How to Kill Stormcaller

The Stormcaller is a mini-boss that spawns inside the Aether Storm in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) Zombies. Read on to learn where to find Stormcaller, how to kill Stormcaller, rewards obtained from beating the boss, as well as its attack patterns.

Where to Find Stormcaller

Purple Biohazard Icon on the Map

The Stormcaller can be found inside Aether Storms during Zombies mode matches. These dangerous zones spawn at match start and will be the point from where the Aether Storm expands once the 40-minute match timer runs out.

Aether Storm locations are random for each match, but they are easily found by looking for a purple biohazard icon on you Tac-map. Enemies inside the Aether Storm are as dangerous as those in the Red Zone, regardless of the zone it spawns in.

Urzikstan: Zombies Interactive Map

Only Spawns Once Per Zombies Match

The Stormcaller only spawns once per match. This means that if another player or group kills it before you do, you will not be able to fight it until you queue up for your next match.

How to Kill Stormcaller

How to Kill a Stormcaller
Pack-a-Punch Your Weapon Use High Rarity Weapon Group Up With Your Squad Get a Hellhound Pet Lure the Stormcaller at the Edge

Pack-a-Punch Your Weapon

Try to Pack-a-Punch your weapon to Level 3 before entering the Aether Storm. Having Pack-a-Punch Level 3 can significantly help you in clearing zombies faster, providing a window to shoot the Stormcaller without the concern of being overwhelmed by zombies.

You can farm essence by completing contracts and using it in the Pack-a-Punch Machine. Alternatively, use an Aether Crystal to increase the Pack-a-Punch level of your weapon.

How to Pack-a-Punch Weapons

Use High Rarity Weapon

To deal significant damage against the Stormcaller, you should have at least an Epic or higher rarity weapon. The Stormcaller is extremely tanky and can be challenging to take down due to the number of zombies in the area .

To obtain a high rarity weapon, you can use an Aether Tool to change the rarity of your weapon, purchase a Wallbuy Weapon, or gamble your Essence on a Mystery Box for a random weapon with a random rarity.

Weapon Rarity Effects Explained

Group Up With Your Squad

Due to the number of Mid and High Threat zombies in the area, it is highly recommended to group up with your squad and play together to avoid being overwhelmed.

Zombies Squad Size and Squads Explained

Get a Hellhound Pet

Having a Hellhound Pet can significantly alter the course of the fight. It draws aggression from Enraged Zombies in the area and aids in reviving downed teammates. This allows other squad members to concentrate on killing zombies and dealing with the Stormcaller.

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Lure the Stormcaller at the Edge

It can be difficult to check your surroundings while inside the Aether Storm due to the dark clouds in the area. It is highly recommended to lure the Stormcaller to the edge and shoot from the outside the zone for better visibility. This strategy helps prevent zombies from sneaking up on you, provided you constantly check your surroundings.

Stormcaller Rewards

Drops a Gold Skull

If you manage to defeat the Stormcaller, it may drop a legendary item called the Gold Skull. Although you cannot exfiltrate with this item, it can be sold for 5,000 Essence at Buy Stations located all over the map.

All Buy Station Locations

Stormcaller Attack Patterns

Swipe Attack

Much like the Disciple, the Stormcaller can execute a powerful melee attack that inflicts significant damage. You can easily avoid this by maintaining a safe distance from the Stormcaller and shooting at it from afar.

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Life Drain

The Stormcaller also has a life drain attack that inflicts damage over time as long as you remain within its range, gradually healing the Stormcaller. To evade this attack, simply move away from the Stormcaller until the channeling stops.

Summon Zombies

If you manage to clear out all the zombies near the Stormcaller, it will begin summoning more zombies around itself. While the Stormcaller is in the process of summoning, you will have a few seconds to deal as much damage as possible. Take advantage of this animation, as it provides the opportunity to shoot the Stormcaller without worrying about zombies.

Empower All Zombies

Unlike the Disciple, which empowers a couple of zombies occasionally, the Stormcaller empowers all the zombies within its vicinity throughout the entire fight. Due to this, the zombies in the area can sprint, and they can easily overwhelm you if you are not careful. It's crucial to prioritize securing the area before shifting your focus to killing the Stormcaller to avoid the risk of dying.

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