What is Grief in BO6 Zombies? PvEvP game mode explained
The early patch notes for BO6 Zombies Season 4 have revealed some exciting content coming up for the players, and the Grief mode is making its return. This unique mode is pretty different from other LTMs from previous seasons. It's a blend of PvEvP experience where players participate as teams and get involved in indirect combat. This guide will provide you with all the vital information required for you to master the upcoming mode in Season 4. Table of contents How will the Grief mode work in BO6 Zombies? BO6 Zombies Season 4 Grief arena explained What is Grief in BO6 Zombies Season 4 All Grief arenas in BO6 Zombies Season 4 How will the Grief mode work in BO6 Zombies? The Grief mode is a 4v4 competitive mode with the objective for teams to outlast their opponents. The mode will be available on all five Zombies maps, and players won't be directly contesting against one another. Instead, they will have to strategically capture different zones on the map, which will help them to outwit and outlast their opposition. The two teams will be representing Director Richtofen and S.A.M., respectively, and they will be guided accordingly. Both teams will be dropped on either side of the same Grief Arena. Team members won't be able to eliminate each other, but they can obstruct the opponents by melee attacks, body blocks, or more. Screenshot via Activision BO6 Zombies Season 4 Grief arena explained The Grief Arena will be an incredibly chaotic place for all players, as it will be filled with hordes of undead. The arena has an open environment in Season 4, and the required doors will be marked for the players to use. Downed players can be revived by their allies, but the revivals can be delayed with different tactics. Any eliminated enemies will be revived automatically at the end of the third round. Combat will take place across multiple rounds, and players can join in before Round 10. There will be some similarities with the standard Zombies modes, as players will come across Essence and Salvage. However, Salvage belongs only to those who manage to pick it up first. Once a Capture Zone appears on the map, players will have to stand on it to occupy it. Once done, it will apply a random debuff on the enemy, causing grief in the process. This job isn't going to be easy with zombies and your enemies trying to disrupt your attempts at every possible stage. What is Grief in BO6 Zombies Season 4 Screenshot via Activision Once you capture a zone, it will apply certain debuffs to your enemies. Here are all the possible griefs that will be available in the mode. Weapon Nerf: Enemies do reduced damage to zombies. Ammo Drain: All weapons will receive an ammo drain, with shells being removed consistently while the grief is live. Zombie Ambush: Summons an Elite Zombie that tries to eliminate the rival team. Weapon Carousel: Rival team players will have their weapons swapped randomly. Frozen: Slows down the enemy team players, and also applies frost and ice coating on the characters. All Grief arenas in BO6 Zombies Season 4 11 Grief Arenas will be added to the game at the launch of Season 4. Liberty Falls Arena 1: Pump & Pay, Motor Lodge, and Fuller’s Liberty Lanes Liberty Falls Arena 2: Dark Aether Church, Cemetery, Hilltop Terminus Arena 1: Bio Lab Terminus Arena 2: Crab Island Citadelle des Morts Arena: Courtyard, Ramparts, and Entrance Hall The Tomb Arena 1: Dig Site, Mausoleum The Tomb Arena 2: Dark Aether Nexus Shattered Viel Arena 1: Garden Pond, Lower Terrace Shattered Viel Arena 2: Upper Terrace, Shem’s Henge, Motor Court Shattered Viel Arena 3: Mansion Foyer, Overlook, East Foyer, Library Shattered Viel Arena 4: West Hallways, Southwest Balcony, Bottlery The task will be pretty simple: survive by eliminating the zombies, and capture zones to cause grief to your opponents. The team applying the most grief will be declared the winners. The post What is Grief in BO6 Zombies? PvEvP game mode explained appeared first on Destructoid.
The early patch notes for BO6 Zombies Season 4 have revealed some exciting content coming up for the players, and the Grief mode is making its return.
This unique mode is pretty different from other LTMs from previous seasons. It's a blend of PvEvP experience where players participate as teams and get involved in indirect combat. This guide will provide you with all the vital information required for you to master the upcoming mode in Season 4.
Table of contents
How will the Grief mode work in BO6 Zombies?
The Grief mode is a 4v4 competitive mode with the objective for teams to outlast their opponents. The mode will be available on all five Zombies maps, and players won't be directly contesting against one another. Instead, they will have to strategically capture different zones on the map, which will help them to outwit and outlast their opposition.
The two teams will be representing Director Richtofen and S.A.M., respectively, and they will be guided accordingly. Both teams will be dropped on either side of the same Grief Arena. Team members won't be able to eliminate each other, but they can obstruct the opponents by melee attacks, body blocks, or more.
BO6 Zombies Season 4 Grief arena explained
The Grief Arena will be an incredibly chaotic place for all players, as it will be filled with hordes of undead. The arena has an open environment in Season 4, and the required doors will be marked for the players to use. Downed players can be revived by their allies, but the revivals can be delayed with different tactics. Any eliminated enemies will be revived automatically at the end of the third round.
Combat will take place across multiple rounds, and players can join in before Round 10. There will be some similarities with the standard Zombies modes, as players will come across Essence and Salvage. However, Salvage belongs only to those who manage to pick it up first.
Once a Capture Zone appears on the map, players will have to stand on it to occupy it. Once done, it will apply a random debuff on the enemy, causing grief in the process. This job isn't going to be easy with zombies and your enemies trying to disrupt your attempts at every possible stage.
What is Grief in BO6 Zombies Season 4
Once you capture a zone, it will apply certain debuffs to your enemies. Here are all the possible griefs that will be available in the mode.
- Weapon Nerf: Enemies do reduced damage to zombies.
- Ammo Drain: All weapons will receive an ammo drain, with shells being removed consistently while the grief is live.
- Zombie Ambush: Summons an Elite Zombie that tries to eliminate the rival team.
- Weapon Carousel: Rival team players will have their weapons swapped randomly.
- Frozen: Slows down the enemy team players, and also applies frost and ice coating on the characters.
All Grief arenas in BO6 Zombies Season 4
11 Grief Arenas will be added to the game at the launch of Season 4.
- Liberty Falls Arena 1: Pump & Pay, Motor Lodge, and Fuller’s Liberty Lanes
- Liberty Falls Arena 2: Dark Aether Church, Cemetery, Hilltop
- Terminus Arena 1: Bio Lab
- Terminus Arena 2: Crab Island
- Citadelle des Morts Arena: Courtyard, Ramparts, and Entrance Hall
- The Tomb Arena 1: Dig Site, Mausoleum
- The Tomb Arena 2: Dark Aether Nexus
- Shattered Viel Arena 1: Garden Pond, Lower Terrace
- Shattered Viel Arena 2: Upper Terrace, Shem’s Henge, Motor Court
- Shattered Viel Arena 3: Mansion Foyer, Overlook, East Foyer, Library
- Shattered Viel Arena 4: West Hallways, Southwest Balcony, Bottlery
The task will be pretty simple: survive by eliminating the zombies, and capture zones to cause grief to your opponents. The team applying the most grief will be declared the winners.
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