Ashes of the Damned main quest Easter Egg walkthrough - Black Ops 7 Zombies guide

Ashes of the Damned is the map for Black Ops 7 Zombies. Previously, the Black Ops 6 Zombies story concluded with the team being teleported into the Dark Aether, and this new story picks up exactly from that point. The map is massive with different Points of Interest (POIs), and this time, you will have a vehicle named Tessie for navigation, which makes moving across the map easy.

As of now, you can play a fraction of the main quest Easter Egg until you unlock the Pack-a-Punch machine. The complete quest will go live on November 14, 2025, at 10 am PT.

Therefore, this article is a work-in-progress piece, and we will continue updating it with new information to help you complete the main quest Easter Egg for the Ashes of the Damned map in Black Ops 7 Zombies.

Note: Work-in-progress piece

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How to complete the Black Ops 7 Zombies Ashes of the Damned main quest Easter Egg

At the start, you spawn in the Janus Towers Plaza, and your gameplay begins here with several guided objectives:

Investigate the Server Room

Head to the Server room in Black Ops 7 Zombies Ashes of the Damned (Image via Activision)

Just where you spawn, you'll see a white building to the southeast. Before heading there, kill a few zombies and gather at least 1,250 Essence, as you need to open the locked door to access the building, which costs 1,250 Essence to unlock. Once unlocked, head inside the building. This is the Server Room.

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Melee the grate to break it open

Break open the grate to find TEDD's Head in Black Ops 7 Zombies Ashes of the Damned (Image via Activision)

As you head inside, you will find a grate on the floor. Simply approach it and melee it to break it open. There, you will find the item T.E.D.D.'s Head. Pick the item up.

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Install T.E.D.D.'s Head onto Ol' Tessie

Install TEDD's head onto Tessie in Black Ops 7 Zombies Ashes of the Damned (Image via Activision)

Now, if you take the west exit from the building, you will find a pickup truck just outside. Approach it and press and hold the install button to place T.E.D.D.'s Head onto Ol' Tessie. Once done, drive Tessie.

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Break through the Wooden Barriers

Drive Tessie and break through the barrier (Image via Activision)

As you drive Tessie, you can choose either the right or the left path. Pick whichever you prefer and drive through the wooden barriers to break them open. If you take the left path, the next Point of Interest (POI) you need to reach is Blackwater Lake. The path is linear, so just drive until you reach the POI.

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Clear the infestation off the Power Pump

Clear the infested Power Pump in Blackwater Lake POI (Image via Activision)

Exit the vehicle, and you will see a Power Pump covered with infestation. Just shoot the orange pores. Once you shoot one, a 30-second timer will begin, giving you a window to remove all the infestations from the power pump. If you fail, you can try again.

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Flip the Power Switch

Now turn on the switch present inside the building (Image via Activision)

If successful, you then need to flip the power switch inside the building just near the power pump. However, ensure you have at least 1,750 Essence as the door will be locked. Once open, head upstairs and approach the switch to flip it.

Also read: How to unlock all Lethal Equipment in Black Ops 7 Zombies

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Drive Ol' Tessie to Ashwood

Drive Tessie to reach Ashwood POI in Black Ops 7 Zombies Ashes of the Damned (Image via Activision)

Now, drive your vehicle again and follow the path, which will eventually lead you to Ashwood, another major POI on the map.

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Locate the Power Pump in Ashwood

Unlock these blocked paths to reach the Power Pump (Image via Activision)

As you reach Ashwood, you will find an upper platform that you need to reach by using your ascender. Just head to the marked point and ascend up.

But make sure to gather at least 2,750 Essence, as there will be two blocked entrances, one costing 1,000 Essence and the other 1,750 Essence to clear. Afterward, you will find the Power Pump covered with infestations.

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Clear the infestations off the Power Pump

Clear the infested Power Pump in Ashwood POI (Image via Activision)

As you did before, clear out all the infestations within the limited time frame.

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Flip the Power Switch

Flip the switch to open the garage door (Image via Activision)

Once the infestations are gone, head east, where you will find the switch. Flip it, and it will open the garage door below.

Also read: How to unlock Augment Research in Black Ops 7 Zombies

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Drive Ol' Tessie into the garage

Drive Tessie inside the garage and install the Pack-a-Punch machine in it (Image via Activision)

Now you need to drive your vehicle inside the garage. Just nearby, you will find a workbench. Interacting with it will upgrade the vehicle. Once done, you will install the Pack-a-Punch machine on Ol' Tessie's trunk.

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Up until this point, you will receive guided information. After this, you are on your own. Once the main quest goes live, this article will be updated with all the steps needed to complete the Ashes of the Damned main quest Easter Egg in Black Ops 7 Zombies.

Edited by Animesh Talukdar