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

Armor is a critical component of Operator survival in Call of Duty Zombies. Players seeking an armor upgrade beyond Tier 3 can obtain the Gold Armor Vest via a new Easter egg in Black Ops 6's The Tomb map. This guide details how to acquire it.

What Does Gold Armor Do in Black Ops 6 Zombies?

First introduced in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies, Gold Armor addresses the frustration of constantly replenishing armor. Unlike standard armor, the Gold Armor Vest in Black Ops 6 slowly and automatically repairs itself over time, even without armor plates in your inventory. This significantly improves resource management and ensures you’re always protected from one-hit downs 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

Here's the step-by-step process:

1. Acquire 2 statue heads from the Dark Aether Nexus: These are found inside destructible wooden boxes. Melee the boxes to reveal them.
2. Place the statue heads on the ruined statues in the Dig Site: Interact with the statues to place the heads.
3. Activate and survive two "Blood Sacrifices": This involves eliminating waves of powerful enemies.
4. Purchase the Gold Armor Vest in the Roman Mausoleum: After completing the Blood Sacrifices, the vest becomes a free Wall Buy.

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

The statue heads are located within the Dark Aether Nexus, inside destructible wooden boxes. One is near a palm tree in a corner, the other is near the Juggernog Perk Machine.

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

Once acquired, return to the Dig Site. Place the heads on the two ruined Roman statues (one near the Ammo Cache, the other near the Roman Mausoleum). Interacting with the repaired statues initiates the Blood Sacrifice.

How To Survive the Blood Sacrifice in Black Ops 6 Zombies

The Blood Sacrifice spawns waves of high-value target (HVT) Shock Mimics and Doppelghasts. Players are locked at 1 HP, but damage is absorbed by armor. Strategies include using a Mutant Injection (solo) to become a Mangler or coordinating a Chopper Gunner (co-op) to eliminate the HVTs.

After completing both Blood Sacrifices, the Gold Armor Vest will be available for purchase (free) in the Roman Mausoleum.

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