How to easily get Critical Kills in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies

Updated on September 16, 9:30 a.m. (GMT+8): Added relevant Modern Warfare 3 guides.

Taking down the hordes of undead in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies is all about survival, but there’s a certain satisfaction in scoring Critical Kills in this mode.

This type of elimination makes the player feel good, and is essential for completing contracts and challenges to obtain a particular weapon, camo, item, or attachment.

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In this ONE Esports guide, we explain how you can get Critical Kills in MW3 Zombies, and provide you with effective tips to quickly score them.

Here’s how you can get Critical Kills in MW3 Zombies

A Critical Kill in MW3 Zombies is achieved by landing a shot on an enemy’s weak point, resulting in an elimination.

This weak point is almost always the head. However, for some elite zombies or bosses, you might need to identify their weak spot.

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You can do this by targeting different areas until you see the double X-mark hit marker, which signifies a weak spot. Once you’ve found it, focus on reducing their health and then finish them off with a few well-placed shots to that spot.

When you score a Critical Kill, you’ll see a “Critical Kill” notification in yellow on your screen.

Tips to get Critical Kills fast

There are several ways to boost your Critical Kill count.

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Weapons like sniper rifles, marksman rifles, and battle rifles are ideal for aiming for the head due to their accuracy and zoom capabilities.

If you prefer a more run-and-gun approach, consider weapons with high base damage like shotguns or pistols. These can still score critical hits with well-placed shots.

Use the Deadshot perk, as this highlights enemies in red, making it easier to focus on their heads.

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Avoid using freezing weapons like the Cryo Grenade or Cryo attachment, as these freeze enemies before they die, preventing Critical Kill registration.

Furthermore, practice your aim. The more you play, the better your aim will become, allowing you to consistently land headshots and score Critical Kills.