Unlock the Staff of Ice in Black Ops 6 Zombies: A Comprehensive Guide
The Tomb, the latest Call of Duty Zombies map, introduces a returning favorite: the Staff of Ice, originally from Black Ops II's Origins. This guide details how to obtain this powerful Wonder Weapon, covering both the Mystery Box method and the crafting route.
Can You Find the Staff of Ice in the Mystery Box?
While the Staff of Ice can randomly appear in The Tomb's Mystery Box, relying on this method is purely chance-based. The Ray Gun also competes for the same slot, making the odds less favorable. Using the "Wunderbar!" GobbleGum increases your chances, but doesn't guarantee success. For a guaranteed acquisition, crafting is the preferred route.
Crafting the Staff of Ice: A Step-by-Step Guide
The Staff of Ice requires three components: the Monocle, the Head Piece, and the Staff itself. These can be obtained in any order.
1. Obtaining the Monocle:
Eliminate the first Shock Mimic encountered in a match. The Monocle will drop upon its defeat. Interact with it to add it to your inventory.
2. Obtaining the Head Piece:
- Locate the Mural: Navigate to the Neolithic Catacombs and find the wall with the cave painting. Initially, the symbols may be obscured.
- Illuminate the Mural: Activate the Dark Aether lanterns in the Neolithic Catacombs using your weapon. The purple fire will shift between lanterns; you must light the one closest to the mural.
- Solve the Puzzle: Shoot the illuminated Roman numerals in ascending order (I through X). Incorrect shots won't reset progress; simply continue from the last correctly hit numeral. Avoid splash or explosive damage.
- Survive the Lockdown: Completing the puzzle triggers a lockdown. Defend against zombies and special enemies until the lockdown ends. The Head Piece will then appear.
3. Obtaining the Staff Piece:
- Locate the Mural: Go to the Tombs area and find the Bull Mural (bull facing left).
- Illuminate the Mural: Use the Dark Aether lanterns to illuminate the mural, similar to step 2.
- Solve the Puzzle: Shoot the Roman numerals in ascending order (I through VIII).
- Survive the Lockdown: A lockdown ensues; survive the onslaught to obtain the Staff Piece.
4. Assembling the Staff of Ice:
Once you have all three pieces, proceed to the Dark Aether Nexus. Interact with the central structure to place the components. A final wave of enemies will attack; defend the Staff until it's fully assembled.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
