Ice Staff Call of Duty Black Ops 6: How to Obtain the Miracle Weapon from The Tomb and Upgrade It?

Baton of Ice in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: How to Get This Miracle Weapon and Level It Up

A guide to crafting the magical Ice Baton on the new Zombie map, The Tomb, in Call of Duty Black Ops 6—and of course, how to beef it up in the Dark Ether to freeze foes in their tracks while uncovering the ultimate secrets. Who wouldn’t want to freeze their competition during a heated zombie apocalypse?

How to Obtain the Ice Baton in Black Ops 6?

So, you want the Ice Baton? The first strategy is to channel your inner lucky rabbit’s foot when opening the mystery weapon chest. But if sheer luck doesn’t suit the ambitious zombie hunter, it’s time to roll up those sleeves and create the darn thing yourself.

Step 1: Retrieve the Monocle

1. First up, follow the map’s objectives—yes, that means “open the door to nowhere,” whatever that means.
2. Wait until at least round 8 to see those pesky Electric Imitator Zombies show up. These are the not-so-cool zombies that will blend in with objects, surprising you when least expected. Pro tip: Keep an eye out for the blue electric sparks appearing on your screen—those will lead the way to the dreadfully masked undead.
3. Take out one of these zombies, and voilà! Pick up the first essential artifact: a monocle. Because what better to have in a horde of zombies than a stylish accessory?

Step 2: Obtain the Baton Head

Next, it’s time to get a little cozy in the catacombs near the Deadly Daiquiri Perk. Look for a wall featuring a glaring hole—yes, just like those awkward moments at family dinners. The goal here is to make a purple crystal appear on the ceiling opposite this wall.

1. Not far from the catacombs, spot the purple crystals on the ceiling and shoot them to your heart’s content. Those little guys take about 60 seconds to respawn, so shoot with reckless abandon until a crystal materializes in front of the wall—the wall will bless you with some sacred symbols.
2. Now comes the math—who said video games couldn’t educate? Shoot the symbols on the wall in the correct order. They’re styled Roman numerals, so if Latin wasn’t your strong suit in school here’s a cheat: 1 (a wave) – 2 (two waves) – 3 (three waves) – 4 (IV) – 5 (V) – 6 (VI) – 7 (VII) – 8 (VIII) – 9 (IX) – 10 (X).
3. Survive the ensuing zombie waves like a pro to claim the Baton Head.

Step 3: Snag the Baton

This adventure takes players to the graves, specifically near the Death Perception Perk. There, a bull drawing on the wall awaits—no, this isn’t the start of a bad joke. Just like with the baton head, the same steps come into play.

1. Shoot the surrounding purple crystals until one appears in front of the wall with the bull mural. This will again reveal the sacred symbols.
2. Shoot the symbols in the numerical order: 1 (a wave) – 2 (two waves) – 3 (three waves) – 4 (IV) – 5 (V) – 6 (VI) – 7 (VII) – 8 (VIII).
3. Survive yet another round of uninvited zombie guests to claim your baton.

Step 4: Construct the Ice Baton

With all three components in hand (and a strong desire to survive), make your way to the Dark Ether. Place those elements on the stele at the back—put the baton in the center, the head on top, and the monocle at the bottom. Sounds easy, right? Just hold off those zombie waves until you can reap the rewards of your labor: the Ice Baton!

How to Level Up Your Ice Baton in Black Ops 6?

Now that the Ice Baton is yours, it’s time to challenge those reflexes. Equip the baton as your main weapon: you’ll need to shoot three purple crystals within a mere 10 seconds. Sounds like a breeze, doesn’t it? Here are some tips to play it cool:

• Try moving the crystals closer together before the countdown. Basic locations: two by the Deadly Daiquiri, two by the Death Perception, and one near the Quick Revive Perk. Convenient, isn’t it?
• Focus on the two crystals near the Daiquiri to bring them within easier shootable distance.
• If Archibald starts chatting, you hit the mark! If not, get ready to start from scratch—you’ve got this!

Next, head into the Dark Ether, look up and try to spot floating rocks with symbols (they’re teeny, so squint if necessary). Use your Ice Baton to shoot the aforementioned symbols (order doesn’t matter, but one might want to memorize them). This maneuver will block access to the yellow teleporter. Make your way across to find a wall adorned with symbols.

Again, it’s time to shoot at those same symbols you saw earlier; this action unlocks a portal leading to a high rock. Feel free to celebrate a personal victory as there’s nothing cooler than magically soaring (or just running, let’s be real) in a zombie-themed game.

Once elevated on that lovely black rock in the sky, spy a violet orb. Your mission? Smash that orb and guard it fiercely from the hungry zombies while charging it. After the orb finds its destination in the stele’s hole, an interaction option will pop up. This process not only amps up the Ice Baton’s power but also grants a delightful ability—a snowstorm that freezes all nearby zombies (three shots to the ground needed for this juicy action).