Cod Zombies Citadelle Des Morts Swords

Overview — Citadelle des Morts & the Role of the Elemental Swords

Cod Zombies Citadelle Des Morts Swords: In Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies, Citadelle des Morts is the third Zombies map released, and it introduces four elemental swords as pivotal wonder-weapons. These swords are not just powerful melee tools—they are central to the map’s main Easter egg and progression, much like the famous elemental staffs in Origins.

Here’s a quick high-level on their role:

• You acquire a base version of a sword early by trading in a dropped Stamp from a special zombie.

• Each sword must be upgraded through a unique questline, with steps tied to the sword’s elemental theme (fire, lightning, light, void/raven).

• These swords help you in surviving zombie hordes and are required for completing the Easter egg on the map.

• Only one sword can be held by a solo player at a time; dropping one returns it to its statue so you can reclaim it later.

Because the questlines are distinct, mastering all four requires familiarity with multiple mechanics and map locations.

Acquiring the Base Swords — Stamps & Statues

Before upgrading, you must first obtain one of the four elemental swords in its base form. Here’s how:

Reach Round 10
A special zombie known as a bucket zombie spawns starting around round 10. This zombie is identifiable by a bucket helmet and shirtless appearance.

Kill the bucket zombie to get a “Stamp”
Once killed, it drops a gold Stamp item. Pick it up.

Trade the Stamp at a knight statue
Head to the Dining Hall inside the castle (accessible after opening certain doors). There, interaction with any of the four knight statues will consume your Stamp and give you the “bastard sword” held by that statue. Which statue you choose determines which base sword you get.

Solo / multiplayer note
If you pick up a second sword, the one you dropped will eventually respawn at its statue so you can retrieve it later.

Thus, the process is fairly uniform across swords, but the upgrade paths diverge. Let’s dive into each.

Upgrading the Four Elemental Swords — Step by Step

Each elemental sword has its own upgrade steps tied to the map’s mechanics and puzzles. Below are the general outlines for each:

Fire / Dragon Sword

• This is tied to the statue with a dragon insignia.

• You must slot the base sword into a dragon head statue near the castle entrance.

• Then collect three flames from specified locations on the map and bring them back to the dragon statue. While carrying a flame, you take burn damage, so you’ll need to balance speed or regeneration via killing purple-eyed zombies along the way.

• Once all three flames are delivered, the sword is charged / upgraded.

Raven / Void Sword

• This is more complex. You begin with the raven statue’s base sword.

• Go into the Alchemy Lab, and obtain one of several artifacts (e.g. Raven skull, Fish fossil, Lion jaw, Scorpion fossil, Ram horn). Only one artifact spawns per match.

• Take the artifact to a red portal / ring in the Tavern Cellar (bar basement), place it and insert the sword. Then complete a code puzzle using inner and outer rings. The correct combination depends on which artifact you have.

• After entering correct puzzle, purple orbs emit from the ring; they follow you and must be guided into portals. After three orbs, the portal moves upward; repeat to reach final portal, where the upgraded sword emerges.

Stag / Lightning Sword

• First gather three Lightning Rods via different means:

  1. One rod is on the ground near the Deadshot Daiquiri machine.

  2. A second rod requires using Dead Wire ammo mod and shooting an electric box near the Speed Cola area to drop the rod.

  3. The third rod drops from a special armored zombie (spawned after Pack-a-Punch is active) in the Dungeon / Quick Revive area.

• Place all three rods into a vase on the castle walls (near Elemental Pop region).

• Then wait for a lightning bolt to strike (charge) with the sword out; you must melee the vase to absorb the charge into your sword. This must be done three times to complete.

• Be wary: purple-eyed zombies will spawn, and you must manage their interference.

Lion / Light Sword

• After getting the base Lion sword, four parasites spawn (with a yellow glow). Each kill charges your sword.

• Use that charged sword to melee a door in the Village area (back alley). Each melee lights up one of four symbols on the door—repeat until all four are lit.

• Enter the door to a sanctuary, place the sword, and a countdown begins. If time runs out, you’re ejected and must wait for next round.

• Within the sanctuary, floating symbols appear on walls/roof. You must shoot the correct symbols in sequence matching the symbols displayed on the pillar. Once done, the upgraded Lion sword spawns.

Tips, Challenges & Best Practices for Swords

While knowing the steps is helpful, succeeding in practice demands strategy. Here are tips, pitfalls, and best practices:

Tips & Strategies

• Open doors quickly to reach key rooms (Dining Hall, statue rooms) before late rounds.

• Use weapons / perks that enable fast movement or survivability so you can deliver flames or rods without dying mid-route.

• For the Fire sword, kill purple-eyed zombies on the return for health regen while carrying flame.

• For Raven sword, memorizing code combos for each artifact (often based on zodiac / element combos) helps.

• In Stag sword, ensure Dead Wire ammunition is in use before firing the electrical box (or use tactical alternatives if available).

• For Lion sword, prioritize eliminating parasites quickly and then relocating to the door area to place charges while minimizing zombie interference.

Common Challenges

• Burn damage / flame carrying in Fire quest can kill you if delayed.

• Code puzzle for Raven option may be confusing if the artifact isn’t carefully noted.

• The rods for Lightning/Stag rarely drop; some players report struggle getting the third rod.

• Time-sensitive steps like sanctuary countdown for Lion sword can be unforgiving.

• Zombies interfering during the puzzle or charging phases, especially in crowded rounds.

Best Practices

• Attempt sword quests before rounds become too overwhelming.

• Co-ordinate in multiplayer: split tasks among team members (one carries flame, one clears zombies, one remains near statue).

• If you drop a sword accidentally, return to its statue to reclaim it rather than attempting to get a new one until necessary.

• Save high damage weapons and gobblegums (if available) for heavy rounds or when solving puzzles.

• Keep track of which artifact you have in Raven quest—this is crucial for entering the correct code.

Evaluating Each Sword — Strengths & Suitability

Not all elemental swords are equal in every situation. Players often debate which one is “best,” depending on your play style and round situation. Here’s a summarized evaluation:

• Fire / Dragon Sword: Often considered “easiest to upgrade” and reliable in horde control. The flame-carrying mechanic is demanding but manageable.

• Raven / Void Sword: Very powerful once upgraded; orbs and portal phases make it complex but rewarding. High risk / high reward.

• Stag / Lightning Sword: Moderate difficulty; lightning charge mechanic is elegant. But rod drops might delay progress.

• Lion / Light Sword: Requires accurate shooting in the sanctuary sequence—good for skilled players. But the timed room and symbol shooting make it tricky for casual runs.

According to SiegeGG, these swords are required to complete the map’s Easter egg.

Players on Reddit also share that Void (Raven) and Fire are popular among the community for performance balance.

Ultimately, your choice depends on comfort with puzzles, map knowledge, and team coordination.