Citadelle Des Morts in Black Ops 6 Zombies is more than just a hauntingly scenic location – it is a treasure trove of mysteries and challenges waiting to be uncovered. Among the many puzzles scattered across this eerie dead town, the Rune Puzzle stands out as a critical part of the main quest. Hidden deep within the castle’s Undercroft, this puzzle tests your wits, precision, and speed. This guide will walk you through the steps to crack the Rune Puzzle and unravel its secrets.
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- Start by purchasing the Melee Macchiato perk to break through a wall in the Undercroft and reveal the Rune Puzzle.
- Identify and shoot six specific runes in the correct order to solve the puzzle, with the sequence changing each match.
- Search for six black jars in the Tavern, and note down their symbols and numbers to determine the correct rune sequence.
- Take out zombies first if playing solo to avoid distractions while solving the puzzle.
- Collect four missing pages from the Sitting Room and place them in the book to complete the quest.
The Rune Puzzle in Citadelle Des Morts
To solve the Rune Puzzle in Citadelle Des Morts, start by purchasing a Melee Macchiato, which can be found just outside the castle. Once you have it, enter the castle and make your way down to the Undercroft, located past the Oubliette Room where the Pack-A-Punch was. In the Undercroft, look for a water pool and head to the left to find a partially broken wall.
To break the wall, ensure the Melee Macchiato perk is activated. With the perk enabled, use a melee attack to strike the wall and it will reveal the Rune Puzzle. The puzzle involves identifying a series of runes that appear on the wall and figuring out the correct sequence to shoot six specific runes. Keep in mind that the order changes with every match.
How to solve the Rune Puzzle in Citadelle Des Morts
To solve the Rune Puzzle, head to the Tavern, where you will find six black jars scattered across the top and bottom floors. Each jar is marked with Roman numerals and symbols, but their locations change every match. Interact with the jars to identify the symbols and the numbers on them, and note them down carefully. Once you have all six, return to the Undercroft.
If you are playing solo remember to take out the zombies before attempting the puzzle to avoid interruptions. Enter the combination of symbols by shooting them on the wall in the correct order. Be quick – if you take too long between shots, the runes will reset, and you’ll have to start over. Once you have successfully shot all the symbols in sequence, the wall will go blank, and a glowing orb will emerge, revealing the book.
In this book, you will find a few missing pages. To find those missing pages, go to the Sitting Room by entering the castle through the main entrance and taking the stairs to the left. Once you are there, search carefully for the missing pages, which are marked with a glowing red symbol and are easy to spot. After collecting all four pages, head to the Undercroft and place them in the book.
