There have been numerous speculations about the Ray Gun Mark 2 being included in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies, but the exact timing was uncertain until now. With the recent launch of Season 3, it has officially arrived! The weapon makes its debut alongside a brand new Zombies map named Shattered Veil. This large map is packed with secrets and hidden Easter eggs waiting to be uncovered.
If you’re determined to finish all the Easter eggs on each map, you’ll need to know how to acquire the Ray Gun Mark 2 and upgrade it to its various forms. This upgrade is crucial for completing the main Easter egg on Shattered Veil. In this guide, we’ll focus on how to evolve the Ray Gun Mark 2 into the shotgun variant, known as the Ray Gun Mark 2-P.
Obtaining the Ray Gun Mark 2 and an Empty Canister
First things first, you need to obtain the Ray Gun Mark 2. You can either get it from the Mystery Box if luck is on your side, or follow the steps outlined in this guide to acquire it from the Armory.
Next, you’ll need to find an Empty Canister, which can be collected from three different locations on the map:
- One can be obtained from a blue crystal that can be shot using the Ray Gun Mark 2.
- Another is from a pipe puzzle in the underground section.
- And the last one comes from using the LT53 Kazimir grenade at the entrance located beneath the Double Tap machine.
Once you have gathered these essential items, there are still a few more things you’ll need to collect before you can start filling the canister.
How to Upgrade the Ray Gun Mark 2 into the Shotgun Variant
How to Get an Essence Bomb
Your first task is to find an Essence Bomb, which can be randomly located in one of the scattered white boxes around the map.
These boxes are quite visible and can be found in multiple areas, including near the spawning zone, inside the mansion, and in the underground level.
To acquire the bomb, simply destroy the boxes. You might need to check several boxes before you find the one containing the bomb, so keep searching!
Fortunately, these boxes tend to respawn after a short while, which can help increase your chances of quickly securing the Essence Bomb.
How to Find the Reflectors
The second item you need is two reflectors, which can be found in the following locations:
- The fountain located to the right of the Quick Revive machine.
- The fountain just outside the PhD Flopper machine.
You may not spot these items immediately, so feel free to repeatedly interact with the fountains when you’re nearby.
Sometimes, the game may not register your interaction, so try jumping while you interact to make it work.
How to Obtain the Light Canister
With all the necessary items in hand, head to the service tunnel and go to the right side of the wall where the Armor Vest upgrade is located. There, you’ll find some rock debris.
Interact with it to place the bomb, which will clear the rocks and open a secret room.
Inside, you’ll discover a round room featuring a statue in its center. Head to the far end of this room to locate the canister machine.
Place the empty canister there, which will activate a beam from the source crystal in the center of the room.
Next, you need to solve a light puzzle where you’ll position the reflectors to redirect the beam toward the Doppelghast statues within the room. Hitting these statues will spawn enemies that you need to defeat.
You’ll need to complete this process three times before you can retrieve the canister.
Start by positioning the first reflector where the light is directed. Next, place the second reflector just to the left of the canister machine. This setup will illuminate the first statue. Remember to melee the crystal source to direct the light toward the statue and spawn the first Doppelghast. Defeat it to advance.
Next, adjust the first reflector’s position and grab the second reflector from its previous location. Place it at the endpoint of the beam, ensuring it hits the second statue. Again, melee the crystal source to spawn and defeat the second Doppelghast.
Return to the original spot of the second reflector, resetting it, and melee the first reflector until the light reaches the third statue. Now, melee the crystal source so the beam hits the final statue, spawning a stronger version of the Doppelghast. Be cautious as this one packs more power.
Once you take it down, return to the canister machine to retrieve the Light Canister.
With the Light Canister in your possession, head back to the west side of the mansion where you’ll come across a workbench in the director’s quarters. Place the canister here to activate the workbench, setting the stage for your next upgrade.
Congratulations, you’re now ready to upgrade the Ray Gun Mark 2 to its P variant, the shotgun form!
