The Reckoning map in Black Ops 6 Zombies offers a variety of guaranteed free Power-Ups that can give you an advantage without spending resources. These items are hidden across different areas of the map and can be activated by shooting them or using explosives. This guide covers every known free Power-Up location and how to access them.
How Free Power-Ups Work
Free Power-Ups in Reckoning are fixed in specific locations and will not move between matches. You can shoot a free Power-Up to trigger it immediately, or throw a C4 at it to “bank” it and collect it later in the round. Collecting all available Power-Ups also unlocks a special Fire Sale.
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1. Max Armor
- Location: T1 Project Janus Reception (Spawn Area)
- How to Find: Upon spawning near the metal detectors, turn toward the entrance to Tower One. It’s sitting on the turret of the armored vehicle outside the front doors—scan far right and shoot to pull it to you.
2. Double Points
- Location: T1 Quantum Computing Core
- How to Find: On the teleporter side of the central computer, look up toward the mushrooms at the top of the machine. Look for it inside the rack above the central terminal; it’s also easy to spot from the C.A.S.T.E.R Turret sightline.
3. Full Power
- Location: T1 Mutant Research Lab
- How to Find: Stand at the Deadshot Daiquiri Perk Machine, turn around, then look up and to the right. The drop is perched on the ceiling beams overhead.
4. Max Ammo
- Location: T2 Android Assembly
- How to Find: Use the Anti-Grav Personnel Launcher from T1 Mutant Research Lab to reach T2. Facing away from the launcher, check the right side for an electrical box holding the Power-Up.
Tip: From the launcher area, you can see it above on the left-side beams; at T2 it also presents like it’s on an electrical box—either way, shoot or C4 to claim when you want it.
5. Insta-Kill
- Location: T2 Dark Entity Containment
- How to Find: From the zombie spawn near the Aether Elevator (connected to T2 Android Assembly), look left toward the top of some radio transmitters. Peek through the “Employees Only” window and check the tops of the servers to the left—that’s where it sits.
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6. Bonus Points
- Location: T1 Executive Suite
- How to Find: Before entering the Director’s Office, turn around and look upward through the skylight. If it’s hard to see, jump on the reception desk and look up through the skylight—the drop sits at the base of the radio tower; it’s most visible from the launcher side of the room.
7. Nuke
- Location: T2 Sublevel 10 (Pack-a-Punch Area)
- How to Find: Stand under Vulture Aid and look through the metal door containing electrical and toxic gear. The Nuke hangs just above the blue pipe.
8. Fire Sale
- Unlock Requirement: Collect all other free Power-Ups first.
- Location: T1 Project Janus Reception (Spawn Area)
- How to Find: After you’ve collected all eight freebies, check the zombie spawner left of Quick Revive in Reception; the Fire Sale glows in the flaming pit at the back.
Pro Tips for Fast Power-Up Pickups
- Scoped Weapons Help: Using a scope can make spotting faraway Power-Ups easier.
- Use C4 Strategically: Keeping a Power-Up in reserve is useful for high-round survival.
- Route Planning: Grab Power-Ups during natural map traversal to save time and reduce risk.
Quick Map Spotting Guide
| Power-Up | Location & Landmark | How to Activate |
|---|---|---|
| Max Armor | T1 Reception, on armored vehicle turret (far right) | Shoot or C4 |
| Double Points | T1 Quantum Core, rack above central terminal | Shoot or C4 |
| Full Power | T1 Mutant Research, ceiling beams near Deadshot | Shoot or C4 |
| Max Ammo | T2 Android Assembly, beam/electrical box | Shoot or C4 |
| Insta-Kill | T2 Dark Entity, “Employees Only” window | Shoot or C4 |
| Bonus Points | T1 Executive Suite skylight, base of radio tower | Shoot or C4 |
| Nuke | T2 Sublevel 10, above blue pipe | Shoot or C4 |
| Fire Sale | T1 Reception, flaming pit in zombie spawner (after all others) | Shoot or C4 |
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With all eight Power-Ups claimed, Reckoning becomes far more manageable, especially in solo runs or high-round attempts. If you want a full breakdown of the map’s other hidden rewards, including free Perks and special Easter Eggs, check out our extended Reckoning side quest guide. Play Now!
