The Voyage Of Despair map in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Zombies presents players with an intricate main Easter egg quest set aboard the Titanic. Among the various steps, solving the clock step puzzle is one of the most vital early challenges required to progress. Understanding how to locate the active clocks and input the correct times using dials around the ship will ensure a smooth playthrough.
Locating the Active Clocks and Symbols
To begin the clock step, players must first activate the Sentinel Artifact and unlock Pack-a-Punch across the ship. Once activated, four out of six possible clock locations will feature small elemental symbols nearby representing Fire, Water, Earth, or Air. Players need to carefully note down the time displayed on each active clock along with its corresponding elemental symbol.
The six potential locations for these clocks include the Mail Rooms, Captain's Bridge, Grand Staircase, First Class Lounge, Galley, and Third Class area. Inspecting these spots closely at the start of the step saves valuable time during intense zombie rounds. Accuracy here is crucial because misreading a clock hand will stall your progress later on.
Understanding the Dial and Lever Inputs
Once all four active times and symbols are recorded, team members must navigate to the ship's control dials. The four dials located on the Captain's Bridge control the minute hand inputs for each corresponding elemental symbol. Each turn or pull of a dial adjusts the minute setting in five-minute increments.
The hour hands are set using separate dials located in other areas of the ship. Two of the hour dials are situated on the Poop Deck near the Sentinel Artifact location. The remaining two hour dials can be found inside the Engine Room, completing the set needed for all four elements.
Solving the Puzzle and Progressing the Easter Egg
Inputting the exact minute and hour values into the correct elemental dials completes this puzzle phase. Players will hear an audio cue and feel a slight vibration across the deck when the inputs are successfully locked in. This confirms that the ship's mechanisms have aligned properly for the next phase of the quest.
Completing the clock puzzle triggers elemental outlets to spark across different sections of the ship. Eliminating specific Elemental Catalysts near their matching outlets creates glowing ritual symbols required to move forward. Mastering the clock step quickly allows teams to conserve resources and prepare effectively for the final boss encounter.
