How to get and use Hacking Device in Black Ops 6 Zombies Terminus

The Hacking Device is the final piece of the Terminus Easter Egg puzzle, unlocking the map’s formidable end-game boss. Like Liberty Falls, getting this item is a long and difficult road, especially when entering higher rounds.

Here’s how to get and use the Hacking Device in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Terminus Main Quest.

How to get the Hacking Device in Black Ops 6 Zombies Terminus Main Quest

To unlock the Hacking Device in BO6 Zombies, you must first acquire the Terminus Keycard. This step requires you to get the Beamsmasher Wonder Weapon, which can be crafted or found in the Mystery Box. Once you’ve discovered this tool, use it to find the Hard Drive and defeat the boss, Nathan.

After eliminating Nathan, you’ll get the Terminus Keycard, sending you on a quest to repair broken pipes. The pieces for it will be in the sunken ship at the coordinates C6.

As you approach the ship, you’ll notice an opening with a ladder. Ascend the ladder to find two Node Connectors on a table. If you’re part of a squad, it’s crucial that all your teammates are inside the ship, as the doors will close after picking up the canisters.

When you’re ready, pick up one of the Node Connectors and try your best to survive this intense zombie wave. You’ll need to last until the hatch opens, at which point the challenge is over. However, equipping the canisters will restrict your movement speed, so watch out for any nearby zombies.

All Terminus pipe locations (Node Connector)

You must attach the canister to one of three possible locations (you’ll repeat this step when picking up the second Node Connector). The first one isn’t too far away from the sunken ship, located on an island at the coordinates D7.

Look for pipes by the shore that can either be connected or broken.

If it’s broken, you’re in luck. You’ll be able to complete the first step quickly, which is to attach the connector to the piping. Unfortunately, in my case, my pipe was already connected. And if this happens to you, you’ll need to move on to the other two locations.

Go to the docks at the coordinates F6 to locate the following pipe. It will be to the right of the Deadshot Daquiri machine.

The pipes will be next to one of the pillars at the docks.

The last Terminus pipe location can be found inside the tunnels at the underground level E5 coordinates.

Go to the right of the Speed Cola machine to find the broken pipes there.

Remember, you must attach two Node Connectors to these pipings, so return to the sunken ship to grab the second piece. Those who have all three pipes connected can return to Peck at the initial spawn point (F4). Grab the Hacking Device from the slot that you’ve likely interacted with during the Hard Drive quest.

How to use Hacking Device in Black Ops 6 Zombies Terminus Main Quest

Now that you have the Hacking Device, it’s time to put it to use. You’ll need to utilize it to hack into three buoys around the edges of the map. You can pull out your Hacking Device by holding the Interact button, which will then start a two-minute countdown with the first buoy.

If you’re in a squad, the person who unlocked the Hacking Device is the only one who can use it. On the other hand, solo players will need to make some preparations prior, as a quest later on can be tricky to do alone. I recommend crafting three Monkey Bombs at the Crafting Table (you can only hold two, so save enough Salvage for the third) or acquiring the Idle Eyes GobbleGum beforehand.

I will also note that sometimes a monster will spawn in the water, triggering a harmful radioactive cloud. This event can occur when you’re in the water, primarily when you’re in a round for too long. If this happens, you’ll likely need to start the next round to stop it.

All Terminus Buoy locations

Use a boat at the docks to find the first buoy at the coordinates G6.

Eliminate the flying undead bugs when you get there to interact with the buoy.

The two-minute timer will commence once you hack the first buoy. Move the boat over to the top of the map at the coordinates E2.

You must, once again, defeat some zombies around there and hack the buoy as quickly as possible.

The final buoy will be near the sunken ship at the coordinates C6.

Use the Hacking Device to complete this crucial step of the Terminus Main Quest Easter Egg.

Once you’ve hacked the three buoys, rush over to the underground Laboratory where the Pack a Punch machine is. A five-minute timer will begin, forcing you to deactivate three detonators. It’ll get pretty hectic at this point, so if you aren’t sure where to find these locations, we’ll break them all down.

All Terminus detonator locations

Solo players must find a way to distract the zombies for at least 10 seconds at this stage. This is where the Monkey Bomb and the Idle Eyes GobbleGum come into play. Throw or use the gum to get off the zombies’ radar, then defuse the bomb. For squad players, protect the defusers or get the others to guard you while you’re doing this. You must defuse the three detonators in five minutes, or all hell breaks loose.

Starting from the Pack-a-Punch machine, take a right and go down the stairs. You’ll find the first detonator here (the door will open when the timer begins).

Continue going forward, pass the Melee Macchiato machine, and you’ll find the following detonator just before the stairs.

Now, go up the stairs and take a left to defuse the last detonator. It’ll be right above Melee Macchiato.

After you’ve accomplished this challenging feat, you’ll unlock the door to the Terminus Final Encounter boss fight.

To win this battle, you’ll need to consume any perks you can get and Pack-a-Punch your weapon to Tier 3. I also suggest having the Cache Back GobbleGum since it’ll be tough to get a reload during this showdown. Just make sure you’ve decked yourself out with enough PAP upgrades and armor to survive through the BO6 Terminus Main Quest.