Introduction

Ancient Evil is the sixth Zombies map in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and serves as the climax of the Chaos storyline. Released on March 26th, 2019, for PlayStation 4 and a week later for Xbox One and PC, the map takes players to the ancient underground city of Delphi, Greece. This guide covers all essential aspects of the map, including key features, weapon locations, challenges, and strategies to help you survive and thrive. Master the Call of Duty Ancient Evil map with our comprehensive guide featuring tips, strategies, and detailed walkthroughs.

Overview of Ancient Evil

Ancient Evil beckons players to join the Chaos crew—Bruno, Diego, Scarlett, and Shaw—on an adventurous journey into an underground Greek city filled with new varieties of the undead. The map’s sprawling layout, set against the backdrop of a cavernous city, challenges players with its intricate design and deadly foes. As the final installment in the Chaos storyline, Ancient Evil promises an epic conclusion with rich lore and intense gameplay.

The aboveground Delphi serves as a decoy, hiding the true underground city where a Sentinel Artifact has been activated. This artifact has left the city frozen in time, with an ongoing trial that has persisted for thousands of years. The real Delphi, buried beneath the surface, is a labyrinthine network of ancient structures and undead enemies, creating a unique and treacherous environment for players.

Exploring Delphi

The initial part of the map is set within the city of Delphi, featuring various temples and monuments dedicated to Greek legends. The Amphitheater houses the Sentinel Artifact, which players must activate to access the lower parts of the city. Pegasus, the mystical horse, plays a crucial role in transporting players to the Dark Side, but only after locating the Golden Bridle.

Key Locations in Delphi

• Sentinel Artifact: Located in the Amphitheater, this artifact must be activated to unlock further areas.
• Golden Bridle: Found in the Stoa of the Athenians or the Intersection of Treasuries, it allows players to ride Pegasus.

The Dark Side

Once aboard Pegasus, players are taken to the Dark Side, where they must unlock the Pack-a-Punch Machine at the Center of the World by freeing two eagles with a Special Weapon. The Dark Side includes four key areas: the River of Sorrows, Cliff Ruins, Python Pass, and the Center of the World.

Key Areas in the Dark Side

• River of Sorrows: Entry point from Pegasus.
• Cliff Ruins: Location to craft the Pegasus Strike.
• Python Pass: Area inside a massive dead snake.
• Center of the World: Houses the Pack-a-Punch Machine.

Enemies and Challenges

Ancient Evil introduces new enemies, the Gegenees and Spartoi, while also bringing back the Blightfathers from previous maps. The map features a variety of challenges similar to those in IX, which can be started in Apollo’s Temple or the Cliff Side Ruins after activating the Sentinel Artifact.

Unique Enemies and Challenges

Ancient Evil introduces new enemies such as the Gegenees and Spartoi, alongside returning foes like the Blightfathers. These enemies add layers of difficulty and require players to adapt their strategies to survive.

Similar to IX, Ancient Evil features a variety of challenges that players can complete for rewards. These challenges are initiated in Apollo’s Temple or the Cliff Side Ruins and can include tasks like holding positions, killing zombies in specific ways, and avoiding damage. Rewards range from common items like Double Points to epic rewards such as powerful Pack-a-Punch weapons and extra perks.

Challenge Types

• Hold Position in a specific location
• Kill Zombies in specific locations
• Kill Zombies with Apollo’s Will or Special Weapons
• Headshot challenges
• Health recovery challenges
• Kill Zombies with God Hand Wonder Weapons or Equipment

Rewards

Completing challenges can yield rewards of varying tiers, from Common to Epic. Higher-tier rewards require more challenges to be completed and include powerful items such as PAP’d (Pack-a-Punch) weapons and perks.

Unlocking Pack-a-Punch

To access the Pack-a-Punch Machine, players must first activate the Sentinel Artifact and then locate the Golden Bridle. Riding Pegasus to the Dark Side, players must free two eagles in Python Pass and Cliff Ruins using their Special Weapon. Once freed, a survival wave at the Center of the World will unlock the Pack-a-Punch Machine.

Crafting Essential Equipment

Ancient Evil features unique craftable items like the Apollo’s Will shield and Pegasus Strike.

Apollo’s Will Shield

To build this shield, players must gather three parts:

• Strap: Found in the Upper Road area.
• Shield: Dropped by the first Gegenees special enemy.
• Spear: Located in the Stoa of the Athenians or Intersection of Treasuries.

Pegasus Strike

Crafting the Pegasus Strike requires three parts found in the Dark Side:

• Anvil: Located in Cliff Ruins.
• Tongs: Found in the River of Sorrows.
• Hammer: Found in Python Pass.

Primordial Hands and Upgrades

The map includes four new wonder weapons: the Hand of Hemera, Hand of Gaia, Hand of Charon, and Hand of Ouranos. Each weapon can be upgraded twice, to the Redeemed and Exalted versions.

Acquiring Dormant Hands

Players must locate dormant hands around the map, which can be identified by a purple glow. These hands are placed at specific altars to start a mini-survival wave, granting the base version of the weapon.

Upgrading to Redeemed Hands

Each hand has a unique upgrade process involving specific tasks and mini-challenges:

• Hand of Hemera: Rotate mirrors and transport light to the altar.
• Hand of Gaia: Shoot crystals off plants and plant them at the altar.
• Hand of Charon: Kill zombies in a river, find coins, and return them to the altar.
• Hand of Ouranos: Shoot zombies into arrows, collect feathers, and transport them to the altar.

Exalted Upgrades

To achieve Exalted upgrades, players must reignite the Eternal Flame by completing challenges and charging altars with zombie souls. Trials involve defeating various enemies, including catalysts, skeletons, Gegenees, and Blightfathers.

Conclusion

Mastering Ancient Evil requires understanding its complex layout, utilizing key equipment, and effectively completing challenges. By following this guide, players can navigate the treacherous city of Delphi, harness the power of wonder weapons, and emerge victorious against the undead hordes.

Explore the depths of Ancient Evil and conquer the final chapter of the Chaos storyline in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Zombies.