Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Zombies:
Complete Guide to the Ashes of the Damned Main Quest
Call of Duty Black Ops 7 provides an innovative and ambitious Zombies experience, and the Ashes of the Damned map is undoubtedly among the most intricate release in some years. The map offers story-driven gameplay, brand new mechanics, environmental gameplay mechanics, and a long main quest, which rewards skilled players. For also fans of the Zombies mode, this Easter egg-esque quest is worth it as it awards powerful items, context and lore to the game, and a different game mode after it has been completed.
This guide outlines what the quest entails, how each step can be completed, and the rewards earned along the journey. Everything is presented for the player from the United States, who enjoys detailed walkthroughs and gaming content that delivers value.
What Appears Different About Ashes of the Damned
Ashes of the Damned features narratives completed with open map exploration, high pressure combat. It features several components to set itself apart from other maps from the Black Ops 7 Zombies experience.
Key Features
A driveable vehicle (Ol Tessie) is used for travel, improvements, and combat challenges.
Large areas to explore like Vandorn Farm, Ashwood, Blackwater Lake, and roads with enemies to battle!
A quest format with a story arc and characters involved: enemies mutated and hidden laboratories.
A crazy wonder weapon called the Necrofluid Gauntlet.
Special reward mode called Cursed Mode, unlocked only when the quest is completed.
If you are familiar with the earlier Zombies maps, you will notice the difference in scale and enhanced movement. The map accommodates solo and squad play, and seems to be easier with coordinating teammates.
Complete Step by Step Guide
Below is a more structured breakdown of the main quest steps. This guide is meant to be instructional, so player flow has priority over complex details.
Step One
Upgrade Ol Tessie. The truck is the basis of the quest, and upgrading unlocks new interactions and makes a number of objectives possible. Use the in-game instructions to find the upgrade station and complete the Pack a Punch process for the truck.
Step Two
Rescue Klaus
The next phase involves finding and releasing Klaus from his prison. Once we free him, he assists with collecting critical components for the final tasks.
Step Three
Retrieve the Aether Barrel
With Klaus’ assistance, collect the Aether Barrel that will be utilized later in the quest.
Step Four
Get the Abomination Carcass
The next step is to go to the diner area, and defeat enemies to try and get a key that drops from a freezer eventually. After you secure the key, you can unlock the freezer to grab the carcass.
Step Five
Destroy some Purple Plants
Return to Ol Tessie, and upgrade the truck using the carcass. You need to drive on the highway routes to crush the glowing purple plants. After you crush each plant, you should gather up the horde chunks that drop.
Step Six
Collect the Jar of Spores
Go to the main house at Blackwater Lake and get the jar from inside the building. Once you’ve got it, it will get used in the serum mixture later.
Step Seven
Get the Ravager Eyes
Lure a Ravager you find to a saw trap, then kill it right there so that you can collect the 2 eyes.
Step Eight
Defeat Uber Klaus
Round 13 will feature an enhanced version of Klaus that acts as a boss round when you finally get to him. Killing him awards the stabilizer chip.
Step Nine
Hunt the Zursa Creature
Around round 15, a large creature called the Zursa spawns into the game. Destroy the Zursa to earn another quest item called the mysterious limb.
Step Ten
Use the Wisp and Necrofluid Gauntlet
Once the wonder weapon is acquired, activate a wisp using perks or items. Next, lead the wisp towards the glowing mirror located inside the tailor shop and shoot the mirror using your gauntlet. This will produce the powder of the forgotten.
Step Eleven
Head Back to the Laboratory
Enter Yuris Lab and place all of the collected items on the tray, and once the set is completed a chalkboard with a code will appear. Use the code to move onto the next part of the quest.
Final Weapon Unlock
In order to unlock the final weapon, go to the Vandorn Farm, once you arrive you will locate a cube that shows multiple symbols. Make sure to match the symbols correctly based on the earlier clues and you will have access to the fully built necrofluid gauntlet.
Although it is possible to do this quest solo, playing with a group will make the boss phases and collection parts much easier.
Manage Your Rounds Properly
Many of the major enemies will spawn on specific rounds, so don’t rush things. Ensure you have your weapons, ammo, and proper perks prior to advacing any further.
Utilize Ol Tessie Whenever Possible
Travel is made even easier thanks to the truck, which also protects you as you move across the map, and is necessary for quest-related destruction.
Keep Tracking the Serum Elements
The quest will require multiple components to create the final mixture; be aware of what you have and the remaining components needed.
Rewards for Completing the Quest
Players who finish the Ashes of the Damned quest line will earn some pretty decent rewards.
The Necrofluid Gauntlet wonder weapon;
A free level of experience;
A themed calling card when completed;
Access to Cursed Mode, a more difficult version of Zombies with most of the conveniences removed.
All of these rewards provide both cosmetics and gameplay reasons to come back to the map and try out new tactics.
The Ashes of the Damned main story quest in Black Ops 7 Zombies is one of the richest, most enjoyable Easter egg-style missions in all of Zombies. It has exploration, boss fights, puzzles, and vehicle-based objectives all tied into a larger narrative experience. When the quest is completed, rewards include a powerful piece of gear, a new mode, and exclusive rewards that keep the possibility of long-term investment into your gameplay.
