Jet Gun Guide: Black Ops 6 Zombies

The Jet Gun, also known as the Thrustodyne M23, stands out as one of the most powerful wonder weapons in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies, particularly on the Liberty Falls map. This aerial-inspired device shreds through undead hordes with its unique suction and explosive capabilities, making it essential for high-round survival and quest completion. Players can craft it early without relying on random mystery box drops, ensuring reliable access to this game-changer.

Why the Jet Gun Dominates Liberty Falls

In the eerie town of Liberty Falls, where zombies swarm from motels, graveyards, and alleys, the Jet Gun provides unmatched crowd control. Its primary fire pulls enemies into a deadly turbine, mulching them indefinitely while building charge for secondary blasts. This makes it superior for solo runs or squads tackling escalating rounds, outperforming standard weapons in sustained fights.

Key advantages include infinite primary suction without ammo limits on basic pulls, scalability into round 50+, and synergy with the map’s main Easter egg quest. Unlike box weapons, crafting guarantees one per match, though squads must protect the holder since it doesn’t respawn on death.

Preparing for the Hunt: Essential Setup

Start any Liberty Falls game aiming for the Jet Gun by round 3-5. Stock up on 1,250 salvage for potential Mangler Cannon purchases, as it’s the fastest path to one part. Open the motel crafting room early by approaching the second-floor door—zombies burst out automatically, revealing the bench.

• Recommended loadout: AK-74u or XM4 for mobility, Semtex grenades for specials, and Decoy Grenades for distractions.
• Solo tip: Kite zombies to the motel spawn for safe part farming.
• Squad tip: Assign roles—one player hunts parts, others defend.

Step-by-Step Part Collection

Crafting requires three components: Water Valve, Handbrake, and Electrical Wires. Collect in this order for efficiency—water first for low-risk, then handbrake, wires last due to combat needs.

1. Securing the Water Valve and Gauge

Locate the Water Valve on the alley wall near spawn, behind breakable boards at the bowling alley entrance. Smash the cover and pry it free—zombies ignore it initially.

Carry it to the bowling alley’s water pump (right side). Insert to max pressure; waves spawn, so use decoys or revives. Success drops the Water Pressure Gauge—grab it immediately.

2. Tracking the Groundskeeper for the Handbrake

Head to the cemetery north of spawn. A unique Groundskeeper zombie spawns randomly amid regulars—identifiable by overalls and non-aggressive pathing. He flees if ignored, so chase and kill for the Toolshed Key.

Use the key east through the gate to the shed. Inside, the Handbrake sits on a right-side table. Quick in-and-out; minimal spawns here.

3. Acquiring Electrical Wires with Mangler Power

The trickiest part demands a Mangler Cannon. Wait for round 11+ for natural Manglers or craft one at any bench for 1,250 salvage—highly recommended for speed.

With cannon in hand, blast the chained gate at Riverside Radio House (opposite Olly’s Comics, near Quick Revive). Enter and loot wires from debris piles inside. Explosive entry draws aggro—clear room first.

Assembling Your Ultimate Weapon

Return to the motel second floor—zombies auto-open the crafting room door on approach. Interact with the glowing bench, deposit parts, and forge the Jet Gun. One per game; share wisely in co-op.

Post-craft, Pack-a-Punch it ASAP at the church or bank for Thundergun-level upgrades: increased suction range, faster charge, explosive alt-fire.

Mastering Jet Gun Mechanics

Primary: Hold trigger to vacuum zombies into the turbine—continuous damage, no ammo cost, builds secondary charge.

Secondary: Release for a charged explosion, launching gibs and clearing packs. Ammo finite here; top up at Pack-a-Punch.

• Overheat prevention: Pulse fire in dense hordes.
• Elite handling: Suck Manglers/Amalgams fully before exploding.
• Ammo economy: 30-40 shots base; Pack-a-Punch doubles it.

Battlefield Strategies and High-Round Tips

Jet Gun excels in chokepoints like motel stairs or graveyard fences. Combo with Monkey Bomb decoys for free pulls.

Solo High Rounds: Turbine corners, rotate to PAP machines for ammo.

Squad Synergy: One player sucks, others flank with ARs.

Vs. bosses: Full charge on weak points; indispensable for Liberty Falls EE.

Common Pitfalls and Fixes

• Groundskeeper despawn: Patrol cemetery constantly post-round 3.
• Mangler delay: Always craft cannon early.
• Death penalty: Squad holder babysits revives.

Jet Gun in the Main Quest

Thrustodyne M23 is mandatory for Liberty Falls Easter egg—powers key steps like dark Aether breaches. Craft early to streamline progression.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get multiple Jet Guns?

No, one per match. Mystery box offers alternatives rarely.

Does it work on all maps?

Currently Liberty Falls exclusive.

Pack-a-Punch effects?

Boosts range, charge speed, blast radius.

Solo viable?

Absolutely—farm parts by round 5 easily.

Best alternative weapons?

Ray Gun or Saug until crafted.