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S.A.M. Trials Explained

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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.

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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
BO6 SAM Trial Liberty Falls Location 2
 Below the spawn area in the gas station.
BO6 SAM Trial Liberty Falls Location 1
 Near the stairs to the bank's entrance.
BO6 SAM Trial Liberty Falls Location 3
 Between the GobbleGum Machine and the door to the bank.
BO6 SAM Trial Liberty Falls Location 6
 Inside the Comic Book Store.
BO6 SAM Trial Liberty Falls Location 5
 At the stairs in front of the Church.
BO6 SAM Trial Liberty Falls Location 4
 Inside the Church.

Liberty Falls Interactive Map

Possible Locations in Terminus

Location Description
BO6 SAM Trial Terminus Location 1
 Inside the Sea Tower.
BO6 SAM Trial Terminus Location 2
 Below the Sea Tower and near the ascender.
BO6 SAM Trial Terminus Location 4
 At the Rec Yard near the Second Generator.
BO6 SAM Trial Terminus Location 5
 Inside the Living Quarters above the Second Generator.
BO6 SAM Trial Terminus Location 3
 Inside the Laboratory, near the XM4 wall-buy.
BO6 SAM Trial Terminus Location 6.png
 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 Kimberly Kimberly about 1 year

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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