Shattered Veil Easter Egg Guide – All Ray Gun Upgrades, Trials & Z-Rex Boss

Shattered Veil, the DLC 3 Zombies map in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, takes players to Richtofen’s eerie mansion in Liberty Falls. This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough for completing the main Easter egg, including Ray Gun Mark II upgrades, Liminal Space trials, and the final Z-Rex boss fight.

Easter Egg Overview

• Objective: Use the Sentinel Artifact to stop the Dark Aether corruption.
• Rewards:
  • PhDeadly Operator Skin (Carver)
  • Exclusive Calling Card (if completed before mid-season update)
  • 5,000 XP

Getting Started: Main Quest Progression

To survive Shattered Veil’s madness, players must progress through a structured sequence—unlocking Pack-a-Punch, retrieving the Ray Gun Mark II, and completing its upgrades. These key tasks pave the way to the Liminal Trials and prepare you for the final battle ahead.

Unlock Pack-a-Punch

• Fuse: Kill the Maintenance Worker zombie in the Library.
• Circuit Board: Shoot Richtofen’s computer in the Director’s Quarters.
• Repair the elevator in the Banquet Hall and descend to the Mainframe Chamber to unlock Pack-a-Punch.

Obtain the Ray Gun Mark II

• Floppy Disk: Kill the Lab Technician (spawns at Round 10) in the Mainframe Chamber.
• Fax Machine Puzzle:
  • Insert the disk into the East Foyer computer to get a 4-letter code (e.g., “WORM”).
  • Decode the code in the Nursery using the chalkboard groups (e.g., CRAB = 9729).
• Doppelghast Fight:
  • Input code at Service Tunnel keypad to open the cell.
  • Kill the Doppelghast to obtain the Severed Arm.
• Armory Vault: Use the arm at the Supply Depot to unlock the free Ray Gun Mark II.

Read More: The Tomb Easter Egg Guide – BO6 Zombies

Upgrade the Ray Gun Mark II Variants

You need all three variants to complete the quest.

Ray Gun Mark II-W (Explosive Variant)

1. Canister: Destroy blue crystals (Conservatory, East Foyer ceiling, SW Balcony, Service Tunnel).
2. Shem’s Henge Trial:
   • Insert canister into yellow box.
   • Lure Abomination to laser 3 rocks, then charge into them to activate a portal.
   • Defend the portal from Vermin to receive the Explosive Canister.
3. Craft at Supply Depot Workbench.

Liminal Trial – Blue (Distillery)

• Sconce Puzzle: Grab the Sconce from Banquet Hall, install beside Jugger-Nog.
• Complete the lamp sequence puzzle to open the secret Distillery.
• Kill with Mk II-W to open the portal.
• Retrieve Bell from Study (break cabinets).
• Use Brain Rot zombie near Overlook bar to obtain Metal Flask.
• Return to Distillery, defeat Hogsimi Mangler and claim the Sentinel Artifact.

Ray Gun Mark II-P (Preservation Variant)

1. Canister: Throw LT53 Kazimir at Rear Patio zombie spawn window.
2. Essence Bomb & Reflectors:
   • Essence Bomb: Destroy white JANUS crates (random drop).
   • Reflector 1: Conservatory fountain.
   • Reflector 2: SW Balcony fountain.
3. Laser Puzzle:
   • Blow up Service Tunnel rubble.
   • Place Reflector A near blue crystal, melee crystal to spawn Doppelghast 1.
   • Melee Reflector A, move Reflector B upstairs above the tomb, melee again for Doppelghast 2.
   • Repeat for Doppelghast 3, collect Light Canister.
4. Craft at Director’s Quarters Workbench.

Liminal Trial – Purple (Banquet Hall)

• Kill with Mk II-P to open purple portal.
• Collect Ritual Elixir.
• Interact with 3 Chalices: Bottlery, Garden Pond, Overlook.
• Note three 2-digit numbers around the elevator.
• Open safe in West Hallway to obtain Antler Carving.
• Return to portal and defeat Ficerta Elder Disciple.

Ray Gun Mark II-R (Toxic Variant)

1. Canister:
   • Check the gas chamber label (A/B) in Mainframe Chamber.
   • Burst correct Service Tunnel valves using Combat Axes.
   • Throw Molotov at the gas chamber to drop the canister.
2. Plant Seeds:
   • Blow up Dark Aether plants (Shem’s Henge, Garden Pond, Motor Court, SW Balcony).
   • Incubate 4 seeds in Conservatory (defend each from zombies).
3. Craft at Garden Pond Workbench.

Liminal Trial – Yellow (Library)

• Kill with Mk II-R to open yellow portal.
• Use Aether Shroud to find:
  • ID Badge (fireplaces: East Foyer, Study, Banquet Hall)
  • Audio Log (Overlook desk, portal couch)
  • Ledger (Study desk, East Foyer desk)
• Book Puzzle: Interact in order – Sideways 6 → Circle with line → Three dots.
• Enter secret room, collect Inspection Report, defeat Yavax’Tul Amalgam.

Final Boss: Z-Rex (Zombie T-Rex)

After surviving the undead onslaught, completing every Liminal Trial, and mastering each Ray Gun Mark II variant, it all culminates in one epic battle: the fight against the zombified dinosaur known as Z-Rex. This final encounter in the Shattered Veil Easter egg is both cinematic and brutal.

To succeed, players must come prepared with their best gear, sharp reflexes, and a solid understanding of the boss mechanics. Below is everything you need to know to prepare and triumph against one of the most memorable boss fights in Zombies history.

Preparation

• Pack-a-Punched Ray Gun Mk II-W
• Chopper Gunner (save for final phase)
• Aether Shroud, Decoys, Tier 3 Armor
• All perks, especially Stamin-Up and PhD Flopper

Fight Mechanics

• Weak Spots:
  • Eyes (always)
  • Ribcage (when it eats Toxic Zombies)
• Phases:
  • 4 distinct health bars
  • Z-Rex jumps out between phases – clear adds or reposition
• Strategy:
  • Kite around rocks to avoid charges
  • Chopper Gunner during final phase is crucial for solo

Side Easter Eggs & Secrets

Beyond the main Easter egg quest, Shattered Veil is packed with hidden surprises and mini-objectives that enhance replayability and storytelling. These secrets range from bonus Wonder Weapons to creepy encounters and quirky collectibles. While not required to complete the storyline, uncovering these side Easter eggs is a treat for completionists and lore hunters alike.

• Free Wunderwaffe DG-2: Complete hidden rituals.
• Mr. Peeks Pet (Donut): Assemble 6 toy parts.
• Jumpscare Ghost: Appears in windows (Round 13+).
• Sleepwalking Loot Crate: Prone on a bed (Round 12).

Pro Tips & Bugs

Whether you’re playing solo or with a squad, these expert tips will help you avoid common pitfalls and maximize efficiency. From loadout strategy to known bugs, this section offers valuable insights to make your Shattered Veil run smoother and more successful.

Co-op Strategy: Assign players specific Ray Gun variants.
Best Gobblegums: Perkaholic, Wonderbar!, Idle Eyes.
White Screen Bug: Skip cutscene before boss to avoid freezing.

Conclusion

Completing the Shattered Veil Easter Egg is a challenging but rewarding experience. Follow this enhanced walkthrough, prepare for the Z-Rex battle, and claim your PhDeadly skin and Calling Card.