Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Zombies Dark Ops Challenges Guide

You might have seen the Dark Ops Option under the Zombies Tab in Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Zombies. The requirements are redacted which leaves many players clueless. But don’t worry, here’s our Ultimate Guide on How To Unlock All 18 Dark Ops Challenges in Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Zombies.

How To Unlock All 18 Dark Ops Challenges in Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Zombies–Summarized

Here’s how to unlock all 18 Dark Ops Challenges in Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Zombies:

COD BO6 Zombies Dark Ops Challenge 1: Reaper of the Undead

Objective: Kill 1 million zombies.

Originally featured in Black Ops 4 Zombies, this Dark Ops challenge demands a hefty grind. No shortcut exists; the best strategy is to find a high-round routine on either Zombies map and stick to it. Accumulating 1 million kills will take dedication, so focus on running efficient, high-kill routes.

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Zombies Dark Ops Challenge 2: Armed to the Teeth

Objective: Equip three Pack-a-Punched, level-three, Legendary Rarity weapons with ammo mods and activate eight perks.

At first glance, it seems impossible to carry three weapons, but the game considers your melee weapon as a third weapon. To achieve this Dark Ops, fully upgrade two Legendary weapons to Pack-a-Punch level three with ammo mods, then swap one for another Legendary weapon and upgrade it. Make sure all eight perks are active as well. Utilize side Easter eggs or dropped Legendary weapons when available to speed up the process.

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Zombies Dark Ops Challenge 3: Social Distancing

Objective: Reach round 20 without taking damage.

This Dark Ops challenge is as tough as it sounds. You need to reach round 20 without being hit by any zombie. Attempt this on either the Terminus or Liberty Falls map, depending on your comfort level. Bring a powerful loadout weapon and a useful Field Upgrade, like Aether Shroud, to stay hidden from zombies. Collect as much Salvage as possible to build Chopper Gunners, which can help you clear rounds without getting hit. If you struggle, consider attempting this in a private game with friends who can shield you.

COD BO6 Zombies Dark OpsChallenge 4: Strike!

Objective: Score 300 points while bowling at Liberty Falls.

To start this challenge, activate the Mr. Peaks bowling Easter egg by shooting five pairs of bowling shoes scattered across the map. Once activated, Mr. Peaks will grant you two minutes to bowl and score as many points as possible. Aim to hit multiple zombies with each bowling ball to reach 300 points. If you don’t hit the target on your first attempt, you can retry every five rounds by shooting the bowling shoes in the bathroom window near the pool table.

COD BO6 Zombies Dark Ops Challenge 5: Liberated

Objective: Complete the Liberty Falls quest in under 30 minutes in Standard mode.

This challenge requires you to complete the entire Liberty Falls Easter egg in under 30 minutes, and it must be done in Standard mode—not Directed mode. Speedrun tactics are essential here. Optimize your path, minimize downtime, and practice until you can reliably finish the quest within the time limit.

COD BO6 Zombies Dark Ops Challenge 6: Yo Ho Ho on Terminus

Objective: Earn 20,000 Essence without being hit while holding the Cursed Relic.

This Dark Ops challenge involves completing an Easter egg quest on Terminus to acquire the Cursed Relic. Start by buying the Melee Macchiato perk and melee the wall in the sea caves to reveal a pirate’s body and a treasure map. Follow the map to various islands, finding skeletal bodies to burn with Molotov or other flammable equipment. Defeat the elite Manglers that appear, collect their cursed coins, and return them to the pirate.

The pirate will eventually reward you with Legendary weapons and the Cursed Relic. To complete the challenge, go to Crab Island and survive a parasite round until a golden treasure chest with the Cursed Relic appears. Equip the Relic and earn 20,000 Essence without being hit by any zombie, parasite, or projectile. Consider using Gobble gums like Double Points and Temporal Gift to accumulate points faster while training in an open area for added safety.

COD BO6 Zombies Dark Ops Challenge 7: Terminal

Challenge: Complete the Terminus quest after Round 50.

To tackle this challenge, complete all the steps of the quest except the final boss fight. Once everything is ready, progress to Round 50, then go ahead and complete the final step for an easier way to unlock this Dark Ops.

COD BO6 Zombies Dark Ops Challenge 8: Another Round

Challenge: Reach Round 100 in Black Ops 6 Zombies.

This straightforward challenge can be completed on either map. Get to Round 100 to unlock it.

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Zombies Dark Ops Challenge 9: Good Enough

Challenge: Reach Round 20 with only your starting loadout, no augments, perks, ammo mods, or field upgrades.

Before attempting this challenge, make sure no augments are activated on your perks, ammo mods, or field upgrades in the menu. You must use only your starting loadout weapon, meaning no wall-buys or side Easter egg weapons. You also cannot buy perks, use ammo mods, or activate field upgrades. Furthermore, you can, however, upgrade your starting weapon’s rarity and Pack-a-Punch it.

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Zombies Dark Ops Challenge 10:Invincible

Challenge: Reach Round 30 without going down.

This challenge is as simple as it sounds: reach Round 30 without getting downed.

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Zombies Dark Ops Challenge 11: Harbinger of Doom

Challenge: Kill 100 enemies with a single scorestreak.

This requires you to eliminate 100 enemies with one use of a single scorestreak. A recommended approach is to reach a high round (Round 30-35 or above), gather a large horde of zombies, and then activate a powerful scorestreak like the Mutant Injection. Once activated, spam the melee button to kill as many zombies as possible.

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Zombies Dark Ops Challenge 12: Box Addict

Challenge: Buy every weapon from the Mystery Box in a single match.

In this challenge, you must cycle through every single weapon available from the Mystery Box in one game. With over 30 weapons, this will take plenty of points. Play to a high round to amass points, allowing you to continuously spin the box until you’ve acquired each weapon.

COD BO6 Zombies Dark Ops Challenge 13: Sticks and Stones

Challenge: Reach Round 25 solo using only melee weapons, combat axes, and the Melee Macchiato.

For this challenge, you must use only melee weapons, such as a knife or baseball bat, and you may Pack-a-Punch or upgrade its rarity. You can also use combat axes and the Melee Macchiato to improve your melee strength. The challenge intensifies from Round 15 onward, so be patient as it can get tricky against stronger enemies.

COD BO6 Zombies Dark Ops Challenge 14: Well, That Was a Waste

Challenge: Go down within 10 seconds after consuming a Perkaholic Gobble Gum.

This frustratingly cruel challenge requires you to lose all perks immediately after consuming Perkaholic, which gives you all the perks in the game. Luckily, you only need to do this once.

COD BO6 Dark Ops Challenge 15: Big Chew

Challenge: Consume 25 Gobble Gums in a single match.

Equip a Gobble Gum pack with a total of at least 25 Gobble Gums (of any type) before starting the game. Simply consume each one in your pack to complete this challenge.

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Zombies Dark Ops Challenge 16: Fatal

Challenge: Kill two Amalgams with a single shot.

This challenge is only possible from Round 25 onward on Terminus since two Amalgams need to spawn in the same round. To increase your chances of success, ensure you have an Instakill power-up active and a Level 3 Pack-a-Punched legendary-rarity weapon that can deliver massive damage. With the right setup, aim for both Amalgams to take them down with one powerful shot. Tips for completing this challenge are always welcome in the comments!

COD BO6 Zombies Dark Ops Challenge 17: Kochi

Challenge: During a single use of Aether Shroud with the Void Chief augment equipped, kill three zombies, two special zombies, and one elite zombie.

To attempt this challenge, fully research and unlock all augments for Aether Shroud. Equip the Void Chief major augment and, for added time, the Extension minor augment. During a high round on any map, activate Aether Shroud and follow the requirements: kill three regular zombies, two special zombies (like Parasites or Vermin on Terminus), and one elite (such as a Mangler or Abomination on Terminus). Different maps will have their own unique special and elite zombies that qualify for this challenge.

COD BO6 Zombies Dark Ops Challenge 18: Light Them Up

Challenge: Using the Big Game augment for Napalm Burst, kill 10 ignited elite zombies in a single match.

To complete this final challenge, research and unlock the Big Game major augment under the ammo mods. Equip this augment with Napalm Burst on your weapon. Once an elite zombie has been ignited by your Napalm Burst, kill it, and repeat this process ten times in one match. Success will grant you this Dark Ops challenge.

Conclusion

That pretty much wraps up everything you need to know to unlock all 18 Dark Ops Challenges in Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Zombies. Stay tuned for more guides, news and COD BO6 updates on Esports Eclipse.