Ice Staff Retrieval Guide: Black Ops 6 Zombies

Unlock the Staff of Ice in Black Ops 6 Zombies: A Comprehensive Guide

The Tomb, the newest Call of Duty Zombies map, introduces a returning Wonder Weapon: the Staff of Ice, originally featured in Black Ops II's Origins. This guide details how to obtain it, dispelling the myth of solely relying on the Mystery Box. While the Mystery Box offers a chance (influenced by GobbleGums like "Wunderbar!"), crafting guarantees acquisition.

Can You Get the Staff of Ice from the Mystery Box?

Unlike the three-part crafting process in Black Ops II (and Black Ops 6), the Staff of Ice can drop from The Tomb's Mystery Box, but this is entirely luck-based. The Ray Gun also competes for the same slot, making it a gamble. Crafting provides a reliable alternative.

Crafting 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.

Obtaining the Monocle

The Monocle is the easiest piece to acquire. It drops from the first Shock Mimic eliminated in a match. Simply interact with it once it appears.

Obtaining the Head Piece

This, and the Staff piece, involve puzzles and lockdowns. The order of acquisition is irrelevant.

Locate the wall with the cave painting in the Neolithic Catacombs. If the wall isn't illuminated, activate Dark Aether lanterns until one is positioned near the painting. Shoot the Roman numerals on the wall in ascending order (I-X). A correct sequence triggers a lockdown. Survive the ensuing zombie onslaught to claim the Head Piece.

Obtaining the Staff Piece

Repeat the process in the Tombs room, focusing the lantern on the Bull Mural (head facing left). Shoot the Roman numerals (I-VIII) in order. Survive the lockdown to obtain the Staff piece.

Assembling the Staff of Ice

With all three components, proceed to the Dark Aether Nexus. Place the pieces on the central structure. A final wave of enemies will attack; defend the Staff until its assembly is complete. Utilizing perks, upgraded weapons, and GobbleGums (Kill Joy, Free Fire) is highly recommended.

Congratulations! You now possess the Staff of Ice.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.