The latest *Call of Duty* Zombies map introduces a thrilling addition: the Staff of Ice from *Black Ops II*'s Origins map is now available in *Black Ops 6* Zombies on The Tomb. Eager to harness the power of this icy weapon? Here's your comprehensive guide to acquiring the Staff of Ice.
Can You Get the Staff of Ice from the Mystery Box on The Tomb? Answered
In *Black Ops II*, the Staff of Ice required players to assemble three parts. *Black Ops 6* keeps this tradition alive, but with a twist: you can now attempt to obtain the Staff of Ice directly from the Mystery Box on The Tomb. However, this method depends heavily on RNG (random number generation). Using the "Wunderbar!" GobbleGum might tilt the odds slightly in your favor, but remember, the coveted Ray Gun also competes for space in the box. To bypass the luck element entirely, follow our guide on building the Staff of Ice.
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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 the Monocle, the first piece you'll likely acquire. In any match on The Tomb, the Monocle drops from the first Shock Mimic you kill. Simply approach 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 pieces—the Head Piece and the Staff itself—share similar acquisition methods, involving puzzles and surviving lockdowns. You can obtain these pieces in any order.
To secure the Staff of Ice's Head Piece, navigate to the Neolithic Catacombs. You'll encounter a wall with a cave painting that you must illuminate using the Dark Aether lanterns scattered around the area. Shoot a lantern with purple fire, and wait for the fire to relocate to the lantern closest to the painted wall. If lanterns haven't spawned, visit the Dark Aether Nexus and return; if they're still absent, advance a few rounds.
Once illuminated, shoot the symbols on the wall in ascending order of Roman numerals, from I to X. The process is forgiving, allowing you to resume from the last correct symbol if you make a mistake. Use a bullet weapon to avoid damaging multiple symbols at once. Upon completing this step, a constellation will light up, triggering a lockdown. Survive the onslaught of zombies and special enemies to claim the Head Piece from the mural.
How To Get the Staff of Ice Staff Piece on The Tomb in Black Ops 6 Zombies
The final piece, the Staff itself, is found in the Tombs room. Repeat the lantern-shooting process until the purple fire reaches the lantern near the Bull Mural, depicting a bull charging at Romans. Shoot the Roman numerals in order from I to VIII. This action will also initiate a lockdown. Endure the attack to obtain the Staff piece.
How To Finish the Staff of Ice on The Tomb in Black Ops 6 Zombies
With all three parts in hand, head to the Dark Aether Nexus through the Door to Nowhere. At the central structure, interact to place the Monocle, Head Piece, and Staff. Be prepared for a fierce defense as zombies, special, and possibly elite enemies will swarm to disrupt the assembly. Equip yourself with perks, upgraded weapons, and consider using GobbleGums like Kill Joy and Free Fire to enhance your defense.
Successfully defend the Staff of Ice, and it will be yours to wield, ready to unleash its icy power on The Tomb.
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
