Black Ops 6 Zombies: How To Configure The Summoning Circle Rings on Citadelle Des Morts

Unlocking the Balmung: A Guide to the Citadelle Des Morts Summoning Circle

Citadelle Des Morts, introduced in Black Ops 6 Season 1 Reloaded, plunges players into a thrilling zombie-infested medieval castle. A key part of the map's main Easter Egg involves solving the Summoning Circle puzzle to obtain the powerful Balmung Elemental Sword.

This guide details how to configure the Summoning Circle Rings, a crucial step in acquiring the Balmung.

Prerequisites:

Before attempting the Summoning Circle puzzle, you must acquire two items:

1. Raven Bastard Sword: Obtained from the Raven Knight Statue in the Dining Hall by offering it a Stamp.
2. Antiquity: Found in the Alchemical Lab. Both item locations are highlighted in Directed Mode.

Activating the Summoning Circle:

Locate the Summoning Circle in the Tavern Cellar, opposite the Entrance Hall fast travel point. Place both the Antiquity and the Bastard Sword into the circle by interacting with it.

Configuring the Rings:

The Summoning Circle features two rotating rings: one with elemental symbols, the other with Zodiac signs. To solve the puzzle, align the Zodiac symbol and elemental symbol nearest the bottom arrow to match those on your chosen Antiquity.

There are five Antiquities, each requiring a unique solution:

Completing the Ritual:

After correctly configuring the rings, lure shadow orbs into three portals within the Tavern. Finally, return to the Summoning Circle and interact with it to claim your Balmung Elemental Sword.