Black Ops 7 Zombies features 30 Relics for Cursed Mode, each adding another restriction or gameplay modifier to make runs more difficult. The collection is divided into Grim, Sinister, and Wicked tiers, with Relics hidden across Ashes of the Damned, Astra Malorum, Paradox Junction, Totenreich, and Kowakujo. Rex Infernus does not currently have any Relics to unlock.
All Grim Relics in Black Ops 7 Zombies
Grim Relics are the Tier 1 challenges. Several require reaching Round 20 before their respective unlock conditions become available.
| Relic | Effect | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer’s Pen | Shock Mimic props can appear around the map | On Ashes of the Damned at Round 20, use Napalm Burst or Molotovs to ignite three red candles |
| Dragon Wings | Disables normal Power-Up spawns | On Ashes of the Damned at Round 20, use the Vandorn Farm Jump Pad toward Janus Towers Plaza and shoot the purple portals on the collapsed towers |
| Teddy Bear | Reduces the delay between rounds by 75% | On Ashes of the Damned at Round 20, use Aether Shroud and the Necrofluid Gauntlet to locate all 10 Mister Peeks parts |
| Gong | Field Upgrade begins charged but can only recharge through Full Power | On Astra Malorum at Round 20, combine Tesla Storm and Dead Wire to electrify a zombie carrying a lightning rod near the required lightbulbs |
| Seed | Disables the Mystery Box | On Astra Malorum at Round 20, find a Gray-rarity Pistol and kill a number of zombies equal to the current round |
| Rocket | Disables Scorestreaks | On Paradox Junction at Round 20, use Brain Rot to charm and pet a Rad-Hound, then repeat the process with a D.A.W.G. |
| Power Switch | Tactical and Lethal Equipment changes randomly every round | On Totenreich, hit the four bear belts in Blodheim Hall with Combat Axes in the correct order |
| Wrestling Belt | Wall-Buy weapons change randomly every round | Currently unsolved |
| Gramophone | Bullets deal increased damage, but every shot consumes two rounds | On Kowakujo, collect the drumsticks and reproduce the drum sequence in the Kitchens |
| Druid Stone | Removes the bleed-out bar; Self-Revive Kits revive you immediately | On Kowakujo, reach Round 20 without taking damage |
The Wrestling Belt is the only Grim Relic in the provided information without a confirmed solution, so its unlock method should be considered unknown until the community discovers the required steps.
All Sinister Relics in Black Ops 7 Zombies
Sinister Relics form Tier 2 and introduce significantly harsher restrictions. Several of these challenges become available around Round 40.
| Relic | Effect | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Vril Sphere | Limits players to four Perk-a-Colas | On Ashes of the Damned at Round 40, kill the Doppelghast spawned through the Jump Pad |
| Samantha’s Drawing | All carried weapons change each round while retaining rarity and Pack-a-Punch level | On Ashes of the Damned at Round 40, feed Chompy a weapon of every rarity from Gray through Legendary |
| Focusing Stone | Disables Self-Revive Kits | On Ashes of the Damned at Round 40, melee a Zursa for a wine bottle, complete a Legendary T.E.D.D. Task, then shoot the bottles at the Blackwater Lake Cabin in their explosion order |
| Spider Fang | Perk prices at machines never decrease | On Astra Malorum at Round 40, melee kill O.S.C.A.R. while Wisp Tea is targeting him |
| Matryoshka Doll | Cuts the Salvage drop rate in half | On Astra Malorum at Round 40, travel to Mars and kill zombies with C4 while they’re on the central circle |
| Summoning Key | Zombies explode when killed and can damage nearby players | On Paradox Junction, locate the dog collar, tennis ball, and dog grave |
| Stuffed Elephant | Increases the delay before health regeneration begins | On Totenreich, survive 40 rounds without acquiring a Perk |
| Dancing Arnie | Perk machines dispense random Perk-a-Colas | On Totenreich, prepare the chili with its special ingredients, then use the Jotunn Star to feed Mister Peeks 75 zombie souls in Blodheim Hall |
| Valkyrie Helmet | Remaining in an area causes damaging electrical fields to appear | On Kowakujo, assemble four ceramic shards, activate the cat cafe, and feed 50 zombie souls to the catnip |
| Film Reel | Limits players to one Pack-a-Punched weapon | On Kowakujo, Pack-a-Punch 10 different weapons |
These Relics can dramatically alter normal Cursed Mode strategies. The Vril Sphere restricts Perk builds, for example, while Samantha’s Drawing makes relying on one specific weapon impossible despite preserving its upgrade level.
All Wicked Relics in Black Ops 7 Zombies
Wicked Relics are Tier 3 and contain some of the toughest modifiers and unlock requirements in the game. Many require reaching Round 60 or completing lengthy challenges.
| Relic | Effect | How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | Enemies regenerate health | On Ashes of the Damned, reach Round 60 and complete an entire round using only traps to kill zombies |
| Dragon | Disables every Ammo Crate | Complete the Ashes of the Damned Main Quest on Round 60 or later |
| Blood Vials | Disables all Augments | On Ashes of the Damned, answer the ringing red telephone five times across the required 10-round intervals between Rounds 10 and 60 |
| Golden Spork | Enemies deal double damage | On Astra Malorum at Round 60, fire the Mangler Cannon through the Mars portal and kill at least 10 zombies inside the Machina Astralis room |
| Civil Protector Head | You lose a Perk after every 100 kills | On Astra Malorum at Round 60, solve the chandelier candle puzzle using PhD Flopper and the blinking lights on Ol’ Tessie |
| Mangler Helmet | Disables the Arsenal | On Paradox Junction at Round 60, use the Mister Peeks Field Upgrade on the Mystery Box, collect Mister Peeks, and place him on the mailboxes to obtain an Ultra-rarity Knife |
| Agarthan Device | Randomizes the types of zombies appearing each round | On Totenreich, collect all three Mister Peeks pieces and place them on the throne during Richtofen’s side quest |
| Music Box | Enemies only take critical damage | On Totenreich at Round 60, score five Sniper Rifle headshot kills from inside Tyr’s Head |
| Dragon Egg | Randomizes Elite and Special zombie spawns during standard rounds | On Kowakujo, solve the murder mystery correctly on the first attempt to obtain the Path of Sorrows, then strike the Japanese symbols around the map with it |
| Mannequin Turret | Removes starting Armor; only Gold Armor from the Wall Buy remains available | On Kowakujo, reach Round 60 without failing an Assault Wave |
Which Maps Have Cursed Relics?
The 30 currently listed Cursed Relics are spread across five Zombies maps.
Ashes of the Damned has Lawyer’s Pen, Dragon Wings, Teddy Bear, Vril Sphere, Samantha’s Drawing, Focusing Stone, Bus, Dragon, and Blood Vials.
Astra Malorum contains Gong, Seed, Spider Fang, Matryoshka Doll, Golden Spork, and Civil Protector Head.
Paradox Junction has Rocket, Summoning Key, and Mangler Helmet.
Totenreich includes Power Switch, Wrestling Belt, Stuffed Elephant, Dancing Arnie, Agarthan Device, and Music Box.
Finally, Kowakujo contains Gramophone, Druid Stone, Valkyrie Helmet, Film Reel, Dragon Egg, and Mannequin Turret.
Based on the current information, Rex Infernus has no Cursed Relics of its own.
How Cursed Relic Tiers Work
The three tiers broadly represent escalating difficulty. Grim Relics introduce restrictions such as losing standard Power-Ups or the Mystery Box, while Sinister Relics interfere more heavily with core systems including Perks, Self-Revives, weapons, and Salvage.
Wicked Relics are the most punishing. Their effects include regenerating enemy health, double enemy damage, disabled Augments and Ammo Crates, critical-hit-only damage, and the loss of a Perk after every 100 kills.
Unlocking all 30 therefore requires far more than simply surviving high rounds. Players need to complete map-specific puzzles, side Easter eggs, unusual combat challenges, and Main Quests while meeting exact conditions. With the Wrestling Belt’s solution still unknown, however, one piece of the complete Black Ops 7 Zombies Cursed Relic collection remains unresolved.
