Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies - The Tomb Easter Egg Full Guide

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies mode continues its legacy with The Tomb, a challenging map introduced in Season 2. This guide walks you through every step needed to complete The Tomb Easter Egg, from unlocking the powerful Ice Staff to facing the final boss—the Sentinel Artifact.

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How to Start The Tomb Easter Egg

Before you begin, make sure you:

• Have weapons with good mobility and high ammo capacity (LMGs or ARs recommended).
• Bring Aether Shroud (for solo) or Healing Aura (for co-op) as your Field Upgrade.
• Stock up on Perkaholic, Idle Eyes, and Phoenix Up GobbleGums for survivability.

Follow the map’s prompts to activate Pack-a-Punch, as it’s the first step before the game stops guiding you.

Step 1: Acquire the Ice Staff

• Defeat the Shock Mimic at Round 8 to collect Archibald’s Monocle.
• Solve two Roman numeral puzzles at:
• The Tombs area (near the bull mural)
• The Neolithic Catacombs (near the Dig Site)
• Complete the lockdown defense event to receive the final Ice Staff part.
• Head to the Dark Aether Nexus, place the Ice Staff, and defend it for 3 minutes.
• Once completed, retrieve the fully built Ice Staff.

Step 2: Upgrade the Ice Staff (Ull’s Arrow)

• Locate and freeze three purple crystal lanterns in the Neolithic Catacombs.
• Enter the Dark Aether Nexus, shoot three glowing runes on floating rocks, and match the symbols to a portal.
• Enter the correct portal door and interact with the purple orb.
• Follow and protect the orb from enemies as it moves.
• Once it reaches the original Ice Staff pedestal, the staff will automatically upgrade.
• The upgraded Ice Staff now has a healing ability (D-pad left to activate).

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Step 3: Complete the Four Statue Trials

Each trial requires using Sekhmet’s Vigor (healing mode of the Ice Staff) to activate a crystal energy transfer.

Vermin Statue Trial (Blue Portal)

• Shoot the Vermin Statue in the Dark Aether Nexus.
• Collect the blue crystal energy and take it to the spawn area.
• Defend against waves of Vermin enemies within a timed lockdown event.
• Return the energy to the original statue to complete the trial.

Parasite Statue Trial (Yellow Portal)

• Activate the Parasite Statue near the yellow portal.
• Transport the yellow crystal energy to the Shrine of the Hierophants.
• Defeat purple-glowing Parasites, collect their energy orbs, and transfer them to the statue.
• Bring the charged energy back to the original Parasite statue in the Dark Aether Nexus.

Doppelghast Statue Trial (Green Portal)

• Find the Doppelghast Statue near the green portal.
• Use Sekhmet’s Vigor to collect the green crystal energy.
• Transport the energy to the Ossuary (near Speed Cola).
• Fight off Doppelghast enemies and avoid laser traps.
• After surviving, return the energy to the Dark Aether Nexus statue.

Amalgam Statue Trial (Red Portal)

• Locate the Amalgam Statue near the red portal.
• Use Sekhmet’s Vigor to extract the red crystal energy.
• Take it to Quick Revive’s location.
• Defeat the Elite Amalgam, which is shielded by a purple orb tethered to zombies.
• Kill the tethered zombies to make the Amalgam vulnerable, then defeat it.
• Return the energy to the original Amalgam statue.

Step 4: Preparing for the Boss Fight

Before starting the fight, make sure you:

• Upgrade your primary weapon to Legendary rarity (Tier 3 Pack-a-Punch).
• Have Tier 3 armor (or Gold Armor if available).
• Equip essential perks and bring Kazimir or Decoy tactical equipment.
• Carry Sentry Guns or Mutant Injection killstreaks.

Step 5: Defeat the Sentinel Artifact Boss

• Interact with the Sentinel Artifact to start the fight.
• Dodge its rotating red energy beam (which can instantly down you).
• Attack when the Artifact turns purple.
• Each phase spawns more Sentinel Artifacts—avoid them and focus on the target.
• During phase five, a random zombie will wear the Sentinel Artifact—kill it to progress.
• Final phase: Rush the North East wall and destroy the final Sentinel Artifact before it wipes your team.

Once defeated, interact with the central pillar to trigger the final cutscene and claim your rewards.

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The Tomb Easter Egg Rewards

• The Tomb Quest Complete (Calling Card)
• Sentinel Artifact (Weapon Accessory)
• X91 Ice-Pike (Staff of Ice Wonder Weapon Skin)

Final Thoughts

The Tomb Easter Egg is one of the most intricate and rewarding challenges in Black Ops 6 Zombies. With powerful weapons, intense trials, and a thrilling boss fight, this quest is a must-complete for dedicated players. Follow this guide, gather your team, and claim ultimate victory in the Dark Aether Nexus!

FAQs: Everything You Need to Know

How long does it take to complete The Tomb Easter Egg?

Depending on skill and experience, it can take 1.5 to 3 hours to complete.

Is the boss fight difficult?

Yes! The Sentinel Artifact fight has up to 10 phases and requires high DPS and smart movement.

Can I complete the Easter Egg solo?

Yes, but it’s recommended to play co-op for better survivability.

What’s the best loadout for the boss fight?

• Pack-a-Punched LMG or AR (Legendary rarity)
• Aether Shroud Field Upgrade
• Sentry Guns or Kazimir Grenades for crowd control

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