All New Black Ops 6 Zombies Perks, Mods, & Field Upgrades Explained
The Black Ops 6 Season 01 Reloaded update delivers a significant boost for Zombies enthusiasts. While the new map, Citadelle des Morts, steals the spotlight, several exciting additions enhance gameplay. This breakdown details the new Perk, Ammo Mod, and Field Upgrade.
Vulture Aid Perk and Augments
A returning favorite from Black Ops 2's Buried map, Vulture Aid is a utility perk aiding loot acquisition. Accessible via the Perk Machine in Citadelle des Morts, and the Der Wunderfizz Machine on Terminus and Liberty Falls, this perk increases the loot dropped by slain zombies, including ammo and Essence. Augments further enhance its capabilities:
Major Augments:
- Fetid Upgr-aid: Fallen zombies may drop gas clouds that charge Field Upgrades.
- Smell of Death: Fallen zombies may drop concealing gas clouds.
- Parting Gift: Vulture Aid ammo drops provide increased ammo for Wonder Weapons.
Minor Augments:
- Condor’s Reach: Expands auto-loot pickup range.
- Carrion Luggage: Critical kills have a higher chance of dropping extra Salvage.
- Picky Eater: Increases the chance of dropping your currently equipped items.
Light Mend Ammo Mod and Augments
Light Mend, a brand-new Ammo Mod debuting alongside Citadelle des Morts (and available on Terminus, Liberty Falls, and future maps), prioritizes player defense and healing. Its Light elemental damage bullets can transform enemy health into healing glyphs for nearby allies. Augments offer further customization:
Major Augments:
- Antibiotic: Healing glyphs damage enemies on contact, but have reduced duration.
- Big Game: Enables healing glyph activation on Elite enemies, yielding three extra glyphs.
- Dual Action: Consuming a glyph temporarily boosts healing speed.
Minor Augments:
- Longer Life: Increases the healing glyph's lifespan.
- Extra Strength: Healing glyphs restore more health.
- Express Remedy: Extends the glyph's travel range to allies.
Light Mend is unlocked through the Black Ops 6 Merry Mayhem Event.
Tesla Storm Field Upgrade and Augments
A returning element from Black Ops Cold War, Tesla Storm summons electrifying lightning, stunning and damaging nearby enemies for 10 seconds. Its effects extend to connected allies. Augments provide additional power:
Major Augments:
- Transformer: Damage increases with the number of connected allies.
- Shockwave: On activation, stuns and damages all nearby enemies.
- Static Discharge: Creates a lethal electrical surge upon activation.
Minor Augments:
- Power Grid: Increases the range of electrical tethering to allies.
- Overclocked: Boosts movement speed while Tesla Storm is active.
- Lithium Charged: Extends Tesla Storm's duration.
Tesla Storm is also unlocked via the Black Ops 6 Merry Mayhem Event.




