With the Zombies Mode inCall of Duty: Black Ops 6, you get to experience some of the most intense and sweat-inducing experiences the series has offered in recent years. You can choose between two missions —Liberty Falls and Terminus— each with different map layouts, objectives, and mobs. Of the two, Terminus is generally considered more challenging because of how narrow and intricate the map is.
You do get to play with a lot more tools, like riding a boat,finding Easter eggs, and moving the elevators, but getting cornered is commonplace, and dying unpredictably is even more so. Thus, on top of learning the layout, you must uncover secrets and Easter eggs that can give you a strong headstart.
Once you collect enough Salvage from dead zombies,head over to the Arsenal Machineas fast as possible and equip the Dead Wire Ammo Mod. Not only is this needed for an objective, but it’s alsoideal for tearing through enemy hordes, given Terminus' map design.
After doing so, you shouldreserve your Salvage exclusively for Weapon Upgrades.After all, a high weapon rarity is crucial for later roundsbecause of its immense damage scaling.Instead of using Salvage on other Ammo Mods, you may dump your resourcesto upgrade a single, reliable weapon.
The Dead Wire Ammo Mod is also a notable weakness of the Amalgam, the most powerful Elite Zombies on Terminus.
7Choose The Right Perks
Perk-a-Colas are a huge bonus in Black Ops 6 Zombies, addingunique buffs that last several rounds.Unlike Liberty Falls, you canequip every Perk-a-Cola on Terminus before Round 25.And, given how challenging the missions get after Round 15, you should absolutely get all of them.
For early rounds, you shouldprioritizeSpeed Cola, Elemental Pop, Deadshot Daiquiri, and Jugger-Nog.With these in hand, you can then get the Stamin-Up, Melee Macchiato, PhD Flopper, and Quick Revive colas in that order. This order incorporates key techniquesforreserving ammo and HP early on, ensuring you see the later rounds with enough resources.
6Keep The Last Zombie Alive
Like in any Zombies mode, you canintentionally keep the last zombie alive to prevent a new wavefrom starting. This tactic is especially helpful on Terminus, where you have torepeatedly traverse the whole map for the objectives.
With only one zombie chasing you, you’ll have enough time tocomplete objectives, collect loot from dead zombies, and resupply your ammoand other resources. The strategy isn’t as useful in earlier rounds, but as you progress and notice your breathing room exponentially lowering,having this artificial break for rest and prepcan be extremely useful.
This tactic does not apply to Elite Zombies, as keeping them alive will not prevent a new round!
5Always Pay Dr. Peck For The Puzzle
One of the most annoying parts of Terminus' main questis the Math Puzzle at the Research Office.Although the enemies don’t attack you while solving it,there’s a timeout after a certain period.Once you reach that timeout, you won’t get to retry until the next round.
Fortunately, you can skip solving the equation entirely bypaying 5,000 Essence to Dr. Peck at the Guard Station to get the code.The price is indeed hefty, but it’s definitely better than the penalty of failing the puzzle, especially whenthe puzzle itself is exceptionally challengingunless you’re a human calculator.
The Guard Station is located near your spawn. It’s also worth noting that you can also deposit portions of the payment to Dr. Peck incrementally until you reach the intended total of 5,000.
4Upgrade Your Armor Vests Expeditiously
The sheer value of reinforced defense cannot be understated in any Zombies Mode. Even with immense firepower,you cannot outlast higher rounds if you’re a glass cannon.You start the Terminus mission with a single-plate armor vest and can upgrade it to a double-plate and triple-plate vestfor 4,000 and 14,000 Essence, respectively.
The general rule of thumb is to upgrade your armor vestsas soon as you get Deadshot Daiquiri and Elemental Pop.These two Perk-a-Colas actively help save ammo, so you won’t have to spend Essence refilling it. With a Level Three armor vest,you can survive a zombie ambushthat would otherwise kill you in seconds.
The Level Two armor vests are found at Sea Tower and Seaside Path, while the Level Three vest is located at the Bio Lab and Crab Island.
3Utilize The Mystery Box On Later Rounds
Although based on RNG, the Mystery Box is a great way toget powerful weapons for a fraction of the original price.As you progress through the rounds,the odds of getting a higher-rarity weapon increase dramatically.As such, once you reach Round 14, when you’ve likely unlocked a Level Three armor vest, start using your excess Essence on the Mystery Box.
In most cases,you can get the Beamsmasheror, at minimum,a Legendary weapon within ten tries.Upon having either,add the Pack-a-Punch upgrade onto itand breeze through the next couple of rounds.
2Fight Nathan With The Right Equipment
The latter part of Terminus' quest involves fighting Nathan, the second-last boss of the mission. This guy is a monster —he hits like a truck and can regenerate HPfar quicker than the Amalgam and even you. It’s absolutely crucial thatyou focus all your ammunition and explosiveson him to ensure he doesn’t nullify your efforts.
Before going into the fight, you should havethe Ray Gun with at least one Pack-a-Punch upgradealongside a Mutant Injection or Chopper Gunner. The Ray Gun’s unbelievable DPS can completely melt Nathan’s HP, andthe Chopper Gunner is ideal for clearing the entire map.
If you’re in a party, it’s better to have another player using the Beamsmasher weapon to tackle the surrounding zombie horde while you take care of Nathan.
1Use The Bio Lab Efficiently
The Bio Lab, located at the bottom of the map, isarguably the best spot for taking down zombies— it has the Arsenal Machine, a Level Three armor vest, an elevator for vertical mobility, and a pool for quick escapes. Its standout advantage, however, isits disc-like layout, which is perfect for rounding up hordes.
To rack up easy headshots, you shouldalign zombies in a straight line and unload your magazine, minimizing gun movement for maximum accuracy. Within the Bio Lab, you canuse the circular pathway and narrow ramp to corral zombiesinto a single file, creating a controlled and reliable killing zone.
