The Necrofluid Gauntlet is the signature Wonder Weapon of Ashes of the Damned, the first Zombies map in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. This devastating gauntlet combines high damage, excellent crowd control, and a powerful overheal mechanic that makes it one of the strongest free weapons you can unlock. Whether your goal is to push high rounds, speedrun objectives, or simply secure the best gear each match, this guide explains exactly how to get the Necrofluid Gauntlet in BO7 Zombies-step by step, with tips for each challenge.

Unlocking the Gauntlet requires completing several multi-stage objectives involving power restoration, escorting Klaus, defending a scan sequence, and finally solving a rooftop symbol puzzle. Below is the complete walkthrough.

Step 1: Activate All Power Pumps at Vandorn Farm, Blackwater Lake, and Ashwood

Your Gauntlet journey begins with restoring power across three major regions.

1. Get T.E.D.D.'s Head

Start at Janus Towers Plaza and enter the Server Room. Behind a small grate is T.E.D.D.'s Head-melee Grate to collect it.

Install the head onto Ol' Tessie, your vehicle, which you'll use for travel throughout the quest.

2. Restore Power at All Three Stations

Use Ol' Tessie to reach each Power Pump location:

·Blackwater Lake - Destroy the infected orange bulbs attached to the pump, then enter the Cabin and flip the switch.

·Vandorn Farm - Enter the Barn and repeat the cleansing process before turning on the power.

·Ashwood - Zipline up to the upper section, clear the bulbs, and activate the switch.

Restoring Ashwood's power also unlocks Pack-a-Punch for Ol' Tessie, making future travel safer and far faster.

Step 2: Free Klaus in the Ashwood Sheriff's Office

With power restored, stay within Ashwood Market Square. To the left of the Vulture Aid machine is the locked Sheriff's Office where Klaus is held.

How to free Klaus

1. Travel west of Janus Towers Plaza to trigger an Uber Klaus miniboss.

2. Kill Uber Klaus to obtain the Stabiliser Chip.

3. Insert the chip into the terminal inside the Sheriff's Office.

4. Throw 3-4 Stun Grenades into Klaus's cell to reboot him.

Stuns cost only 250 Salvage at Crafting Tables, so stock up beforehand.

Once rebooted, Klaus becomes your controllable ally, following your commands with Up on the D-Pad (or L1). He also replaces your Tactical Equipment slot for this quest.

Step 3: Complete the Scan Progress at Zarya Cosmodrome

Next, you must escort Klaus to Zarya Cosmodrome, located southeast of Ashwood. Head underground to the Support Systems room near the Wisp Tea perk.

How to start the scan

1. Command Klaus to use the computer beside the locked canister.

2. When the green button glows, activate it to begin the 60-second Scan Progress.

3. Stand in the red circle facing the red scanner light and survive.

Important mechanics

·Being hit resets your progress.

·Zombies spawn endlessly.

·Aether Shroud does NOT prevent resets.

·Decoys, Cymbal Monkeys, and fast-firing weapons are extremely useful.

·If you fail, retry on the next round.

Completing the scan unlocks the canister containing the Aether Barrel critical objective item.

Step 4: Deliver the Aether Barrel to All Three Power Pumps

Pick up the Aether Barrel and prepare Ol' Tessie. You must deliver it to three stations in order:

1. Ashwood Bridge - Insert the barrel and let it charge.

2. Blackwater Lake Power Pump - Insert again and wait.

3. Vandorn Farm Power Pump - Insert a final time until extraction completes.

Once all three stations have processed the Aether energy, take the fully charged barrel to the Kortifex Box inside the Barn Cellar at Vandorn Farm.

Step 5:Memorisee the Farm Symbols and Enter Them at the Cellar.

After placing the barrel inside the Kortifex Box, head back to Janus Towers Plaza and use the Jump Pad.

As you glide toward Vandorn Farm, look down and identify the three red symbols glowing on:

·The Barn roof

·The Silo roof

·The Farmhouse roof

Memorise them or take a quick screenshot.

Return to the Cellar and rotate each face of the Kortifex Box until the symbols match.

When all three are correct, interact with the central eye symbol to unlock the final chamber-revealing the Necrofluid Gauntlet.

Step 6: Destroy the Green Orbs and Complete the Unlock

Picking up the Necrofluid Gauntlet triggers a short final fight:

·Purple-eyed zombies spawn in waves.

·Several green orbs appear around the Cellar.

Use the Gauntlet's Spike Shot to destroy every orb. After breaking them all, the Wonder Weapon is officially unlocked and can be Pack-a-Punched up to Tier 3.

How to Use the Necrofluid Gauntlet in BO7 Zombies

The weapon features three core moves:

·Spike Shot - A ranged projectile used for orb destruction and long-range damage.

·Spike Recall - Pulls back embedded spikes, dealing massive multi-hit damage and granting powerful overheal up to ~350+ HP.

·Claw Swipe - A melee attack for close-quarters clearing.

The overheal mechanic makes the Gauntlet one of the safest weapons for late rounds, while its recall damage melts elites and minibosses.

Final Thoughts

The Necrofluid Gauntlet stands as one of the strongest free Wonder Weapons in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies, offering massive offensive power and unmatched defensive overheal. If you want to practice routes, avoid player interference, or perfect the scan sequence, Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Bot Lobbies are a reliable option-especially for players who buy CoD Black Ops 7 Bot Lobbies to streamline Easter eggs and weapon unlocks.