All Field Upgrades in MW3 Zombies

They'll help you get to the top of your field.

energy mine in cod mw3 zombies
Screenshot by Dot Esports

Modern Warfare 3 Zombies offers a ton of exclusive Field Upgrades for you to mangle and maim the undead. In this article, we’ll take a look at each one and what it does.

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While Modern Warfare 3’s traditional multiplayer mode has its own Field Upgrades, so does MWZ. You’re going to encounter more Zombies across Urzikstan than all George Romero films combined, so you’ll need all the power-ups you can get.

Each Field Upgrade has a special attribute that can turn a perilous situation into child’s play.

How many Field Upgrades are there in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies?

exploded energy mine in cod mw3 zombies
As a starting Field Upgrade, the Energy Mine is quite fun. Screenshot by Dot Esports.

Collectively, there are six different Field Upgrades for you to unlock in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies: Energy Mine, Frenzied Guard, Healing Aura, Frost Blast, Aether Shroud, and Tesla Storm.

Below you’ll find a brief description of each one, and what I think of them.

Energy Mine

energy mine field upgrade in mw3
More energy than a can of Monster, let me tell you. Screenshot by Dot Esports.
  • Description: Spawn an explosive, dealing massive damage to enemies who set it off.
  • Level Unlocked: Unlocked immediately.

The starting Field Upgrade is never going to blow you away. But the Energy Mine’s greatest asset is that initial explosion. It’s great for crowd control and is more than serviceable until later Field Upgrades become available.

Frenzied Guard

frenzied guard field upgrade in mw3
A more defensive Field Upgrade, but still useful. Screenshot by Dot Esports.
  • Description: Repair armor to full and force all enemies in the area to target you for 10 seconds. Enemy kills repair armor during this time.
  • Level Unlocked: 9

Probably my least favorite Field Upgrade in MW3 Zombies. It’s still good, but I feel there are enough Armor Plates dotted around, and there are better offensive options to consider.

Healing Aura

healing aura field upgrade in mw3
You can’t go wrong with instant, collective healing. Screenshot by Dot Esports.
  • Description: Heal all players immediately.
  • Level Unlocked: 19

I would go as far as saying that Healing Aura is a better defensive selection, too. If the squad is in a pinch, then hit everyone with a refreshing blast of health to stem their bleeding and swing the situation in your favor.

Frost Blast

frost blast field upgrade in mw3
Perfect for objectives and tight situations. Screenshot by Dot Esports.
  • Description: Damage enemies with the initial blast and slow those that enter.
  • Level Unlocked: 29

For those “defend the objective” predicaments, Frost Blast steps up and shows how chill it is. The immediate blast is boss, but slowing any subsequent threats is a big win and buys you a bunch of time to either plate up, prepare additional defenses, or kill Zombies in your own time.

Aether Shroud

aether shroud field upgrade in mw3
Don’t underestimate the power of Aether Shroud. Screenshot by Dot Esports.
  • Description: Become invisible to Zombies.
  • Level Unlocked: 39

Aether Shroud is a bit more reserved and isn’t as versatile as others on this list, but when you need it, it’s vital. Becoming invisible will take all eyes off of you—literally. Not only can you land some cheap shots, but if you’re clearing up an Aether Nest or Infested Stronghold, then you have a bit more freedom to do so.

Tesla Storm

tesla storm field upgrade in mw3
It’ll take you a while to unlock, but it’s worth it. Screenshot by Dot Esports.
  • Description: For 10 seconds, lightning connects to other players, stunning and damaging normal enemies.
  • Level Unlocked: 50

The sixth and final unlock—Tesla Storm. This one is all about devastation and chaos, plain and simple. Its capabilities are maximized if you have a full squad intact. The ability to constantly damage and stun enemies is handy in any circumstance, and it’s easily worth putting its “Slow Recharge” to one side.

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Andrew Highton
Andy is a Game Guides Writer at Dot Esports with a host of experience working at Dexerto, Twinfinite, Keengamer, and more. He's about as passionate a gamer as you're likely to find and spreads that love across a ton of different titles, but will also talk everything football, golf, and wrestling! Be sure to follow his thoughts and ramblings over at @AndyHighton8 on Twitter.