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Operation Deadbolt

OPERATION DEADBOLT

Modern Warfare III

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Al Bagra Fortress
Relic Items
Objective
Obtain the 4 Relic Items and attune 3 of them.
Locked Diary
In the Reward Rift after defeating Gorm'gant in the Bad Signal mission.
Pill Bottle
Shoot an Aether Cyst within an Aether Nest or Infected Stronghold using a weapon with the Brain Rot Ammo Mod. This turns the Cyst green, and you can interact on it to open it and obtain the Pill Bottle.
Attuned Pill Bottle
With the Pill Bottle in your Rucksack, enter an Aether Tear. This spawns a Green Aether Tear. Fly through it to spawn a Mimic Bounty Target in the Low Threat Zone, and kill the Mimic to pick up the Attuned Pill Bottle from the Reward Rift.
Surveillance Camera
Shoot a Harvester Orb using a weapon with the Dead Wire Ammo Mod. This turns the Harvester Orb yellow. Destroy it to obtain the Surveillance Camera.
Attuned Surveillance Camera
With the Surveillance Camera in your Rucksack, enter an Aether Tear. This spawns a Yellow Aether Tear. Fly through it to spawn a Disciple Bounty Target in the Medium Threat Zone, and kill the Disciple to pick up the Attuned Surveillance Camera from the Reward Rift.
Dog Collar
Throw a Molotov Cocktail into a Doghouse. This spawns a special Hellhound. Kill it to obtain the Dog Collar.
Attuned Dog Collar
With the Dog Collar in your Rucksack, enter an Aether Tear. This spawns a Red Aether Tear. Fly through it to spawn a Mangler Bounty Target in the High Threat Zone, and kill the Mangler to pick up the Attuned Dog Collar from the Reward Rift.
Step 2
Assemble the Rift
Place the 4 Relic Items into the corresponding Pedestals at the Opal Palace Island (F6). This assembles the Rift and spawns a Mega Abomination. You do not need to kill it, but doing so will drop a sigil.
Step 3
Sigils
Obtain a Sigil or Elder Sigil to use on the Rift in order to enter it. Sigils drop from tier 3 Contracts, and Elder Sigils drop from the Contracts inside Sigil Rifts. Each type of Sigil is used on an opposite side of the Rift.
Season 6 Update
Sigils are no longer required to enter regular Rifts, but Elder Sigils are still needed for Elder Rifts.
Inside the Rift
Contracts
This Rift has Aether Extractor, Outlast, and Escort Contracts that you can start by interacting on Mr. Peeks bunnies.
  • Aether Extractor: H4, on the roof of the building
  • Outlast: E6, on the front of a bus
  • Escort: E4, top of the fortress
Special Items
Aether Blade Case, Dog Bone, and Golden Armor Plates. Schematics for these items can be earned in the Elder Rift.
Leaving
Exit Portals
The 2 Portals to exit this Rift are located at E4 and G5.
Sa'id City
Relic Items
Objective
Obtain the 4 Relic Items and attune 3 of them.
Drums
In the Reward Rift after defeating Krawvir in the Countermeasure mission.
Tattered MMA Gloves
While in the Countermeasure mission, go to the Ship at D5, activate the Obelisk, and get melee kills near it (an insta-kill will spawn to help with this). Afterwards you can obtain the Tattered MMA Gloves from the Reward Rift.
Attuned Tattered MMA Gloves
Place the Tattered MMA Gloves in the Boxing Ring in the Boxing Gym at F8. Melee the 3 Punching Bags against the wall to set them on fire. This spawns a glowing zombie in the Boxing Ring. Kill it while inside the Boxing Ring using your fists to obtain the Attuned Tattered MMA Gloves.
Perforated Target
While in the Countermeasure mission, go to the Intersection at E4, activate the Obelisk, and get Critical Kills near it. Afterwards you can obtain the Perforated Target from the Reward Rift.
Attuned Perforated Target
Place the Perforated Target on one of the Targets at the Shooting Range at H8. This starts a timed challenge where you shoot the glowing targets that spawn in, turning them red once hit. After shooting all Targets, a glowing zombie will spawn. Kill it with a Critical Kill to drop the Attuned Perforated Target.
Pristine Mirror
While in the Countermeasure mission, go to the Foggy Area between H8-I8 and activate the Obelisk. This spawns zombies that need to be killed using the Ammo Mod matching the circle around the Obelisk. You can obtain each necessary Ammo Mod from the bottom of the Obelisk; the required Mod switches after each is completed.
  • Fire: Napalm Burst
  • Ice: Cryo Freeze
  • Electricity: Dead Wire
  • Green Smoke: Brain Rot
Once completed you can obtain the Pristine Mirror from the Reward Rift.
Attuned Pristine Mirror
Place the Pristine Mirror on the Large Headstone at the Cemetery at I3. This spawns Glowing Zombies that need to be killed using the correct Ammo Mod, found at the Church Tower nearby. This drops the Attuned Pristine Mirror.
Step 2
Assemble the Rift
Place the 4 Relic Items into the corresponding Pedestals at the Nahr Bathhouse (G4). This assembles the Rift and spawns a Shock Mimic. You do not need to kill it, but doing so will drop a sigil.
Step 3
Sigils
Obtain a Sigil or Elder Sigil to use on the Rift in order to enter it. Sigils drop from tier 3 Contracts, and Elder Sigils drop from the Contracts inside Sigil Rifts. Each type of Sigil is used on an opposite side of the Rift.
Season 6 Update
Sigils are no longer required to enter regular Rifts, but Elder Sigils are still needed for Elder Rifts.
Inside the Rift
Contracts
This Rift has Aether Extractor, Outlast, and Bounty Contracts that you can start by interacting on Mr. Peeks bunnies.
  • Aether Extractor: I6, on the very top of the roof
  • Outlast: E7, on the roof
  • Bounty: C5, in an office room in the Hangar
Special Items
Mag of Holding, Blood Burner Key, and V-R11 Case. Schematics for these items can be earned in the Elder Rift.
Leaving
Exit Portals
The 2 Portals to exit this Rift are located at C6 and T7.
Zarqwa Hydroelectric
Relic Items
Objective
Obtain the 4 Relic Items and attune 3 of them.
Giraffe Toy
In the Reward Rift after defeating Taoxia in the Union mission.
Laptop with Stickers
Kill a Terminus Outcomes Sergeant using either a Brain Rot Zombie, a Friendly Hellhound, or a V-R11. This spawns the Laptop with Stickers in a Reward Rift.
Attuned Laptop with Stickers
With the Laptop with Stickers in your inventory, start one of the three Triangular Rune puzzles (two at F5, one at E4). Shoot the three runes on walls near one of these areas to spawn a triangle nearby that's split into three parts across the map. Stand in a spot that aligns all three parts to form the triangle, which spawns an orb and starts a Soulbox. Kill zombies to charge the Orb. Once charged, interact near the Orb to "Start The Summoning" and use the ritual item. Completing the Soulbox drops the Attuned Laptop with Stickers from the Reward Rift.
Imaginary Friend Drawing
With Death Perception, enter the Mansion at I7 and follow the footsteps to the bed upstairs. Under the bed, interact with the Lock Box to spawn the Reward Rift containing the Imaginary Friend Drawing.
Attuned Imaginary Friend Drawing
With the Imaginary Friend Drawing in your inventory, start one of the three Triangular Rune puzzles (two at F5, one at E4) the same way as above. Completing the resulting Soulbox drops the Attuned Imaginary Friend Drawing from the Reward Rift.
Science Journal
Kill 50 Zombies inside the Aether Storm. This spawns the Reward Rift containing the Science Journal.
Attuned Science Journal
With the Science Journal in your inventory, start one of the three Triangular Rune puzzles (two at F5, one at E4) the same way as above. Completing the resulting Soulbox drops the Attuned Science Journal from the Reward Rift.
Step 2
Assemble the Rift
Place the 4 Relic Items into the corresponding Pedestals at Old Town (E4). This assembles the Rift and spawns a Disciple. You do not need to kill it, but doing so will drop a sigil.
Step 3
Sigils
Obtain a Sigil or Elder Sigil to use on the Rift in order to enter it. Sigils drop from tier 3 Contracts, and Elder Sigils drop from the Contracts inside Sigil Rifts. Each type of Sigil is used on an opposite side of the Rift.
Season 6 Update
Sigils are no longer required to enter regular Rifts, but Elder Sigils are still needed for Elder Rifts.
Inside the Rift
Contracts
This Rift has Escort, Outlast, and Bounty Contracts that you can start by interacting on Obelisks.
  • Escort: F6
  • Outlast: I3
  • Bounty: F1
Special Items
Dead Wire Detonators, Golden Mask Filter, and Sergeant's Beret. Schematics for these items can be earned in the Elder Rift.
Bonus Boss
Gyanxi
After completing all 3 Contracts, destroy 3 Spore Eggs on the center island, then a final fourth Spore Egg in the center of the island to spawn a special boss Disciple: Gyanxi.
Defeating Gyanxi rewards you with the "Smoke Signals" RAM-7 blueprint. This can be done in both the Regular and Elder Rift.
Leaving
Exit Portal
The Portal to exit this Rift is located at G5.
Al Mazrah City
Relic Items
Objective
Obtain the 4 Relic Items and attune 3 of them.
Mr. Peeks
In the Reward Rift after defeating The Entity in the Ascension mission.
Echo of Locked Diary
Kill 5 Mimics using the Aether Blade without letting them grab any players. This spawns the Reward Rift containing the Echo of Locked Diary.
Attuned Echo of Locked Diary
Go to the Eagle Statue at D2 and offer the Echo of Locked Diary to the Meteorite under it. This spawns a Yellow Rift and gives you PhD Flopper. Dolphin Dive into the Yellow Rift to be taken to the top of a Power Plant, then Dolphin Dive onto the Blue Shipping Container below. This spawns the Reward Rift containing the Attuned Echo of Locked Diary.
Echo of Giraffe Toy
Perform a finishing move on a Terminus Outcomes Mercenary using a Sergeant's Beret. This spawns the Reward Rift containing the Echo of Giraffe Toy.
Attuned Echo of Giraffe Toy
Offer the Echo of Giraffe Toy to the meteorite in a van near F4. This spawns multiple HVTs. After killing all of them the Reward Rift will spawn containing the Attuned Echo of Giraffe Toy.
Echo of Drum
Using the Blood Burner Bike, complete a race at the Sewers (G4-G5). The race starts where a Mr. Peeks bunny sits on top of a sewer gate. Proceed through that section (you'll hear a laugh once started) and follow the arrows. At the end of the race the Reward Rift will spawn containing the Echo of Drum.
Attuned Echo of Drum
Offer the Echo of Drum to the meteorite on the stone Obelisk at F7. This spawns four Armored Zombies that need to be killed with the corresponding Ammo Mods, found at the bottom of the Obelisk. This spawns the Reward Rift containing the Attuned Echo of Drum.
Step 2
Assemble the Rift
Place the 4 Relic Items into the corresponding Pedestals at the Opal Palace (F5). This assembles the Rift and spawns a Mega Abomination. You do not need to kill it, but doing so will drop a sigil.
Step 3
Sigils
Obtain a Sigil or Elder Sigil to use on the Rift in order to enter it. Sigils drop from tier 3 Contracts, and Elder Sigils drop from the Contracts inside Sigil Rifts. Each type of Sigil is used on an opposite side of the Rift.
Season 6 Update
Sigils are no longer required to enter regular Rifts, but Elder Sigils are still needed for Elder Rifts.
Inside the Rift
Contracts
This Rift has Escort, Outlast, and Spore Control Contracts that you can start by interacting on Mr. Peeks bunnies.
  • Escort: E5, on a Billboard
  • Outlast: G2, on a box on the roof
  • Spore Control: D3, on top of a Crane
Special Items
Disciple Bottle and Grenade Bandolier. The Stash Increase and Schematics for these items can be earned in the Elder Rift.
Leaving
Exit Portal
The Portal to exit this Rift is located at G4.
Step 1
The Obelisks
Interact on 3 Obelisks around the map and get kills with the corresponding Ammo Mods in order to complete each one.
Once the third Obelisk is completed, an Unstable Rift will open near the final Obelisk. This alerts the entire lobby, and only one team can enter; be quick and interact on it first.
Step 2
Inside the Unstable Rift
On Entry
Entering the Unstable Rift grants all players every Perk, Golden Armor, Mags of Holding, Level 3 Pack-a-Punch, and Legendary Rarity on all weapons. If you had Tombstone it will be taken from you, and a Tombstone will be in the arena which grants a random powerup.
Survive 5 waves of enemies. At the end of each wave you need to kill a special zombie boss:
  • Phase 1: Mimic
  • Phase 2: Mangler
  • Phase 3: Stormcaller
  • Phase 4: Shock Mimic
  • Phase 5: Gyanxi
Tip
You do not need to kill regular zombies to progress through the waves (only the bosses). It's recommended to avoid the zombies entirely by using a Pack-a-Punched Scorcher to constantly fly into the sky.
Reward
Completion
After completing the fifth and final wave, you'll be rewarded with the "Mark of The Survivor" Camo, and all of your Schematic and Insured Weapon cooldowns will be reset.
Step 1
Al Mazrah City Rift
Enter the Rift for the Al Mazrah City Rift.
Start the Spore Control Contract at D3 and grab one of the Inhibitors. You do not need to complete the Contract.
Step 2
Break the Spore
Use the Inhibitor(s) to break the Spore under the main building at G3, and pick up the R4D Detector that drops from it.
Step 3
Follow the Arrows
Use the R4D Detector to locate an arrow on one of the walls nearby, then follow it to sets of other arrows until you reach the end and can pick up the Damp Gold Skull.
Step 4
The Gold Whale Statue
Enter the building at F2 and, from the top of the inside, jump and land on the Gold Whale Statue. Interact with it to trade the Gold Skull and pick up the IT Thumb Drive that drops.
Step 5
The Keyholder
Go to the Repair Shop at C3. On the second floor, interact with a computer screen to insert the IT Thumb Drive. This spawns a special Mangler called the "Keyholder". Kill it and pick up the Tower Maintenance Key that it drops.
Can't Find the Key?
Check outside the building on the ground.
Step 6
The Bossfight
Use the Tower Maintenance Key to open the room on top of the building at F4. Inside this room will be Wonder Weapon Cases as well as an Aether Tear. Enter the Aether Tear to start the bossfight.
The bossfight is the same as the normal Entity bossfight, just harder. Completing it will spawn a reward rift, and completing it in the Elder Rift unlocks the "Infinite Cosmos" STG44 Blueprint.
Step 1
Calibration Towers
Locate a map in a building at one of the following coordinates. This map shows the locations of 4 Calibration Towers.
  • C1
  • H2
  • G7
  • E8
Go to each Calibration Tower and interact on them to obtain the 4 USB Sticks.
Step 2
The Refractors
Locate 4 Refractors near the Aether Storm. You can tell where the Refractors are by looking for two Ammo Caches in close proximity to each other.
  • D3
  • D5
  • H4
  • I6
Once the Aether Storm starts closing in near the end of the match and covers the Refractors, place the USB Sticks in all 4 Refractors to spawn the Greylorm.
Step 3
Defeat the Greylorm
Use the Ammo Caches to refill your ammo and gas mask, then defeat the Greylorm.
Reward
Rewards
After the Greylorm is defeated, the Reward Rift will contain a Schematic for either the Flawless Aetherium Crystal, Legendary Aether Tool, or the Scorcher.
A Dark Aether Rift will also spawn nearby, allowing players to immediately Exfil.
Side Easter Egg
Free Perks
Note
This gets you all 9 baseline perks for free. Each one is a small challenge somewhere on the map.
Juggernog (C3): Throw a Molotov or Thermite into the remains of the campfire with the teddy bear (Mr. Peeks) sitting next to it.
Speed Cola (D2): Find the giant bird statue near Levin Resort. Drive a vehicle up the statue's back and launch off the edge.
Deadshot Daiquiri (I3): Stand on the grave at the church cemetery north of the Orlov Military Base and throw a Semtex or Monkey Bomb through the open window at the top.
PhD Flopper (H7): Go to the roof of Shaheen Manor and dolphin dive off the ledge into the swimming pool below.
Stamin-Up (D7): Enter the tall skyscraper in Zaravan City and sprint from the ground floor up the stairwells to the roof before the hidden timer runs out.
Quick Revive (H5): Find the highway signs near Hadiqa Farms. Stand under one until you hear a laugh, then race a vehicle to the next sign down the road before time expires.
Death Perception (E2): Climb the industrial tower north of Popov Power, parachute off, and glide through all 3 floating rings in one go.
Tombstone Soda (I6): Go to the construction site at Alder Estates. Use a sniper rifle to look at a distant crane and find a teddy bear, then shoot it.
Elemental Pop (Tier 3 Zone): Find the lone grave on the western cliffs of the Tier 3 High-Threat Zone and interact with it to Pay Respects. You give up your current weapons, but you get random high-tier loot and the perk.
Side Easter Egg
Chessboard Vault
Warning
One of the chests can be a Mimic.
Under Shaheen Manor (H7) is a locked vault full of high-tier Aether caches. To open it, kill 4 hidden mercenary mini-bosses themed after chess pieces and disable their broadcast phones.
The Knight travels along the tracks in an armored vehicle.
The Rook snipes from the top floors of a hotel building in G7.
The Bishop hides in the tunnels near the Popov Power Plant.
The Pawn hides in a small shack on the coastal edge of the map.
Once all 4 transmitters are disabled, ride the elevator down to the manor's lowest floor to claim the rewards.
Side Easter Egg
Teleport Portals
Look for small pink doorways with runes on walls across Urzikstan.
Shoot 3 specific runes in the correct combination to activate a Zero-Point Portal.
Pay 1,000 Essence and your squad can teleport across the map to the matching exit point.
Side Easter Egg
Friendly Hellhound
Find a dog house in a Tier 1, 2, or 3 zone.
Collect Chunks of Flesh, which drop from zombies killed with explosives or high-caliber weapons, and place them in the dog house to spawn a friendly Hellhound.
Tier 1 dog house takes 1 Chunk of Flesh, Tier 2 takes 2, and Tier 3 takes 3 and spawns the strongest dog.
The Hellhound follows you, attacks threats, and revives downed teammates.
Side Easter Egg
Blood Burner Motorcycle
The Blood Burner is a glowing purple ether motorcycle that can spawn in a few fixed spots on the map.
It has infinite fuel, a huge health pool, and can drive over water.
Kills with the bike charge an Aether Pulse that disintegrates surrounding enemies.
Music Easter Egg
Meteor Locations
Enter the Sa'id City rift at E5 in Urzikstan and go to the stadium. Find the 3 orange Element 115 meteors scattered around it. You will hear a tuning hum that gets louder the closer you get to one.
Outside the stadium floor, on the ground between a truck and a container, next to a porta-potty.
On the road near the stadium, behind two red barrels. Walk straight out from the stage, turn right, and look behind them.
At the very top of the seating, in the press box near the stairs. The meteor is under a desk.
After interacting with the last one, an instrumental version of "115" by Kevin Sherwood will play.
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