Call of Duty Ray Gun: What It Is and How to Find It in BO6
The Ray Gun is a recurring Wonder Weapon in Call of Duty Zombies. It first appeared in World at War and returned in Black Ops 6. On Liberty Falls, the Mystery Box is the clearest way to try for one, while some map interactions offer another chance at random loot. This guide focuses on the original Ray Gun in Black Ops 6, not its later Ray Gun Mark II variant or the separate weapons in Black Ops 7.
What Is the Ray Gun?
The Ray Gun is a sci-fi Wonder Weapon that fires explosive energy shots. It is associated with Zombies rather than a normal loadout unlock. Activision's Ray Gun retrospective traces it to World at War, where it was a rare Mystery Box find. Black Ops 6 brought it back on its Zombies maps, including Liberty Falls.
Its splash damage can hit multiple nearby zombies, but close-range shots can also harm the player. Keep space between yourself and a crowd when firing. The PhD Flopper perk in Black Ops 6 protects against self-inflicted damage; without it, avoid firing into enemies at your feet.
Pack-a-Punch improves the weapon's damage as you progress. The older guide stated fixed one-shot round ranges, magazine values and upgrade effects without a current source. Those values can vary with balance changes, so check the weapon and upgrade screen in your match rather than treating a fixed number as permanent.
Black Ops 6 later added the Ray Gun Mark II to Mystery Boxes on the existing Zombies maps. It is a different weapon from the original Ray Gun discussed here. An image or guide for the Mark II should not be confused with the original when you choose a strategy.
How to Get the Ray Gun on Liberty Falls
Mystery Box
Look for the Mystery Box's blue beam above Liberty Falls, then spend Essence to take a random roll. The box can move after a Teddy Bear result, so check the sky or map again if it disappears. A Ray Gun is possible, but the box also contains other weapons. Save enough Essence for your doors and survival gear rather than spending every early round on rolls.
Activision's Liberty Falls guide explains how to follow the Mystery Box and how early route choices affect your setup. The game's BO6 Zombies overview confirms the Ray Gun is available across its maps. This remains the straightforward route for a player who wants to try for it without following a side Easter egg.
Vault and Other Random Loot
Liberty Falls also has a vault in the Savings & Loan building. Loot keys from tougher enemies can open safe deposit boxes there. A Ray Gun may appear among the rewards, but the contents are random. A small vending machine near the Motor Lodge can also dispense random loot when interacted with; specialist guides include a rare Ray Gun among its possible drops.
Some Liberty Falls side activities can produce random Wonder Weapon loot. The Mister Peeks car interaction is one example: identify the black-and-gold car containing Mister Peeks and destroy it with a Mangler Cannon, then inspect the drop. The Liberty Lanes bowling challenge is another optional activity with variable rewards. Neither should be described as a fixed Ray Gun pickup.
If you are short on time, focus on the Mystery Box and any loot opportunities already along your route. Do not plan a run around the old claim that either the car or bowling always produces a Ray Gun.
For related Zombies activities, the active Round-Based Zombies Boost category remains linked. Its service details are separate from these in-game random drops.
Using the Ray Gun Effectively
Keep your distance. Its explosive shots work well against grouped zombies, but firing at a target beside you risks self-damage. PhD Flopper removes that particular hazard in Black Ops 6; positioning still matters because zombies can trap you while you reload.
Build a route with room to move. Open streets are easier for lining up groups than narrow interiors. If a train of zombies closes in, create space before firing. Liberty Falls has several connected routes, so learn a loop that leaves an exit rather than staying in a corner.
Use Pack-a-Punch when you can afford it. Activision explicitly notes the original Ray Gun becomes more potent with progressive Pack-a-Punch upgrades. Balance and available Essence determine when to upgrade; do not assume an old fixed round or cost is ideal for every match.
Carry another useful weapon. A practical second weapon helps when you need to save Ray Gun ammunition or handle a target where splash fire is awkward. The Ray Gun is powerful, but it is a random acquisition and should not be treated as mandatory for every Liberty Falls run.
Summary
The original Ray Gun is available in Black Ops 6 Zombies, including Liberty Falls. Use the Mystery Box for a random chance, and consider the vault or optional map interactions for other random loot. Once you have it, keep distance from your own splash damage and improve it through Pack-a-Punch. The Ray Gun Mark II joined the BO6 Mystery Box later and should be treated as a separate weapon.
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FAQ
It is a recurring Wonder Weapon with explosive shots. It began in World at War and returned in Black Ops 6 Zombies.
Yes. The Mystery Box can roll the original Ray Gun, but its result is random. Follow the blue beam to find the box's current location.
No. The Mark II is a separate Wonder Weapon added to the Mystery Box on BO6 maps after launch.
Change Log
- 17.04.2025 - Call of Duty Ray Gun: What is it and How to Get guide published.