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S.A.M. Trials Explained

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 - SAM Trials Explained
S.A.M. Trials are mini-challenges that you can do during matches in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (BO6) Zombies. This guide will help you how to find S.A.M. Trials and what rewards can you earn from completing them.

How to Find S.A.M. Trials

Follow the Purple Cloud Beam

BO6 Sam Trial Purple Cloud Beam.png
Starting around Round 6, a blue banner will alert you that a S.A.M. Trial has appeared on the map. To locate it, search for a purple cloud with a beam shooting down from the sky, marking the trial’s exact location.

S.A.M. Trial Locations

Possible Locations in Liberty Falls

Location Description
Below the spawn area in the gas station.
Near the stairs to the bank's entrance.
Between the GobbleGum Machine and the door to the bank.
Inside the Comic Book Store.
At the stairs in front of the Church.
Inside the Church.

Liberty Falls Interactive Map

Possible Locations in Terminus

Location Description
Inside the Sea Tower.
Below the Sea Tower and near the ascender.
At the Rec Yard near the Second Generator.
Inside the Living Quarters above the Second Generator.
Inside the Laboratory, near the XM4 wall-buy.
Inside the Laboratory, next to the Lift.

Terminus Interactive Map

What Are S.A.M. Trials?

Complete Timed Mini-Challenges

BO6 SAM Trial UI
S.A.M. Trials give you a random timed challenge with rewards based on your level of completion. Challenges range from objectives like Killing Vermin, Using Dark Aether Field Traps to Kill Zombies, or Eliminating Zombies Inside a Marked Location.

These trials are better taken on with a squad, so make sure you work together to complete them.

Earn Rewards From Completing Trials

BO6 SAM Trial Rewards
Successfully finishing a trial can earn you Essence, free weapons, equipment, or Aether Tools, making these trials a great way to boost your resources mid-game.

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1 Kimberly24 days

The timing isn't realistic. It's to short and not everyone works together. I wonder if soloing would make completing it easier.

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