How to Complete Reaper, Act 2 Tier 2 Mission in MW3 Zombies

Last Updated on: 18 January, 2024 | 4:41 PM

Modern Warfare 3 Zombies has brought some of the most unique activities for players that generally look simple, but these activities will give you a hard time completing them. Most of the missions you will get in the Zombies mode have this same technique where initially mission objectives seem like the most straightforward ones but when you try to complete them, you will know the problem. A similar thing you will face when you try to complete the Act 2 Tier 2 mission Reaper. So, if you are looking for a guide to know how to complete Reaper in MW3 Zombies, this guide will help you with the process.

Talking about a mission can’t be completed without a discussion of the objectives. If you understand the tasks, the mission will be a lot more clear to you. So, before going further, let’s check the Reaper mission objectives.

Act 2 Tier 2 Reaper Mission Objectives Explained

how to complete reaper — Reaper Mission Objectives

Understanding mission objectives is the key to completing a mission. Most Modern Warfare 3 Zombies missions require players to prepare for the objectives before they jump into them. They force you to make a solid strategy to complete them. This is only possible when you have a proper idea of what the mission requires. So, before you jump into the Reaper mission, go through the below objectives:

Collect 15 items from Harvester Orbs
Destroy 3 Harvestor Orbs.

These two objectives seem to be the simplest ones that you ever encountered. But the trouble you face when you jump into the mission as Harvester Orbs is not something to find whenever you want it.

How to Locate Harvester Orb and Complete Mission

If you have been grinding through the Zombies mode for a long time, you must know about the Harvester Orbs. Just as a recap, let me remind you that, Harvester Orbs or Aether Orbs are purple flying orbs that you can see in the sky randomly. These orbs spawn randomly anywhere and are extremely challenging to locate. There’s no specific location for them to spawn and unless you reach close to these orbs, you can’t locate the icon on the map. Therefore, if you are planning to complete the Reaper mission, be prepared to invest a few matches for this mission. Anyway, if you are lucky, you will probably get them in a single game.

The two objectives of this mission are interconnected. Destroying a Harvester Orb is the sole way to get items from it. If you have been trying to locate an orb, we can only suggest you get any vehicle and roam around the map, especially the outskirt section. Harvester Orb can be spawned in the sky of the cities as well. As you reach close to a Harvester Orb, a moving icon with the ‘Harvest’ caption appears on the map.

Harvester Orbs are indeed movable objects and once you spot them, they will start flying away from you. So, as soon as you spot one, keep shooting the orb. Otherwise, it will disappear. When you shoot it first, it will shoot electric waves. Avoid them and keep shooting. As you shoot, it will drop items one by one. Mostly Harvester Orbs drop Essence bottles and destroying one Harvester Orb will help you reach close to the required number of items you need to collect to complete your first objectives. You will probably need two orbs to collect 15 items. So, the first objective will be completed sooner.

Now the problem comes when you try to complete the second objective. The question is whether you can find three orbs in a single match. Well, that’s on your luck. If you are lucky. You will get all three orbs in a single match’ otherwise, you must find them in different matches. Another thing you must know is that these orbs spawn a little later after the match starts. So, don’t look for them immediately after spawning on the map. Instead, collect lots of ammo and a powerful SMG to destroy the orbs. Though this mission requires a few matches to be completed the tasks are not challenging if you find the orbs.

The entire process requires you to fight zombies simultaneously. As the orbs spawn in open areas like fields or roads, there won’t be many hiding spots. But the zombies will attack you from every side, so make sure you don’t die before destroying the orb. If you die before destroying the orb, all your efforts will be wasted. Once the mission is done, players will get rewards.

What will be the Reaper Mission Rewards in MW3 Zombies?

No matter how exciting the Modern Warfare 3 Zombies missions are, without rewards, players won’t be interested in them. So, the developers have included a wide range of rewards, ranging from XP to ammo mod acquisition to preks, and multiple other items. Most of these reward items can be found through in-game activities but still, rewards are always exciting. So, if you complete the Reaper mission, you will get the following items:

PHD Flopper Can Acquisition
2000 XP.

Among these two rewards, the PHD Flopper Can is a prek that can save players from self-dealt damages. This is highly recommended to use when you are trying to deal explosive damage to enemies. Even if you get caught inside the damage range, this perk will save you from taking damage. Additionally, it will prevent you from taking fall damage.

Coming to the XP, it can help you get a substantial boost to reach a higher rank and unlock high-level perks and equipment. Even if you grind a lot 2000 XP is not easy to acquire.

That’s all you need to know about how to complete the Reaper mission in MW3 Zombies. Don’t worry, if you don’t have friends to complete the mission. You can do it alone, just be a bit careful of your surroundings when shooting the orbs. But if you can take a friend, it will be an additional advantage as he will help you deal with the zombies.