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How to Get Rare Aether Tool

Modern Warfare 3 - How to Get Rare Aether Tool

Rare Aether Tools are obtained by completing contracts, destroying harvester orbs, and crafting it through schematics in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) Zombies mode. Read on to learn how to get Rare Aether Tools!

How to Get Rare Aether Tool

Where to Find Rare Aether Tool
1. Completing Contracts (Repeatable; Normal drop rate)
2. Dropped by Harvester Orbs (High Drop Rate)
3. Rare Aether Tool Schematics (Repeatable with cooldown)
4. Complete the Minelayer and Chaperone Missions (Only once)

Contracts in Low Threat Zone

Modern Warfare 3 - Rare Aether Tool Contract Reward

Rare Aether Tools can be obtained by completing Contracts in the Low Threat Zone. These are fairly common rewards from the Reward Rift, so you should be able to get one within completing a few contracts.

How to Complete Contracts

Dropped by Harvester Orbs

Modern Warfare 3 - Harvester Orbs

Destroying Harvester Orbs will always drop Aether Tools, but the chances are split between Uncommon and Rare rarities. These orbs are frequently found hovering near the borders of the Low and Medium Threat Zones, usually on the south and southeast side of map.

Harvester Orb Locations and How to Destroy

Crafting Schematics

Modern Warfare 3 - Rare Aether Tool

You can also obtain the Rare Aether Tool by crafting it once you have the Schematics unlocked. A Rare Aether Tool Schematic can be obtained by completing the Tier 1 mission, Exterminator, in Act 2.

Take note that crafting a Rare Aether Tool will commence an 8-hour cooldown before you can craft another one.

How to Get All Crafting Schematics

Completion of the Minelayer and Chaperone Missions

A free Rare Aether Tool is available as a reward upon completion of the Minelayer (Act 1, Tier 3) and Chaperone (Act 1, Tier 6) missions.

Zombies Acts and Mission Rewards

What are Rare Aether Tools?

Upgrades Weapon Rarity to Rare

Consuming a Rare Aether Tool will upgrade your weapon's rarity to Rare, granting additional bonus damage for it.

This is particularly useful before going into Medium and High Threat Zones as you can deal more damage to tougher zombies.

Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) Related Guides

Modern Warfare 3 - Zombies Game Mode

Zombies Mode Walkthrough and Guide

All Zombies Guides

Zombies Guides and Lists
Zombies Missions Zombies Season 2
Zombies Season 1 Zombies Map
Zombies Weapons Crafting Schematics
Aetherium Challenges and Enemies
Zombies Perks Zombies Ammo Mods
Zombies Field Upgrades Zombies Gear
Contracts Zombies Power-Ups

All Aetherium

All Aetherium Crystals and Aether Tools
Legendary Aether Tool Flawless Aetherium Crystal
Epic Aether Tool Refined Aetherium Crystal
Rare Aether Tool Raw Aetherium Crystal
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