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

Unlocking the Balmung Elemental Sword in Citadelle Des Morts: A Guide to the Summoning Circle Rings

Citadelle Des Morts, introduced in Black Ops 6 Season 1 Reloaded, plunges players into a thrilling zombie-infested medieval castle. Central to the map's Easter Egg quest is the challenging Summoning Circle Rings puzzle, necessary to obtain the powerful Balmung Elemental Sword.

This guide details how to solve this intricate puzzle.

Prerequisites:

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

1. Raven Bastard Sword: Acquired 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 using the interact button.

Solving the Ring Puzzle:

The Summoning Circle features two rotating rings: one with elemental symbols, the other with Zodiac signs. The solution depends on the specific Antiquity you've obtained. Align the Zodiac and elemental symbols closest to the bottom arrow to match those on your Antiquity.

Here's a solution chart:

Completing the Ritual:

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