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Dark Aether Interactive Map (Season 5 Reloaded Updated)

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Modern Warfare 3 - Dark Aether Map

This is a Dark Aether Interactive Map for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) Zombies. Read on for full maps of all Dark Aether Rifts for Zombies Season 1, Season 2, Season 3, and Season 5 Reloaded!

List of Contents

Dark Aether Interactive Map

All Dark Aether Maps

★ Toggle the icons on the right to display them on the map.
★ Toggle the Area drop down in order to switch between the Dark Aether maps.
★ Toggle the Full On icon to expand the map.

There are 4 Dark Aether Maps in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Zombies. The Season 5 Reloaded Dark Aether Map is accessed via the Dark Aether Rift at the Opal Palace in tile F5 of the main Zombies Map, Urzikstan.

The Season 1 Dark Aether is accessed via the Dark Aether Rift in tile F6, on the small island in the southern Red Zone. The Season 2 Dark Aether is accessed via the Dark Aether Rift in tile G4, while Season 3 Dark Aether is accessed in tile E4.

Dark Aether Rift Locations and Rewards

Dark Aether Map Legend

Dark Aether Legend
COD Zombies - DrumDrum (Rift Key)
COD Zombies - Tattered MMA GlovesTattered MMA Gloves (Rift Key)
COD Zombies - Perforated TargetPerforated Target (Rift Key)
COD Zombies - Pristine MirrorPristine Mirror (Rift Key)
Outlast Contract: Outlast
Escort Contract: Escort
Aether Extractors Contract: Aether Extractors
Spore Control Contract: Spore Control
Bounty Contract: Bounty
Exfil Portal Above Ground 2Exfil Portal (Above Ground)
Exfil Portal Under Ground 2Exfil Portal (Underground)
Pack a PunchPack-A-Punch
JuggernogJuggernog
AscenderAscenders
StairsStairs
Ammo CacheAmmo Cache
Hidden CacheHidden Cache
Aether TearAether Tear
Deadbolt TurretDeadbolt Turret
Der WunderfizzDer Wunderfizz
Aether NestAether Nest

The Dark Aether has Contracts and Exfil points that cannot be seen on the Tac-Map. Refer to our map above to know their exact locations in the Dark Aether.

How to Enter Dark Aether Rift

Dark Aether Pack-A-Punch Are Not Guaranteed Spawns

COD Zombies - S2 PackAPunch

The Pack-a-Punch stations are not guaranteed to spawn every time you enter the Dark Aether. It's recommended to have your weapons upgraded before entering the Dark Aether.

Pack-a-Punch Cost and Locations

What is the Dark Aether?

New Zone for Zombies Seasonal Content

MW3 Zombies - Inside the Dark Aether Rift

The Dark Aether is a brand new zone for Zombies mode that was released with the Season 1 update of Modern Warfare 3. The Dark Aether features a couple of map sections from Al Mazrah, including Al Bagra Fortress (Season 1 Dark Aether Map) and Sa'id City (Season 2 Dark Aether Map).

Obtain Powerful New Items

Modern Warfare 3 - Powerful Items

The Dark Aether is a place where players can obtain Elder Sigils, which they can then use to enter a more powerful Dark Aether Rift with deadlier zombies.

This Dark Aether contains contracts that drop schematics for powerful weapons like the Dog Bone, Aether Blade, and the Golden Armor Plate.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare (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 Zombies Map Locations

Dark Aether Map Locations
Dark Aether Rift Locations Dark Aether Easter Eggs: How to Get All Keys
Dark Aether Map Dark Aether Contract Locations
Dark Aether Exfil Locations -
Zombies Map Locations
Legacy Fortress Portals and Codes
Mystery Boxes Perk Machines
Locked Vault Pawn Transmission
Strongholds Buy Station
Merc Camps Deadbolt Turrets
Aether Tear Redeploy Drones
Der Wunderfizz Red Zone
Exfil Gas Station
Bunkers Audio Logs
Bosses Hidden Caches
Doghouses -

Comment

2 Anonymous5 months

because it doesn't exist

1 Anonymous10 months

The DA map is missing the location for the dumpster that allows you to trade Essence for a decreased insured weapon cooldown time.

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