New Event in Modern Warfare 3: Horde Hunt Unleashes Zombie-Themed Challenges
In the latest update to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3), players are being thrown into a thrilling new event called Horde Hunt. This event, launched alongside the Season 2 update, brings a fresh zombie-themed experience to the game, introducing a limited-time mode known as Hordepoint and offering players the chance to tackle challenges and earn exclusive rewards.
Hordepoint, the centerpiece of this event, presents players with various challenges aimed at acquiring Zombies acquisitions and unlocking special rewards. One of the key challenges in this event involves the collection of 200 Mastering Mimic Skull Collection in MW3 over a three-week period.
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Our progression tracking fix has now rolled out across all platforms.
In addition to this fix, players will now earn 2X Skulls in the Horde Hunt Event, and the Double XP Weekend has been extended until 8 am/PT on Tuesday, February 27th. https://t.co/c9SXmLmFIx
Chasing Mimic Skulls: A Formidable Challenge
The challenge of collecting Mimic Skulls presents a significant hurdle for players due to the formidable nature of the Mimic zombie itself. These creatures are known for their incredible speed, deadly tentacles, and razor-sharp fangs, making them a tough adversary to defeat.
The spawn rate of Mimics adds to the difficulty, making it a daunting task to amass the required number of skulls within the allotted time frame.
To address this challenge, developers have introduced a special event bonus: players can now earn double the number of Skulls in the Horde Hunt event. This adjustment aims to ease the difficulty of completing the Mimic Skull collection challenge.
Efficient Strategies for Mimic Skull Farming
While playing the Hordepoint mode remains the primary method for collecting Mimic Skulls, there are additional strategies to maximize your skull acquisition rate. Prominent MW3 content creator @ForwardLeaks suggests a particularly efficient approach: playing Warzone Plunder.
Most Efficient Way to get Mimic Skulls in #MWIII
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• Queue into Plunder (solo or w/ squad, doesn’t matter)
• Land at an area where players won’t tend to go but there tends to be a lot of chests and supply bags
• Search every chest and supply bag
• 7 mimic skulls per stack
According to @ForwardLeaks, landing in areas with numerous chests and supply bags in Warzone Plunder can yield significant results. By focusing on opening loot caches and avoiding popular drop spots, players can potentially gather between 50-70 Mimic Skulls per match.
Horde Hunt Event: Challenges and Rewards
Throughout the Horde Hunt event, players will encounter a series of challenges tied to featured zombies, each offering unique rewards upon completion. Here’s a breakdown of the challenges and rewards:
Base Zombies:
- Epic Aether Tool (75 bones)
- Speed Cola (155 bones)
- Deadshot (310 bones)
- Epic Aether Tool (625 bones)
- Juggernog (1,250 bones)
- Legendary Aether Tool (2,500 bones)
- Elemental Pop (5,000 bones)
- Ray Gun Case (10,000 bones)
Highlighted Undead Creatures:
- First Week: Acquisition of 600 Armored Zombie Skulls rewards the Tiny Screams Charm.
- Second Week: Acquiring 300 Hellhound skulls unlocks the Dogs of Hell Calling Card.
- Third Week: Gathering 200 Mimic skulls grants access to the Cursed Ammo Munition Box Skin.
Ultimate Prize:
- Successfully conquering all the featured zombie challenges awards players with the exclusive Killshot Swagger Operator skin.
FAQ:
Q: Can I earn Mimic Skulls in any other mode besides Hordepoint?
A: While Hordepoint is the primary mode for collecting Mimic Skulls, Warzone Plunder offers an alternative method for skull farming, as suggested by @ForwardLeaks.
Q: Are there any other bonuses or incentives during the Horde Hunt event?
A: Yes, players can earn double the number of Skulls in the Horde Hunt event, making it easier to complete the Mimic Skull collection challenge.
Q: How long will the Horde Hunt event last?
A: The Horde Hunt event spans three weeks, with each week featuring new challenges and rewards tied to featured zombies.
