How to get the Monkey Bomb in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies

Cymbal Monkey Bomb in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies
Getting hands on the Monkey Bomb in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies (Image via Activision)

Monkey Bomb in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies is a special tactical equipment that can wreak havoc if used correctly. It lures the zombies with a jingle and when they get near it, the bomb explodes, leaving multiple zombies decimated. However, it is a rare find, and getting your hands on one isn't easy. Fortunately, in MW3 Zombies there are multiple ways you can try to acquire it.

Some are chance-based, such as stumbling upon it randomly on a shelf or from the Reward Rifts for completing a contract. Others require a little effort but guarantee one. Hence, in this guide, we will look at how you can get the Monkey Bomb in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies easily.


Best way to get the Monkey Bomb in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies

Your best bet in getting the Monkey Bomb in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies easily is through Buy Stations located in the Medium-Threat zone (orange zone). If you head over to a Buy Station in the Medium-Threat zone, you are guaranteed to find one for purchase. It will named Cymbal Monkey Bomb.

Guide to getting the Monkey Bomb in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies (Image via Activision/@Glitching Queen on YouTube)
Guide to getting the Monkey Bomb in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies (Image via Activision/@Glitching Queen on YouTube)

Each purchase will cost you 5000 essence points, which can be easily earned by getting eliminations or completing contracts, Aether Nests, Infected Strongholds, and more. However, since you must head over to the Medium-Threat zone to get it, the journey won't be easy at all. You will be constantly facing multiple zombies.

Hence, if it is possible, it is highly recommended to squad up to get one of these bombs. Furthermore, it is advised to gear up properly with sufficient armor plates, ammunition, the right weapons, and all the necessary equipment before heading into the Medium-Threat zone of MW3 Zombies.

Once you get ahold of it, it's time to use the bomb. Simply throw it on the ground using your tactical equipment button and it will start playing a jingle that will attract zombies. After a fixed period, the bomb will go off, eliminating all the zombies in the vicinity.

It is an extremely powerful item and should not be taken for granted. One of the Modern Warfare 3 Season 4 Week 4 challenges requires you to get 5 kills with a Monkey Bomb 5 times, completing which will reward you instantly with 10000 XP.


That covers everything that you need to know about getting the Monkey Bomb in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies.

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