Guide: Securing the Ice Staff in Black Ops 6 Zombies' Tomb

With the thrilling addition of a new *Call of Duty* Zombies map comes an exciting new Wonder Weapon. The iconic Staff of Ice, which debuted in Origins from *Black Ops II*, is now making its return in *Black Ops 6* Zombies. Here's your detailed guide on how to acquire the Staff of Ice on The Tomb map.

Can You Get the Staff of Ice from the Mystery Box on The Tomb? Answered

When the Staff of Ice was first introduced in *Black Ops II* Zombies, players had to gather three specific parts to craft the weapon. In *Black Ops 6*, this remains the case. However, for those eager to dive straight into the action on The Tomb, there's good news: you can actually obtain the Staff of Ice directly from the Mystery Box. Keep in mind, though, that this method relies heavily on luck, as the Mystery Box uses RNG (Random Number Generation). You might boost your chances by using the "Wunderbar!" GobbleGum, but there's no guarantee since the Ray Gun is also a potential prize. If you prefer to leave nothing to chance, read on to learn how to build the Staff of Ice yourself.

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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

Much like its predecessor, the new Staff of Ice in *Black Ops 6* requires players to collect three parts. The first part, the Monocle, is the easiest to acquire. It 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, share similar acquisition processes. Both involve solving puzzles and surviving a lockdown. These parts can be obtained in any order.

To secure the Staff of Ice's Head Piece, navigate to the Neolithic Catacombs section of the map. Here, you'll need to locate a wall adorned with a cave painting. To activate the symbols on this wall, you must light it up using the Dark Aether lanterns found throughout the area. Shoot a lantern with purple fire until it moves to the one nearest the painted wall. If the lanterns aren't visible in your game, visit the Dark Aether Nexus and return; you may also need to progress a few rounds.

Once the wall is illuminated, shoot the symbols in the order of Roman Numerals, from I to X. This step is forgiving; if you miss, you can resume from your last correct shot. Use a bullet-based weapon, as explosive or splash damage can disrupt the sequence. Successfully completing this step will light up a constellation on the wall and trigger a lockdown. Survive the onslaught of zombies and special enemies, and you'll find the Head Piece waiting at the mural.

How To Get the Staff of Ice Staff Piece on The Tomb in Black Ops 6 Zombies

The third component, the Staff itself, follows a similar retrieval process. Head to the Tombs room and shoot the lanterns until the purple fire reaches the one nearest the Bull Mural, which depicts a bull charging left at Romans. Once lit, shoot the Roman Numerals in ascending order from I to VIII. This action will also initiate a lockdown. Survive this challenge, and you'll unlock the Staff piece, ready to be assembled at the Dark Aether Nexus.

How To Finish the Staff of Ice on The Tomb in Black Ops 6 Zombies

With all parts collected, proceed to the Dark Aether Nexus. If not already open, unlock the Door to Nowhere and approach the central structure. Place the Monocle, Head Piece, and Staff Piece by holding the interact button. This action will trigger a massive zombie attack aimed at disrupting the assembly. Defend the Staff of Ice against waves of zombies, special, and possibly elite enemies. Stock up on perks, upgrade your weapons, and consider using GobbleGums like Kill Joy and Free Fire to enhance your defense.

After successfully defending the Staff, it will be fully assembled and ready for you to wield.

And that's how you can 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