You're running through the streets of a 1990s West Virginia town, zombies are snapping at your heels, and all you want is that sweet, sweet loot hidden behind a massive steel door. If you've been playing Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies, you know exactly which door I'm talking about. The vault in the Savings & Loan bank is the literal heart of the Liberty Falls map. It's not just there for decoration. It holds the keys to high-tier weaponry, massive essence drops, and the kind of power-ups that turn a struggling Round 10 run into a Round 50 masterpiece.
But here’s the thing. You can't just knock.
To open the vault in Liberty Falls, you need a six-digit code. This isn't a static number that you can just Google once and memorize forever. Treyarch made sure of that. The code changes every single match. While that sounds like a massive pain, the locations for the numbers stay exactly the same. Once you know where to look, you can get that vault open in under two minutes. Honestly, it becomes second nature after a few runs.
Finding the First Two Digits: The Savings & Loan
Let’s start right where the vault actually is. You’ll find the bank located in the center of the map. It's hard to miss—big pillars, classic "I'm holding all the money" energy. Walk inside and head behind the teller desks.
You aren't looking for a keypad yet. Instead, look for a small yellow sticky note stuck to the side of a desk. It’s usually right near the computer monitor. This note contains the first two digits of your six-digit sequence.
Write it down. Type it in chat. Do whatever you need to do, because if you're like me, you'll forget it the second a Mangler starts charging at you. It's also worth noting that zombies don't stop for your scavenger hunt. If you're playing solo, try to leave one "crawler" or a slow-moving zombie at the end of the round so you can look at these notes in peace. There is nothing worse than getting cornered in a bank cubicle while trying to read a post-it note.
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The Middle Digits: Olly’s Comic Shop
Next, you need to head over to Olly’s Comic Shop. It’s north of the bank. This place is a neon-soaked haven for nerds, but we aren't here for the back issues of Silver Surfer.
Go behind the main counter. You’ll see another yellow sticky note. Sometimes it’s tucked away a bit lower on the desk surface, so you might need to crouch or angle your camera. This gives you digits three and four.
Why a comic shop? Who knows. Maybe the bank manager was a huge fan of graphic novels. Regardless, this is the most dangerous spot of the three. The comic shop is tight. It’s a literal death trap if a horde spawns in while you’re staring at the desk. I usually toss a decoy or a stun grenade before I even check the note. Better safe than starting over at Round 1.
The Final Piece: Ground Control / The Bowling Alley
The last two digits are located in the Liberty Lanes bowling alley. You’ll find this on the eastern side of the map. It's a huge building, so it’s easy to find, but the note itself is a bit of a hide-and-seek champion.
Head to the snack bar area. There’s a counter where you’d normally buy overpriced nachos and flat soda. On the counter, likely near some knocked-over beer bottles or the cash register, sits the final yellow note.
Now you have all six digits.
Putting it All Together
With the full code in hand, sprint back to the Savings & Loan. Approach the vault door. You’ll see the keypad. Interact with it and enter the numbers in the order you found them:
- Bank digits.
- Comic Shop digits.
- Bowling Alley digits.
The door will groan, the locks will turn, and you’re in.
What’s Actually Inside the Vault?
Entering the vault doesn't just give you a warm fuzzy feeling; it gives you the Loot Key system. This is a bit different from previous games. Inside the vault, you'll see a series of safety deposit boxes. You can't just open these with your bare hands. You need Loot Keys.
These keys drop randomly from Elite enemies—think Manglers and Abominations. They come in different rarities: Green (Uncommon), Blue (Rare), Purple (Epic), and Gold (Legendary).
If you have a Legendary key, use it. The rewards are insane. I’ve pulled Wonder Weapons like the Ray Gun and the Jet Gun out of these boxes. If you're holding onto a bunch of Green keys, they’re still worth using for the extra salvage and perks, but don't expect a game-changing miracle.
- The Timer: Be careful. You only have a limited amount of time inside the vault before the security system kicks in and boots you out. You can enter multiple times per game, but each "visit" is on a clock.
- Safety: The vault is a safe zone. Zombies won't follow you in there. Use that time to breathe, reload, and plan your next move.
Why Most Players Fail This Step
The biggest mistake I see people make when trying to open the vault in Liberty Falls is forgetting the order. They find the bowling alley note first, then the bank, then the comic shop, and try to enter them in that order. It won't work. The game expects the sequence based on the geographical logic or the "official" pathing, which is Bank -> Comic Shop -> Bowling Alley.
Another nuance is the "shimmer." Sometimes the notes can be hard to see if your graphics settings are low or if the lighting is weird. They have a slight white glow to them when you get close. If you're standing at the desk and don't see the note, move around a bit.
Also, keep in mind that in co-op, only one person needs to find the notes. The code is global for the lobby. If you have a teammate with a mic, have them stay at the bank while you run to the other two spots. It saves a massive amount of time and keeps the game moving.
Pro Tips for Vault Runs
If you want to maximize your efficiency, grab the Jet Gun (the local Wonder Weapon) before focusing heavily on the vault. The Jet Gun makes traversing Liberty Falls a breeze, especially with the map's verticality and zip lines.
You should also prioritize the vault if you’re doing the main Easter Egg. While the vault itself isn't the "end" of the quest, the items you get from the high-tier loot boxes—like free Perka-Colas or Pack-a-Punched weapons—make the later stages of the Easter Egg much more manageable. Honestly, trying to do the final boss fight without vault loot is just making life harder for yourself.
I’ve found that the best time to input the code is right at the start of a new round. Use the first 30 seconds while the zombies are still climbing out of the ground to punch in those numbers.
Actionable Next Steps
To master the Liberty Falls vault, follow this checklist in your next match:
- Spawn in and head straight to the Bank. Check the teller desk for the first two numbers immediately.
- Open the path to the Comic Shop. Grab the middle two numbers before Round 5 if possible.
- Hit the Bowling Alley. Get the final two numbers and keep them in your head (or a notepad).
- Stockpile Loot Keys. Don't waste your time entering the vault until you have at least 3-4 keys of Rare quality or higher.
- Listen for the "Click." When you enter the code, listen for the audio cue. If you mess up, you have to wait a few seconds before the keypad resets.
Don't overthink it. It’s a simple scavenger hunt that pays out in massive dividends. Once the vault is open, the rest of the map becomes your playground. Get in there, get your loot, and get back to slaying.