Call of the Dead stands out as one of the most memorable Call of Duty Zombies experiences due to its icy Siberian setting and celebrity cast. Completing the original main quest, known as Ensemble Cast, requires players to help the original crew escape a locked room beneath the lighthouse. Understanding each step ensures your team navigates the complex quest smoothly while surviving aggressive zombie waves.
Securing the Fuse and Power
The journey begins by activating the main power switch located at the top of the ship. Once power is restored, players must make their way to the locked metal door inside the lighthouse structure. Interacting with the door prompts Ultimis to ask for help, triggering the start of the primary objective.
To fix the door's communication panel, players must locate a glowing fuse somewhere inside the room directly above the locked door. Picking up the fuse and inserting it into the panel next to the door restores basic power to the mechanism. A short knife strike on the panel confirms the fuse is properly installed and ready for the next phase.
Destroying the Security Generators
The next requirement involves destroying four red security generators scattered across the map. Players can destroy these devices using explosive weaponry or lethal grenades. Finding all four locations requires thorough exploration from the starting beach to the upper deck of the ship.
One generator sits in the water near the starting area, while another is positioned near the path leading to the lighthouse. A third generator can be found behind the ship's stern, and the final one is visible near the broken bridge area. Successfully destroying all four stops the security alarms flashing around the lighthouse.
Obtaining the Vril Device
Retrieving the Vril Device requires retrieving a special golden rod that must be charged with energy. Players must solve the lighthouse dial puzzle by rotating the numbered wheels to line up the correct code. Coordinating the dials opens the mechanism holding the golden rod inside the lighthouse structure.
After acquiring the rod, players must direct light beams toward the ship using the submarine periscope and radio dials. Inserting the golden rod into the door panel triggers a short charging sequence powered by Vril energy. Defending the area during this brief period prevents zombies from interrupting the process.
Completing the Final Transfer
Once the rod is fully charged, a glowing beam connects the lighthouse to the sky, indicating readiness. Players must interact with the door panel one last time to deliver the item to the trapped crew. The crew expresses their thanks by granting players the powerful Death Machine power-up and unlocking the achievement.
Completing this main quest rewards players with permanent Perk-a-Colas for the remainder of the match. Furthermore, George A. Romero will drop the Wunderwaffe DG-2 weapon upon defeat after the Easter egg is complete. Mastering these steps turns a difficult survival run into a highly rewarding victory.
