How to Complete the Exit 115 Lightning Ritual in Ashes of the Damned for Black Ops 7 Zombies

Stuck on the complex Lightning Ritual at Reba's Diner in Ashes of the Damned? This critical Black Ops 7 Zombies Easter Egg step requires precise execution under a tight timer. Our definitive guide breaks down every phase, from manually summoning lightning to corralling three unique Special Zombies into their charged spots. Whether you're playing on Standard, Directed, or Cursed difficulty, follow these instructions to conquer the Ritual of Massacre and advance toward the main quest completion.

Step 1: Summoning Lightning on Demand

Progress hinges on controlling when lightning strikes Exit 115. While it occurs naturally every two rounds, you can force it every round with the DG-2 Turret mounted on Ol' Tessie. Drive to Exit 115 and target the specific, unlit but sparking lamp post. Shooting it will cause another to spark—repeat this process for three successive posts to call down lightning immediately, granting you full control over initiating the ritual.

Step 2: Activating the Ritual of Massacre (The 60-Second Timer)

With lightning present, travel to Ashwood and use the DG-2 Turret on the clock tower. Then, equip your Necrofluid Gauntlet, shoot one of the now-charged clock faces, and reload to become imbued with purple Time Essence. While glowing, drive to Exit 115—but do not shoot the clock on McDougal's Service Station rooftop yet. Interacting with this clock starts a strict 60-second countdown to complete the entire zombie-corraling process. Prepare your route and team first.

Step 3: Corralling the Three Special Zombies

You must awaken and lead three distinct zombies to specific colored lightning strikes at the diner. The good news: successfully placing a zombie is permanent for that game session.

The Mechanic (Orange Lightning)

• Location: Slumped inside McDougal's Service Station near a car.
• Awakening Method: Spend 2,000 Essence at the Klaus Station inside the garage to summon Klaus. Command him to stomp near the car's trunk/boot.
• Final Destination: Lead the awakened Mechanic to the Service Station Rooftop and into the orange lightning.

The Trucker (Pink Lightning)

• Location: Sleeping outside Reba's Diner.
• Awakening Method: Drive Ol' Tessie directly into the back cargo area of the red truckparked outside the diner. The impact forces the doors open and wakes the Trucker.
• Final Destination: Escort the Trucker to the rooftop with the ritual clock and into the pink lightning.

The Waitress (Purple Lightning)

• Location: Asleep inside Reba's Diner.
• Awakening Method: You must have the Melee Macchiato perk. Punch the cash register opposite the soda machine to open it and wake her.
• Final Destination: Lead her to the Diner Rooftop and into the purple lightning. Use Ol' Tessie (parked by the truck) or the truck's hood as a climbable platform to reach the roof quickly.

Completion & Progression

Once all three zombies are correctly positioned in their respectivelightning strikes, wisps of energy will manifest and a confirming Entity voiceline will play. This completes the Exit 115 Lightning Ritual, a major milestone in the Ashes of the Damned Easter Egg. Remember, you can split this process across multiplerounds—focus on one zombie per lightning cycle to manage the timer andzombie hordes effectively.

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