Unlock the Staff of Ice in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies: A Comprehensive Guide
The Tomb, the latest Call of Duty Zombies map, introduces a returning fan-favorite Wonder Weapon: the Staff of Ice. Originally featured in Black Ops II's Origins, this powerful weapon requires a bit of work to obtain. While you can get lucky and find it in the Mystery Box (though the Ray Gun is a competitor!), building it guarantees success. This guide details the process.
Can You Find the Staff of Ice in the Mystery Box?
Yes, there's a chance! However, it relies entirely on RNG. The Wunderbar! GobbleGum can improve your odds, but it's not a guaranteed method.
Building 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.
1. Obtaining the Monocle:
This is the easiest piece. Simply eliminate the first Shock Mimic you encounter in a match. The Monocle will drop; interact with it to add it to your inventory.
2. Acquiring the Head Piece:
- Locate the Mural: Head to the Neolithic Catacombs and find the wall with the cave painting. You may need to activate the Dark Aether lanterns (found around the Catacombs) to illuminate the symbols. The lanterns respawn after a short time, usually at the start of the next round.
- Solve the Puzzle: Shoot the illuminated Roman numerals in ascending order (I to X). The puzzle is forgiving; you can resume from your last correct input if you make a mistake. Use a standard bullet weapon to avoid accidental misfires from splash or explosive damage.
- Survive the Lockdown: Completing the puzzle triggers a lockdown. Prepare for a challenging wave of zombies and special enemies. Armor, perks, and a Pack-a-Punched weapon are highly recommended. Once the lockdown ends, collect the Head Piece.
3. Securing the Staff Piece:
- Find the Bull Mural: Proceed to the Tombs room and manipulate the lanterns until the purple fire illuminates the Bull Mural (head facing left).
- Solve the Puzzle: Shoot the Roman numerals in ascending order (I to VIII). Again, a standard bullet weapon is advised.
- Survive the Lockdown: Another lockdown ensues. Defend yourself until it ends to claim the Staff Piece.
4. Assembling the Staff of Ice:
Once you have all three components, go to the Dark Aether Nexus (access it via the Door to Nowhere). Interact with the central structure to place the pieces. A final wave of enemies will attack; defend the Staff until it's fully assembled. Perks, upgraded weapons, and GobbleGums like Kill Joy and Free Fire are strongly suggested.
Congratulations! You now possess the Staff of Ice.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
