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Lightning Staff Code and Upgrade Guide COD Black Ops 3

Lightning Staff Code and Upgrade Guide COD Black Ops 3 guide explains how to obtain and upgrade the powerful Lightning Staff in Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, providing step-by-step instructions for players.

by Naveenkumar

Updated Oct 25, 2023

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COD Black Ops 3

"Call of Duty: Black Ops III" is a shooting video game made in 2015. It's the twelfth game in the Call of Duty series and follows the story of "Black Ops II." You can play it on PlayStation 4, Windows, and Xbox One. The game is set in the year 2065, 40 years after "Black Ops II," in a world dealing with climate problems and new technology. Like the previous games, it's about a group of special soldiers. You can play the campaign with up to 4 players, which means bigger levels and less narrow shooting. The player character has special abilities because of cybernetic enhancements. There's also a separate Zombies mode and a "Nightmares" mode with all enemies as zombies.

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The game was announced in April 2015. Unlike before, it's exclusive to Sony PlayStation for some content. When it came out, people generally liked the gameplay, Zombies mode, and the amount of things you can do. But some didn't think the story was great and wanted more new ideas. The versions for older consoles got criticized for missing features. However, it sold very well, becoming the best-selling retail game in the US in 2015. Even now, many people still play it online. It gained a dedicated fanbase. Later, a sequel named "Call of Duty: Black Ops 4" came out on October 12, 2018.

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Lightning Staff Code and Upgrade Guide COD Black Ops 3

In Call of Duty: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles, obtaining the Lightning Staff is a crucial step in surviving and completing the main Easter egg quest. Here's a simplified guide on how to get and upgrade the Lightning Staff:

Getting the Lightning Staff:

Gather Equipment: Begin by collecting points and acquiring the Gramophone from the Excavation Site. Additionally, find a black Record which can be located in three possible spots:

  • Near the machinery by the Excavation Site sign.
  • On a wheelbarrow near Pack-a-Punch.
  • Behind the Excavation Site, close to the path leading to the Church.

Setting Up the Gramophone: Once you have both items, return to where you found the Gramophone and place it down. This will reveal a passageway leading to the staff room below. Retrieve the Gramophone once the passage is open.

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Building the Lightning Staff:

Obtain the Lightning Record: Head to the area of Generator 4 (where Juggernog is located) to find the purple Lightning Record. It can be found in three different locations:

  • On a cart along a muddy path.
  • To the right of the Wunderfizz Machine on a table.
  • In the Wind Portal tunnel, to the right of where the portal is constructed.

Visit the Lightning Tunnel: Go to the Lightning Tunnel near Generator 5 and place the Gramophone on the table. This will activate a portal to The Crazy Place. Inside, you'll find a purple pedestal containing the Lightning Crystal. Return to the main map with it.

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Retrieve the Staff Parts: Ride the tank located beneath the Church to collect the Lightning Staff parts. If playing solo, you'll need to take at least two rides. With a teammate, you can save a trip.

  • On the first ride, jump over to the first platform the tank passes on the right side to collect a part.
  • On the second ride, wait for the tank to stop outside the Tank Depot near Generator 2, then grab the part.
  • On the third ride, stick to the right side of the tank as it approaches the Church, then jump off to the right and follow the path inside to find the last part.

Assemble the Lightning Staff: With all the necessary components, go to the staff room and build the Lightning Staff at the purple altar. This staff releases electric currents to defeat enemies.

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Upgrading the Lightning Staff:

Return to The Crazy Place: Head back to The Crazy Place and locate lines of pink triangles near the purple teleporter area. Pay attention to the lines opposite of it for guidance on completing this step.

Executing the Lightning Staff Code: Focus on the bottom row of arrows. Follow these steps to input the code:

  • First, press the first, third, and sixth arrows.
  • Wait for the electric charges to vanish, then hit the third, fifth, and seventh arrows.
  • After the charges disappear again, hit the second, fourth, and sixth arrows. Samantha will notify you when it's done.
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Activating the Switches: Look for sparking dials around the map and turn them to the correct direction. Here are their locations and orientations:

  • Spawn room near stairs, left.
  • Near the back door of the tank depot at Generator 2, down.
  • Across from the Stamin-Up machine at Generator 5, down.
  • Behind the Excavation Site, near the path to the Church, up.
  • Behind the tank under Church, right.
  • Upstairs in the Church, up.
  • To the right of the tunnel towards the Wind Portal on the right side, up.

Final Steps: Once the switches are set correctly, the sparks will stop, and Samantha will confirm. Go to the bottom of the Excavation Site, where a purple orb will be floating at the bottom of the rings. Interact with the levers in the area until all rings turn purple. Shoot the orb with the Lightning Staff and it will ascend into the ceiling.

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Charging Souls: Place your staff on the pedestal from which you obtained the Crystal in The Crazy Place. Now, kill zombies to transfer their souls to the staff. When you have enough, the staff inventory box will light up, indicating completion. Be cautious of shifting walls in The Crazy Place.

Using the Upgraded Lightning Staff:

With the upgraded staff, you can unleash a powerful electric blast that eliminates zombies within its range. Additionally, you can turn the staff around and use a charge to revive downed teammates from a distance using the d-pad.

By following these steps, you'll wield the potent Lightning Staff and be well-equipped to face the challenges in COD Black Ops 3.

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The Staff of Lightning in COD Black Ops 3

The Staff of Lightning is a special weapon in the game COD Black Ops 3, found in the Origins map. It shoots lightning bolts that can chain and kill multiple zombies. When upgraded to Kimat's Bite, it becomes even more powerful, chaining more zombies. While regular shots become less effective around round 25, charged shots can be effective until rounds 30-40. Charging the weapon uses six ammo per shot. Its charged attack releases a slow-moving electric ball that stuns and kills nearby zombies. It also has a melee attack with spikes on the head, which is a one-hit kill until round 16. When upgraded, it gains an extra feature called Sekhmet's Vigor, allowing players to revive others by using the bottom end. This feature shoots a fast-moving ball in a straight line, but it's important to aim carefully.

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COD Black Ops 3 Gameplay

Campaign:

In Black Ops III's campaign, you can play with up to 4 friends. The levels are big and not just narrow corridors. You can also change how your character looks. As you go through the campaign, you'll unlock new weapons and gear. There's a really hard mode where one bullet can defeat you. Finishing the campaign also lets you play in "Nightmares" mode, with a new story and zombies instead of regular enemies.

Multiplayer:

The multiplayer mode has a new movement system. You can do things like jump high and run on walls. You have full control over your guns. There's a special system where you can pick from 9 different soldiers, each with their own unique ability or weapon. They also added a character named Blackjack later on. He can copy the abilities of other specialists for a short time. You can also customize your weapons with different attachments. You can even design your own prints on your guns.

Zombies:

The Zombies mode in Black Ops 3 happens in different places and times. You can earn XP to unlock things, just like in multiplayer and campaign. There are special bonuses called "Gobblegums" and you can also change how your guns look. One map called Shadows of Evil introduces four new characters and is set in a place called Morg City. Another map, "The Giant," brings back characters from an earlier game. The DLC maps continue the story. They released a DLC called "Zombies Chronicles" with updated versions of old Zombies maps from earlier Call of Duty games. These maps look better with Black Ops III's graphics and have new stuff added in.

COD Black Ops 3 Plot

Single-player campaign:

Setting and characters:

Call of Duty: Black Ops III happens in the year 2065, which is 40 years after the events of Black Ops II. The world is in chaos due to conflicts, climate changes, and new technologies. There's a big war between two global groups, the Winslow Accord and the Common Defense Pact. Most fighting is done by secret agents because traditional air forces are not very useful anymore. Robots are a big part of the war now, and there's worry about them taking over.

You play as a member of a team called the Winslow Accord. There are two main groups in the story: the wetwork team (you and Jacob Hendricks) and the cybernetics division led by Commander John Taylor and his team. There are other characters like CIA agent Rachel Kane, Coalescence Corporation CEO Sebastian Krueger, therapist Dr. Yousef Salim, and leader of the criminal organization 54 Immortals, Goh Xiulan.

Story:

The story starts with a successful mission in Ethiopia, but you get hurt by a robot. Taylor saves you by giving you special cybernetic enhancements. After five years of missions, you're assigned to investigate a CIA black site in Singapore. It's been attacked by a crime syndicate called the 54 Immortals. Things get complicated, and you find out Taylor's team might have switched sides. The mission leads you to a research lab in Singapore, where you discover some big secrets.

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As the story unfolds, you chase Taylor to different places like Egypt and Switzerland. There are big battles, betrayals, and intense moments. In the end, you face off against Taylor, but things take a surprising turn.

Reality:

Later on, you find out that according to mission reports, you actually didn't survive the surgery after the Ethiopia mission. The events after that were a simulation. It's revealed that Taylor was in control all along.

Nightmares:

In this alternate story, a deadly virus turns people into zombies, and it's up to you to stop it. You face many challenges and even encounter powerful supernatural beings.

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Multiplayer:

The multiplayer mode lets players battle in virtual simulations with different special soldiers. Each soldier has their own unique abilities.

Zombies:

The zombie storyline involves a group of characters trying to stop an ancient evil force. There are different maps and lots of action against hordes of zombies. The story takes some unexpected turns involving powerful artifacts and otherworldly beings.

Ending:

The story ends with a powerful choice to stop the chaos. The characters' fates are intertwined with a bigger cosmic struggle.

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COD Black Ops 3 Overview

Developer

Treyarch

Publisher

Activision

Director

Jason Blundell, Dan Bunting, Corky Lehmkuhl

Producer

Ben Brinkman, Sam Nouriani, Pat Dwyer, Max Hutson

Designer

Gavin Locke

Programmer

David King, Martin Donlon, Trevor Walker

Artist

Colin Whitney

Writer

Craig Houston, Jason Blundell, Dan Laufer, Joe Puralewski

Composer

Jack Wall

Series

Call of Duty

Platform

PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox 360, Xbox One, macOS

Release

PS3, PS4, Windows, X360 & XONE: November 6, 2015, macOS: April 4, 2019

Genre

First-person shooter

Mode

Single-player, multiplayer



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Lightning Staff Code and Upgrade Guide COD Black Ops 3-FAQs

1. How do I get the Gramophone and Record for the Lightning Staff?

Collect points and find the Gramophone at the Excavation Site. Also, locate a black Record in one of three spots.

2. Where can I find the Lightning Record for the Lightning Staff?

You can find the purple Lightning Record near Generator 4, in three different locations.

3. How do I assemble the Lightning Staff?

Gather the Lightning Record, Lightning Crystal, and three staff parts. Then, go to the Lightning Tunnel near Generator 5 and use the Gramophone to enter The Crazy Place. Retrieve the Crystal and return to the main map to collect the parts from the tank.

4. What's the process for upgrading the Lightning Staff?

Return to The Crazy Place and follow the pink triangles. Input the Lightning Staff code by hitting specific arrows in the right order. Then, activate switches in different locations to complete the upgrade.

5. How do I charge the Lightning Staff with souls?

Place the staff on the pedestal in The Crazy Place where you obtained the Crystal. Kill zombies to transfer their souls. When the staff inventory box lights up, the charging is complete.

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