BO6 Zombies Elemental Bastard Swords guide: How to get Raven, Lion, Dragon, and Stag Swords

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Black Ops 6 Season 1 Reloaded introduces four new elemental swords for Zombies. Each tool harnesses a unique power to get you through the Citadelle Des Morts Main Quest. Here’s how to unlock all elemental swords in BO6 Zombies, including Raven, Lion, Dragon, and Stag.

How to unlock Wonder Weapon swords in BO6 Zombies

To locate the elemental swords in Black Ops 6 Zombies, you must acquire a Stamp first for its base version (Bastard Sword). They can be picked up from zombies with buckets on their heads, spawning after Round 10. Use the Stamps on Knight statues near the Vulture Aid Perk area (F1 coordinates). The Knights feature different symbols that correlate to what elemental you are unlocking. Here’s a look into what each statue provides:

Before you go any further, I recommend completing the quest for the Pack-a-Punch and speaking with Krafft first. If you don’t follow these steps, you may be locked out of other missions later. The Pack-a-Punch quest is pretty straightforward, as you can follow the orange-colored tasks on the screen’s left side. Then, speak to Krafft behind the Quick Revive machine. Interact with the brown door to find him.

After completing these tasks, it’s time to decide which sword you want to get and pick it up. Approach any Knight and press the Interact button (same as reload). You’ll receive the base version, the Bastard Sword, labeled with your corresponding element. So, if you pick up the one with the raven, it’ll be marked as the “Raven Bastard Sword.”

Unfortunately, the Bastard Sword isn’t the most suitable weapon, and you’ll need to upgrade it to uncover its elemental power. Considering that there are four swords, you can do this in four different ways. So, let’s break them all down.

How to get Fire Sword in BO6 Zombies

Once you’ve interacted with the Dragon Knight, interact with the dragon statue in the Jugger-Nog room (E2 coordinates).

Place your sword into the slot, starting a mini Easter Egg quest. You must pick up fire from three braziers around the map to unlock the weapon’s fiery powers. Before interacting with them, I recommend bringing a Stim Shot (crafting or loadout) since you’ll lose health on this journey. After you’ve got that covered, locate these three spots:

Brazier Location 1: To the left of the cannon (F4 coordinates)
Brazier Location 2: To the left of spawn, across from Dead Shot Daquiri Perk (E7 coordinates)
Brazier Location 3: To the right of the spawn (F7 coordinates)

Here’s where each brazier is specifically on the map:

They’ll be pretty easy to spot with their fiery glow. Interact with it, and you’ll immediately catch on fire (losing health gradually) and gain a speed boost. Return to the Dragon Sword as soon as possible and place the fire down. Use Stim Shots if your health is running low.

Repeat this process two more times to acquire the Dragon Sword upgrade in BO6 Zombies.

How to get Raven Sword in BO6 Zombies

Interact with the Raven Knight to claim its distinct Bastard Sword. To upgrade it, you must perform the following steps:

Get the Antiquity from the Dining Hall: Go to the room to the left of the Knights area. Locate the Antiquity, which can take on the form of a rock, antlers, horn, jaw, or raven skull. Keep in mind that the item and its exact location randomize each playthrough (it will appear anywhere in the Dining Hall).
Use the Antiquity on the circular structure (on the wall) at the Tavern basement: Go to spawn to find the Tavern. Place the item on the structure to place the Raven Bastard Sword.
Turn the dial of the structure to enter the correct symbols for your Antiquity: Each Antiquity correlates to a zodiac sign and element. Change the dial to match it to your specific item (I will dive into this more below).
Wait for the orbs to spawn out: If you enter the correct combination, orbs will spawn out to trigger the next phase.
Lure orbs to a portal on the ground: Orbs will continuously spawn out, and you’ll need to guide them over to the portal so it sucks it up.
Repeat the fifth step two more times: Once the portal disappears, follow the orb upstairs to repeat the process again. It’ll stay within the Tavern’s radius.
Interact with the circular structure to claim the Raven Sword: Fill up the three portals, and the Balmung, aka the Raven/Void Sword, will spawn.

The first step randomizes for every playthrough, so not everyone will have the same items. Each one features a distinct combination of zodiac symbols and elements. For example, I had a rock with a fish on it, which translates to Water and Pisces.

Currently, only a select few Antiquities have been deciphered (shout out to Reddit user ImEasterEgg) with the following symbols:

Horns: Fire + Aries
Raven Skull: Air + Gemini
Rock with Fish: Water + Pisces
Rock with Scorpion: Water + Scorpio
Rock (Unknown design): Air + Sagittarius/Air Libra
Jaw: Fire + Leo
Antlers: Earth + Capricorn/Water + Sagittarius

Like the rest of the community, I’m still trying to figure out the unknowns and some of the others on the list above. But I’ll be sure to keep you updated when it all comes together. Additionally, if you need to understand the zodiac signs and elements, here’s a helpful image from Reddit user Bubbly_Parsley_6651:

If you’re ready to enter the combination, turn the dial until the two symbols are at the bottom, where the pointer is.

Orbs will spawn out of it, and you’ll need to lure three of them to a portal. Repeat this two more times around the Tavern, then return to the circular structure when the portals disappear. Claim the Void Sword to claim one of the Citadelle Des Morts Wonder Weapons. If you need more help with this one, check out our comprehensive Raven Sword guide.

The rest of the swords will take you on another unique quest like these two, centering around their specific element.

How to get Stag Sword in BO6 Zombies

Grab the Stag Bastard Sword from the corresponding Knight statue. Next, grab three Lightning Rods from the following locations:

Lightning Rod 1: To the left of the Dead Shot Daquiri Perk machine (D6 coordinates).
Lightning Rod 2: Attach the Dead Wire Ammo Mod to your weapon and shoot the electrical box at G5 coordinates (near Speed Cola).
Lightning Rod 3: Defeat an Armored Zombie to drop the rod. This enemy will likely spawn at the Pack-a-Punch area, E2 coordinates.

Lightning rods will have some spikes on them to help you notice them more:

The only location that won’t outright show them is the electrical box task, which you can find near some stairs by Speed Cola.

Once you’ve acquired all three Lightning Rods, head over to the pathway toward the cannon at D4 coordinates. Interact with a mechanism there to place the rods down.

Equip the Stag Bastard Sword while near the mechanism and wait until it lights up with electricity. Hit the mechanism immediately after. Perform this three times, in total, to unlock the next step.

Place your weapon in the mechanism to earn the Lightning Sword, unlocking its electricity powers.

How to get Lion Sword in BO6 Zombies

Compared to the Raven Sword, the Lion Sword is easier to obtain. Pick up its Bastard version from the Knight statue. Then, lure the four glowing yellow Parasites (bugs) to the G5 coordinates. Make sure not to kill them initially, as they are needed later on.

You’ll find the Lion Door next to the same place as the Lightning Sword’s electrical box. Hit one of the bugs with your sword to make the weapon glow. Then, hit the Lion Door with your glowing sword. A symbol appears, and you’ll need to activate three more by slicing up the bugs individually. Do not attack them all that once since you must do it one-by-one.

Open the door by pressing the Interact button and place your Lion Bastard Sword on the pedestal. Check for a symbol on the pedestal and shoot the same icon floating to the walls. Repeat this step three more times until you’ve acquired all four symbols. Be aware that there is a one-minute timer.

Don’t worry if you fail the trial, as you can try again in the next round. Once you’ve completed the task, pick up the Lion Sword to start wreaking havoc. Those still needing help with this quest can check our Lion Sword guide. There will likely be more ways to upgrade the BO6 Zombies’ elemental swords, and I’ll be looking into it to see what other treasures the game holds.

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