How to Get the Aether Blade in Black Ops 6 Reckoning

The Aether Blade has become one of the most sought-after secret weapons in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Reckoning. Unlike the main Easter Egg quest, this deadly throwing knife offers an overpowered advantage against zombie hordes, making it a must-have for survival.
If you’ve been struggling to find this elusive weapon, worry no more—we’ve cracked the code. Below, we break down every step required to unlock the Aether Blade, including hidden painting locations, the Safe Key method, and how Mister Peeks plays a crucial role.

Prerequisites: What You Need Before Starting

Before attempting this Easter Egg, ensure you have:
✔ Mister Peeks Field Upgrade (Unlocked via the 90s Action Heroes event starting August 21)
✔ ARC-XD Support Item (Craftable for 1,000 Salvage)
✔ Pack-a-Punch Machine Activated

Step 1: Collect the 3 Hidden Paintings

To begin, you must locate and place three mysterious paintings in the Director’s Office. Here’s where to find them:

Painting #1 – T1 Project Janus Reception

• Located behind the left door near the Pack-a-Punch teleporter.
• Place it on the empty frame in the Director’s Office (closest to The Arsenal).

Painting #2 – T2 Sublevel 10

• Found in the northeast corner, near the yellow railing of the Particle Accelerator.
• Place it beside the first painting in the Director’s Office (near the zombie barrier).

Painting #3 – T2 Android Assembly

• Hidden behind a pillar surrounded by wet floor signs.
• Place it on the north wall of the Director’s Office.

Step 2: Obtain the Safe Key

Next, you’ll need the Safe Key, which requires an ARC-XD explosion:

Craft an ARC-XD (1,000 Salvage) at the T2 Dark Entity Containment crafting table.

Deploy the drone downstairs and guide it through a hole in the wall near the left stairs.

Detonate it near the Dark Aether crystals.

Return upstairs and shoot the remaining crystals near the Forsaken’s prison.

The Safe Key will spawn—pick it up!

Step 3: Open the Safe with Mister Peeks

Now, head back to the Director’s Office:

Locate the painting opposite the desk (near the Pack-a-Punch portal).

Activate Mister Peeks in front of it—the painting will drop, revealing a hidden safe.

Use the Safe Key to unlock it and claim your Aether Blade!

How the Aether Blade Works

This powerful weapon replaces your Lethal Equipment and offers:

✅ Infinite throws (no ammo limit!)

✅ Homing effect (seeks out zombies automatically)

✅ Instantly kills 3 zombies per throw (regardless of round or health)

✅ Only 5-second cooldown between throws

Note: Only one player can obtain it per game, but teammates can duplicate it using the Picky Eater augment on Vulture Aid.

Final Tips for Dominating with the Aether Blade

• Save it for high rounds—its infinite use makes it perfect for late-game survival.
• Pair with high-damage weapons for maximum efficiency.
• Communicate with teammates if duplicating via Picky Eater.

Ready to Wield the Aether Blade?

Follow this guide, and you’ll be slicing through zombies like never before in Black Ops 6 Reckoning!

Need more BO6 tips? Check out our other guides for hidden weapons, Easter Eggs, and zombie strategies!

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