You’ve seen the weed leaves. You’ve probably heard Seth Rogen’s laugh echoing through the menus. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has officially leaned into the "4/20" subculture with the Blaze of Glory BO6 event, and honestly, it’s one of those weird, polarizing moments in the game’s lifecycle that has people either grinding until their eyes bleed or complaining on Reddit about "Cringe of Duty."
The event isn't just a basic XP boost. It’s a full-on collection marathon. You aren't just playing for the sake of playing; you’re hunting for a specific currency called Blaze Bucks.
The Reality of the Blaze of Glory BO6 Event
Basically, this event is a "Collection Challenge." If you played the Festival Frenzy event back in December, you already know the vibe. You play the game, you pick up shiny golden tickets—the Blaze Bucks—and you spend them on a shop-style menu to unlock stuff.
There are 12 rewards total. To get everything, including that animated "Highly Decorated" mastery camo, you need to scrounge up exactly 255 Blaze Bucks. It sounds like a lot. It kind of is.
But here’s the kicker: the drops are random.
In Multiplayer and Zombies, Blaze Bucks literally drop out of dead bodies. You kill a guy, he might drop a buck. You don't get them for every kill. My testing (and others in the community) suggests a drop rate of roughly 50%. This means you have to physically run over to where the enemy died to "confirm" the loot, much like the Kill Confirmed game mode.
Why Warzone is Secretly the Best Way to Farm
Most people are slamming their heads against the wall in Multiplayer. Don't do that.
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If you want to finish the Blaze of Glory BO6 event in record time, go to Warzone. In the battle royale mode, Blaze Bucks aren't tied to kills. They are tucked away inside Supply Caches.
- Blue Crates: Roughly a 50% chance of a drop.
- Orange (Legendary) Crates: Guaranteed 100% drop rate.
If you drop into a quiet spot like the outskirts of Verdansk or even the Train Station if it's not too hot, you can rack up 50+ bucks in a single match just by being a loot goblin. Compare that to Multiplayer, where you might get 15 bucks in a chaotic 10-minute match of Hardpoint, and the math just doesn't favor the "sweaty" route.
What’s Actually Worth Getting?
Let's talk rewards. Most of it is filler. You’ve got your standard calling cards ("Roll It"), decals ("In The Potlight"), and the inevitable 30-minute Double XP tokens.
However, there are two items that actually impact gameplay, which is rare for these mini-events.
1. The Vendetta Perk (Multiplayer)
This is a Slot 2 Recon perk. When you respawn, it marks the person who just killed you on your map for a few seconds. If you get your revenge and kill them, you get a score bonus. It’s basically the "Saltiness Facilitator." It costs 20 Blaze Bucks, and honestly, it's worth it for the satisfaction alone.
2. Frost Blast Field Upgrade (Zombies)
Zombies players, this is your priority. It costs 20 Blaze Bucks and creates a localized blizzard that freezes and slows the undead. It’s great for getting out of a corner when you’re cornered on Liberty Falls or Terminus.
The Mastery Camo: Highly Decorated
The big prize is the "Highly Decorated" animated weapon camo. It features moving purple weed leaves—classic stoner aesthetic. If you’re a BlackCell owner, you get a gold-and-black version of it. It’s the first universal event camo in Black Ops 6, so completionists are naturally losing their minds over it.
Speedrunning the Grind: Best Strategies
If you’re stuck in Multiplayer, don't just play standard TDM. You need density.
The Blaze of Glory BO6 event thrives on chaos. The Stakeout 24/7 playlist is your best friend here. Because the map is basically a small apartment, the Blaze Bucks are constantly dropping in a very small area. You don't have to run 50 meters to grab them; they're usually right at your feet.
Another solid option is the Joint Operations playlist. It’s a gauntlet of 2-minute matches with modifiers like low gravity and double health. It’s weird, it’s messy, but it’s fast.
In Zombies, the strat is simpler but more tedious. High rounds drop more bucks, but some players are finding success in Directed Mode on maps like Shattered Veil. Just stay in the early rounds, farm the easy kills, and pick up the drops.
The Seth Rogen Connection
We have to mention the "High Art" event running alongside this. While Blaze of Glory is about the bucks, High Art is an XP-based event where you can unlock Seth Rogen as an operator.
Yes, Seth Rogen is actually in the game. He’s also the "host" of the Blaze of Glory menu. It’s a very specific vibe. Some people think it’s hilarious; others think it’s the moment Call of Duty finally jumped the shark. Regardless of where you stand, the content is free, which is hard to complain about in the era of $30 bundles.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Ignoring the floor: I see so many players in Multiplayer getting kills and just running the other way. You have to pick up the bucks. If you don't hear that "cha-ching" sound, you didn't get the progress.
- Worrying about winning: Honestly? If you’re just here for the camo, forget the objective. Focus on "Kill Confirmed" style movement. Run to the bodies.
- Playing slow: Long-range sniping is the worst way to do this event. You aren't going to run 300 meters across the map to pick up one Blaze Buck. Get up close with an SMG or a shotgun.
The event wraps up on May 15, 2025. Once it's gone, that camo is likely gone for good. If you want it, stop playing "tactically" and start playing like a scavenger.
To maximize your time before the deadline, prioritize the Warzone Plunder mode. Since you respawn with your loadout and the map is covered in crates, it’s the most efficient way to hit that 255-buck goal without the frustration of getting spawned-trapped on Nuketown. Focus on the legendary orange crates in less-populated zones like the Dam or the Quarry to avoid unnecessary gunfights and keep the loot cycle moving.