How to get Dead Wire in Black Ops 6 Zombies

Dead Wire in Black Ops 6 Zombies is one of the various Ammo Mods that you can find and make use of in the game. It is a straightforward item that simply needs to be equipped in the loadout while playing a match. The effects of the Dead Wire Ammo Mod activate automatically when you shoot your weapon and deal electric shocks to the undead monsters and other enemies. It is quite effective and can make clearing early waves of zombies easier.

Dead Wire in Black Ops 6 Zombies is the first Ammo Mod that you would have access to in the game. It is best to make use of this item and gain as many experience points as possible to level up quickly. Leveling up will unlock more Ammo Mods and provide you with better options to increase your damage output. However, it might take a bit since clearing waves and gaining points can be challenging to complete in a single session.

This article will highlight the best method to get Dead Wire in Black Ops 6 Zombies.

Note: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the author's opinion.

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How to unlock Dead Wire in Black Ops 6 Zombies

Unlike other Ammo Mods such as Napalm Burst, Cryo Freeze, Brain Rot, and Shadow Rift, Dead Wire is unlocked by default and requires no special criteria. You can directly acquire it in-game by purchasing it from the Arsenal Machine using Salvage.

Salvage are small piles of junk with green outlines, randomly dropped by fallen enemies. It serves as one of two in-game currencies in Zombies mode, the other being Essence. Collecting resources is an important part of the game mode as the items either end up being used as currencies for the match, parts for Wonder Weapons, or simple power-ups (or perks) that can make fighting the zombies easier.

Additionally, a new Augment system has been introduced, allowing you to enhance the effectiveness of Ammo Mods. Each Ammo Mod features six Augments—three minor and three major—but only one minor and one major Augment can be equipped at a time. These Augments act as a progression-based route to enhance the existing Ammo Mods, Perks, and Field Upgrades. However, each of them has its own unlock criteria and can be viewed within the game itself.

Below is the complete list of Augments available for the Dead Wire Ammo Mod:

Major Augments

• Chain Lightning: The stunned enemy can spread the stun to others.
• Big Game: Dead Wire can stun elite enemies.
• Lightning Strike: A bolt of lightning strikes from above, stunning all normal and special enemies in the area.

Minor Augments

• High Voltage: Dead Wire deals slightly more damage.
• Haste: Dead Wire cooldown is slightly reduced.
• Extension: The stun and electric field last longer.

You can equip only one Ammo Mod to your weapon at a time. However, you may purchase a different Ammo Mod from the Arsenal Machine during a match.

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A list of all available Ammo Mods and their unlock criteria in Black Ops 6 Zombies

Ammo Mods	Unlock Criteria (Player Level)
Dead Wire	0
Napalm Burst	6
Cryo Freeze	14
Brain Rot	27
Shadow Rift	44

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Conclusion

Dead Wire in Black Ops 6 Zombies is available at the beginning of the game itself. This makes it easier for newcomers to deploy to the zone with weaker low-tier weapons while making full use of the electric discharge damage on the zombies. While the Ammo Mod itself is not the best in the category, it can reduce clearing time for early monster waves significantly.

While playing Black Ops 6 Zombies, you must check every possible nook and cranny of the map. Most locations offer hidden items that can be used against these monsters. Defeating bosses can also provide you high-tier item drops which can be used to build Wonder Weapons and enjoy exclusive gun effects.

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