You’ve been running circles in Liberty Falls for hours, haven't you? Trying to figure out why that massive machine in the church isn't doing anything or why you keep finding weird parts like a "handbrake" in a shed. Honestly, the Black Ops 6 tomb easter egg—or the main quest of Liberty Falls, as most call it—is a bit of a headache if you don’t know the specific order of operations. It’s not just about shooting zombies; it’s a multi-layered puzzle involving vacuum guns, transdimensional gateways, and a very grumpy ghost named Panos.
Most players think they can just stumble into the ending. They can't. You need to be methodical. Basically, if you aren't building the Jet Gun by round 10, you're going to have a rough time when the HVTs (High Value Targets) start spawning with massive health bars.
Getting the Jet Gun is Step Zero
You can't even touch the real meat of the Black Ops 6 tomb easter egg without the Thrustodyne M23, better known as the Jet Gun. Sure, you could get lucky with the Mystery Box, but why rely on RNG? Building it is guaranteed.
First, go to Lily's Flowerpot shop and grab the Water Valve from the side of the building. Take that over to the bowling alley, punch the panel on the wall, and hold that valve for dear life while zombies chew on your ankles. Once the gauge fills, you get your first part. Next, head to the cemetery. You're looking for a specific zombie: the Groundskeeper. He wears overalls. Kill him, take his key, and open the shed back near the flower shop for the handbrake.
The last part is the trickiest. You need a Mangler Cannon. You can either shoot the arm off a Mangler and hope it drops, or just buy one for 1,250 salvage at a crafting bench. Use that cannon to blast open the gate at the Radio House near the Riverside area. Dig through the piles of junk inside until you find the electrical wires.
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Boom. Take it all to the motel second floor and build your wonder weapon.
The LTG and the Soul Catching
Now that you have the Jet Gun, head to the church. Interact with the SDG Generator to start the dialogue. Panos will start yapping. You need three LTG parts now, and you have to use the Jet Gun's suction to get them:
- The Church: Look up at the balcony. There’s a floating "hat" looking thing. Suck it up.
- Olly's Comics: Look at the ceiling. There's a hole with a part tucked inside.
- The Barbershop: This one is annoying. You have to jump from the roof onto the white truck on Washington Avenue to get a line of sight into the window.
Take these to the workbench on top of the Savings & Loans bank. Once the LTG is built, the real chaos starts. You have to defend this device at two different "Dark Aether Storm" locations: one in the Cemetery and one by the Pump and Pay gas station.
Don't Kill the HVT Too Fast
This is where people mess up the Black Ops 6 tomb easter egg. After defending the LTG for 60 seconds, a big elite spawns (a Mangler or an Abomination). You have to weaken it until it starts glowing with purple sparks. Do not kill it yet. You need to run back to the church, grab an Aether Canister (which makes you walk super slow), and bring it back to the trap near the storm. Only when the HVT is standing right on the trap should you activate it and kill them. Their soul goes into the canister. You then have 90 seconds to lug that heavy thing back to the church. If you're too slow, you fail.
The Strauss Counter Color Puzzle
After you’ve turned in both canisters, the machine gives you a Strauss Counter. It’s a little handheld device that shows colors. You need to find three projectors hidden around the map:
- On the hill leading from the church down to the bowling alley.
- Behind the white house near the Groundskeeper’s shed.
- On the lower roof of the bank (you have to drop down from the top).
You use the counter next to each projector. If the counter shows Red, set the projector to Green. If it's Green, set it to Red. If it's Yellow, keep it Yellow. Basically, you're looking for the "opposite" or the matching state depending on how your specific game instance rolls the RNG. When they all line up, a giant purple beam shoots into the sky.
Survival is the Only Goal
The finale of the Black Ops 6 tomb easter egg takes place inside the church. It’s a lockdown. You aren't just fighting regular zombies; you're fighting waves of elites.
There is no "trick" here other than having your gear maxed out. You want at least Level 2 Pack-a-Punch on your primary weapon and the Jet Gun fully loaded. Use the Jet Gun’s secondary fire (the explosion) when you get cornered. If you have the Aetherella figurines collected—that’s a side egg where you find 9 dolls—you can turn into a giant laser-shooting statue for a bit. It’s basically a "get out of jail free" card for the boss fight.
Once the three waves are done, the quest ends. You get a cinematic, a pile of high-tier loot like Legendary Aether Tools and Ray Guns, and the satisfaction of finally being done with Panos.
Next Steps for You:
- Check your salvage: Before starting the HVT step, ensure you have enough to buy a Sentry Turret; it makes the 60-second defense much easier.
- Upgrade your perks: Specifically, get the Jugger-Nog and Stamin-Up augments that increase your health and sprint speed, as the canister run is brutal without them.
- Practice the jump: Go to Washington Avenue and practice jumping from the roof to the truck before the round gets too high and the zombies get too fast.