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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (MW3)

Closing Time Mission Walkthrough

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Closing Time is an Act 3 mission in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) Zombies. Read on to learn more about Closing Time objectives, and Closing Time rewards!

Closing Time Walkthrough

Closing Time Objectives

1 Modern Warfare 3 - Aether Storm Locations Are RandomEnter the Aether Storm
Your first task in Closing Time is to locate and enter the Aether Storm. You can easily find this area by looking for a purple region with a Biohazard symbol on your Tac Map. The location of the Aether Storm may vary as it is chosen randomly at the beginning of the match.
Additionally, there is only one Aether Storm available in every match, and it is fairly small since it will not expand until the 45-minute mark.
▶︎ Zombies Interactive Map
2 Modern Warfare 3 - Stormcaller Enraged ZombiesKill 50 Zombies inside the Aether Storm
As soon as you enter the Aether Storm, all nearby zombies will start heading towards you. Utilize this opportunity to clear the second objective, where you need to eliminate 50 Zombies inside the Aether Storm while searching for the Stormcaller.
Keep in mind that zombies in this area are Frenzied and exceptionally powerful, being permanently buffed by the Stormcaller. Take your time and progress slowly through the Aether Storm; if you feel overwhelmed, consider running out of the storm.
3 Modern Warfare 3 - Stormcaller Summon ZombiesDefeat Stormcaller inside the Aether Storm
Upgrade your weapon through the use of Rare or higher Aether Tools and Pack-a-Punch 3 as these can significantly help with the fight.
The Stormcaller is an exact copy of a disciple but with more health. Use the Dead Wire ammo mod to shock the Stormcaller and gain a free damage window against it. Always aim for the head for maximum damage and shoot its hand when it drains a player for life.
▶︎ How to Kill Stormcaller

Choose Aether Storms in Low-Threat Areas

It's best to do this mission in deployments where the Aether Storm is located in Low-Threat areas, that way the zombies in the Aether Storm will only be on a medium-threat level.

Closing Time Rewards

Closing Time Rewards
MW3 Legendary Aether ToolLegendary Aether Tool x1 2500 XP

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