The Automaton is an automatic rifle featured in Call of Duty: WWII and Call of Duty: Vanguard.
Call of Duty: WWII[]
- "Automatic rifle with steady fire rate and is deadly at mid to long range engagements."
- — Description
The Automaton (referred to as Federov in the game file) was added with the Days of Summer event.
Nazi Zombies[]
The Automaton is available from the Mystery Box in all maps for 1,000 Jolts and from the Assault Rifle Waffenbox in The Tortured Path for 3,000 Jolts. When upgraded either by the Ubersprengen or via the Freefire perk "MK. II" it becomes the First Red Hero gaining an increased base magazine size of 50, maximum reserve ammo increase of 500 and increased damage.
Attachments[]
| Attachment | Unlock level | |
|---|---|---|
 Lens Sight |
Weapon Level 2 | Automatically unlocked in Zombies |
 Quickdraw |
Weapon Level 3 | Zombies level 4 |
 Grip |
Weapon Level 4 | Zombies level 4 |
 Reflex Sight |
Weapon Level 5 | Zombies level 11 |
 High Caliber |
Weapon Level 6 | Zombies level 39 |
 Steady Aim |
Weapon Level 7 | Zombies level 15 |
 Full Metal Jacket |
Weapon Level 8 | Zombies level 18 |
 4x Optic |
Weapon Level 9 | Zombies level 22 |
 Rapid Fire |
Weapon Level 10 | Zombies level 25 |
 Extended Mags |
Weapon Level 11 | Zombies level 29 |
 Advanced Rifling |
Weapon Level 12 | Zombies level 32 |
 Bayonet |
Weapon Level 13 | N/A |
 Rifle Grenade |
Weapon Level 14 | N/A |
Variants[]
- For the visuals of the variants, see Automaton/Variants.
| Name | Rarity | Perk | Operation | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dacha | Epic |  10% Bonus Soldier XP
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 Days of Summer
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Collection reward |
| The Sparrow II | Heroic | 15% Bonus Soldier XP
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| The Fixer | Epic | 10% Bonus Soldier XP
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| Automaton | Epic | 10% Bonus Soldier XP
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Exclusively Quartermaster Contract reward |
Gallery[]
Call of Duty: Vanguard[]
- "High-accuracy and low-recoil allow this assault rifle precision at longer ranges."
- — In-game description
The Automaton returns in Call of Duty: Vanguard.
Overview[]
Zombies[]
The Automaton can be brought into any map via Create-A-Class, at Loadout rarity and can be found at any rarity via the Mystery Box for 950 Essence. When upgraded via the Pack-a-Punch Machine, it becomes the Automated Killing Machine.
Attachments[]
Muzzle[]
Barrel[]
Optic[]
Stock[]
Underbarrel[]
Magazine[]
Ammo Type[]
Rear Grip[]
Proficiency[]
Kit[]
Blueprints[]
| Blueprint | Image | Rarity | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyssal Grave | 
|
Legendary | Horsemen of the Apocalypse: Death Ultra Skin Bundle |
| Alligator Orange | 
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Legendary | Quickdraw King Bundle |
| Asterism | 
|
Legendary | Celestial Deity Bundle |
| Bloodthirsty | 
|
Legendary | Final Judgement Bundle |
| Champs Automaton | 
|
Legendary | Watch CDL Championship Weekend on August 7th, 2022 for 45 Minutes. |
| Checkered Past | 
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Epic | Strafe in Style Bundle |
| Corrosive Attitude | 
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Legendary | Florence Carter Operator Bundle |
| Dark Shroud | 
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Legendary | Dusk Walker Bundle |
| Emerald Eye | 
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Epic | Bearer of Riches Bundle |
| Greenhouse Gas | 
|
Epic | Chemical Response Bundle |
| Heartbreaker | Legendary | Call of Duty League - Midseason Pack | |
| Hibernator | 
|
Legendary | Artic Roar Bundle |
| Isonuclear | 
|
Legendary | Battle Pass Season Three Tier 85 |
| Peripheral | 
|
Legendary | Battle Pass Season Four Tier 51 |
| Pro Issue Automaton | Legendary | Finish a Ladder Event in the Top 5 in Ranked Play during Season Three. | |
| Pro Reissue Automaton | Epic | Win 50 Ranked Play Matches during Season Five. | |
| Sláinte | 
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Legendary | Gaelic Cantrip Tracer Pack Bundle |
| Steamer | 
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Ultra | Red Reactor Mastercraft Bundle |
| Supremacia | 
|
Legendary | Gabriel Rorke Operator Bundle |
| T-Splice | 
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Legendary | High Voltage Reactive Mastercraft Bundle |
| Ugly Shot | Rare | Santa's Slay Bundle | |
| Venom | 
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Epic | Snake Handler Bundle |
| Versailles | 
|
Legendary | Battle Pass Season One Tier 27 |
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