The Zombies mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has made a comeback, offering players a wealth of content, including numerous Easter eggs and hidden secrets that advance the mode’s narrative. A key highlight is the return of the Grief mode, which adds a competitive twist to the experience.
This mode reimagines the traditional Zombies gameplay that many Call of Duty enthusiasts are accustomed to, transforming it into a team-based competition. Various modifiers can impact gameplay, either aiding or hindering progress towards objectives and ultimately winning the match. Below is a thorough explanation of how Grief mode functions in Black Ops 6.
What is Grief Zombies Mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6?
The Grief mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is a 4v4 indirect PvP mode. In this setup, two teams of players contend against each other to survive waves of zombies, which are denser than those encountered in the Standard mode. Notably, teams cannot inflict damage on each other using weapons or equipment. Instead, they must outmaneuver their rivals through Capture Zones and Griefs to weaken the opposing team and gain a strategic advantage.
While attacking enemies doesn’t cause direct damage, it can impede their movement, making it easier for zombies to eliminate them. Melee attacks can similarly push and slow opponents, although this effect lasts only during the strike. Players also cannot pass through each other, allowing them to use their character as a blockade to disrupt the other team.
To clinch victory in Grief, one team must remain the last standing, meaning all players from the opposing team must be either downed or eliminated simultaneously. The game includes respawn rounds every three rounds, letting eliminated players return but with diminished gear.
Understanding Capture Zones in Black Ops 6 Grief Zombies
During matches in the Grief mode of Black Ops 6, Capture Zones frequently appear. Once these zones are activated, both teams race to eliminate zombies within the area before their opponents. The HUD tracks how many enemies each team and player needs to defeat. Objectives can range from killing a specific number of zombies to achieving certain kill types such as Critical Kills, Support and Equipment Kills, or Melee Kills. Players can choose to focus on completing their objective quickly or on sabotaging the opposing team’s progress.
When a Capture Zone is secured, the team that failed to capture it will face a Grief, which varied in effect and presents unique challenges for survival. These include: Weapon Nerf, Ammo Drain, Zombie Ambush, Weapon Carousel, or Frozen. Here’s how each of these challenges works:
All Types of Griefs in Black Ops 6 Zombies
Here’s a breakdown of each Black Ops 6 Zombies Grief:
- Weapon Nerf: Players affected will deal significantly lower damage to zombies.
- Ammo Drain: Ammo will gradually deplete from the affected players’ weapons, even while stored.
- Zombie Ambush: An Elite zombie spawns to attack only the opposing team for one minute or until it is eliminated.
- Weapon Carousel: Players’ weapons will randomly change every few seconds, with final weapons retaining their Pack-a-Punch status and ammo modifications.
- Frozen: Movement speed of affected players will be halved.
