Best Black Ops 2 Zombies Guns: Pack-a-Punch & Mystery Box Picks
Black Ops 2 Zombies ups the difficulty compared to its predecessor, but that doesn’t mean you can’t push through and claim the win. With plenty of maps to run, plus a wide variety of distinctive guns, your odds improve a lot once you learn which weapons are actually worth hunting down via the Mystery Box and Wall-Buys. Below are the best weapons in Black Ops 2 Zombies, with options that help you secure strong damage and consistency as you climb toward the highest rounds.
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Wonder Weapons are often the safest bet, which is why this list focuses on a curated set of Mystery Box and Wall-Buy picks. If you’re able to obtain them, prioritize the Run Gun Mark 2, Paralyzer, Sliquifier, Blundergat, and the four Elemental Staffs.
Black Ops 2 Zombies Weapons Meta Overview
Mystery Box (Wall-Buy in Die Rise & Buried)
Strong damage output along with ammunition you can purchase.
Exceptional close-range stopping power.
Functionally similar to a one-handed shotgun.
Penetration that can take out multiple enemies at once.
A scope you can remove after Pack-a-Punch.
More stock ammo than other sniper options.
Very large magazine and reserve capacity.
High-impact stopping power overall.
Mystery Box (Wall-Buy in Die Rise, Buried, & Origins)
Fast rate of fire paired with solid ammo capacity.
Ability to buy ammunition from Wall-Buys.
Ideal for players who like to keep the trigger moving.
Ricochet-style rounds plus penetration capability.
AN-94 (Actuated Neutralizer 94000)
The Definitive Wall-Buy Assault Rifle
The AN-94 is one of the top weapons in Black Ops 2 Multiplayer thanks to its performance, and it carries that same reputation into Zombies. As a Wall-Buy on Die Rise and Buried, it’s a reliable early-to-mid option, especially because of its large ammo capacity. While it may not be the absolute highest-damage Assault Rifle available, it’s still a dependable choice for staying alive. If you want a consistent gun that helps you survive, it’s worth picking up.
Executioner (Voice of Justice)
The Power of a Shotgun in the Palm of Your Hand
At first, the Executioner can feel like an underwhelming snub-nosed revolver. It’s only after you Pack-a-Punch it that it becomes the Voice of Justice, and that’s where it starts standing out. When combined with Double Tap 2.0, the upgraded Executioner fires devastating shotgun-like pellets that cut down any zombie blocking your path.
DSR 50 (Dead Specimen Reactor 5000)
The Powerful Bolt-Action to No-Scope Zombies
In the sniper category, the DSR 50 is the standout bolt-action choice, and the Pack-a-Punch upgrade takes it even further into the Dead Specimen Reactor 5000. Additional Pack-a-Punch stages can even swap the scope for iron sights, letting you aim down sights faster. What really matters here is the weapon’s penetration—so line up your shots, then enjoy deleting multiple zombies quickly when they’re in your sightline.
SVU-AS (Shadowy Veil Utilizer)
Great Ammo, Great DPS, Great Sniping!
Even though the SVU-AS deals less damage than the DSR 50, it makes up for it with a higher fire rate—and you can buy it from the walls on Die Rise and Buried. Because you’re firing more often, its overall damage per second ends up stronger than the DSR 50 in practice. It also brings a high ammunition count of 200 bullets. If you want a single-shot style gun that feels dependable and doesn’t constantly punish you for missing, this is the one to grab.
HAMR (SLDG HAMR)
A Great Ammo Pool With a Fast Fire Rate
The HAMR is a Light Machine Gun, and heavy movement penalties are usually a reason to avoid this weapon type. Still, the HAMR is surprisingly workable. It features a massive 100-round magazine and an even bigger reserve ammo pool, which gives it the three key ingredients for Zombies success: damage, speed, and ammunition. If you’re the type who likes holding positions and setting up camp, the HAMR is built for just that—open the trigger and keep the pressure on.
PDW-57 (Predictive Death Wish 57000)
An Assault Rifle Packed Into an SMG
The PDW-57 is classified as an SMG, but it plays like an Assault Rifle thanks to its high ammo capacity in both the magazine and reserves. It’s also purchasable from the walls on Die Rise, Buried, and Origins, making it a strong option for farming points, securing kills, and stocking up on ammo. If you want lightweight SMG handling with Assault Rifle-like effectiveness, this is a great pick.
Mauser C96 (Boomhilda)
A Starting Pistol That Becomes a Ray Gun-Lite
The Mauser C96 appears as the map-specific starting pistol in Origins, and it doesn’t show up on other maps. Even so, it still deserves attention because holding onto it for Pack-a-Punch is almost always a smart move. Alternatively, you can also rely on digging sites and get lucky with what you pull.
Once upgraded, the Boomhilda becomes a fully automatic pistol with 50-round magazines. It fires kinetic rounds that can ricochet off targets and hit other zombies, and the blast is powerful enough to help you unlock new movement technology.
Even though the Mauser C96 is unique to Origins, it’s worth mentioning due to its strength. Other maps offer the 1911, which becomes Mustang & Sally after Pack-a-Punch. Those are solid choices too, but they’re riskier if you don’t have PhD Flopper available.
If you’re getting into Black Ops 2 Zombies, you might also want to browse more guides that help with progression and secrets:
- Black Ops 2 Zombies – How Double Pack-a-Punch Works
- Black Ops 2 – All Zombie Perks
- Black Ops 2 Zombies Super Easter Egg Guide
- Black Ops 2 – How to Get Shotgun Rank
- Tranzit Easter Egg Guide (Maxis)
- Die Rise Easter Egg Guide (Maxis)
- Buried Easter Egg Guide (Maxis)
- Tranzit Easter Egg Guide (Richtofen)
- Die Rise Easter Egg Guide (Richtofen)
- Buried Easter Egg Guide (Richtofen)
- Mob of the Dead Easter Egg Guide
- Origins Easter Egg Guide
