How to defeat The Guardian of Citadelle Des Mort in Black Ops 6 Zombies

Citadelle Des Mort, the new addition to the Zombies mode in Black Ops 6, offers a daunting challenge, especially for those who are new to the game. With numerous steps that can complicate your experience, mastering the art of evading zombies is essential.

The real challenge arises during the climactic encounter with The Guardian. Similar to Patient 13 from Terminus Island, this tough opponent boasts a massive health pool, leading to battles that can last over ten minutes. In this guide, we will discuss two effective strategies to defeat him, allowing you to choose your preferred approach.

Quick and Easy Ways to Take Down The Guardian

If you’re seeking a fast and efficient method to defeat The Guardian, whether you’re playing alone or with a team, a newly discovered tactic can work wonders. This technique involves utilizing the Drill weapon against the boss. That’s right—a melee weapon!

The Drill inflicts such heavy damage that you can bring down The Guardian in under five minutes, particularly if multiple players are using it. The essential component is to equip the Veil of Ether ability, which keeps you hidden from the boss, allowing you to focus on hitting his legs.

Recommended Skills and Enhancements

If you have unlocked upgrades for the Veil of Ether ability, choose “Bottomless Holster” and “Extra Charge.” Additionally, having the “Expresso” and “Strength Training” enhancements from the Melee Macchiato drink will greatly aid you. The following perks are vital:

• Unyielding Defense
• Arsenal Accelerator
• Full Power

These perks are important for the final confrontation, as the latter two will enable you to charge your Ether ability much more quickly, and the first will completely recharge your shield, giving you more room to maneuver during the fight. Lastly, make sure your Drill is upgraded to purple rarity and level 3 of PAP to maximize its power.

Defeating The Guardian Through Traditional Means

The second method revolves around completing the Easter egg in the “normal” way. Keep in mind that every player has their own approach, so feel free to adapt as you see fit. For this strategy, equipping certain key perks at the match’s start will provide a significant advantage:

• Perk-a-holic: Grants you all the perks available in the game (Drinks).
• Wonderous Candy: Provides a special weapon on your next box roll.
• Master Wall: A powerful wall weapon.
• Hidden Power: Upgrades your weapon rarity to Legendary.
• Idle Eyes: Makes you invisible to zombies.
• Phoenix Rebirth: Beneficial for cooperative play.

Since you can only carry five perks, it’s important to make wise choices based on your playstyle and preferred weapons. The best weapons for this map include Mustang and Sally (GS45 with dual upgrades), a rapid-fire and powerful rifle like the AS-VAL, or even the RayGun.

While the choice of rifle may vary, I suggest what has reliably worked for me in completing the Easter egg: the Mustang and Sally are absolutely essential.

It’s also a good idea to have your weapons upgraded to level three in the PAP, ensuring at least one is at a minimum of purple rarity. Don’t forget to upgrade your armor to level three as well, as you will endure significant damage during the fight. If you find yourself having completed all the Easter egg steps but still lacking upgrades, it’s wise to progress through rounds until your gear is nearly ready. Also, make sure you have over 15,000 essence to buy ammunition.

Strategies for the Final Showdown

Once you’re prepared for the encounter with The Guardian, it’s crucial to know how to navigate the chaos. Your main objective should be to remove The Guardian’s armor to expose his vulnerable spots.

These vulnerable areas will change to a bright red color, similar to the lava filling the arena. He has shields on his chest, back, shoulders, and legs, but targeting his back is the most effective approach. During this battle, waves of zombies will also spawn, so don’t panic—dispatch them quickly before shifting your focus back to the boss.

With all these tips in mind, it’s time to implement your strategy. Good luck, and may your journey through Citadelle Des Mort be victorious!