Introducing The Tomb and the Ice Staff
The highly anticipated Season 2 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has officially arrived, and it brings with it a thrilling new Zombies map known as The Tomb.
A highlight of this update is the return of the Ice Staff, a fan-favorite Wonder Weapon that will surely evoke nostalgia for players familiar with the famed Origins map from Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.
This guide is designed to help you navigate the steps necessary to acquire this iconic weapon.
The Tomb not only immerses players in a brand-new environment that ties into the ongoing narrative of Black Ops 6 Zombies, but it also reintroduces the beloved Ice Staff.
This powerful weapon is capable of launching icy projectiles that can freeze or slow down enemies and execute area-of-effect attacks.
Plus, it has a supportive element that allows players to revive teammates in dire situations.
Steps to Acquire the Ice Staff
Acquiring the Ice Staff is crucial for advancing in the main quest of The Tomb.
Players can either rely on luck with Mystery Box spins or use the Wonderbar Gobble Gum, which guarantees a Wonder Weapon on their next box spin.
However, keep in mind that while the Ice Staff is among the possible rewards, the Ray Gun is also included in the rotation.
- Step 1: Prepare for Action and Reach Round 8 – Start the game and focus on earning points while adhering to initial prompts aimed at guiding you towards the Pack-a-Punch machine.
Once you hit round 8, a new enemy known as the Shock Mimic will show up.
- Step 2: Take Down the Shock Mimic – These Mimics act similarly to a familiar enemy from Black Ops Cold War, and they can briefly immobilize you if you get too close.
Defeating this foe will reward you with a drop: the Monocle, which is your first essential component for crafting the Ice Staff.
- Step 3: Unlock the Door to Nowhere and Activate the Purple Crystal – As you progress through round 8, look for a room that features a purple crystal.
Interacting with it will cause additional crystals to spawn around the area, allowing access to the Dark Aether Nexus’s portals.
- Step 4: Solve the Neolithic Catacombs Puzzle – To succeed in this puzzle, it’s advisable to have a high-rarity or Pack-a-Punched weapon.
Enhanced armor and perks will greatly assist you in the upcoming close-quarters combat.
Upon entering the Neolithic Catacombs, seek out the purple crystal that hangs above you.
- Step 5: Manipulate the Crystal – Shoot the crystal to move it to various positions, aiming to place it directly above the crafting table in the room.
Once it reaches the right spot, it will illuminate mystical runes on a nearby mural.
- Step 6: Shoot the Runes in Numeric Order – The runes will light up in a specific numeric sequence that changes each time but consistently follows a single value.
Successfully completing this task will unveil the Orion constellation on the wall and trigger a lockdown.
- Step 7: Complete the Tombs Puzzle – This challenge mirrors the previous one but begins from the left passage leading to the Tombs.
Here, you’ll again find a purple crystal above a bull mural.
- Step 8: Construct the Ice Staff – Use one of the available portals to access the Dark Aether Nexus.
Head to the circular area near the Pack-a-Punch machine, where you’ll find a large stone structure.
- Step 9: Defend the Staff during Crafting – As you create the staff, you’ll need to fend off incoming enemies.
Pay special attention to those glowing purple, as they are targeting the staff.
Final Steps and Tips
If the staff isn’t successfully defended during the crafting sequence, you’ll have to wait until the next round to try again.
If you succeed, a wave of zombies will retreat, enabling you to claim the Ice Staff from the stone.
For further insights into Black Ops 6 Zombies, our guide also covers how to unlock the hidden song in The Tomb and provides recommendations on ideal perk augmentations.
Happy gaming!
Source: GameSpot