The Shattered Veil Easter egg in Black Ops 6 Zombies is one of the most challenging and rewarding quests in the game. Set in a haunted Mansion filled with cryptic puzzles, powerful enemy types, and unique weapon upgrades, this Easter egg requires players to unlock the Ray Gun Mark 2, complete multiple objective-based sequences, and take down the massive Z-Rex boss. Whether you’re playing solo or in co-op, this guide covers everything you need to complete the full quest efficiently.

How to complete the Shattered Veil Easter egg in Black Ops 6 Zombies

If you’re diving into Black Ops 6 Zombies, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about the Shattered Veil Easter egg. It’s the main questline on the new Zombies map, packed with hidden clues, legendary boss fights, and some of the most creative weapon upgrades the series has seen. Whether you’re playing solo or with a squad, this step-by-step walkthrough covers every single part of the Easter egg so you can finish it quickly and without missing anything.

From unlocking a free Ray Gun Mark 2, finding secret items, and building weapon variants to finally taking down a massive Z-Rex boss, this is one of the most rewarding challenges in the game. Here’s how to complete it with ease.

Start with the right loadout and perks

The recommended weapon for this Easter egg is the ASG shotgun. Pair it with attachments for maximum damage and fast reloads. Make sure your field upgrade is Aether Shroud, which is required for multiple puzzle steps. Even though you can change upgrades in-game, it’s better to start with the right one.

You’ll also want a few useful GobbleGums:

  • Perkaholic: Gives all perks instantly.
  • Raindrops: Spawn’s power-ups including max ammo and Instakill.
  • Killjoy: Spawns an instakill for tougher waves.

Unlock Pack-a-Punch and get the Ray Gun Mark 2 for free

To unlock Pack-a-Punch, reach round 10 and complete a series of steps. Start by investigating the mansion, collect a fuse by shooting a zombie body in the library, and a circuit board by shooting Richtofen’s computer in the director’s quarters.

After fixing the elevator, clear out the zombie horde inside, then take the zipline into the mainframe chamber. Pack-a-Punch becomes available here.

Next, you’ll want the Ray Gun Mark 2, which can be earned for free:

  • Wait for the lab tech zombie to spawn in the underground tunnels.
  • Kill him and collect the floppy disk.
  • Insert the disk into the fax machine near the T-Rex skeleton.
  • Defeat vermin while it prints a Project Janus document with a four-letter capital word like CRAB or YETI.

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Use that word to form a code based on chalkboard letter groups in the nursery, then unlock a glass door near a trapped doppelgänger. Defeat him, collect the severed arm, and use it to unlock the armory, where you can claim your free Ray Gun Mark 2.

Collecting and crafting all Ray Gun canisters

To upgrade your Ray Gun into its three variants, you’ll need to find canisters hidden behind puzzles and enemy waves:

  • Ray Gun Mark 2R (Toxic Canister): Throw a Kasimir grenade at a barrier under Double Tap to suck out a hidden canister.
  • Ray Gun Mark 2P (Light Canister): Solve laser beam puzzles in the serpent mound, using refractor crystals found in fountains.
  • Ray Gun Mark 2W (Explosive Canister): Direct an abomination’s laser beam at three rocks in Shem’s Henge, causing them to float.

Each variant unlocks a different portal zone and boss lockdown event. You’ll need all three to finish the full Easter egg.

Ray Gun Mark 2R Easter egg steps

After crafting the Ray Gun Mark 2R:

  • Collect four seeds by shooting glowing orange plants.
  • Plant the seeds in planters in the conservatory.
  • Defend the plants from purple-eyed zombies until the progress bar fills.
  • Place the charged toxic canister on the library’s top floor.
  • Kill zombies to power a portal, then enter the liinal library.
  • Help the ghost Colton by finding three items using Aether Shroud, placing glowing books in the correct order, and starting a lockdown fight.

You must use the Ray Gun Mark 2R to defeat the yellow-shielded elite, breaking its bubble before damaging it.

Ray Gun Mark 2P Easter egg steps

  • Collect an Essence Bomb by smashing Janus boxes around the map.
  • Use it to reveal the serpent mound.
  • Insert refractors into poles to bounce laser beams at three doppelgänger statues.
  • Each statue summons a new boss, which must be defeated to collect the Light Canister.
  • Build the Ray Gun Mark 2P and go to the banquet hall.
  • Power the portal by killing zombies with the P variant.
  • Pick up a ritual elixir, interact with blood cups, and fight Elder Disciples.
  • Return to the hall, collect a safe code from portrait clues, open the safe, and retrieve the Antler Carving.
  • Start another lockdown fight, using the Mark 2P to break the elite shield and finish the second quest phase.

Ray Gun Mark 2W Easter egg steps

  • Insert an empty canister at Shem’s Henge.
  • Let an abomination laser three stones and then charge near them to make them float.
  • Defend the area from vermin until the canister fills.
  • Build the Explosive Canister into the Ray Gun Mark 2W.
  • Collect the sconce part, play Simon Says with lanterns to unlock the distillery.
  • Power the portal with zombie kills using Mark 2W.
  • Ring a ghost bell in the overlook, brain rot a zombie, and have it retrieve the night cap flask.
  • Use the flask to begin the final lockdown.

Z-Rex boss fight strategy

Once all three Easter egg segments are complete, head to the mainframe chamber and start the boss fight. The Z-Rex has four phases, each getting more aggressive.

  • Focus damage on glowing eyes, mouth, and ribcage weak spots.
  • Rotate the arena clockwise, avoid acid pools, and use ammo boxes to refill.
  • Use a Chopper Gunner during the final phase for great damage.
  • Wonder Waffe DG-2 is great for crowd control.
  • Bring at least 20,000 points for emergency ammo purchases.

If you maintain your distance and use your upgraded Ray Guns wisely, you’ll shred the boss before it becomes overwhelming.

FAQ: Shattered Veil Easter egg Black Ops 6 Zombies

How do you get the Ray Gun Mark 2 for free?

Kill the lab tech zombie, use the floppy disk, solve the nursery puzzle, and claim it from the armory.

What is the best weapon to use during the boss fight?

Ray Gun Mark 2W or Mark 2R with triple Pack-a-Punch. Wonder Waffe helps with crowd control.

Do you need all three Ray Gun variants?

Yes, each variant is tied to one of the three Easter egg phases.

How long does the Easter egg take to complete?

Usually, between 60 and 90 minutes, depending on team coordination and RNG.

This guide makes it easy to complete the Shattered Veil main quest while giving you the best chance to survive its chaotic boss battles. For more FC 25 Zombies guides, weapon breakdowns, and secret unlocks, keep checking the site or head to CODIntel and stay updated.