As an avid Call of Duty Zombies player, Juggernog holds a special place in my heart. That bright neon machine, prominently displayed across every Zombies map, calls out to hordes of players seeking its sweet perk. But just how many extra hits can Juggernog provide? Is it truly as essential as the community believes? After years of zombie slaying, I‘m breaking down the facts and history behind this beloved perk.
Origins of Juggernog: Treyarch‘s Survival Innovation
Juggernog first appeared in 2008‘s Call of Duty: World at War map Verruckt, revolutionizing Zombies survival. Treyarch cleverly realized sustaining more hits would allow for innovative high round strategies. Designer Jason Blundell called Juggernog a "risk and reward" perk, tempting players to reach its far-off machine for a massive health boost.
Even Juggernog‘s name and machine design scream power and durability, between the camo paint job and jagged metal spikes. As both a hardcore fan and game designer myself, I‘m amazed by Treyarch‘s execution in making Juggernog so recognizable and desirable. It certainly motivated my early survival efforts to seek out Juggernog before all else!
Juggernog‘s Vital Stats and Upgrades Over the Years
Juggernog has maintained its role as a health titan across every Treyarch Zombies map, with some variations:
| Game | Standard Juggernog Hits | Upgraded Juggernog Hits |
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| World at War | 5 hits | N/A |
| Black Ops 1 | 5 hits | N/A |
| Black Ops 2 | 5 hits | 10 hits (Juggernog 2.0) |
| Black Ops 3 | 6 hits | N/A |
While core Juggernog has provided a 2-3x health boost, upgraded Juggernog 2.0 in Black Ops 2 was on another level, letting me survive a whopping 10 zombie hits! That luxury truly made high round runs feel safer and more possible.
How Juggernog Compares to Other Perk Favorites
Juggernog has ruled the roost when it comes to essential perks, but other machines have their superfans:
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Speed Cola – My fellow speed demons will appreciate Speed Cola‘s faster reloads. While great for higher damage output, it doesn‘t directly help you survive longer.
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Quick Revive – This lifesaving perk cuts revival time in half and gives players a self-revive on their first down. Unfortunately, its 3 use limit prevents spamming the self-revive.
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Double Tap – Doubling your bullet damage is fantastic, but I‘ve found it less crucial in maps where strong weapons are accessible. Quickly mowing down zombies is pointless if you can‘t take enough hits!
No other perk provides a pure boost to survival like Juggernog. The numbers don‘t lie – doubling or tripling hit points is a massive advantage. While other perks enable different playstyles, Juggernog seems universally beneficial. The passion from the Zombies community towards Juggernog makes complete sense to me as a fellow fan.
My Favorite Juggernog Moments and Strats Over the Years
Having played countless hours of Zombies since World at War‘s launch, I have plenty of Juggernog stories to share!
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Kino Der Toten – Memories of sprinting through the stage doors straight to the Juggernog machine on round 1. I refused to open any other doors first, despite teammates‘ complaints!
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Call of the Dead – Frantically riding the zipline under George Romero‘s electric gaze while clutching a bottle of Juggernog. It was always a close call reaching the machine on this map!
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Mob of the Dead – Shocking myself free of the prison‘s electric chairs to unlock access to Juggernog. The power had to stay on!
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Origins – Racing Panzer Soldats to the distant Juggernog machine in the crazy tank station area. Their flamethrower attacks were brutal without a health boost!
Across every new map, I had a personal tradition – find Juggernog first before anything else. My friends could handle unlocking doors and buying guns, but I insisted on grabbing our precious perk. While others explored new areas, I memorized exactly how to access Juggernog most efficiently. Solo runs especially required mastering the path to Juggernog.
These may seem like obscure examples, but they capture the community‘s shared passion for Juggernog so well. We all have special memories and strats tied to this iconic perk. I‘d love to hear your own Juggernog stories!
Analyzing Juggernog‘s Role in World Records and Easter Eggs
Beyond casual survival, Juggernog has enabled players to push boundaries in Zombies. Nearly all world record high round attempts rely on Juggernog for protection. The extra hits make room for error against relentless zombies, especially in confined training areas.
Maps like Revelations with the Apothicon Servant Wonder Weapon may offer alternatives to Juggernog for records. But for most hardcore high round runs, Juggernog‘s health boost is absolutely vital. Players also maximize their Juggernog usage with Perkaholic Gobblegums for extra protection.
When it comes to main Easter Egg quests, Juggernog provides insurance against bosses and zombies during complex steps. Having Juggernog active can mean the difference between frustration and victory when trying difficult Easter Eggs on solo.
The map Gorod Krovi really tested my Juggernog dedication – reaching the distant machine surrounded by deadly dragons truly required perfect timing and pathing. But that sweet double health buff ensured I could complete the Easter Egg against Nikolai‘s mangy manglers!
The Lasting Legacy of Juggernog in Zombies
Even after over a decade of Zombies innovation, Juggernog stands tall as a symbolic perk celebrating survival and skill. Treyarch knew they created something special, immortalizing Juggernog in colorful jingles and dedicated music videos. Fans express their love through cosplay and real-life creations of the machine.
Looking at the passion surrounding Juggernog, it‘s clear this perk has defined core aspects of the Zombies experience. Training hordes, cooperating as a team, mastering each map‘s layout – Juggernog incentivized these styles of play and more. I‘ll always have a sweet spot for Juggernog as someone who grew up surviving the Zombies onslaught since the very beginning.
So in the end, how many hits does Juggernog let you survive? The numbers vary, but the impact remains monumental. Juggernog will likely continue teaching new generations of players to respect its power. Just watch out for the next Treyarch creation that attempts to dethrone it!
