Zombies is back. Not the "sorta-Zombies" we've had the last few years, but the real, round-based, chaotic mess we actually like. Liberty Falls looks like a sleepy West Virginia town, but honestly, it’s a death trap if you don’t know where the parts are. Most people just run around the gas station until they get cornered by a Mangler. Don't be that person.
You've probably heard this map is "too easy." It’s not. Not when you're trying to build the Jet Gun while three Abominations are trying to chew your shins off. This bo6 liberty falls guide is going basically break down the stuff that actually matters—from the Jet Gun parts to that annoying vault code everyone keeps googling.
Building the Thrustodyne M23 (The Jet Gun)
You need this thing. You can get it from the Mystery Box if you’re feeling lucky, but the crafting route is guaranteed. Basically, you need three parts.
First, grab the Water Valve from the flower shop on Washington Ave. It’s right near the Speed Cola machine. Take that valve to the bowling alley. There’s a panel on the wall by the lanes. Melee it, stick the valve in, and hold the interact button. Warning: You are a sitting duck here. Zombies will swarm you. If you’re solo, throw a decoy or use a Sentry Turret. Once the bar fills up, the Water Pressure Gauge pops out.
Next is the Handbrake. Head to the graveyard. You’re looking for a specific guy—the Groundskeeper. He wears overalls and a red shirt. Kill him, take his key, and go to the toolshed in the Groundskeeper's Yard. The brake is just sitting on the table.
The last piece is the Electrical Wires. You need a Mangler Cannon for this. Either shoot the arm off a Mangler and hope it drops, or buy one from the crafting bench for 1,250 salvage. Go to the Radio House (across from the comic shop) and blast the front door open with the cannon. Search the piles of junk on the floor. It’s randomized, so just keep digging until you find the wires.
Finally, head to the Motel. Go to the second floor, find the room that bursts open with zombies, and use the workbench inside. Congrats, you have a leaf blower that kills gods.
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The Liberty Falls Main Quest: Moving Parts
Once you have the Jet Gun, the real "Quest" starts at the Church. Talk to the machine (the SDG Generator) through the glass.
Step 1: The LTG Device
You need to suck up three parts using the Jet Gun’s alt-fire (suction):
- Church Balcony: Look up to the right of the big portal.
- Olly’s Comics: Look through the hole in the ceiling in the middle of the shop.
- Barber Shop: Jump onto the white van on Washington Ave and look into the second-story window of Buzz’s Cuts.
Take these to the workbench on the Bank Rooftop to build the LTG.
Step 2: Canisters and HVTs
Go back to the church and grab an Aether Canister. You'll move slow. Like, really slow. Carry it to one of the Aether Storms (either the Graveyard or the Gas Station). Drop the canister near the trap, place the LTG under the purple cloud, and defend it for 60 seconds.
An HVT (High Value Target) will spawn. Weaken it until it has purple sparks, then lure it into the trap and activate it. If you kill it too fast or outside the trap, you fail. Pick up the filled canister and sprint back to the church. You have about 90 seconds before it blows up in your hands.
Step 3: The Strauss Counter
The machine will give you a Strauss Counter. This is basically a "hot or cold" game with three projectors around the map:
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- Hilltop Stairs (near the church)
- Groundskeeper’s Yard
- Yummy Freeze Rooftop
Look at the screen on your counter. It’ll show a color. You need to change the projector's light to the opposite color based on this logic:
- Counter is Red -> Set Projector to Green
- Counter is Green -> Set Projector to Red
- Counter is Yellow -> Set Projector to Yellow
Once all three are set, a second canister spawns at the Gas Station. Repeat the HVT soul-trap process with an Abomination this time, bring it back, and get ready for the final lockdown.
Cracking the Bank Vault
The vault is the best way to get high-tier loot without spending 50 rounds hitting the box. You need a six-digit code. It changes every single game, so don't bother memorizing one.
- Digits 1-2: On a sticky note on the desk inside the bank (right by the vault).
- Digits 3-4: Inside Olly’s Comics. Look behind the counter at the center desk.
- Digits 5-6: In the bowling alley. There’s a bucket of beer on the counter; shoot the bottles to see the note underneath.
Once you’re in, you need Loot Keys to open the safety deposit boxes. Manglers and Abominations drop these. The rarity of the key (Green, Blue, Purple, Gold) determines what’s inside. If you have a Legendary key, you’re almost guaranteed a Wonder Weapon or a Legendary Aether Tool.
Essential Survival Tips for High Rounds
If you want to get past round 50, your loadout matters more than your aim.
The Best Perks:
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- Jugger-Nog: Obviously. Use the Probiotic augment for extra health.
- Stamin-Up: Essential. The "super sprinters" in BO6 are no joke.
- Melee Macchiato: Surprisingly good for health regen if you use the right augments.
- PhD Flopper: If you’re using the Ray Gun or explosives, this is mandatory so you don't blow yourself up.
Weapon Meta:
The ASG-89 (shotgun) is currently the king of Liberty Falls. It deletes Manglers. If you prefer pistols, the GS45 with the Akimbo attachment and explosive ammo (from Pack-a-Punch) is basically the new Mustang and Sally.
The Ledge Strategy:
If things get too hairy, the rooftop of the Gas Station or the white van near the Barber Shop are great spots to "reset" the horde. Just don't stay there too long, or the meat-throwing zombies will pick you apart.
Hidden Secrets You Probably Missed
There is a side quest where you can turn into Aetherella. You have to find nine figurines hidden around the map and suck them up with the Jet Gun. Once you get all nine, you turn into a giant laser-beaming superhero for a limited time. It’s ridiculous, but it works.
Also, don't forget the Free Perk trick. If you go prone in front of any Perk-a-Cola machine, you get 100 Essence. It’s not much, but in the early rounds, it’s enough to buy a door or a grenade.
One more thing: the bowling shoes. There are five pairs of purple bowling shoes hidden around the map (Gas Station, House near the Church, etc.). Shoot them all, and you’ll be teleported into a bowling mini-game where you can earn free rewards. It’s a nice break from the constant screaming.
Actionable Steps for Your Next Run
To maximize your efficiency in Liberty Falls, follow this specific order:
- Spend the first 5 rounds point-whoring in the spawn area with melee kills.
- Open the path to the Bowling Alley and start the Water Pressure step immediately.
- Get the Jet Gun crafted by round 12 at the latest.
- Unlock the Vault as soon as you get your first Blue or Purple Loot Key.
- Focus on your "Major Augments" in the menu before the match starts—specifically for Juggernog and Quick Revive.
Mastering the Jet Gun suction is the difference between a round 20 exit and a round 100 run. Keep your back to the wall, watch the rooftops for Spiders, and keep that vault code handy. High rounds on Liberty Falls are all about resource management and knowing exactly when to bail from a bad spot. Don't get greedy with the Jet Gun's heat meter; if it breaks, you're as good as dead.