Special
Parasite
Parasite image
First Appeared In
Shadows of Evil
Speed
Fast

Description

Parasites are a special enemy appearing on multiple maps throughout zombies. These zombies are the first flying enemy to appear in the franchise.

Map Appearances

Shadows of Evil
Revelations
Terminus
Citadelle des Morts
The Tomb
Shattered Veil

Game Appearances

Black Ops 3
Black Ops 6

Weak Points

Head

Elemental Weaknesses

Attacks

Spit

Range: Long
Shoots a liquid out of its mouth towards the player, damaging them when hit.

Spawn Behavior

In Shadows of Evil, Parasites spawn during their own special round, out of destroyed heads of Margwas, harvest pods, and during certain Main Quest steps. In Revelations, they behave the same way, but, appear red instead of yellow. In Black Ops 6, they spawn during the special round along-side Vermin and can evolve from Vermin that are left alive for too long.

Combat Strategy

Parasites are quick-moving and have low health, making them harder to hit, but once hit, they die rather quickly. Any weapon using the ammo mod in Black Ops 6 will do extra damage to them, or aim for their head. These enemies are dangerous in groups as multiple spit attacks hitting you at once will do significant damage, therefore, it is best to keep moving while taking out these enemies instead of staying still.