Can You Ascend to Infinity? How Many Times Can You Pack-A-Punch in Black Ops 2?
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The short answer is: You can Pack-A-Punch a weapon an unlimited number of times in Black Ops 2 Zombies. However, each subsequent Pack-A-Punch after the first comes with an increasing price and provides a random, additional effect alongside the standard damage boost and ammo increase. These additional effects, called Perk-a-Colas, are temporary buffs that enhance your abilities.
The Pack-A-Punch System in Black Ops 2: A Deep Dive
The Pack-A-Punch machine, a staple of the Zombies mode, is a player’s best friend when hordes of the undead threaten to overwhelm. In Black Ops 2, it’s not just about increased firepower; it’s a gateway to enhanced abilities. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown:
First Pack-A-Punch
The initial Pack-A-Punch upgrades your chosen weapon, significantly boosting its damage, increasing magazine size, and providing more reserve ammunition. The cost for this initial upgrade is consistently 5,000 points. This upgrade is essential for surviving later rounds and taking down tougher zombie types.
Repacking: An Endless Cycle of Power
After the first upgrade, you can re-Pack-A-Punch your weapon as many times as you can afford it. Each subsequent attempt becomes increasingly expensive, starting at 2,000 points and increasing with each use, capping at a maximum cost. The exact cost increase and cap varies slightly between maps. Beyond the monetary cost, the gamble involves obtaining temporary Perk-a-Cola buffs that can either be incredibly beneficial or, in rare cases, slightly detrimental depending on your playstyle and current Perk setup.
The Allure of Perk-a-Colas: Gambling for Greatness
Each re-Pack-A-Punch grants a random Perk-a-Cola effect for a limited time. These temporary perks can drastically alter your gameplay. Here’s a list of possible perks you could receive and their benefits:
- Speed Cola: Increases reload speed and weapon switching speed.
- Double Tap Root Beer: Increases rate of fire (and damage in some older versions of the game).
- Juggernog: Increases health, allowing you to withstand more hits from zombies.
- Quick Revive: Allows you to revive teammates faster (and revive yourself once in solo mode).
- Stamin-Up: Increases sprint speed and allows for longer sprinting duration.
- Mule Kick: Allows you to carry a third primary weapon.
- Deadshot Daiquiri: Increases headshot accuracy and aims towards the head.
- PhD Flopper: Negates fall damage and creates an explosion when you dolphin dive.
- Tombstone Soda: Upon death, leaves behind a tombstone containing one of your weapons.
- Electric Cherry: Creates an electric field when reloading, damaging nearby zombies.
The randomness of the Perk-a-Cola effect adds an element of chance and strategic decision-making. Do you keep re-Pack-A-Punching in hopes of getting Juggernog or Stamin-Up, or do you save your points for something else?
Strategic Considerations
Deciding when and how often to re-Pack-A-Punch is a crucial strategic decision. Here are some things to consider:
- Point Management: Points are a valuable resource. Don’t spend all your points on re-Pack-A-Punching if you need to open doors, buy perks, or hit the Mystery Box.
- Team Coordination: Communicate with your teammates about your plans. If someone desperately needs a certain perk, you might consider re-Pack-A-Punching to try and get it for them.
- Weapon Choice: Some weapons benefit more from re-Pack-A-Punching than others. Weapons with already high damage might not need the extra boost, while weaker weapons can be transformed into zombie-slaying machines.
- Map Knowledge: Understanding the layout of the map and the location of Perk-a-Cola machines is crucial for efficient point spending and strategic movement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Pack-A-Punch in Black Ops 2
Here are 15 frequently asked questions to further clarify the intricacies of the Pack-A-Punch system in Black Ops 2:
1. Does the damage increase with each Pack-A-Punch after the first?
No, the damage of your weapon does not increase beyond the initial Pack-A-Punch. Subsequent Pack-A-Punches only offer the temporary Perk-a-Cola effects.
2. What happens if I already have all the perks when I re-Pack-A-Punch?
If you already have all the perks, re-Pack-A-Punching is not recommended. You will essentially be spending points for no benefit. You may receive a duplicate perk which will just refresh the timer and not give you any additional benefit.
3. Are the Perk-a-Cola effects permanent?
No, the Perk-a-Cola effects are temporary. They last for a limited time, usually a few minutes.
4. Can I get the same Perk-a-Cola effect multiple times in a row?
Yes, it is possible to get the same Perk-a-Cola effect multiple times consecutively when re-Pack-A-Punching. The effects are random, so repetition is a possibility.
5. What is the best Perk-a-Cola to get from re-Pack-A-Punching?
The “best” Perk-a-Cola is subjective and depends on your playstyle and the situation. However, Juggernog and Speed Cola are generally considered the most useful due to their defensive and utility benefits.
6. Is there a way to guarantee a specific Perk-a-Cola effect?
No, the Perk-a-Cola effects are completely random, and there is no way to influence or guarantee which one you will receive.
7. Does the cost of re-Pack-A-Punching stay the same throughout the game?
No, while it starts at 2,000 points, the cost of re-Pack-A-Punching increases with each use, eventually reaching a maximum cost. This cap varies from map to map.
8. Can I re-Pack-A-Punch special weapons like the Ray Gun or Wonder Weapons?
Yes, you can re-Pack-A-Punch Wonder Weapons and other special weapons in Black Ops 2. This will grant you temporary Perk-a-Cola buffs.
9. If I die, do I lose the Perk-a-Cola effects from re-Pack-A-Punching?
Yes, dying will remove all Perk-a-Cola effects gained from re-Pack-A-Punching.
10. Does re-Pack-A-Punching affect the weapon’s ammunition?
Yes, the maximum ammo count is replenished whenever you re-Pack-A-Punch, ensuring you’re always stocked up and ready to face the horde.
11. Does Tombstone Soda’s tombstone contain my Pack-A-Punched weapons?
Yes, if you have a Pack-A-Punched weapon when you go down and have Tombstone Soda, the tombstone will contain that weapon.
12. Does PhD Flopper only negate fall damage when diving?
Yes, PhD Flopper only negates fall damage and creates an explosion when dolphin diving (sliding). Regular falls will still cause damage.
13. Does Double Tap Root Beer actually increase damage in Black Ops 2?
In Black Ops 2, Double Tap Root Beer primarily increases the rate of fire. In some older versions of Zombies, it also increased damage, but this is not the case in Black Ops 2.
14. Can you PaP more than once in one round?
Yes, you can Pack-A-Punch more than once in a single round, as long as you have enough points to afford it.
15. Is there any achievement or trophy related to Pack-A-Punching?
While there might not be a specific achievement solely for Pack-A-Punching a certain number of times, many Black Ops 2 achievements require you to survive to high rounds, which necessitates frequent use of the Pack-A-Punch machine.