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

The new Call of Duty Zombies map, The Tomb, introduces a returning Wonder Weapon: the Staff of Ice, originally from Black Ops II's Origins. This guide details how to obtain it.

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

While the Staff of Ice, like its Black Ops II counterpart, requires three parts, you can get lucky and find it in The Tomb's Mystery Box. However, this relies entirely on chance. Using the "Wunderbar!" GobbleGum increases your odds, but it's no guarantee, as the Ray Gun is also a possibility. For a guaranteed Staff of Ice, building it is the way to go.

Building the Staff of Ice on The Tomb in Black Ops 6 Zombies

Obtaining the Staff of Ice Monocle

The first piece, the Monocle, drops from the first Shock Mimic you eliminate in a match. Simply interact with it to add it to your inventory.

Obtaining the Staff of Ice Head Piece

The Head Piece and Staff pieces require similar puzzle solutions and survival through a lockdown. These can be acquired in any order.

To get the Head Piece, locate the cave painting in the Neolithic Catacombs. You'll need to illuminate the wall using the Dark Aether lanterns. Shoot a lantern with purple fire; it will respawn in another lantern after a short time. Once the lantern closest to the painting is lit, Roman numerals will appear on the wall. Shoot them in ascending order (I to X). Incorrect shots won't reset your progress, only the last correctly hit numeral. Use a bullet weapon; splash or explosive damage can interfere. Completing this activates a lockdown. Survive the lockdown to claim the Head Piece. If lanterns aren't spawning, visit the Dark Aether Nexus and return. You may need to progress a few rounds.

Obtaining the Staff of Ice Staff Piece

For the Staff piece, go to the Tombs room. Illuminate the Bull Mural (head facing left) using the lanterns as described above. Shoot the Roman numerals in ascending order (I to VIII). Survive the resulting lockdown to obtain the Staff piece.

Assembling the Staff of Ice

With all three parts, go to the Dark Aether Nexus (after opening the Door to Nowhere, if necessary). Place the pieces on the central structure. A wave of enemies will attack; defend the Staff until it's assembled. Use perks, upgraded weapons, and GobbleGums like Kill Joy and Free Fire to improve your chances of survival.

Once assembled, the Staff of Ice is yours.

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