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

Mastering the Staff of Ice Upgrade in Black Ops 6 Zombies

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

Prerequisites:

Before upgrading, 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.

Upgrade Steps:

Step 1: Freezing Dark Aether Crystals

Freeze three Dark Aether Crystals rapidly using the Staff of Ice. These crystals are within underground Dark Aether lanterns (black frame, purple fire). Perks like Stamin-Up and PHD Flopper (with Tribologist) significantly aid this step. Optimize your route; a suggested path involves the tomb area, the Shrine of the Hierophants, and the Subterranean Temple entrance lantern (avoiding the lantern near Quick Revive due to distance). Successful completion triggers a quote from Archibald, signaling progression to the Dark Aether Nexus.

Step 2: Targeting Floating Runes

Within the Dark Aether Nexus, locate three floating rocks with glowing purple Runes. Each Rune displays a unique symbol. Shoot each Rune with the Staff of Ice (a hitmarker confirms success). This lowers the rocks, making Rune identification easier. A scoped weapon may improve accuracy. The order of shooting is inconsequential.

Step 3: Solving the Rune Puzzle

Return to the main map. A wall replaces a portal, displaying Runic icons. Identify the three icons matching the symbols from the floating rocks. Shoot these with the Staff of Ice. The portal will reopen, regardless of accuracy. Incorrect symbols result in a mid-air Dark Aether Nexus drop; retry after a round or two. Correct symbols place you on a floating rock with a purple orb. Interact with the orb.

Step 4: Escorting the Soul Chest Orb

The Orb begins moving. Kill zombies near it; their essence fuels the Orb's movement. Guide the Orb to the central Dark Aether Nexus structure. Interact with the resulting purple portal 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, similar to its Origins counterpart.

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