How to reach and beat the boss in Black Ops 6 The Tomb

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Upon reaching the end of the Tomb’s Main Quest, you’ll go toe to toe with the final boss, known as the “Sentinel Artifact.” We’ll show you how to defeat this enemy in BO6 Zombies, including how to start it and what preparations you need to make.

How to start the final boss fight in BO6 The Tomb

To unlock the final boss fight in BO6 Zombies The Tomb, you must acquire and upgrade the Ice Staff. Then, you’ll need to use this Elemental Staff to complete four trials with the Amalgam, Parasite, Doppelghast, and Vermin statues. If you need help with these objectives, check out our complete guide on the Tomb Main Quest. Once you’ve obtained the Ice Staff and completed the statue challenges, head to the broken bridge at Dark Aether Nexus to start the final boss fight.

Interact with the pedestal there, which will fix the bridge. Cross it, and you’ll notice a mirror-like object in the center. You’ll see an option to ‘Start the Final Encounter.’ But, before you begin this venture, it’s crucial to make some preparations first.

Starting the Sentinel Artifact boss battle

Best weapons and abilities to use for Tomb boss

You can use a few weapons in the Sentinel Artifact fight, including the GPMG-7 LMG or ASG-89 Shotgun. It’s also a good idea to use the Ice Staff, which you should already have from the previous Main Quest objectives.

Now that I’ve spent some time in this showdown, I believe it’s best not to bring in the Mustang and Sally build. As much as I love this dual weapon, I learned it does not damage the Sentinel Artifact. It can only be damaged with bullet-based weapons, so anything with explosives won’t do you good here.

As for other preparations, here’s a few things you need to have:

Weapons at Pack a Punch Level 3 and Legendary rarity (mandatory)
All Perk Colas (mandatory)
3 Plated Armor (mandatory)
Aether Shroud (mandatory)
Mutant Injection
Free Fire GobbleGum
Perkaholic GobbleGum
Decoy Grenades

The ones I marked with ‘mandatory’ are highly crucial to bring. If you don’t have these upgrades/items, the fight will be brutal, and you may end up being down in no time. The other upgrades, like GobbleGums and Mutant Injection, aren’t all that necessary, but they are nice to have. For example, you can use Perkaholic to reclaim your perks after a revive or use Free Fire when shooting at the boss. You can still get by without them, so don’t stress if you don’t have these gums.

How to defeat the final boss in BO6 The Tomb

For a quick overview of what to expect during this final showdown, here’s a breakdown of each phase:

Phase 1: Sentinel Artifact will be immune in its red/orange state. Wait until its blue/purple to attack it.
Phase 2: Boss will split into multiple pieces and unleash wide-ranged attacks.
Phase 3: A Sentinel Artifact piece will latch onto a glowing red zombie. Eliminate this foe quickly, forcing the Sentinel Artifact to come out of it. Shoot at this artifact (avoid the others).
Phase 4: Boss will now latch onto Elite Zombies like Doppelghasts and Shock Mimics. Bring them down to get the Sentinel Artifact out.
Phase 5: Hordes of Elite Zombies will appear, including another one that will be glowing red.
Phase 6: All artifacts will line up and direct beams of light on a wall. Focus your attention on the wall and shoot at the Sentinel Artifact there.

Once you’ve begun the battle, the Sentinel Artifact will be immune to your attacks while in an orange/red-colored state. Don’t waste your time shooting at it; focus more on the zombies for now.

Avoid the boss’ beam attack as it circles around the battlefield. Take cover near the pillars on the ground, where the boss won’t be able to hit you. Use the Elemental Staff’s Ice Storm to eliminate hordes of zombies instantly.

Wait until the Sentinel Artifact glows purple/blue to deal damage to it. You won’t have much time here, and you must unleash as many bullets as you can to get its health bar down. This is where Aether Shroud comes into play, hiding you from zombies temporarily. You can also use the Free Fire GobbleGum for maximum ammo.

The Sentinel Artifact will go back and forth with its immune and vulnerable forms throughout the match. The enemy will also split into multiple parts, unleashing more beam attacks. Repeat the process of taking cover at the pillars and striking the artifact when it’s in its purple/blue state.

By the mid-point, you’ll have to eliminate glowing red zombies. The Sentinel Artifact will be hiding inside of them, so you must try to get it out. Once you do, spray a ton of bullets onto it. You’ll need to repeat this step a few more times, as the boss will continue to latch itself onto a specific zombie or an Elite Zombie.

Keep your distance from the glowing red zombies, as they do have the potential to bring you down. You’ll have to eliminate them quickly, or else the zombies will respawn. Eventually, the Sentinel Artifacts will shoot multiple beams of light against the wall.

Shoot the artifact on the wall to conclude the Tomb’s final boss battle in BO6 Zombies. Now, you can finally take a breather and watch the exclusive cutscene. Ensure to claim your mission rewards, including the X91 Ice-Pike Weapon, 5,000 XP, and Tomb Calling Card.

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