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Call of Duty Black Ops 6 (BO6)

Can You Change Zombies Difficulty?

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Black Ops 6 - Can You Change Zombies Difficulty

Zombies Mode difficulty can be changed via the Rampage Inducer in Call of Duty Black Ops 6 (BO6). Learn about the difficulty differences when using Rampage Inducers and difficulty tips.

Can You Change Zombies Difficulty?

Change with Rampage Inducer (Only for Increasing Difficulty)

BO6 Rampage Inducer

The Rampage Inducer is a machine on the map that allows you to increase the difficulty of the match when activated. There's no setting for decreasing difficulty.

To activate the Rampage Inducer, interact with the orange-hued Aether Crystal container near your spawn point. The effects will activate after a short delay. You can deactivate the Rampage Inducer at any time if needed.

In a Squad game, all players must vote to activate or deactivate the Rampage Inducer.

Rampage Inducer Effects

Zombies Difficulty Differences

Increases Zombies Difficulty and Rewards

Zombies Increases Zombie movement speed and spawn rate up until Round 20.
Essence and Salvage Increases Salvage and Essence earnings.
XP Levels XP earnings are increased.

Increasing the zombies difficulty with the Rampage Inducer gives you an opportunity to farm more Essence, Salvage, and XP more efficiently, giving you a boost to prepare for the later rounds or Easter Eggs.

Zombies Difficulty Tips

Level Up to Unlock Augments, Equipment, Field Upgrades

BO6 Research Augments

Zombies mode is naturally difficult for beginners since you're starting out with basic equipment and loadouts.

Level up your character to unlock more loadout options like equipment, Field Upgrades, and GobbleGums. It is best to just play first, level up, and get a hang of the Zombies Mode maps first.

Make sure to research Augments too unlock buffs to Perks and Field Upgrades.

Zombies Best Starting Weapon Loadout

If Activating Rampage Inducer: Unlock Key Map Locations First

Remember that you can start and deactivate the Rampage Inducer at any time. Starting it early while you still have not unlocked parts of the map like in, for example, Liberty Falls, can make it harder for you to get access to important points like perk machines.

Make sure to cover key locations of the Zombies Mode map first and figure out points of escape against hordes, as well as zombie spawns.

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Zombies Easter Eggs Zombies Maps
Zombies Weapons
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Wonder Weapons
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Math Puzzle Calculator
(Terminus)
Rarity vs. Pack-a-Punch Damage Chart
Vault Code Solution
(Liberty Falls)
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(Terminus)
God Mode Glitch
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(Liberty Falls)
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(Terminus)
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(Liberty Falls)
Best Pack-a-Punch Weapons Best Explosive Weapons in Zombies
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(Citadelle des Morts)
How to Get All Ritual Items
(Citadelle des Morts)
How to Get Stamps
(Citadelle des Morts)
How to Inspect Sword
(Citadelle des Morts)
How to Get All Incantations
(Citadelle des Morts)
Horseshoe Location and Upgrade
(Citadelle des Morts)
How to Use and Charge Sword Abilities
(Citadelle des Morts)
Best Swords How to Get Fire Incantation
How to Get Light Incantation How to Get Electric Incantation
How to Get Dark Incantation How to Upgrade All Swords
What are the Roman Numerals?
(Citadelle des Morts)
The Tomb Roman Numerals Guide
All Empty Canister Locations
(Shattered Veil)
Lamp (Sconce) Location
(Shattered Veil)
Bell Location
(Shattered Veil)
Aether Shroud Refill Guide
(Shattered Veil)
Plant Seed Locations
(Shattered Veil)
Essence Bomb Locations
(Shattered Veil)
All Folder Locations
(Reckoning)
Vaccuum Seal Device Locations
(Reckoning)
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Exfil Rounds and Rewards How to Upgrade Weapon Rarity
How to Farm Essence How to Farm Salvage
How to Get More GobbleGums How to Research Augments Faster
How to Level Up Weapons Fast Best Zombies Guns and Weapons Tier List
How to Use the Knife in Zombies S.A.M. Trial Mastery Target
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Yummy Freeze Shop Camping Spot Location How to Get the Bastard Swords
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Liberty Falls Wall Buys Terminus Wall Buys
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Der Wunderfizz Locations Mystery Box Weapons List
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Rampage Inducer Armor Buy Locations
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Trap Locations Ammo Cache Locations
Tactical Raft Spawn Locations Crafting Table Locations
All Aetheric Lantern Locations
(The Tomb)
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Zombies FAQs
Zombies Max Squad Size Zombies Split Screen
Can You Change Zombies Difficulty? Private Zombies Match
How to Play Zombies Duos How to Play Zombies Solo
Can You Drop Money? AFK Inactivity Timer
Best Zombies HUD Settings What Does the Lion Sword Do?
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