Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 remains a high point for fans of the iconic Zombies mode, blending intricate narratives with intense survival mechanics. Among its most beloved maps is The Giant, a brilliant reimagining of the classic Der Riese facility that introduced a whole new generation to the Origins characters. Navigating this snowy, industrial landscape requires a solid grasp of its hidden secrets to maximize your chances of survival.
Activating the Main Power and Pack A Punch
Before attempting any advanced secrets, players must prioritize restoring electricity to the entire facility. Activating the power switch opens up key pathways and enables the use of essential perk machines scattered across the area. Once the power is running, you must link the three teleporters to the main pad near the spawn zone to unlock the Pack-A-Punch machine.
Linking each teleporter requires a quick sprint back to the central pad within a strict time limit. Successfully opening the upgrade machine is vital because it allows you to dramatically increase your weapon damage. This structural foundation prepares your squad for the subsequent hidden trials hidden within the facility.
Triggering the Classic Fly Trap Quest
The core narrative event on this map is a reimagined version of the classic Fly Trap puzzle from World at War. To initiate this quest, you must possess an upgraded weapon that has been processed through the Pack-A-Punch machine. Stand near the elevated catwalk area and look through the chain-link fence toward the distant industrial machinery.
Aim your weapon at the hidden control panel located outside the map boundaries and fire a single precise shot. A collection of glowing green objects will rise into the air, indicating that the quest has successfully begun. This action triggers a scavenger hunt that forces players to locate hidden items hidden across the facility.
Locating the Hidden Beacon Items
After triggering the panel, three specific objects must be found and shot using any weapon in your current inventory. The first item is a small teddy bear located inside a cooling tower near the central courtyard area. The second object is another hidden bear tucked away inside a furnace room near one of the teleporter zones.
The final item is a small trophy hidden inside a water container near the laboratory balcony. Finding these objects requires a keen eye and patience as zombies continue to swarm your position. Collecting all three rewards players with the devastating Annihilator pistol from the weapon cabinet.
Maximizing Survival and Extra Perks
Unlocking the special weapon significantly enhances your firepower during high-round encounters with the undead horde. Beyond the main quest, players can also uncover a hidden seventh perk bottle by using monkeys on the teleporters. This method requires throwing a monkey bomb into each teleporter before activating the sequence.
Once all three teleporters are primed, a hidden red button near the mainframe will become active. Pressing this button melts the snow in the courtyard, revealing a random perk machine that can grant crucial tactical advantages. Mastering these small steps transforms the map from a standard survival arena into a deeply rewarding tactical experience.
