Vulture Aid is a Perk-a-Cola introduced in the Zombies map Buried in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. It provides several unique abilities to help players survive longer against the zombie hordes.
Vulture Aid Perks and Abilities
Here are the key things Vulture Aid allows you to do in Black Ops 2:
See and Collect Ammo from Dead Enemies
One of the main effects of Vulture Aid is that it causes dead zombies to release glowing ammo packs. These ammo packs contain random ammo types for any of your equipped weapons. Standing near the ammo allows you to collect it automatically.
This essentially gives you ‘infinite ammo’ as long as you continue killing zombies. It removes the need to buy ammo from the Wall or hit the Mystery Box as often. Having ammo replenish for free is extremely useful, especially in late rounds when zombies become bullet sponges.
View Enemy Locations Through Walls
Vulture Aid grants wallhack abilities, allowing you to see the outlines of zombies through walls and obstacles. This heightens your situational awareness and allows you to track zombie movements more easily.
You can anticipate which paths zombies will take to reach you, letting you set up accordingly. It also prevents getting trapped or surrounded as often, since you can see threats coming even through solid objects.
Wider Field of View
In addition to seeing through walls, Vulture Aid also widens your overall field of view. Your perspective expands, allowing you to see more of the surrounding environment on your screen.
This complements the wallhack ability by further increasing your situational awareness. You can more easily watch multiple lanes and sightlines for approaching zombies.
Immunity to Gas Zombies
Buried introduced a new ‘gas zombie’ enemy type that emits toxic gas when killed. This gas lingers in the area for a short time, damaging players who stand in it.
With Vulture Aid active, you become completely immune to the gas. Standing in it will not drain your health at all. This prevents situational deaths from the gas while training zombies in tight areas.
Zombie Repellent
When drinking Vulture Aid, your character occasionally emits a red mist. Any zombies caught in this mist will be repelled away from you for a brief time.
This repulsion effect essentially acts as crowd control, pushing back zombies to create space. It can save you if you get cornered or overwhelmed. The zombies will also make coughing/choking sounds when repelled, which is satisfying.
Highlights Power-Ups
Vulture Aid will make Power-Ups on the ground glow red, making them much easier to spot. No more missing Insta-Kills or Max Ammos because you didn’t notice them!
This is extremely valuable, as Power-Ups are crucial to performing well in late rounds. Never miss a Power-Up again thanks to Vulture Aid’s glowing highlights.
Other Vulture Aid Details
Here are some other miscellaneous facts about Vulture Aid in Black Ops 2:
- Costs 3000 points to purchase from the Der Wunderfizz machine in Buried
- Causes a vulture squawk sound when activated
- Emits a red/orange glow from the player’s eyes when active
- Jingle contains lyrics about being “immune to the stench” – a reference to its gas zombie immunity
- Machine resembles a vulture with glowing red eyes perched on top
Using Vulture Aid Effectively
Here are some tips to use Vulture Aid most effectively in Black Ops 2:
Buy Early
Try to buy Vulture Aid as early as possible, ideally before round 10. The earlier you have its abilities, the more they will assist your long-term survival.
Use For Wallhacks
Take advantage of the wallhack vision to avoid getting trapped. Constantly check your surroundings through walls to spot zombies before they reach you.
Watch Flanks
Use your widened field of view to watch multiple lanes and sightlines. This prevents zombies from sneaking up behind or flanking your position.
Monitor Gas Zombies
Keep an eye out for gas zombies specifically and try to take them out before they get close. With Vulture Aid, you don’t have to worry about their gas.
Grab Glowing Ammo
When you see glowing ammo on the ground, run near it to collect it and replenish your reserves. Don’t let this free ammo go to waste!
memorize the jingle
Vulture Aid’s catchy jingle soundtrack will become seared into your brain. Not only is it helpful for remembering the perk’s abilities, but it also adds musical flair to your zombie-slaying sessions.
Conclusion
Vulture Aid is one of the most versatile and useful perks introduced in Black Ops 2 Zombies. Its combination of ammo regeneration, enemy vision, wider field of view, gas immunity, and other bonuses provide a huge survivability increase. Any player attempting high-round runs should strongly consider purchasing Vulture Aid early on. Just remember to listen for the vulture’s cry!