Unlocking the Balmung: A Guide to the Citadelle Des Morts Summoning Circle

Citadelle Des Morts, introduced in Black Ops 6 Season 1 Reloaded, presents players with a challenging Zombies Easter Egg quest. A key part of this quest involves configuring the Summoning Circle Rings to obtain the powerful Balmung Elemental Sword. This guide breaks down the process.

Before tackling the Summoning Circle puzzle, you'll need two items:

1. Raven Bastard Sword: Acquired from the Raven Knight Statue in the Dining Hall by offering it a Stamp.
2. An Antiquity: Found in the Alchemical Lab. (Note: Locations are shown on-screen in Directed Mode.)

With both items in hand, head to the Tavern Cellar (opposite the Entrance Hall fast travel point). Place the Antiquity and Bastard Sword into the Summoning Circle using the interact button.

Now for the puzzle: The Summoning Circle features two rotating rings – one with elemental symbols, the other with Zodiac signs. Align the rings so the elemental symbol and Zodiac sign nearest the bottom arrow match those on your chosen Antiquity.

There are five Antiquities, each requiring a unique solution:

After correctly configuring the rings, lure shadow orbs into three portals within the Tavern. Finally, return to the Summoning Circle and interact with it to claim your Balmung Elemental Sword.