Summoning Circle Controls Unlocked in Black Ops 6 Zombies

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 Zombies experience within a medieval castle. A key part of the 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.

Prerequisites:

Before tackling the Summoning Circle, you'll need two items:

1. Raven Bastard Sword: Acquired from the Raven Knight Statue in the Dining Hall by offering it a Stamp.
2. An Antiquity: Found in the Alchemical Lab. The game will highlight these locations in Directed Mode.

Activating the Summoning Circle:

Locate the Summoning Circle in the Tavern Cellar, opposite the fast travel point to the Entrance Hall. 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. Rotate the rings until the elemental symbol and Zodiac sign closest to the bottom arrow match those on your chosen Antiquity.

There are five Antiquities, each requiring a unique solution:

Completing the Ritual:

After correctly configuring the rings, guide shadow orbs into three portals within the Tavern. Return to the Summoning Circle and interact with it to claim the Balmung.