Best Dead Wire Augments in Black Ops 6 Zombies

If you’re looking for the best Dead Wire Augments in Black Ops 6 Zombies, you’re in the right place.

Dead Wire is one of the most powerful Ammo Mods in BO6 Zombies, offering unparalleled utility against both standard enemies and high-value targets.

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When equipped with the right Augments, the Dead Wire Ammo Mod becomes an essential tool for surviving high rounds.

Here is a comprehensive ONE Esports guide to the best Dead Wire augments, allowing you to maximize the effectiveness of this Ammo Mod.

What is the effect of Dead Wire in Black Ops 6 Zombies?

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Dead Wire is a formidable Ammo Mod that imbues your bullets with the ability to deal electrical damage. Each shot has a chance to stun both normal and special zombies, while also generating an electric field that delivers continuous damage to nearby foes.

This mod is unlocked by default and can be equipped by purchasing it from the Arsenal Machine for 500 Salvage, a resource obtained by defeating enemies.

All Major and Minor Augments of Dead Wire

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Major Augments

DEAD WIRE MAJOR AUGMENT	EFFECT
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

DEAD WIRE MINOR AUGMENT	EFFECT
High Voltage	Dead Wire deals slightly more damage.
Haste	Dead Wire cooldown is slightly reduced.
Extension	The stun and electric field last longer.

Best Dead Wire Augments in BO6 Zombies

For the Major Augment, Chain Lightning stands out as the top choice.

This enhancement transfers the stun effect from a stunned zombie to nearby enemies, making it exceptionally effective for maintaining crowd control and managing hordes of undead over an extended period.

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Alternatively, you can opt for Lightning Strike, which stuns multiple nearby enemies simultaneously, providing a quick and efficient way to neutralize immediate threats.

To maximize the effectiveness of Chain Lightning, the best Minor Augment to pair with it is undoubtedly High Voltage. This enhances Dead Wire by slightly increasing its damage output, which makes it significantly easier to eliminate multiple zombies with minimal effort. This synergy ensures that you can control and eliminate hordes efficiently.