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 captivating Zombies storyline. This medieval castle ruin presents a thrilling challenge: locating a mystical amulet. Conquering undead hordes and deciphering secrets is key to completing the map's main Easter Egg quest.
One of the most intricate puzzles involves configuring the Summoning Circle Rings, a crucial step in obtaining the powerful Balmung Elemental Sword.
Configuring the Summoning Circle Rings
Before tackling this puzzle, two items are essential:
- Raven Bastard Sword: Acquired from the Raven Knight Statue in the Dining Hall by offering a Stamp.
- Antiquity: Found in the Alchemical Lab. Both item locations are highlighted in Directed Mode.
With the Antiquity and Bastard Sword in hand, head to the Tavern Cellar (opposite the Entrance Hall fast travel point). Place both items in the Summoning Circle using the Interact button.
The Summoning Circle features two rotating rings: one with elemental symbols, the other with Zodiac signs. Align the rings so the Zodiac and elemental symbols nearest the bottom arrow match those on the inserted Antiquity.
Five Antiquities exist, resulting in five unique solutions:
| Antiquity | Solution |
|---|---|
| Fish | Match the upside-down triangle with Pisces. |
| Horn | Match the triangle with Aries. |
| Jaw | Match the triangle with Leo. |
| Scorpion | Match the upside-down triangle with Scorpio. |
| Raven Skulls | Match the crossed-out triangle with Gemini. |
After correctly configuring the rings, lure shadow orbs into three portals within the Tavern. Finally, return to the Summoning Circle and interact to claim the Balmung.
