Nikolai Easter Egg Guide
The Nikolai Easter Egg can be unlocked by using a Molotov in Abyssal Rim at Astra Malorum in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (BO7) zombies. Read on to learn how to unlock the Nikolai Easter Egg and discover the rewards you can earn!
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Nikolai Easter Egg Walkthrough
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| Nikolai Easter Egg Steps | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Play as Nikolai on Astra Malorum |
| 2 | Use Molotov to Reveal Footprints |
| 3 | Interact With the Goat Item |
| 4 | Interact With the Ritual Altar |
| 5 | Survive Ravager Attack |
Play as Nikolai on Astra Malorum
To start the Easter Egg, select Nikolai from the Operators menu and play a standard Astra Malorum map.
Use Molotov to Reveal Footprints
Equip a Molotov from your loadout or craft one at a crafting table. Once ready, head to Abyssal Rim. You’ll need to throw three Molotovs in specific areas to reveal all the footprints.
| 1 |  Throw a Molotov on the ground near the lamppost by the ammo cache to reveal the first set of footprints. |
|---|---|
| 2 |  Follow the footprints until they end at the base of the stairs. Then, throw a Molotov directly at the stairs to reveal the second set of footprints. |
| 3 |  Follow the footprints until they end just past the stairs. Then, throw a Molotov on the ground beyond the last footprint to reveal the final set leading to the cave. |
Interact With the Goat Item
You’ll find a small goat item next to the cave entrance. Interact with it to be teleported inside the cave.
Interact With the Ritual Altar
Follow the linear path in the cave until you reach a dead end. Turn around and go back the way you came until you reach another dead end. Then, turn around once more and head in the opposite direction until you reach a Ritual Altar. Interact with it, and a demon will start chasing you.
Survive Ravager Attack
While being chased by the demon, Ravagers will ambush you. Stay alive, as dying in this segment is possible. Afterward, you’ll be transported out of the cave in a short cutscene, completing the Easter Egg.
Nikolai Easter Egg Rewards
Legendary Rarity Weapon
Upon completing the Easter Egg, you’ll be rewarded with a random legendary rarity weapon, along with other loot such as armor plates, essence, and equipment.
Black Ops 7 Related Guides
Zombies Guide
Zombies Easter Eggs
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|---|---|
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| Minigolf Easter Egg Guide | Paradox Junction Music Easter Egg Guide |
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| Nikolai Easter Egg Guide | How to Get Free Perks in Astra Malorum |
| Free Random Perk: Skulls Easter Egg Guide | Grandfather Clock Easter Egg Guide |
| DG-2 Turret Easter Egg Guide | Astra Malorum Music Easter Egg Guide |
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I've done it today and I've not been able to do it in the second play. Footprints doesn't appear the second (even fifth) time I try it. Even after an hour and some other game modes like campaing. Is there any cooldown for this? Maybe its daily... I'm on PC