Where to find Mercenaries in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies?

Mercenaries in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies are human foes that have infiltrated Urzikstan. These are AI enemies, just like the zombies, but they will shoot you on sight. Usually, you don't need to encounter them in a match. However, sometimes few challenges or missions, need you to fight and defeat them. One such task is in the Season 5 Week 3 challenges in MW3 Zombies, which require players to get 30 Mercenary kills in the game using a Marksman Rifle.

Hence, if you are attempting this particular challenge or mission, and are having a hard time finding Mercenaries in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies, this article will offer a closer look at how you can easily find them.

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How to find Mercenaries in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies

Mercenaries in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies can be found in Strongholds (requires a Keycard) and Mercenary Camps. These special locations are spread across the zombies map, including the high-threat zones (red).

If you decide to head into one of these areas, make sure to acquire all the essentials such as armor plates, weapons & ammo, and other equipment.

Icons of the Mercenary Camps and Strongholds in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies (Images via Activision)

If you are struggling to find these locations, look for specific icons on the map. For Strongholds, look for an icon showing a Tower. However, do not confuse them with the Infested Strongholds, which will have a skull drawn on top of the Tower.

As for the Mercenary Camps (also known as Encampments), look for a hexagon icon with a tent inside in black. You may refer to the image above to see what they look like in-game.

If you are unable to locate them, feel free to use the map 'Legend' feature to find them. You can also hover over different icons on the map to correctly identify the right location.

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If you are attempting any particular mission or a challenge like the one in Season 5 Week 3, it is recommended to go for Mercenary Camps. They are much easier to fight enemies in and you are less likely to get taken down, especially if you are a solo player.

However, if you are in a squad, it is recommended to infiltrate Strongholds as they can be quite rewarding as well.

But these aren't the only places to find Mercenaries in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies. You can also pick up Aether Extractor and Defend Ground Stations contracts in the match. These will spawn Mercenaries for you to fight while you complete the main objective of these contracts.

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That covers everything about finding Mercenaries in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies.

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