How to ride Z-Rex in Black Ops 6 Zombies Shattered Veil

By Ambar Jimenez | 2025-04-09 19:02:32
Master the art of riding the Z-Rex in Black Ops 6 Zombies Shattered Veil with our ultimate guide. Tips, tricks, and strategies await!
The final, formidable boss of the Shattered Veil Zombies map in Black Ops 6 is the Z-Rex, a terrifying transformation of the T-Rex skeleton prominently displayed in the Grand Foyer (the central hall of the map). The transformation occurs after a series of story-driven events. Following the acquisition of the Sentinel Artifact from The Tomb map, you activate it upon arriving at Shattered Veil. Guided by S.A.M., you load the artifact with Prima Materia. However, this action unexpectedly transports you to the location where the character Richtofen was trapped.After successfully escaping with Richtofen, the T-Rex skeleton, now imbued with residual temporal energy, undergoes a grotesque metamorphosis into the Z-Rex. The skeletal structure regenerates flesh, bringing the prehistoric predator back to life as a significant and aggressive threat you must face.This guide will detail the steps on how to climb onto and briefly ride the Z-Rex during the final boss encounter in Black Ops 6 Zombies' Shattered Veil map.

Guide on How to Ride the Z-Rex Final Boss in Black Ops 6 Zombies Shattered Veil:

To achieve the unique feat of riding the Z-Rex in Black Ops 6 Zombies' Shattered Veil, you must first initiate the boss fight and then strategically interact with the creature during a specific attack phase. The optimal time to attempt this is during the initial stages of the boss battle when the Z-Rex's aggression levels are relatively lower.
  • Approach from Behind: Carefully maneuver your character to approach the Z-Rex from its rear.
  • Trigger Tail Smash: As you get within close proximity to the Z-Rex's tail, it will execute a sweeping tail smash attack. This attack is designed to launch players into the air and inflicts a significant amount of damage (reportedly over 100).
  • Mount During Airborne State: While your character is airborne as a result of the tail smash, a crucial window of opportunity will appear. At the precise moment, press the interact button. If timed correctly, your character will mount the Z-Rex.
  • Limited Control and Weapon Swap: Once successfully mounted, it's important to note that you cannot directly control the Z-Rex's movement. Your character will simply stand on its back. Additionally, your currently equipped weapon will automatically switch to your melee weapon, and you will be unable to use your ranged weapons while riding the Z-Rex.
  • Health Regeneration Benefit: An interesting and potentially strategic aspect of riding the Z-Rex is that it serves as a temporary means of regenerating health if you were hit by its initial tail attack.
  • Automatic Dismount: Your ride on the Z-Rex is temporary. You will be automatically dismounted when the Z-Rex performs its powerful jump attack.

  • How to Encounter the Z-Rex in Shattered Veil:


    To reach the point where you canencounter the Z-Rex boss fight, you need to progress through the mainobjectives of the Shattered Veil map:

  • Reach the Mainframe Chamber: At the beginning of the mission, follow the on-screen instructions to navigate your way to the Mainframe Chamber, which is the location where S.A.M. (likely an AI or entity) is situated. This room also houses the crucial Pack-a-Punch machine for upgrading your weapons.
  • Independent Progression: After reaching the Mainframe Chamber, the guided information willcease, and you will need to proceed based on your own understanding ofthe objectives.
  • Acquire and Upgrade the Ray Gun Mark II: A key step in progressing towards the boss fight involves acquiring the Ray Gun Mark II. There are reportedly three variants of this weapon within the map:

    • W Variant
    • R Variant
    • P Variant

    Each of these variants has its own specific method for upgrading. You will need to collect three Empty Canisters and then fill each Canister through specific actions to upgrade the Ray Gun Mark II into one of these variants.

  • Complete Ritual Challenges: Once you have upgraded the Ray Gun Mark II into a variant, you must then complete the associated Ritual Challenges that are tied to that particular version of the weapon. Successfully completing these challenges will allow you to infuse the Sentinel Artifact with Prima Materia.
  • Power the Sentinel Artifact: You will need to repeat the process of acquiring and upgrading each ofthe three Ray Gun Mark II variants and completing their respectiveRitual Challenges to fully power the Sentinel Artifact with PrimaMateria.
  • Deliver the Artifact: Once the Sentinel Artifact is fully charged, your objective is to deliver it back to the Mainframe Chamber, where S.A.M. is located.
  • Trigger the Boss Fight: Upon delivering the fully powered Sentinel Artifact to S.A.M., a cutscene will initiate. This cinematic sequence will transport you to the location whereRichtofen is being held captive. Following this sequence, the Z-Rex boss fight will begin in the Shattered Veil map.
  • By following these steps andunderstanding the mechanics of the Z-Rex encounter, you can not onlyface the final boss but also experience the unique interaction ofbriefly riding this formidable creature. Remember that the specificdetails of these steps and the game itself are subject to change uponthe final release of Black Ops 6.



    Tags: Campaign Mode, Multiplayer Maps, Zombies Mode, Weapon Loadouts, Killstreak Rewards, Special Ops Missions, Perks and Atta
    Platform(s): PlayStation 5 PS5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows,
    Genre(s): First-person shooter
    Developer(s): Raven Software, Treyarch
    Publisher(s): Activision
    Engine: IW engine
    Mode: Single-player, multiplayer
    Age rating (PEGI): +18
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