The Astra Malorum map is now live in Black Ops 7 Zombies, and one of the earliest business will be to find the Pack-A-Punch.
Just like all other maps, getting the Pack-A-Punch will be crucial for you to survive. It will allow you to upgrade your weapons, which is necessary for reaching and surviving the latter waves. The system in Astra Malorum is very different from how it worked in Ashes of the Damned, and this guide will give you a brief idea.
How to get the Pack-A-Punch in Black Ops 7 Zombies Astra Malorum
Once you begin a fresh round, your first task is to reach the Planetarium. The big circular building is pretty impossible to miss, and the first set of quests will lead you to the location. Go inside the building to the circular area, and you’ll find a big laser projection machine (right in the middle).
Once you have obtained the first part, head to the second floor of Machina Astralis. You’ll find a cultist’s body at that location, and you’ll also find the second part of the machine. Having the two parts is necessary to get the Pack-A-Punch in Astra Malorum.
Take both parts and put them in the Harmonic Oculus. You’ll find the Oculus in the Observatory Dome. Here’s the tricky part: the Oculus will take 40 seconds for the process to complete. During this phase, you’ll have to shoot all the zombies to protect it. Once the process is complete, you’ll be able to access the Pack-A-Punch on the Astra Malorum map.
Incidentally, the Pack-A-Punch is part of the main easter egg. The early set of missions will guide you towards finding both parts, and also give away the location of the Harmonic Oculus. The Pack-A-Punch will allow you to upgrade your weapons, and you’ll also find a fast travel location by the machine.
