Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Alright, so you're diving into the Zombies mode in Black Ops II? Awesome! It's a blast, but there's definitely a bit to learn to really get the hang of it. Think of this as your quick rundown on how to survive the horde, rack up points, and make sure you're not getting overwhelmed. We'll cover how you earn points, what you can spend them on, and some of the cool stuff you can do to stay alive.

The core of surviving in Zombies is managing your points. You earn them by doing things like killing zombies, building barricades, and using special weapons. These points are your lifeline – they let you buy better guns, upgrade the ones you have, and even open up new parts of the map. So, every point counts!

Scoring and Currency

You'll be earning points for pretty much everything you do against the undead. Killing zombies is the main way, but even putting up a barricade gets you a few points. Here’s the breakdown on how you get those sweet, sweet points:

• Building a barricade: 10 points for each board you put up. Keep in mind, this doesn't work on every single window, so don't expect points for every board you place.
• Hitting a zombie: 10 points for any hit on the body with any weapon.
• Killing with a special weapon: 50 points if you take down a zombie with something awesome from the Mystery Box, like the Raygun, or any explosive weapon.
• Killing with a normal weapon: 60 points for a kill with your standard firearms.
• Headshot kill: 100 points! Aim for the head, it pays off.
• Melee kill: 130 points. Getting up close and personal with a knife or your fists is the most rewarding way to score a kill.

These points are super important because they're what you'll spend on almost everything. You can buy new weapons and ammo, upgrade your existing guns to make them more powerful, repair or build barricades to hold off the horde, open up new areas on the map to explore, buy those awesome Perk-a-Cola upgrades, and even try your luck with the Mystery Box.

Construction and Building Objects

If you're a veteran of Zombies, you'll know how crucial barricades are. For newcomers, think of them as your first line of defense. You can build and rebuild barricades on certain doors and windows to slow down the zombie onslaught. It costs points, but it buys you precious time. Just remember, the zombies will eventually break them down, so be ready to repair them if you want to hold your ground in one spot.

Black Ops II also introduced a cool new feature, especially in TranZit mode: building objects. These are items you can craft and carry around to use in different situations. We're talking portable generators to power doors, powerful custom weapons, deadly traps, and even things that can change the environment. You'll find a full list of these craftable items elsewhere, but it's a game-changer for how you approach defense.

Acquiring and Upgrading Weapons

You start each map with just a basic pistol, which is fine for the first few zombies, but you'll quickly need something more powerful. Keep an eye out for glowing blue chalk outlines on walls around the maps – these are weapon spawns. Walk up to one and hold the interact button to purchase the weapon. If you run out of ammo or want to upgrade your weapon's ammo capacity, just return to that same outline and interact with it again.

For the really serious firepower, you'll want to find the Pack-a-Punch machine. It's hidden on every map. For 5000 points, you can get an upgraded version of your current weapon. In TranZit mode, this machine goes even further, letting you add attachments to your weapons for an extra 2000 points. It's a hefty price, but the boost in power is usually worth it.

Power Ups and Perk-a-Colas

Keep an eye out for power-ups that drop from zombies. These are temporary buffs that can really turn the tide of a tough round. Here are the ones you'll see:

• Carpenter: This instantly repairs all broken barricades on the map. Super useful if you're getting overrun.
• Double Points: For a limited time, you earn double points for everything. Great for racking up cash quickly – try shooting zombies a few times and then knifing them for maximum points.
• Insta-Kill: For a short period, any attack you make will instantly kill a zombie. Melee attacks are especially effective for points during this time.
• Max-Ammo: This refills all your ammo, and it gives your teammates full ammo too. A lifesaver when you're running dry.
• Nuke: This instantly kills every zombie on the map. Use it wisely!

Then there are the Perk-a-Colas. These are like permanent upgrades that you buy from special vending machines scattered around the maps. Once you buy a perk, you keep its benefits for the rest of the match. Here's what's available:

So there you have it! That's the basic rundown of how points, weapons, and perks work in Black Ops II Zombies. Keep these tips in mind, and you'll be lasting much longer against the undead horde. Good luck out there!