Black Ops 6 Zombies: Gold Armor Guide

In Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies, armor is crucial for survival. Players seeking an upgrade beyond Tier 3 armor can obtain the powerful Gold Armor Vest via a challenging Easter egg on The Tomb map. This guide details how to acquire this valuable piece of equipment.

What Does Gold Armor Do in Black Ops 6 Zombies?

Introduced in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies, Gold Armor addresses the frustration of constantly replenishing armor plates. This upgraded armor automatically repairs itself over time, even without armor plates in your inventory. This feature significantly improves resource management and ensures you're always protected from devastating one-hit kills by powerful enemies like Amalgams, while still allowing manual plating.

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How To Get Gold Armor on The Tomb in Black Ops 6 Zombies

To obtain the Gold Armor Vest, follow these steps:

1. Acquire 2 statue heads from the Dark Aether Nexus: These are found inside destructible wooden boxes within the Nexus. Melee attack the boxes to reveal them.
2. Place the statue heads on the ruined statues in the Dig Site: Interact with the repaired statues to complete this step.
3. Activate and survive two “Blood Sacrifices”: This challenging step involves surviving waves of high-value target (HVT) enemies while at 1 HP. Your armor will absorb the damage.
4. Purchase the Gold Armor Vest in the Roman Mausoleum: After completing the Blood Sacrifices, the vest becomes available for purchase.

Where To Find the Statue Heads in The Tomb in Black Ops 6 Zombies

The first statue head is located in a box near a palm tree in a corner of the Dark Aether Nexus, close to the green Gateway portal. The second is easily found near the Juggernog Perk Machine, on the same raised platform.

How To Use the Statue Heads on The Tomb in Black Ops 6 Zombies

Once acquired, take the statue heads to the Dig Site. Place them on the two ruined Roman statues. One is near the Ammo Cache, the other near the Roman Mausoleum (Pack-a-Punch area).

How To Survive the Blood Sacrifice in Black Ops 6 Zombies

The Blood Sacrifice spawns HVT Shock Mimics and Doppelghasts. The number of enemies depends on the number of players. Players are locked at 1 HP, but armor absorbs damage. It's recommended to have a Tier 3 vest and plenty of armor plates before starting. Strategies include using Mutant Injection (solo) to become a Mangler, or utilizing a Chopper Gunner (co-op) to eliminate the HVTs.

After completing both Blood Sacrifices, the Gold Armor Vest will be available for purchase at the Roman Mausoleum.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.