Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 delivers an array of weapon charms for players to enjoy, yet the Time of Death charm is proving to be a significant thorn in the side for Zombies enthusiasts. Since its introduction, it’s been causing severe, game-breaking issues, though the reason behind these disruptions remains a mystery.
This particular charm, which players attach to their weapons, films the number of kills during a match. However, as soon as it logs over 1,000 kills, it brings about major performance headaches—issues so severe that the game becomes nearly impossible to play. These troublesome glitches have led many players to take to the internet, sharing their experiences and cautioning others about the risks involved when using the charm in Zombies mode.
The Time of Death charm, part of Black Ops 6’s Death Rattle bundle, has been a frustrating experience for players. Once players reach 1,000 kills in a Zombies match, the frame rate nosedives, turning a smooth game session into a choppy and erratic mess. Even worse, the HUD disappears, leaving players defenseless as zombies close in. Although there’s no official explanation yet, many speculate that the charm simply isn’t built to handle a high kill count like 1,000, which is more easily achieved in Zombies than in multiplayer matches. Reddit user xRudeAwakening expressed disbelief over this oversight in a vocal community discussion.
Equally annoying, the problems seem to vanish if players switch to their secondary weapons. However, this workaround is temporary, as returning to the primary weapon equipped with the charm quickly brings back the chaos. The charm’s own tracker screen also goes black, supporting the suspicion that it lacks programming for handling more than 1,000 kills. Typically, weapon bundles in Call of Duty are free of such disruptive issues, making this a rare occurrence.
For now, players are advised to avoid using the Time of Death charm in Zombies until a solution is presented. Though Black Ops 6 has had its share of hiccups since launching in October, including significant glitches and debates over bundle prices, it remains one of the more robust entries in the franchise. While the charm’s glitches are unfortunate, particularly when you’ve paid for the bundle, it’s not critical to your enjoyment of the game. Whether you’re engaging in intense multiplayer battles or chasing kill streaks in Zombies, it might be wise to set aside this specific charm for the time being.
