Surviving the zombie hordes in Black Ops 6 isn’t just about your shooting skills – it’s about making the most of every advantage you can get. One of the most important elements of successful zombie slaying is understanding and efficiently using powerups. In this guide, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about powerups, from what they look like to how to best use each one.
Powerups appear as glowing green items that drop from zombies after you kill them. Think of them as temporary super-powers that can turn the tide of battle in your favor. Here’s what you need to know about obtaining them:
Pro Tip: Don’t risk your life for a powerup if you’re surrounded by zombies. Sometimes it’s better to let one go than to die trying to reach it.
Powerups appear as glowing green drops from killed zombies and provide temporary benefits. Here’s a complete list of all powerups and their effects:
Powerup | Effect |
Insta-Kill | Kills basic zombies in one hit. Special enemies take increased damage but aren’t instantly killed. Does not count for Field Upgrade charging. |
Double Points | Doubles all Essence points earned from killing enemies. |
Max Ammo | Completely refills ammunition for all weapons and equipment. |
Nuke | Instantly eliminates all basic zombies and damages special enemies. Temporarily delays enemy spawns. |
Bonus Points | Awards additional Essence points to all players. |
Full Power | Instantly fills all players’ Field Upgrade meters to maximum. |
Max Armor | Fully repairs armor up to your maximum owned tier level. |
Fire Sale | Activates all Mystery Box locations and significantly reduces their cost. Only appears after Mystery Box relocates. |
Note: All powerups are temporary and will disappear if not collected quickly after they drop. They spawn randomly from killed zombies and benefit the entire team in most cases.
Powerups in Black Ops 6 Zombies can mean the difference between an early death and a high-round triumph. Learning to use them effectively takes practice, but understanding their effects and optimal usage scenarios will make you a much more valuable team player. Remember, sometimes the best strategy is knowing when NOT to grab a powerup – timing and team coordination are everything in zombies.