Frozen Staffs Surge in Black Ops 6

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 once upgraded to Ull's Arrow. This guide details the upgrade process on The Tomb map.

Prerequisites:

Before upgrading, you need the Staff of Ice itself. Obtain it from the Mystery Box or by collecting its three parts. Early access to the Dark Aether Nexus (via the Door to Nowhere) is crucial.

Upgrade Steps:

Step 1: Freezing Dark Aether Crystals

Quickly freeze three Dark Aether Crystals using the Staff of Ice. These crystals reside in underground lanterns (black frame, purple glow). 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 lantern near the Subterranean Temple entrance (avoiding the one 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

Within the Dark Aether Nexus, locate three floating rocks bearing glowing purple Runes. Each Rune displays a unique symbol. Shoot each Rune with the Staff of Ice (a hitmarker confirms success). Shooting the Rune will cause the rock to descend, making the symbol easier to identify. A scoped weapon can improve accuracy. The order of shooting is inconsequential.

Step 3: Solving the Rune Puzzle

After Step 2, a stone wall replaces a portal in the Dark Aether Nexus. Return to the corresponding area on the main map. Locate a wall with Runes; three match the symbols from the floating rocks. Shoot these three matching Runes with the Staff of Ice. The portal will reappear, regardless of whether you chose the correct Runes. Incorrect selections teleport you back to the Nexus from a high altitude. Repeated failures may require waiting for the next round. Correct selections place you on a floating rock with a purple orb. Interact with the orb.

Step 4: Escorting the Soul Chest Orb

After interacting with the orb, it begins moving. Actively kill zombies near the orb; their essence fuels its journey. The orb leaves a purple trail. Keep it moving towards the central structure in the Nexus. Once settled, a small purple portal appears. Interact with it to upgrade the Staff of Ice to Ull's Arrow.

Ull's Arrow Abilities:

The upgraded Ull's Arrow boasts a powerful charged AoE attack and an alternate fire mode for reviving downed teammates, similar to its Origins counterpart.

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