Mastering the Staff of Ice Upgrade in Black Ops 6 Zombies: A Comprehensive Guide
The Staff of Ice, a unique Wonder Weapon in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies, boasts a surprisingly potent upgraded form—Ull's Arrow—crucial for high-round survival and Easter egg hunts. This guide details the upgrade process on The Tomb map.
Prerequisites:
Before upgrading, you need the Staff of Ice itself. Obtain it via the Mystery Box or by collecting its three components. Early access to the Dark Aether Nexus (via the Door to Nowhere) is also essential.
Upgrade Steps:
Step 1: Freezing Dark Aether Crystals
Freeze three Dark Aether Crystals rapidly using the Staff of Ice. These crystals reside within glowing purple Dark Aether lanterns found in The Tomb's underground sections. Perks like Stamin-Up and PHD Flopper (with Tribologist) significantly aid this step. Optimize your route; the most efficient path involves the tomb area, the Shrine of the Hierophants, and the lantern near the Subterranean Temple entrance (avoiding the lantern near Quick Revive due to distance). Successfully freezing the crystals triggers a quote from Archibald, signaling progression to the Dark Aether Nexus.
Step 2: Targeting Floating Runes in the Dark Aether Nexus
Within the Dark Aether Nexus, locate three floating rocks bearing glowing purple Runes. Each Rune displays a unique symbol. Note these symbols; they vary per game. Shoot each Rune with the Staff of Ice (a hitmarker confirms a successful shot). This will lower the rock, making the Rune easier to target. A scoped weapon can improve accuracy. The order of shooting the rocks is inconsequential.
Step 3: Solving the Rune Symbol Puzzle
After Step 2, a stone wall replaces a portal back to the main map. Locate the corresponding area on the main map; a wall with Runic icons awaits. Identify the three Runes matching the symbols noted in the Dark Aether Nexus. Shoot these three Runes with the Staff of Ice. The portal will reopen, regardless of accuracy. Incorrect symbols result in a mid-air drop back into the Dark Aether Nexus. Multiple failures may require waiting for the next round. Correct symbols lead to a floating rock and a purple orb. Interact with the orb.
Step 4: Escorting the Soul Chest Orb
After interacting with the orb, it begins moving. Aggressively kill zombies near the orb; their essence fuels its movement. Guide the orb to the central structure within the Dark Aether Nexus, where a small purple portal appears. Interact with the portal to upgrade your Staff of Ice to Ull's Arrow.
Ull's Arrow Abilities:
Ull's Arrow, the upgraded Staff of Ice, features a powerful charged AoE attack and an alternate fire mode for reviving downed teammates, mirroring its predecessors from Black Ops 2 and 3.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
