With the introduction of a new *Call of Duty* Zombies map in *Black Ops 6*, fans are excited to see the return of the iconic Staff of Ice from *Black Ops II*'s Origins map. Here's a detailed guide on how to obtain the Staff of Ice on The Tomb map.
Can You Get the Staff of Ice from the Mystery Box on The Tomb? Answered
In *Black Ops II*, acquiring the Staff of Ice required players to gather three specific parts. This method remains the same in *Black Ops 6*, but there's an exciting twist for those eager to jump into the action on The Tomb. You can now also obtain the Staff of Ice directly from the Mystery Box, although this depends heavily on RNG luck. Using the "Wunderbar!" GobbleGum might tilt the odds in your favor, but remember, the Ray Gun is also in the mix, so there's no guarantee. For those who prefer a sure thing, here's how to build the Staff of Ice without relying on luck.
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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 first part you'll need to collect is the Monocle. This item drops from the first Shock Mimic you kill in a match on The Tomb. Simply walk over to the Monocle after defeating the Shock Mimic 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 parts, the Head Piece and the Staff itself, involve similar puzzles and surviving lockdowns. You can acquire these pieces in any order.
To obtain the Head Piece, navigate to the Neolithic Catacombs section of the map. Locate the wall with the cave painting and shoot the sections of the lit wall. If the wall isn't illuminated, you'll need to light up the area using the Dark Aether lanterns scattered around the Catacombs. Shoot a lantern with purple fire, and it will respawn in a different lantern at the start of the next round. Once the lantern nearest to the painted wall is lit, the symbols on the wall will become visible.
If the lanterns haven't spawned yet, visit the Dark Aether Nexus and return. If they're still absent, you may need to progress a few rounds.
Shoot the symbols in the correct order, which corresponds to Roman Numerals from I to X. This step is forgiving; if you miss, you can resume from the last correct symbol. Use a bullet weapon to avoid messing up with splash or explosive damage.
Once completed, a constellation will light up on the wall, triggering a lockdown. Survive the onslaught of zombies and special enemies during this period. Ensure you're well-prepared with armor, perks, and possibly a Pack-a-Punched weapon. After the lockdown, you can collect 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 is the Staff itself, found in the Tombs room. Similar to the Head Piece, you'll need to shoot the lanterns until the purple fire reaches the correct location near the Bull Mural, where the bull's head faces left, charging at Romans. Once the wall is illuminated with Roman Numerals, shoot them in ascending order from I to VIII. This will trigger another lockdown. Survive it to obtain the Staff piece, which you can then assemble in the Dark Aether Nexus.
How To Finish the Staff of Ice on The Tomb in Black Ops 6 Zombies
With all parts collected, head to the Dark Aether Nexus through the Door to Nowhere. At the central structure, place the three parts by holding the interact button. This action will trigger an onslaught of zombies, special, and potentially elite enemies trying to disrupt the assembly process. Defend the Staff of Ice long enough for it to be assembled. Stock up on perks, upgrade your weapons, and consider using GobbleGums like Kill Joy and Free Fire to boost your damage output.
Successfully defend the Staff, and it will be yours to wield.
And that's how to get 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
