How to Get the Mushroom Easter Egg in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies – The Tomb

The Tomb is the latest map to join Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies and no Zombies map would be complete without a variety of unique and valuable Easter eggs—like the Mushroom Easter Egg. This Easter egg is not only easy to obtain but can also turn the tide in tough battles or give you a strong advantage early in the game. Let’s break it down and review how to get the Mushroom Easter Egg in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 – The Tomb.

What Do the Mushrooms in the Tomb Map of Black Ops 6 Zombies Do?

As you explore The Tomb map in Black Ops 6, you'll eventually come across the Door to Nowhere. Stepping through it will take you into the Dark Aether, a realm filled with challenges and objectives crucial to completing the map’s main quest. However, one thing you might not immediately notice is the presence of mysterious mushrooms growing throughout the area.

At first, these mushrooms appear as small green plants, but as you survive more rounds, they gradually transform - first into small blue mushrooms and finally into giant purple mushrooms. While many players initially thought they were just environmental details, they play a key role in a unique Easter egg.

How to Trigger the Mushroom Easter Egg

To interact with the mushrooms in Black Ops 6 Zombies, first, you'll need to wait for them to fully grow. This takes several rounds, so be prepared to survive tougher waves of enemies. Ensure you have strong weapons and perks to handle the challenge. Once the mushrooms reach their final purple stage, approach one and hold the melee button (R3/RS/V) instead of simply meleeing it.

This will cause the mushroom to shake and eventually explode, releasing two flying bugs into the air. Quickly grab a weapon and shoot the bugs down before they fly away. If you manage to do this successfully, the bugs will drop high-tier loot onto the ground.

Loot Rewards & Bug Colors

When you manage to shoot down the flying bugs released by the purple mushrooms, they will drop high-tier loot onto the ground. The color of the bugs determines the rarity of the items: lower-tier bugs will still drop strong gear, while higher-tier (gold) bugs have a chance to release even rarer and more powerful items.

These can include Legendary Aether Tools, rare weapons, and even Scorestreaks. Players have reported finding some truly valuable items through this Easter egg, making it a great way to gain an edge in later rounds. Even if you encounter a lower-tier bug, the loot is still highly worthwhile, so it’s worth taking the time to hunt them down.