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How to Get Uncommon Aether Tool

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Modern Warfare 3 - How to Get Uncommon Aether Tool

Uncommon Aether Tools can be obtained by completing contracts, destroying Harvester Orbs, and crafting them via Schematics in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) Zombies mode. Read on to learn how to get Uncommon Aether Tools!

How to Get Uncommon Aether Tool

Where to Find Uncommon Aether Tool
1. Completing Contracts (Repeatable; Very High Drop Rate)
2. Dropped by Harvester Orbs (High Drop Rate)
3. Uncommon Tool Schematics (Repeatable with cooldown)
4. Complete the Firepower Mission (Only once)

Contracts in Low Threat Zone

The Uncommon Aether Tool can be obtained from Reward Rifts via completing Contracts in the Low Threat Zone. Based from our testing, the Uncommon Aether Tool is the item that drops the most from doing contracts in the Low Threat Zone.

How to Complete Contracts

Dropped by Harvester Orbs

Modern Warfare 3 - Harvester Orbs

Destroying a Harvester Orb will always guarantee an Aether Tool, however, the chances are split between Uncommon and Rare rarities. These orbs are frequently seen 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 - Uncommon Aether Tool Schematics

The Uncommon Aether Tool schematics can be obtained as a reward from the Act 1 Tier 2 mission, Saboteur. You can use this to craft an Uncommon Aether Tool for free.

Do note that crafting an Uncommon Aether Tool will commence an 8-hour cooldown timer before you can craft another one.

How to Get All Crafting Schematics

Reward from Firepower Mission

You can get an Uncommon Aether Tool as a free reward upon completion of the Firepower mission in Tier 4 of Act 1.

Zombies Acts and Mission Rewards

What are Uncommon Aether Tools?

Upgrades Weapon Rarity to Uncommon

Consuming an Uncommon Aether Tool will upgrade your weapon's rarity to Uncommon, granting a decent amount of additional bonus damage for it.

This bonus damage should be more than enough when you're just exploring and completing contracts in the Low Threat Zone. Difficult zones such as Medium and High Threat may require you to use advanced Aether Tools such as the Rare, Epic, and Legendary tools.

Weapon Rarity Effects Explained

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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