Call of Duty: Black Ops III Cheats and Tips

Last Updated: Jul 24th 2020 by Richard

Set in the near future, Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 takes place in 2065, 40 years after the events of Black Ops 2. Released on multiple platforms in 2015, we have some Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 for Xbox One that will unlock a few things in the game and some tips to help you play it even better.

Call of Duty: Black Ops III Cheats on Xbox One

There are not so many cheats in Black Ops 3, but there is one to get more fabrication kits, and another which is will unlock the nightmare more before you would normally get it. There is also an Easter Egg to play a secret arcade game.

Play Dead Ops Arcade 2

There is a secret game in Black Ops 3 which you can get access to after you have completed Mission 2. Here's how to unlock it and play Dead Ops Arcade 2. Move your pointer to the top left corner, close to the Data Vault text and look for the small clickable icon, tap it you should now have access to the game. This will also get you the Silverback In Black achievement. More details and video for this can be seen here.

More Fabrication Kits and Nightmare Mode Cheat

This cheat can be activated after you have completed at least mission 2. Go to your safe house and access the data vault. highlight the S logo, and now press down at the same time all 4 of the shoulder buttons plus X and Y on your controller.

You should now see the secret menu where you can enter two different codes for two different things:

MANIFEST - This will give you up to 100 Fabrication Kits

DREAMLAND - This will let you play Nightmare Mode right away-

Nightmare Mode

Nightmare mode is unlocked after you have completed all of the campaign missions. This mode let's

Complete the campaign to unlock the bonus Nightmare Mode.

Call of Duty: Black Ops III Tips on PS4

We have a collection of tips which you will find useful as you progress through the game.

Zombie Shield Part Locations and Workbench

Click here to see where ALL of the 'Dragon Shield' parts on the Gorod Krovi map are in the Decent DLC.

How to build the Rocket Shield

Get the Strike Achievement by building the rocket shield in Shadows of Evil. 3 parts are needed to build the rocket shield and each part is in a different district - 1 in Canal District, 1 in Footlight District, 1 in Waterfront District. When you have collected ALL 3 parts open the second gate in Waterfront district to find a workbench where you must assemble the shield (only takes a few seconds). Then activate the burst with RT when you encounter a group of 10+ zombies to kill them and get the 'Strike' Achievement.

Get Extra Custom Class Slots

Find out how you can get extra custom class slots in Call of Duty: Black Ops III by clicking here.

Unlock Weapon Camouflage

Our Weapon Camouflage Guide willl tell you the requirements required to unlock the various types of camouflage you can get in Call of Duty: Black Ops III.

Pack-A-Punched Ray Gun Guide

Click here to find out how you use the 'Pack-A-Punched' ray gun on the Gorod Krovi map in the Decent DLC.

All Collectible Locations

Find all of the collectibles in Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 with this collectible locations guide.

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The video below will show you where to find the 5 collectible Ritual items (Summoning Key, Golden Fountain Pen, Badge, Championship Belt, and Hair Piece) that can be found 'In Shadows of Evil'. To get 'The Beginning of the End' Achievement you only need to do the first 4 rituals, the fifth and final Ritual unlocks the Pack-a-Punch machine. To be successful this must ALL be done on one playthrough.
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Go above the emblems at the Data vault, then hold ALL the triggers simultaneously and press Square and Triangle. Doing this will bring up a keypad where if you type 'Dreamland' (without the quotes) you will unlock Nightmare mode.

On the maps that contain bodies of water you will be able to swim and use your weapons underwater. You will not be able to breath underwater so if you need to reach the surface quickly before you die from drowning you will need to use a 'Thrust Jump'.

The video below will show you where to find 3 fuses to activate the fuse box. Fuses are found in different districts - Canal District, Waterfront District, and Footlight District. Fuses glow blue and they are ALL on the upper floor, to reach them you must open 2 gates. Once a fuse box has been actived you can summon the Civil Protector (the cost of activation is 2000 points). When you have summoned the Civil Protector in every district in a single game you will get the CoP Achievement.
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The video below will show you how to earn a Gold Rating in the training simulator to get the 'For Real This Time' Achievement. The Training Simulator is a combat simulation that consists of 16 rounds and beating ALL 16 waves with a score over 27,500 guarantees you a Gold Rating. To get the 'Tried and True' decoration and the 'Personal Decorator' Achievement you must get at least 35,000 points. This can be done easier if you set the game to 'Recruit' difficulty.
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The following video will show you the location of ALL of the 'Dragon Shield' parts on the Gorod Krovi map. It also includes the location of a workbench to complete the build.
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The video below shows you how to get the sword in the 'Shadows of Evil' map.
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As with previous Call of Duty games that had zombie mode there are Vodka Bottles hidden throughout Gorod Krovi map that when interacted with will trigger a hidden song to play in the background. Just hold the Square button on the controller to activate the hidden music track.
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0:00 - Vodka Bottle Location #1
0:27 - Vodka Bottle Location #2
0:40 - Vodka Bottle Location #3

An effective tactic that allows you to shoot from the hip while sprinting is to use the Gung-Ho perk in a custom loadout.

'The Giant' is a bonus map included with the Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Collector's Editions and continues the Zombies story where Origins left off. Set in a World War II-era research facility that has a weapon-upgrading Pack-a-Punch Machine, Teleporters, and Hellhounds.
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This Easter Egg where you are able to turn all the mannequins into zombies can be performed in a Custom Game on Nuketown. The video below will show you how it is done.
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The following video is a tutorial on how to use the 'Pack-A-Punched' ray gun on the Gorod Krovi map.
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In Zombies the Shadowman appears at the beginning of the first round on the staircase that is directly ahead and above. For every headshot you get you will earn +1,500 points and be sent ahead 5 rounds.

In Campaign mode complete mission 2, 'New World' to enable you to enter the safe house. At the safe house go to your Data Vault and press the hidden button at the top left corner to access Dead Ops Arcade 2.
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When you kill 5 parasites while riding on the train in 'Shadows of Evil' you will get the Parasite-Seeing Achievement. The parasites are in the form of yellow flying insects that shoot at you always spawn in round 5.
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The Gauntlet of Siegfried is the new Wonder Weapon in Zombies mode. The following video will show you the location of the Dragon Egg in the Gorod Krovi map which is essential for claiming the hidden Wonder Weapon.
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The following video will show you where on the Gorod Krovi map you can find the Juggernog Perk-a-Cola machine and the power switch.
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To begin wallrunning you just run towards a wall and then press 'Forawrd' to continue. When you are wallrunning you can still use your weapons and equipment.

The video below shows you how to build the rocket shield in 'Shadows of Evil' which is needed to get the 'Strike' Achievement. 3 parts are needed to build the rocket shield and each part is in a diffent district - 1 in Canal District, 1 in Footlight District, 1 in Waterfront District. When you have collected ALL 3 parts open the second gate in Waterfront district to find a workbench where you must assemble the shield (only takes a few seconds). Then activate the burst with RT when you encounter a group of 10+ zombies to kill them and get the 'Strike' Achievement.
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The video below will show you how to get the 'Spider and the Fly' Achievement in 'Shadows of Evil' by killing 10 zombies ensnared by a Widow’s Wine grenade. To get Widow's Wine perk you must open a portal in the Canal District, to break down the door to the canal you must transform into the demon. The Widow's Wine perk will cost 4000 points when you have killed the ghosts and activated the power to the Widow's Wine machine. When you then kill 10 zombies ensnared by a Widow’s Wine grenade you will get 'The Spider and the Fly' Achievement.
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When you encounter low obstacles while sprinting press 'Jump' while near it to mantle. You can mantle in all directions so there is no need to stop moving.

When you complete the following tasks the corresponding weapon camouflage will become available.
6 Speed Camo:
Get 65 headshots with a single weapon
Arctic Camo:
Get 100 kills with a single weapon.
Ash Camo:
Get 10 headshots with a single weapon.
Black Ops 3 Camo:
Pre-order reward.
Bliss Camo:
Get 50 kills with a weapon with optic sights and five other attachments.
Campaign Camos (4 total):
Progress through the main campaign.
Contagious Camo:
Get 100 kills with a single weapon.
Cyborg Camo:
Pre-order reward from Juggernog, Hardened and Digital Deluxe Edition.
Dante Camo:

The following video will show you the locations of ALL 56 Collectables needed to unlock the 'Curator' Achievement. There are 11 missions in total, finding ALL the Collectables in one mission will earn you the 'Walking Encyclopedia' Achievement. Collectables are ALL different and come in many forms and shapes. When you are in close proximity to a Collectable it will get marked by a white icon. There is a Collectable Tracker in the 'Mission Select' menu that enables you to view your progress. All collectibles must be found in a set order. If you miss a collectible you can restart the mission from the 'Mission Select' menu.
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