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

Author: Finn Mar 05,2025

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, takes center stage, several key additions enhance the gameplay experience. This breakdown details 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

Returning from Black Ops 2's Buried map, Vulture Aid is a scavenging utility perk. Accessible via the new Perk Machine in Citadelle des Morts, and the Der Wunderfizz Machine on Terminus and Liberty Falls, it enhances zombie drops. Eliminated zombies have a chance to yield extra ammo and Essence. Augments further customize its functionality:

Major Augments:

  • Fetid Upgr-aid: Fallen zombies may drop gas clouds charging field upgrades.
  • Smell of Death: Fallen zombies may drop concealing gas clouds.
  • Parting Gift: Ammo drops provide increased Wonder Weapon ammunition.

Minor Augments:

  • Condor’s Reach: Expands auto-loot pickup range.
  • Carrion Luggage: Critical hits increase Salvage drop chances.
  • Picky Eater: Increases the likelihood of dropping your currently equipped items.

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 damage to player defense and healing. Light elemental damage is inflicted, with each shot having a chance to convert enemy health into healing glyphs for nearby injured allies. Augments offer further customization:

Major Augments:

  • Antibiotic: Healing glyphs damage contacting enemies, but duration is reduced.
  • Big Game: Enables activation on Elite enemies, yielding three additional glyphs.
  • Dual Action: Glyph consumption accelerates healing temporarily.

Minor Augments:

  • Longer Life: Increases healing glyph lifespan.
  • Extra Strength: Glyphs restore more health upon consumption.
  • Express Remedy: Extends the glyph's travel range 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

Making a return from Black Ops Cold War, Tesla Storm summons electricity around the player, stunning and damaging nearby enemies for 10 seconds. The effect connects to allies. Augments enhance its capabilities:

Major Augments:

  • Transformer: Damage scales with the number of connected allies.
  • Shockwave: Initial activation stuns and damages all nearby enemies.
  • Static Discharge: Activation creates a lethal electrical surge.

Minor Augments:

  • Power Grid: Increases the electric tether's range to allies.
  • Overclocked: Boosts movement speed during activation.
  • Lithium Charged: Extends Tesla Storm duration.

The Tesla Storm Field Upgrade is also unlocked through the Merry Mayhem Event.