Are Mega GobbleGums One-Time Use? A Deep Dive into Black Ops 3 Zombies

The short answer is yes, mega GobbleGums are essentially one-time use in the context of a single game. However, the full picture is a bit more nuanced, involving factors like how they are acquired, how they’re consumed, and specific mechanics within Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Zombies. This article will provide a comprehensive explanation of mega GobbleGum usage, and address several frequently asked questions to clear up any confusion.

Understanding Mega GobbleGums in Black Ops 3 Zombies

The Core Mechanic

Mega GobbleGums are special consumable items that provide powerful, game-changing effects in Black Ops 3 Zombies. Unlike their Classic counterparts, which can be used indefinitely and are unlocked through leveling up or automatically at the start of the game, Mega GobbleGums have limited quantities and are obtained via Dr. Monty’s Factory using Liquid Divinium. Each time you pull a mega GobbleGum from a machine in-game, it is deducted from your total collection.

The Key Point: Consumption vs. Acquisition

The crucial element to understand is that a Mega GobbleGum is considered “used” once it is taken from a GobbleGum Machine, not when its effects are actually activated or utilized. This means that even if you never use the ability or if you are replaced with a new one from the machine, the gum is still considered spent once it’s been taken from the machine. This mechanic is what makes them essentially one time use for that match.

Exceptions: PC Modding and Workarounds

There are, of course, some exceptions to this rule. On PC, players using mods can disable the consumption of GobbleGums. This allows them to use mega GobbleGums repeatedly in a game without any reduction in their total collection. However, this is not an intended game mechanic and relies on third-party modifications. Furthermore, there are workarounds in the base game, mainly by closing the application before a game-over in solo or leaving a coop game before you get a game over screen that will return your Gums you may have taken from the machine.

Frequently Asked Questions About Mega GobbleGums

What is the Difference Between Classic and Mega GobbleGums?

Classic GobbleGums have unlimited uses and some are already unlocked at the start of the game, while others are unlocked through leveling up. Mega GobbleGums have limited uses (limited quantity in the GobbleGum Machine) and all of them require the usage of Dr. Monty’s Factory to acquire. Mega GobbleGums are generally more powerful and offer game-changing abilities.

How Do I Get Mega GobbleGums?

Mega GobbleGums are obtained using Liquid Divinium in Dr. Monty’s Factory. After accessing the factory from the main Zombies menu, players can convert liquid divinium into random mega gobblegums. They can then be put into a customizable GobbleGum Pack.

How Do You Use Mega GobbleGums?

Mega GobbleGums are used by purchasing them from GobbleGum Machines scattered around the zombie maps. You have to spend 500 points. Once activated, the ability will be available until you trigger the effect or it is replaced by a new gobble gum.

Do I Lose Mega GobbleGums When I Die?

No, you do not lose mega GobbleGums when you die. However, once a mega GobbleGum is taken from a machine, it’s subtracted from your collection, regardless of whether or not its effects are used. The only time you would lose mega gobblegums is if you use them up by purchasing them from the GobbleGum Machine.

Do Mega GobbleGums Run Out?

Yes, mega GobbleGums have a limited number of uses based on the total number you have in your inventory. If you run out of a specific mega GobbleGum, you’ll need to acquire more using Liquid Divinium in Dr. Monty’s Factory. They run out by you taking them from the machine.

Can You Reuse Mega GobbleGums?

Normally, mega GobbleGums are single-use per game. However, in solo mode, you can close the game application before getting a game over screen, and in co-op, you can leave the ongoing match if it’s not a game over screen, and save your gobblegums. It’s important to note that this is exploiting a game mechanic and is not an intended feature.

What Happens if I Don’t Pick Up a Mega GobbleGum From the Machine?

If you don’t pick it up, it won’t deduct from your total amount. The consumption is tied to the act of taking it from the machine, not to its actual use.

What is the Best Mega GobbleGum?

The “best” mega GobbleGum is subjective and depends on playstyle. However, some top contenders include:

• Anywhere But Here!
• In Plain Sight
• Alchemical Antithesis
• Stock Option

How Do I Get Liquid Divinium?

Liquid Divinium is obtained by spending points around the map on doors, wall weapons, traps, the Pack-a-Punch Machine, perks, the Mystery Box, and the GobbleGum Machine. You can only acquire one vial per trigger and it has to be used to get another.

What Does Liquid Divinium Do?

Liquid Divinium is used to power Dr. Monty’s Factory and create mega GobbleGums. By using liquid divinium, you can randomly acquire mega gobblegums.

Does Fresh Starting Wipe Out My Mega GobbleGums?

No, choosing to fresh start will not remove your mega GobbleGums. This only unlocks the game as if it were new.

What Does “Perkaholic” Do?

Perkaholic gives you all Perk-a-Colas that are available on the current map. It is an ultra-rare mega GobbleGum and a highly desired one because of the perks.

What Does “On The House” Do?

On The House spawns a random perk bottle that gives a random perk to each player in the game.

What Does “I’m Feeling Lucky” Do?

I’m Feeling Lucky spawns a random power-up near the player when triggered.

What Does the “Lucky Crit” GobbleGum Do?

Lucky Crit increases the activation rate of Pack-a-Punched weapon effects (like Blast Furnace, Turned, etc.). It does not work on non-Pack-a-Punched weapons.

Conclusion

In summary, mega GobbleGums are indeed one-time use in a single game in the context that a used gum is taken from your collection when it is obtained from a GobbleGum machine. However, the strategic use of these powerful abilities is a core part of Black Ops 3 Zombies. Understanding the nuances of how they’re acquired, used, and preserved allows players to get the most out of these game-changing consumables. By balancing the risk of using them against their powerful benefits, you’ll be able to maximize your chance of survival.