Warzone Season 3: How to Unlock the Thermite Lethal via the Black Ops Tribute Event

Welcome, tech enthusiasts, to Digital Tech Explorer! I’m TechTalesLeo, and today we’re diving into a hot topic from Call of Duty: Warzone Season 3: the return of thermite. If you’re a long-time Warzone player, you might be scratching your head, as this lethal equipment has been part of the battle royale before. It was removed during the Black Ops 6 era, only to make a somewhat perplexing reappearance this season. Let’s unpack this fiery comeback.

Warzone thermite unlock - A soldier with a large visor pointing to the right while holding their gun up in the air with their other hand.

Similar to the confusion surrounding the new Monolithic Suppressor attachment, the in-game description for unlocking thermite is currently broken. In fact, there’s no description at all—just a padlock indicating it’s locked, leaving players in the dark. But don’t worry, we at Digital Tech Explorer have got the details for you. Here’s how to get your hands on thermite.

Warzone thermite unlock - Thermite in the custom loadout menu.

How to Unlock Thermite in Warzone

The thermite lethal equipment is unlocked through the upcoming Black Ops Tribute event, scheduled to run from April 17 to May 1 in both Warzone and BO6. To get it, you’ll need to earn XP in any game mode to progress through the event and claim its rewards. It’s important to note that thermite will only be available in Warzone, even though the event spans both titles.

Black Ops Tribute Event: Other Rewards

Beyond the coveted thermite, the Black Ops Tribute event offers a range of other exciting rewards for players. Keep an eye out for these unlockables:

  • John Black Ops operator skin
  • Steer melee blueprint
  • Nail Gun special weapon
  • Close Shave perk
  • Death Machine scorestreak
  • Various emblems, calling cards, and XP tokens

As this is a Black Ops-themed event, players who own Black Ops 6 will receive additional bonus rewards.

Thermite: Updated Mechanics and Usage

This iteration of thermite comes with a few changes. It maintains its role as a specialized anti-vehicle and area denial throwable, reminiscent of its utility back in the Verdansk days. However, a key difference is that sticking an enemy with thermite no longer guarantees an instant kill.

The updated thermite will now only down enemies who have two armor plates or fewer. For those seeking a quick finisher, throwing knives might still be your preferred option. Additionally, thermite will cause any vehicle destroyed by its damage-over-time ticks to explode instantly, even before the main detonation.

The reintroduction of thermite, along with its new mechanics, is sure to shake up strategies in Warzone. What are your thoughts on these changes? How will you be using thermite in your loadouts? Share your insights in the comments below!

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