Secret Citadel of the Dead Call of Duty Black Ops 6: How to Successfully Complete the Great Mystery of the New Zombie Map?

How to Crack the Big Mystery of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s Citadel of the Dead

Once those four fancy elemental swords have been collected, the grand escapade in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s Citadel of the Dead can finally begin. Fear not, as this little guide will navigate through everything, from ritualistic chanting to a good old boss fight featuring the elusive Mystic Orb. Shenanigans await!

Available since the latest spooky season, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has promised multiplayer shenanigans, an engrossing campaign, and the much-anticipated zombie mode. Gamers everywhere were ready for a fight, but lo and behold, on December 5, the Citadel of the Dead sprung onto the scene, drawing players in for more secrets and mysterious happenings. So, how to untangle this captivating enigma? Read on!

Taming the Legendary Pack-a-Punch

First things first, as any seasoned gamer will tell you, it’s time to hunt down the coveted Pack-a-Punch. The great news? No power restoration is required this time! Just follow the quest marker straight to the Crypte. Once there, shoot the locks off the big wooden crate, because who doesn’t enjoy breaking and entering? A Doppleghast will pop out like it’s Halloween (…oh wait, it is). Dispose of it, collect its blood crystal, and toss it into the crate to unleash the mighty Pack-a-Punch from its wooden prison!

Quest for the Four Elemental Swords

The next step involves a fabulous treasure hunt for four dazzling elemental swords, starting from wave 10. Yes, it might take a while, so a dedicated guide for this quest was surely necessary:

Once those shiny swords are in possession, head to the Dungeon not far from the “Quick Revive” perk and have a chat with the old man in his cell. Pro tip: simply knock on the dungeon door to summon him. Everyone loves a good doorbell!

Conjuring Rituals and Gathering Objects

Now it’s time to roll up sleeves and engage in some serious incantations with each elemental sword. Here are step-by-step shenanigans for each of the swords:

Fire Sword Shenanigans

With Excalibur in hand (because why not?), it’s time to light some braziers. Light three of them using fireballs that fly from your sword (simply charge and release; easy peasy):

1. The first brazier is located above the “Elemental Soda” perk.
2. The second claims a spot above the main entrance.
3. The last one is marvelously situated above the “Energizing Cola” perk.

Watch out! A Doppleghast lurks in the shadows, ready to spoil the fun. Defeat this fiend, nab the first ritual object, and take it to the yellow seal on the ground below the ramparts. Zombos will come pouring in, so box them until the ritual wraps up!

Now, give that chest that appears next a good whack with the fire sword to collect a lovely scroll—a tactical piece of gear for fire punches. Yes, the fantasy is very much alive!

Lightning Sword Ritual

Up next, it’s time to visit the Stables. Shoot the horseshoe perched high atop the wooden ranch door, grab it, and head to the Ramparts, by the enormous cannon. Jump in that cannon and enjoy the ride to spawn. Help yourself to the horseshoe again, place it on the yellow mark on the ground, and gear up for more zombie action!

Light Sword Ritual

Time to get lofty! Climb up to the Great Hall and shoot that magical red stone in the circular hole in the wall to create a dazzling beam pointing at another stone. Keep lighting up stones to eventually illuminate the one located in the alchemy lab to earn the paladin brooch, the third ritual item. Bring it back to the Great Hall, drop it on the yellow rune, and engage those undead hordes again.

Darkness Sword Ritual

Finally, head down to the Oubliettes (fancy for the dungeon). Imagine a water park slide, and enjoy the speedy descent into the sewers. Shoot that sneaky crow at the bottom before it flies away, or commence the joyous journey all over again. If conquered, the bird shall drop a leg, your fourth and final ritual item. Place it on the rune in the Crypte to see the magic unfold.

Cracking the Crypto Symbol Code

Once all four incantations are done and dusted, arm that fabled melee perk and smash through the Crypt wall to encounter a delightfully puzzling symbol board. For the solution, players must venture into the Tavern to examine the symbols on six bottles. Each player will get a unique combo, so no two brain teasers are alike! Take careful notes, folks—this isn’t a game of charades!

Return to the Crypte, shoot the symbols in the right order, and reveal the secret book tucked beside it.

Finding the Page Fragments

Oh look, the book is missing some pages! Time to play hide and seek in the Lounge and nearby areas to track them down. Spoiler alert: they won’t be in plain sight, unless a bright red symbol catches your eye. Only four fragments need to be unearthed, so don’t go overboard!

Once those pages are back in the business, watch four symbols light up on the book in a crucial order, as they’re the key to activating traps for the mindless hordes.

Activating the Zombie Traps

If the order of symbols has been etched into memory, those traps can now be activated, one by one. This game of cat and mouse necessitates engaging the traps by eliminating zombies until they shut down. Double-check the book to see that those symbols are now, slightly disappointingly, dimmed—success!

Awakening the Elemental Statues

Next, make that daring trip back to the Crypt stairs. On the wall, behold the four elemental sword symbols. Equip a glorious sword, remember the order, and return to the grand hall with knightly statues. Strike in the right order and try not to get too cozy with the wrong sword (yeah, it’s a thing).

A well-timed double press of the left arrow for the special emote on consoles gets those knights to cooperate, promising lots of mayhem.

Seizing the Mystic Orb

After paying homage to the four gallant knights, a mystic orb shall appear in the Great Hall, just sitting there, waiting to be claimed. Pick it up and venture forth to four different spots on the map:

• Great Hall: Plop the orb upstairs to activate an elemental challenge. Equip the light sword to smack those swirling green balls and follow that sparkling light!
• Castle Entrance, in front of the courtyard: this time, it’s fire eliminations, equipped with the fire sword!
• Spawn Area: zap some zombies with lightning—don’t forget the special sword!
• Crypte: once again, darkness is called upon for your final elimination challenge!

Claiming the Guardian’s Key and Facing the Final Boss

Finally, head back to those Crypt stairs, put that Mystic Orb on the center of the four symbols, and watch as a wall opens to reveal the Guardian’s key. Gear up—full armor and perks are a must because a showdown is looming ahead!

Make tracks to spawn and insert that key before the big Guardian statue. And not to spoil the fun, but the moment is here, and that statue comes to life, ready to engage in an epic showdown!