Armor is a critical element in *Call of Duty* Zombies, and players on *Black Ops 6*'s The Tomb map can significantly enhance their protection beyond the standard Tier 3 armor with a challenging new Easter egg: the Gold Armor Vest. This guide details how to obtain this powerful upgrade.

What Does Gold Armor Do in *Black Ops 6* Zombies?

First introduced in *Modern Warfare 3* Zombies, Gold Armor automatically repairs itself over time, addressing the frustration of constantly replenishing armor plates. In *Black Ops 6*, this self-repair feature remains, meaning even without plates in your inventory, your armor regenerates. This is crucial for resource management and survival against powerful enemies like Amalgams, ensuring you always have sufficient protection to withstand a single devastating hit.

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How To Get Gold Armor on The Tomb in *Black Ops 6* Zombies

Unlocking the Gold Armor Vest on The Tomb involves several steps:

1. Retrieve two statue heads from the Dark Aether Nexus.
2. Place these heads on the ruined statues in the Dig Site.
3. Complete two challenging "Blood Sacrifices."
4. Purchase the Gold Armor Vest from the Roman Mausoleum (it will be a free Wall Buy after completing the sacrifices).

Where To Find the Statue Heads in The Tomb

The statue heads are located inside destructible wooden boxes within the Dark Aether Nexus. One box is near a palm tree in a corner of the Nexus, close to the green Gateway portal. The second is easily spotted near the Juggernog Perk Machine, on the same raised platform.

How To Use the Statue Heads

Once you have both heads, go to the Dig Site. Place each head on one of the two ruined Roman statues. One statue is near the Ammo Cache, by the door leading to the Neolithic Catacombs. The other is further up in the Dig Site, near the Roman Mausoleum.

How To Survive the Blood Sacrifice

The Blood Sacrifice spawns multiple high-value target (HVT) versions of Shock Mimics and Doppelghasts. This challenge reduces your health to 1 HP, but damage is absorbed by your armor. Use a Tier 3 vest and plenty of armor plates. The challenge doesn't despawn existing enemies, so starting at the end of a round is recommended. Solo players can exploit the Mutant Injection to become a Mangler for invulnerability. In co-op, a player outside the Dig Site can use a Chopper Gunner to eliminate the HVTs.

After completing both Blood Sacrifices, the Gold Armor Vest will be available for free at the Roman Mausoleum.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.