Necrofluid Gauntlet Wonder Weapon – How to Get
Step-by-step walkthrough for unlocking and upgrading the Necrofluid Gauntlet in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies.
The Necrofluid Gauntlet is Black Ops 7’s newest wonder weapon—a toxic melee cannon that melts elites, shields, and entire escort waves in seconds. This necrofluid gauntlet how to get guide walks you through every prerequisite, step-by-step puzzle, and upgrade, complete with screenshot placeholders for your own captures.
Screenshot Placeholder: Necrofluid Gauntlet equipped, glowing with toxic energy.
Requirements & Overview
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Map | Ashes of the Damned (Season 1.5 update) |
| Prerequisites | Pack-a-Punch active, Bunker quest completed |
| Team Size | Solo or Co-op (co-op faster) |
| Steps | Sample Collection → Reactor Infusion → Bunker Forge → Gauntlet Trials |
Step 1 – Sample Collection
Collect three Necrofluid Samples from elite kills:
- Cryo Trenches: Defeat a Mangler near the frozen tanks.
- Rooftop Loop: Kill a Disciple on the catwalk.
- Helipad Command: Destroy a Stormcaller during weather warning.
Each elite drops a glowing sample. Store them in the Stash or carry them directly—co-op squads should split the workload.
Screenshot Placeholder: Elite dropping Necrofluid sample.
Step 2 – Reactor Infusion
- Head to the reactor console after collecting all three samples.
- Insert samples into the console; enemies will spawn in swirling toxic clouds.
- Hold the area for 60 seconds. Energy mines and Tesla turrets help keep pressure off.
Successful infusion powers on new conduits around the Reactor Core, opening the path to the Bunker Forge.
Screenshot Placeholder: Reactor console with sample insertion prompt.
Step 3 – Bunker Forge
- Ride the bunker elevator (same as Elemental Pop quest).
- Interact with the new forge terminal; it will request two items: Power Core and Toxic Catalyst.
- Retrieve the Power Core from the Observation Deck drop pod (after infusion).
- Craft Toxic Catalyst by combining 500 rare salvage + 1 decoy + 1 energy mine at the crafting bench.
Insert both items into the forge terminal to begin a multi-wave defense event. Waves include Manglers, Stormcallers, and armored zombies—pop Ring of Fire and drop decoys ahead of time.
Screenshot Placeholder: Forge UI showing Power Core and Toxic Catalyst slots.
Step 4 – Claim the Gauntlet
After the defense, the Necrofluid Gauntlet materializes on the forge pedestal:
- Primary Fire: Charged punch that explodes on impact.
- Secondary Fire: Toxic beam that channels for three seconds, leaving lingering puddles.
- Melee: Rapid swings that apply DoT to elites.
Equip it immediately; going down may despawn the weapon if no one picks it up.
Screenshot Placeholder: Player picking up Gauntlet from forge.
Step 5 – Trials & Upgrades
Complete three trials to unlock full power:
- Toxic Trail: Eliminate 30 zombies inside toxic puddles created by the beam.
- Armor Break: Punch five Manglers until their cannons shatter.
- Escort Shield: Use Gauntlet secondary to protect the escort drone from taking more than 10% damage.
Each trial activates sequentially—watch the HUD notifications. Once finished, return to the bunker forge and interact with the console to finalize the upgrade. Damage, beam duration, and charged punch radius increase significantly.
Screenshot Placeholder: Trial HUD showing progress (e.g., 20/30 Toxic Trail).
Usage Tips
- Rotation: Alternate beam and punch to manage heat/fuel. The Gauntlet overheats if you spam the beam.
- Field Upgrade: Frenzied Guard or Healing Aura ensures you stay alive while meleeing elites.
- Perks: Juggernog, Stamina Up, Speed Cola (for quick melee swing), and Elemental Pop for DoT stacking.
- Ammo Mod: Not applicable—Gauntlet uses intrinsic charges that regenerate over time.
Screenshot Placeholder: Gauntlet beam shredding a Mangler.
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Fix |
|---|---|
| Elite didn’t drop sample | Must be killed within designated zone (highlighted by HUD). |
| Reactor infusion timer reset | A player left the room; keep at least one person near console. |
| Forge event overwhelming | Drop Tesla turret, pre-place claymores, use Ring of Fire. |
| Trials not progressing | Check HUD; only one trial active at a time. Ensure Gauntlet deals killing blow. |
FAQ
Can I get the Gauntlet more than once per match?
Yes, but only after re-running the forge defense. Samples respawn every five rounds.
Does it count as a primary weapon?
It occupies the wonder weapon slot. You can carry it alongside two other guns.
Does the beam revive teammates?
No, but the lingering puddle slows enemies, giving you time to revive manually.
Can the Gauntlet be Pack-a-Punched?
Not through the forge. Finishing the trials acts as its upgrade.
Grab the Necrofluid Gauntlet early in your run to trivialize escort contracts and bunker defenses. Swap in your own screenshots, practice the trial requirements, and you’ll add another S-tier wonder weapon to your Black Ops 7 Zombies arsenal.