can be the difference between life and death. If players have a mic, they should always ask if everyone is reloaded. If they do not have a headset, they should wait until the Max Ammo is starting to disappear before grabbing it so that players have time to load their weapons.
It is also worth noting that there is a proper way to build points in most Call of Duty Zombies modes. Players should shoot the leg of a Zombie several times with their starting pistol before finishing it off with a melee attack to maximize their points. In general, melee attacks should be prioritized in the early rounds since they provide more points. Another obvious rule is that players should always revive their teammates, especially when they have a Wonder Weapon. After all, “revive me bro I have a Ray Gun” is a CoD Zombies meme for a reason.
There are several other unwritten Call of Duty Zombies rules to keep in mind. Going to Pack-a-Punch whenever another player needs to is a big one, especially on maps like Shangri-La and Moon where gamers need to work together to access the machine. Sharing the Mystery Box is another, as hogging the box when one player does not even have a good weapon is extremely rude. While gamers will have a lot to learn on each Call of Duty Zombies map, as they all provide unique experiences, these unwritten rules should help them get started.
