All New Black Ops 6 Zombies Perks, Mods, & Field Upgrades Explained

Author: Natalie Jan 25,2025

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 01 Reloaded update delivers a substantial boost for Zombies enthusiasts. While the new map, Citadelle des Morts, takes center stage, several key additions enhance the gameplay experience. This includes a new Perk, Ammo Mod, and Field Upgrade. Let's delve into the details:

Vulture Aid Perk and Augments

First Person View of the Vulture Aid Perk Can in Black Ops 6 Zombies

Making a comeback from Black Ops 2's Buried map, Vulture Aid is a utility perk facilitating loot scavenging. Accessible via the new Perk Machine in Citadelle des Morts, and the Der Wunderfizz Machine on Terminus and Liberty Falls, this perk increases the chance of slain zombies dropping ammo and additional Essence. Its functionality is further enhanced through Augments:

Major Augments:

  • Fetid Upgr-aid: Fallen zombies may release a gas cloud that charges Field Upgrades.
  • Smell of Death: Fallen zombies may release a concealing gas cloud.
  • Parting Gift: Ammo drops provide increased ammunition for Wonder Weapons.

Minor Augments:

  • Condor’s Reach: Expands the auto-pickup loot radius.
  • Carrion Luggage: Critical kills have a higher chance of yielding extra Salvage.
  • Picky Eater: Increases the likelihood of dropped loot matching your current equipment.

Light Mend Ammo Mod and Augments

Maya firing a weapon with the Light Mend Ammo Mod on Citadel des Morts in Black Ops 6 Zombies

Light Mend, a brand-new Ammo Mod debuting alongside Citadelle des Morts (and available on Terminus, Liberty Falls, and future maps), offers a unique defensive and healing mechanic. Bullets inflict Light elemental damage, with a chance to convert enemy health into healing glyphs that travel to injured allies. Augments further refine its capabilities:

Major Augments:

  • Antibiotic: Healing glyphs damage nearby enemies but have a shorter lifespan.
  • Big Game: Enables healing glyph generation from Elite enemies, yielding three additional glyphs.
  • Dual Action: Consuming a glyph temporarily accelerates healing speed.

Minor Augments:

  • Longer Life: Extends the healing glyph's duration.
  • Extra Strength: Increases health replenishment from consumed glyphs.
  • Express Remedy: Increases the range at which glyphs reach allies.

Light Mend is unlocked via the Black Ops 6 Merry Mayhem Event.

Tesla Storm Field Upgrade and Augments

Maya and Grey with the Tesla Storm Field Upgrade Active in Black Ops 6 Zombies on Citadelle des Morts

Returning from Black Ops Cold War, Tesla Storm is a Field Upgrade that summons electricity, stunning and damaging nearby enemies for 10 seconds. Its effectiveness is boosted by Augments:

Major Augments:

  • Transformer: Damage increases proportionally to the number of connected allies.
  • Shockwave: Upon activation, stuns and damages all nearby enemies.
  • Static Discharge: Creates a lethal electric surge upon activation.

Minor Augments:

  • Power Grid: Increases the range of the electric tether connecting allies.
  • Overclocked: Boosts movement speed while Tesla Storm is active.
  • Lithium Charged: Extends Tesla Storm's duration.

Tesla Storm is also unlocked through the Merry Mayhem Event in Black Ops 6.