Summary:
- The Black Ops 6 Aether Blade is a multi-kill throwing weapon that guarantees multiple zombie kills per use.
- Unlocking it involves completing a detailed Easter egg with paintings, the Mr. Peeks Field Upgrade, and safe key.
The Black Ops 6 Aether Blade returns as a powerful throwable weapon exclusive to the Reckoning map. This magic-infused gear was initially introduced in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies. Players have to solve a complicated Easter egg incorporating paintings and cracking safes. Here is a guide on how to unlock it.
Black Ops 6 Aether Blade Abilities
This Black Ops 6 Aether Blade is similar to a Combat Axe but it has superior options. In particular, it switches automatically between several zombies and then gets back to the player.
The weapon also ensures three killed zombies per throw, regardless of precision. The blade can then be used again after a five second cooldown.
Pre-requisites for the Black Ops 6 Aether Blade
There are prerequisites to be fulfilled before this Easter egg can be attempted. Specifically, the players need the Mr. Peeks Field Upgrade which was not available in Reckoning’s initial launch.
The Pack-a-Punch must also be activated as part of a guided quest. Moreover, 1,000 Salvage is demanded to make an ARC-XD vehicle.
Step 1: Collecting the Three Paintings
The Black Ops 6 Aether Blade quest is initiated by finding three particular paintings scattered throughout the map. Only one painting at a time can be transported. Successful placement of each painting earns the players 500 Essence.
Painting Locations:
First Painting – Android Assembly:
- Situated near the Anti-Gravity Personnel Launcher
- Found leaning against a cement pillar behind the wet floor signs.
- Links Android Assembly to T1 Mutant Research area
Second Painting – T2 Sublevel 10:
- Obscured by equipment on the north wall
- Located to the left of the Pack-a-Punch room’s Particle Accelerator
- Easy to access after Pack-a-Punch is activated
Third Painting – T1 Janus Reception:
- Found in the red teleporter room
- Behind the open door that unlocks when the Pack-a-Punch is activated
- Includes teleporter to T2 Sublevel 10
Step 2: Placing Paintings in Director’s Office
First, the three paintings should be displayed in the Director’s Office of Executive Suites. This room holds the teleporter between Executive Suites and T1 Janus Reception. Lastly, the placement order is a key to progression.
Placement Instructions:
- First painting: Left of the Zombie spawn barrier
- Second painting: Right of the Zombie spawn barrier
- Third painting: Directly left of the Arsenal Machine
Step 3: Revealing the Hidden Safe
After all paintings are in the right positions, find another one behind the desk of Richtofen. Then, charge the Mr. Peeks Field Upgrade on this painting. Consequently, Mr. Peeks will break it down thus exposing the hidden safe. It is in the safe, to which the coveted Black Ops 6 Aether Blade lies.”
Step 4: Obtaining the Safe Key
A special key is needed to access the safe and it is located in T2 Dark Entity Containment. To continue, move under the Forsaken’s container and find the small opening of this gate. From there, drive the ARC-XD through this passage into the backside of the container.
Key Collection Process:
- Destroy the Aether crystal behind the container with ARC-XD
- Several crystals will appear on the Forsaken’s container back
- Break all spawned crystals to obtain a variety of rewards
- Pick up the Safe Key among the trashed items
Step 5: Opening the Safe and Combat
And finally, head back to the Director’s Office to open the safe with the key. By doing so, it causes the activation of a Dark Aether portal. This causes multiple enemies to spawn instantly including an HVT Disciple. To get access to the safe, defeat all the spawned enemies.
Conclusion
The Black Ops 6 Aether Blade is perhaps one of the most rewarding Easter eggs in Reckoning. This versatile throwable item can only be obtained with time and consideration. Nevertheless, its inexhaustible supply and guaranteed kill are worth using. Though, only a single player in each team will be allowed to obtain this special equipment in each match.
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