A limited number of Perks can be obtained in Zombies to give you passive bonuses to use during Rounds against enemy hordes. In exchange for Essence, the currency gained by killing zombies, you can stack different buffs onto your Operator. As Rounds become more dangerous with stronger undead, it's good to know which Perks are the best to get.
There are a total of eight Perks you can receive as Augments throughout a match in Zombies mode. These are obtained by spending Essence on Perk-A-Cola in , which are small consumables you can drink for their effects. By conducting research with these items, you can unlock Major and Minor Augment upgrades for them that give them additional benefits to their effects.
Perk
Effect
Elemental Pop
Every bullet you fire has a small chance to apply a random Ammo Mod effect.
Augment Type
Augment 1
Augment 2
Augment 3
Minor Augments
Chill Berry — Chill Berry — Reduces all Ammo Mod cooldowns.
Pineapple Blast — Chance at triggering random Ammo Mod while using equipment.
Vulnear Bean — Increases enemy elemental weakness damage.
Major Augments
Citrus Focus — Elemental Pop only triggers an existing Ammo Mod.
Electric Cherry — Creates an electric discharge that damages and stuns enemies with extra damage for an emptier magazine.
Imperil Peach — Triggers random Ammo Mods when an enemy hits you.
The Elemental Pop perk gives you a random chance to deal elemental damage with your shots to zombies. While you can't predict which elements this Perk will activate, getting more damage from fire or ice bullets will always be something you want to have on hand. If you use an SMG or Assault Rifle in , you'll have more chances to activate this Perk as you fire more bullets than a Sniper or Marksman Rifle.
Additional Ammo Mod Augments synergize with this Perk well, even if you can't plan for which elemental damage is sometimes added to your bullets. You can stack these effects, so don't be afraid to spend Essence at an Arsenal Machine to make a build
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