Welcome, survivors! Librarian Husky here to guide you through the most effective strategies to unlock Mystic Gold and Opal camos in Black Ops 6 Zombies. Since the release of Season 1 Reloaded, the Citadel map has proven to be the fastest way to achieve these camos. By following this step-by-step guide, you’ll be able to significantly reduce the grind time for these camos, all while playing efficiently and avoiding unnecessary delays. Get ready to dominate the undead hordes as we break down every step of the process.

Activating the Rampage Inducer

To maximize efficiency, the first step is to activate the Rampage Inducer. This essential move speeds up zombie spawns and shortens the time needed for each match. Keep the Rampage Inducer on for the entire game to achieve a runtime of about an hour. If you’re concerned about surviving rounds in the 20s or 30s, don’t worry — we’ll discuss alternatives later in this guide. For those seeking optimal speed, the Rampage Inducer is a must.

Initial Rounds in the Spawn Room

After activating the Rampage Inducer, stay in the spawn room for the first several rounds. Defeat zombies as quickly as possible until the first bug round begins. This is your cue to start opening doors. It’s recommended to leave the left door in the spawn room closed, as it provides a useful area for training zombies later. Before opening the right spawn door, break the glass to retrieve a cheese cube, which is crucial for the Rat King Easter egg.

Completing the Rat King Easter Egg

The Rat King Easter egg grants players access to free Ether Tools and Pack-a-Punch crystals. These items make it easier to upgrade weapons and reduce reliance on salvage. By obtaining these items early, you’ll have more control over your resources as you work on headshot challenges.

How to Interact with Rats

Start by opening all the doors that lead to Pack-a-Punch. Interact with the rats scattered throughout the map to activate the Rat King quest. Begin by opening the middle door and continue down the path to Pack-a-Punch, eventually defeating the Doppel Ghost boss to unlock it. Once you’ve collected 9 to 10 rats, place your cheese in front of the rats near the Pack-a-Punch machine. If you’re lucky, you’ll get an Ether Tool or a Pack-a-Punch crystal. If not, you’ll need to continue collecting and try again.

Prioritizing Perks After Unlocking Pack-a-Punch

Once Pack-a-Punch is unlocked, prioritize purchasing the Vulture Aid perk. This perk allows you to accumulate salvage at a faster rate, which is essential for weapon upgrades. Before starting your game, equip a suppressor and the Carry-On Luggage augment for Vade. These two additions increase your chances of collecting salvage from headshot kills. The more salvage you collect, the quicker you’ll be able to upgrade your weapons.

Golden Guns and Gameplay Strategies

Golden guns are crucial for an efficient camo grind. With Vulture Aid and optimal gameplay, acquiring golden weapons becomes significantly easier. Prioritize upgrading your weapons to gold status as quickly as possible, as this will drastically increase your headshot speed and weapon effectiveness.

Collecting Essence and Salvage

To collect Essence and Salvage, head to the mess hall cafeteria. Train zombies in this area for five to six rounds, collecting as much money and salvage as possible. Once you’ve accumulated enough resources, upgrade your weapon to Pack-a-Punch tier one and purchase the Stamina Up perk. Stamina Up is essential because of the fast zombie movement caused by the Rampage Inducer.

Choosing the Best Perks

When selecting perks, avoid Elemental Pop. While it may seem useful, its ammo mod effects can steal headshots from you, which will slow down your camo progress. Essential perks include Quick Revive and Jug. For Quick Revive, use the Dying Wish augment, as it can save you from death multiple times throughout the game. This perk setup offers survivability while maintaining headshot efficiency.

Executing the Side Easter Egg

While collecting Essence and Salvage, complete the side Easter egg to obtain a free PhD-like Stamina Up. This Easter egg boosts your mobility, which is vital when using the Rampage Inducer. Collect three bottles from the room next to Pack-a-Punch, the room across from Stamina Up, and the room with the swords. Return to spawn and interact with the tray to complete the Easter egg.

Obtaining PhD and Recommended Perks

Once you complete the Easter egg, you’ll receive PhD for free. If you die and lose this perk, you can obtain it again from the Wonder Fizz machine that spawns on round 25 above the bar in the spawn. This perk significantly improves movement, allowing you to avoid crowded areas and run faster.

Timing Your Perk Acquisitions

To maximize efficiency, don’t complete the PhD Easter egg until you’ve acquired all the other perks you need. This avoids wasting extra points. Key perks include Speed Cola for faster reloads and Deadshot for increased headshot accuracy. If you’re using shotguns, equip the hipfire augment for optimal performance.

Strategies for Weapon Rarity and Challenges

While upgrading your perks, work on increasing the rarity of your weapon. Use salvage to boost your primary weapon’s power while ensuring your secondary weapon also progresses toward Opal camo challenges. By working on two weapons simultaneously, you’ll maximize your efficiency in every match.

Completing Opal Challenges Efficiently

The Opal camo challenge requires killing special enemies, like the Doppel Gast. These special zombies appear more frequently than Manglers, making the challenge more manageable. The goal is to kill 30 special zombies with a weapon that has the Opal challenge unlocked. Expect to complete these challenges faster on Citadel compared to other maps like Liberty Falls or Terminus.

Tips for Weapon Upgrades

Equip the Light Mend ammo mod on your weapons. This mod is effective against Doppel Gasts and other special enemies. Your goal is to max out your headshot weapon with gold and Pack-a-Punch tier 3. Your secondary weapon only needs to be upgraded to Pack-a-Punch level one, as you’ll use it to finish off special zombies.