Pack-a-Punching your weapon is one of the most important upgrades in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies, especially on the Liberty Falls map. Without upgraded weapons, surviving higher rounds or completing the main quest becomes significantly harder.
This guide explains where to find the Pack-a-Punch machine, how much it costs, and why it is essential for progression.
Pack-a-Punch Location in Liberty Falls
The Pack-a-Punch machine is hidden within the Dark Aether, which can be accessed through the Church at Hilltop.
Steps to reach Pack-a-Punch:
- Travel to the Hilltop Church area on the map.
- Enter the church building.
- Inside, you will find the Dark Aether portal.
- Interact with the portal to access the Pack-a-Punch area.
Once inside the Dark Aether, the Pack-a-Punch machine will be available.
Pack-a-Punch Cost
- Cost: 5,000 Essence per weapon
Each upgrade significantly boosts your weapon’s effectiveness, making it one of the most important early-game investments.
What Pack-a-Punch Does
Upgrading a weapon through Pack-a-Punch provides several powerful benefits:
- Increased weapon damage
- Larger ammo capacity
- Improved effectiveness against armored and special enemies
Some weapons also receive unique upgraded effects, including:
- LR 7.62 – gains explosive bullet effects
- GS45 Pistol – fires explosive rounds after upgrade
These special effects can dramatically change how certain weapons perform.
Why Pack-a-Punch Is Important
Pack-a-Punching your weapon is mandatory if you plan to:
- Complete the Liberty Falls Main Quest
- Survive into higher zombie rounds
- Deal consistent damage to elite and special enemies
Attempting these objectives without upgraded weapons will quickly leave you overwhelmed.
Final Tips
- Prioritize Pack-a-Punch before investing heavily in perks.
- Upgrade at least one reliable weapon early.
- Explosive weapons become extremely valuable during higher rounds.
If you’re aiming for long survival runs or quest completion, Pack-a-Punch should always be one of your first objectives.
