Armor has become an essential part of Operators' toolkit in *Call of Duty* Zombies. Players eager to enhance their armor beyond the standard Tier 3 can do so with a new Easter egg on The Tomb. Here's your guide to obtaining the Gold Armor Vest in *Black Ops 6*.
What Does Gold Armor Do in Black Ops 6 Zombies?
Gold Armor, first introduced in *Modern Warfare 3* Zombies, addresses players' frustrations with constant armor re-plating. It automatically repairs armor over time, a feature that carries over into *Black Ops 6*. Even without armor plates in your inventory, the Gold Armor Vest will self-repair, making it invaluable for resource management and keeping you protected against one-hit downs from formidable enemies like Amalgams.
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How To Get Gold Armor on The Tomb in Black Ops 6 Zombies
To obtain the Gold Armor on The Tomb in *Black Ops 6* Zombies, follow these steps:
- 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 for unlocking Gold Armor, you must first locate two statue heads within the Dark Aether Nexus. These heads are essential for repairing the Roman statues at the Dig Site.
The statue heads are hidden in wooden boxes that you'll need to break open with a melee attack. Once a box is destroyed, hold the interact button to collect the statue head. The first head is near a palm tree in the corner of The Dark Aether Nexus, close to the green Gateway portal. The second is easily spotted near the Juggernog Perk Machine on the same platform.
How To Use the Statue Heads on The Tomb in Black Ops 6 Zombies
With both statue heads in hand, return to the Dig Site near The Tomb's initial spawn point. Here, you'll find two Roman Statues: one near the Ammo Cache by the door leading to the Neolithic Catacombs, and the other near the Roman Mausoleum, where the Pack-a-Punch machine spawns. Interact with each statue to place the heads, which will prompt a new UI for initiating a Blood Sacrifice.
How To Survive the Blood Sacrifice in Black Ops 6 Zombies
The Blood Sacrifice involves facing at least three powerful High-Value Targets (HVTs) of Shock Mimics and Doppelghasts. In solo play, three will spawn, with more appearing in co-op based on player count. During the challenge, you'll be locked at 1 HP, but all damage will affect your armor plates. It's crucial to have a Tier 3 vest and ample armor plates before starting.
For solo players, acquiring a Mutant Injection can simplify the challenge. By timing the activation correctly as the Blood Sacrifice begins, you can transform into a Mangler, immune to damage, and melee the HVTs to defeat them. In co-op, one player can activate the challenge while another stays outside the Dig Site with a Chopper Gunner. As the challenge starts, call in the Chopper Gunner to eliminate the HVTs from above.
After completing both Blood Sacrifices, the Gold Armor Vest will be available as a free Wall Buy within the Roman Mausoleum.
And that's how you can secure 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.