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

Author: Emery Jan 19,2025

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 01 Reloaded update delivers a significant boost for Zombies enthusiasts. While the new map, Citadelle des Morts, is the headliner, several key additions enhance the gameplay experience. Let's explore the new Perk, Ammo Mod, and Field Upgrade.

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 aiding loot acquisition in Black Ops 6 Zombies. Found in Citadelle des Morts's Perk Machine, and the Der Wunderfizz Machine on Terminus and Liberty Falls, this perk increases loot drops from slain Zombies. Expect extra Ammo and Essence. Augments further enhance its capabilities.

Vulture Aid Major Augments

  • Fetid Upgr-aid: Fallen Zombies have a chance to release a gas cloud that charges Field Upgrades.
  • Smell of Death: A gas cloud concealing players emanates from defeated Zombies.
  • Parting Gift: Vulture Aid Ammo drops provide increased Ammo for Wonder Weapons.

Vulture Aid Minor Augments

  • Condor’s Reach: Expands the auto-pickup radius for loot.
  • Carrion Luggage: Critical hits yield extra Salvage.
  • Picky Eater: Increases the chance of dropping your currently equipped gear.

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), shifts the focus from zombie elimination to player defense and healing.

Light Mend inflicts Light elemental damage. Each shot has a chance to convert enemy health into healing glyphs that travel to injured allies. Augments unlock further potential.

Light Mend Major Augments

  • Antibiotic: Healing glyphs damage nearby enemies but have reduced duration.
  • Big Game: Enables healing glyph generation from Elite enemies, yielding three additional glyphs.
  • Dual Action: Consuming a glyph accelerates healing for a short period.

Light Mend Minor Augments

  • Longer Life: Extends the healing glyph's lifespan.
  • Extra Strength: Increases health replenishment from glyph consumption.
  • Express Remedy: Increases the range of glyph travel to allies. The Light Mend Ammo Mod is unlocked via the 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, the Tesla Storm Field Upgrade summons electrifying energy around the player, stunning and damaging nearby enemies for 10 seconds. This effect connects to allies, amplifying its impact. Augments enhance its effectiveness.

Tesla Storm Major Augments

  • Transformer: Damage scales with the number of connected allies.
  • Shockwave: Upon activation, stuns and damages all nearby enemies.
  • Static Discharge: Creates a lethal electrical surge on activation.

Tesla Storm Minor Augments

  • Power Grid: Increases the connection range to allies.
  • Overclocked: Boosts movement speed while Tesla Storm is active.
  • Lithium Charged: Extends the Tesla Storm duration. The Tesla Storm Field Upgrade is also unlocked through the Merry Mayhem Event.