Armor has become an essential component of an Operator's arsenal in *Call of Duty* Zombies, and players eager to enhance their armor beyond the standard Tier 3 can now do so with an exciting new Easter egg on The Tomb. Here’s a detailed guide on how to acquire the coveted Gold Armor Vest in *Black Ops 6* Zombies.
What Does Gold Armor Do in Black Ops 6 Zombies?
Gold Armor, first introduced in *Modern Warfare 3* Zombies, addresses a common frustration among players: the constant need to re-plate armor after taking damage. In *Black Ops 6*, Gold Armor functions similarly by automatically repairing itself over time. Even if players run out of armor plates, the Gold Armor Vest continues to repair, making it an invaluable asset for resource management and maintaining protection against formidable foes like Amalgams, ensuring you're never one-hit away from going down.
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How To Get Gold Armor on The Tomb in Black Ops 6 Zombies
Follow these steps to unlock the Gold Armor Vest in *Black Ops 6* Zombies on The Tomb:
- Acquire 2 statue heads from the Dark Aether Nexus.
- Place the statue heads on the ruined statues in the Dig Site.
- Activate and survive two “Blood Sacrifices.”
- Purchase the Gold Armor Vest in the Roman Mausoleum.
Where To Find the Statue Heads in The Tomb in Black Ops 6 Zombies
To initiate the Blood Sacrifices required to unlock the Gold Armor in a match on The Tomb, players must first locate two statue heads within the Dark Aether Nexus. These heads are crucial for repairing the ruined Roman statues located in the Dig Site area of the map.
The statue heads are found inside wooden boxes within the Dark Aether Nexus. Players need to melee the boxes to break them open and reveal the heads. Once a box is destroyed, hold the interact button to pick up the statue head.
The first head's box is located near a palm tree in the corner of the Dark Aether Nexus, close to the green Gateway portal. The second box is easier to spot, positioned just a few feet from the Juggernog Perk Machine on the same raised platform.
How To Use the Statue Heads on The Tomb in Black Ops 6 Zombies
After collecting both statue heads, return to the Dig Site area near The Tomb’s initial spawn point. You'll find two Roman Statues here: one near the Ammo Cache by the door leading to the Neolithic Catacombs, and the other near the Roman Mausoleum, which is close to a potential Pack-a-Punch machine spawn point.
Interact with each statue to place the heads, thereby repairing them. Once the heads are in place, a new UI prompt will appear, allowing players to start the Blood Sacrifice challenge.
How To Survive the Blood Sacrifice in Black Ops 6 Zombies
The Blood Sacrifice will spawn at least three high-value targets (HVTs) of Shock Mimics and Doppelghasts. In solo games, three HVTs will appear, with more spawning in co-op based on the number of players. During the challenge, players are locked at 1 HP, with all damage directed towards their armor plates. It’s crucial to start with a Tier 3 vest and ample armor plates.
The challenge does not despawn existing enemies, so it's best to initiate it at the end of a round. Players cannot heal or use powerful support like Chopper Gunners and Mutant Injections during the challenge, making it particularly tough. However, there are strategies to make it easier:
- Solo Players: Use a Mutant Injection to transform into a Mangler, immune to damage. Spam the activation input as you start the Blood Sacrifice. Once transformed, allow the HVTs to surround you and melee them until they're defeated.
- Co-op Players: One player can activate the challenge from within the Dig Site while another remains outside with a Chopper Gunner. As the challenge begins, call in the Chopper Gunner, and have the player inside the Dig Site lead the HVTs into a visible position for aerial elimination.
After completing both Blood Sacrifices, the Gold Armor Vest becomes available as a free Wall Buy in the Roman Mausoleum.
And that's how to obtain the Gold Armor on The Tomb in *Black Ops 6* Zombies.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
