How To Upgrade the Staff of Ice in Black Ops 6 Zombies

Mastering the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies Staff of Ice Upgrade

The Staff of Ice, a unique Wonder Weapon in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies, starts weak but transforms into a high-round essential. This guide details its upgrade process on The Tomb map.

Upgrade Prerequisites:

First, acquire the Staff of Ice itself. This can be found in the Mystery Box or crafted from three parts. Early access to the Dark Aether Nexus, via the Door to Nowhere, is crucial for the upgrade quest.

Upgrade Steps:

Step 1: Freezing Dark Aether Crystals

Freeze three Dark Aether Crystals rapidly using the Staff of Ice. Perks like Stamin-Up and PHD Flopper (with Tribologist) significantly aid this step. Optimize your route; starting in the tomb area, then the Shrine of the Hierophants, and finally the Subterranean Temple entrance lantern is efficient. Ensure one of the pictured lanterns is active. Successful completion triggers a quote from Archibald, signaling progression to the Dark Aether Nexus.

Step 2: Dark Aether Nexus Floating Rocks

Locate three floating rocks with glowing purple Runes in the Dark Aether Nexus. Each Rune displays a unique symbol; record these. Shoot each Rune with the Staff of Ice (a hitmarker confirms success). This lowers the rocks, making Rune identification easier. A sniper rifle might improve accuracy. The order of shooting is irrelevant.

Step 3: Rune Symbol Puzzle

A stone wall replaces a portal back to the main map. Locate the corresponding area and find a wall with Runic icons. Shoot the three icons matching the symbols from the floating rocks. The portal opens regardless of correctness, but incorrect choices teleport you back to the Dark Aether Nexus mid-air. Multiple failures might require waiting for the next round. Correct choices lead to a floating rock and a purple orb. Interact with the orb.

Step 4: Soul Chest Orb Escort

The Orb begins moving. Kill zombies near it; their essence fuels the Orb's movement. Guide the Orb to the central structure in the Dark Aether Nexus. A purple portal appears; interact to upgrade the Staff of Ice to Ull's Arrow.

Ull's Arrow Abilities:

Ull's Arrow boasts a powerful charged AoE attack and an alternate fire for reviving downed players, mirroring the weapon from Black Ops 2 and 3.

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