Black Ops 7 Zombies: Solve the Ashes of the Damned Spore Plant Egg
The latest Zombies chapter in Black Ops 7, "Ashes of the Damned," has thrown players into a haunting, overgrown landscape filled with terrifying new threats and cryptic secrets. While surviving the relentless undead is the primary goal, a fascinating side quest has emerged that rewards inquisitive operators with powerful boons. The Spore Plant Easter Egg, centered around a mysterious Fumigator tool, is one of the first major secrets you can uncover.
This guide breaks down every step to locate the Fumigator parts, activate the Aether Spore Plants, and claim the unique rewards from this botanical puzzle.
How to Get the Fumigator in Ashes of the Damned
Before you can interact with the strange flora of the map, you need to build the right tool for the job: the Fumigator. This special piece of equipment must be assembled from three parts scattered across the starting region, primarily between Vandorn Farm and Blackwater Lake.
The parts spawn in the same general locations each match, though their exact position may vary slightly.
- Pressurized Canister: This component is typically found within the main barn at Vandorn Farm. Check the upper loft area, often resting on a stack of hay bales or near the workbench against the back wall. It's a small, green metal tank that is easy to miss in the dark.
- Corroded Hose: Make your way toward Blackwater Lake. The hose can usually be found near the dilapidated fishing docks. Look for it coiled on a barrel or tangled in the fishing nets hanging up to dry.
- Sprayer Nozzle: The final piece is located at the Old Pump House, a small brick building situated between the farm and the lake. The nozzle is a small brass piece and can be found either on the control panel inside the pump house or on a crate just outside the main entrance.
Once you have collected all three parts, head to any crafting bench on the map. The Fumigator will appear under the "Tactical Equipment" section. Crafting it will equip the item, which functions similarly to a water sprayer.
Locating the Aether Spore Plants
With the Fumigator in hand, your next task is to find the special Aether Spore Plants. These are not your typical map foliage. You are looking for small, pulsating clusters of purple and blue glowing fungi. They often grow on Aetherium-corrupted trees or on damp, mossy walls in shadowed areas.
There are numerous Spore Plants across the map, but only a specific set is required to complete the Easter egg. These key plants are located in three distinct zones:
- The Vandorn Farmhouse Attic: Inside the main farmhouse, find the ladder leading to the attic. The first plant is growing on a wooden beam in the far corner.
- The Blackwater Lake Cave: Along the edge of Blackwater Lake, there is a small, flooded cave entrance. Head inside, and you will find the second plant growing on the damp rock wall.
- The Whispering Woods: In the dense, foggy forest that connects the farm to the rest of the map, look for a large, hollowed-out tree. The third plant is located inside its trunk.
Before you can properly activate them, you must fill your Fumigator with a special liquid.
Step-by-Step: Solving the Spore Plant Easter Egg
Completing this Easter egg is a multi-stage process that requires careful attention to detail. Follow these steps precisely to awaken the Aether Spores and claim your prize.
Step 1: Fill the FumigatorYour standard Fumigator is empty. You need to fill it with Purified Water. Go to the main water pump at Blackwater Lake (the same one associated with the Old Pump House where you found the nozzle). Interact with the pump to fill your Fumigator. The liquid inside will now have a faint blue glow, indicating it's ready.
Step 2: Find the Activation SequenceDo not spray the plants yet. They must be activated in a specific order. To find the sequence, go back to the Vandorn Farmhouse. On the second floor, in the master bedroom, there is a series of three children's drawings pinned to a corkboard. These drawings will depict three distinct symbols: a Crow, a Serpent, and a Crescent Moon. The left-to-right order of these drawings is your sequence for the Spore Plants. This order changes with every match, so you must check it each time.
Step 3: Spray the Plants in the Correct OrderNow, travel to the three Aether Spore Plant locations. Next to each plant, etched into the surface it's growing on, you will find a faint carving of one of the three symbols (Crow, Serpent, or Moon). Spray the plants in the same order you saw on the drawings. For example, if the drawings showed Serpent-Moon-Crow, you must spray the plant in the cave first, then the one in the woods, and finally the one in the attic.
When you spray a plant in the correct sequence, it will bloom and emit a soft, harmonic chime.
Step 4: Defeat the Aether BloomAfter spraying the third and final plant correctly, a message will appear on your screen: "The Spores have awakened." Return to the central courtyard of Vandorn Farm. A massive, boss-like plant called the "Aether Bloom" will have sprouted from the ground.
This creature is stationary but will defend itself by releasing toxic pollen clouds and spawning unique "Spore Lurker" zombies. To defeat it, you must spray its central glowing core with the Fumigator. This will temporarily stun it and make it vulnerable to damage from your weapons. Repeat this process until it is defeated.
Rewards for Completing the Spore Plant Easter Egg
Overcoming the Aether Bloom is well worth the effort. Upon its defeat, the plant will wither away and leave behind a high-tier rewards chest. This chest is guaranteed to contain:
- A free Perk-a-Cola for every player in the vicinity.
- A high-rarity weapon, often a Pack-a-Punched gun or a Wonder Weapon.
- Salvage and equipment drops.
Furthermore, completing this Easter egg is a prerequisite for starting the main story quest on Ashes of the Damned, making it an essential early-game objective for dedicated players.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you complete the Spore Plant Easter Egg solo?Yes, this Easter egg is fully achievable for solo players. The steps remain the same, though defeating the Aether Bloom can be more challenging without teammates to draw the attention of the spawning zombies.
What happens if you spray the plants in the wrong order?If you spray a Spore Plant out of sequence, it will release a burst of toxic gas that deals a small amount of damage and blurs your vision for a few seconds. The puzzle will then reset, and you will have to start the sequence over again.
Does the Fumigator have other uses?Yes. While its primary purpose is for this Easter egg, spraying a standard zombie with the Fumigator will briefly stun and slow them down, making it a useful utility for crowd control in tight situations. It has a limited amount of water, but it can be refilled at the Blackwater Lake pump at any time.