With the latest *Call of Duty* Zombies map comes an exciting addition: a new Wonder Weapon. The iconic Staff of Ice, a fan-favorite from *Black Ops II*'s Origins, is now available in *Black Ops 6* Zombies. Here's your comprehensive guide to acquiring the Staff of Ice in The Tomb.
Can You Get the Staff of Ice from the Mystery Box on The Tomb? Answered
In *Black Ops II*, obtaining the Staff of Ice involved assembling three parts. This remains true in *Black Ops 6*, but for those eager to jump straight into the action on The Tomb, there's good news: you can potentially snag the Staff of Ice from the Mystery Box. However, this method heavily relies on luck. While using the "Wunderbar!" GobbleGum can tilt the odds in your favor, it doesn't guarantee success, especially with the Ray Gun also vying for a spot in the box. If you want to eliminate the element of chance, here's how to build the Staff of Ice manually.
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How To Build the Staff of Ice on The Tomb in Black Ops 6 Zombies
How To Get the Staff of Ice Monocle on The Tomb in Black Ops 6 Zombies
The journey to craft the Staff of Ice begins with collecting three essential parts, starting with the Monocle. In The Tomb, the Monocle drops from the first Shock Mimic you defeat in a match. After taking down the Shock Mimic, approach the dropped Monocle and press the interact button to add it to your inventory.
How To Get the Staff of Ice Head Piece on The Tomb in Black Ops 6 Zombies
The next two components, the Head Piece and the Staff itself, require similar strategies and surviving a lockdown. These parts can be obtained in any order.
To secure the Staff of Ice’s Head Piece, venture into the Neolithic Catacombs section of the map. Your task is to locate the wall adorned with a cave painting and illuminate it by shooting the Dark Aether lanterns scattered around. Look for a lantern with purple fire and shoot it. The fire will eventually respawn in another lantern, typically by the start of the next round. Continue until the lantern nearest the painted wall is lit, revealing the symbols on the wall.
If lanterns aren't present, visit the Dark Aether Nexus and return. If they still don't appear, you may need to progress a few more rounds.
Now, you must shoot the symbols, which are Roman Numerals, in ascending order from I to X. This step allows for some leniency; if you miss, you can resume from your last correct hit. Use a bullet weapon to avoid complications from splash or explosive damage.
Once you’ve hit the symbols correctly, a constellation on the wall will light up, triggering a lockdown. During this, you'll face relentless attacks from zombies and special enemies. Aim to complete this on the lowest round possible, equipped with armor, perks, and possibly a Pack-a-Punched weapon. After surviving the lockdown, claim the Staff of Ice Head Piece from the mural and constellation wall.
How To Get the Staff of Ice Staff Piece on The Tomb in Black Ops 6 Zombies
The final piece, the Staff itself, is located in the Tombs room. Follow the same lantern-shooting process until the purple fire reaches the lantern near the Bull Mural, depicting a charging bull facing left. Once illuminated, shoot the Roman Numerals in order from I to VIII. This will also trigger a lockdown. Endure it to obtain the Staff Piece, ready for assembly in the Dark Aether Nexus.
How To Finish the Staff of Ice on The Tomb in Black Ops 6 Zombies
With all parts in hand, head to the Dark Aether Nexus, accessible through the Door to Nowhere. Approach the central structure and interact to place the three components of the Staff of Ice. This action will provoke a fierce onslaught of zombies, special, and possibly elite enemies. Defend the assembling Staff long enough to complete its construction. Stock up on perks, upgrade your weapons, and consider using GobbleGums like Kill Joy and Free Fire to boost your firepower.
Once successfully defended, the Staff of Ice will be yours to wield.
And that’s your complete guide on how to obtain the Staff of Ice on The Tomb in *Black Ops 6* Zombies.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC
