Call to Action: Activate Summoning 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 new Zombies storyline. This medieval castle map presents a thrilling quest for an amulet, demanding players overcome undead hordes and solve intricate puzzles. One such puzzle, crucial for obtaining the powerful Balmung Elemental Sword, involves configuring the Summoning Circle Rings.

Configuring the Summoning Circle Rings

Before attempting this puzzle, two items are required: the Raven Bastard Sword (obtained from the Raven Knight Statue in the Dining Hall by offering a Stamp) and an Antiquity (found in the Alchemical Lab). Directed Mode players will see these locations highlighted.

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.

The puzzle involves two rotating rings: one with elemental symbols, the other with Zodiac signs. Align the rings so the Zodiac and elemental symbol nearest the bottom arrow match those on the inserted Antiquity.

Five Antiquities exist, each requiring a unique solution. The solutions are:

After correctly configuring the rings, lure shadow orbs into three Tavern portals. Finally, interact with the Summoning Circle to claim the Balmung.