Upgrading the Lightning Staff, also known as Kimat's Bite, is an essential strategy for players looking to conquer higher rounds in the Origins Zombies map. While building the initial staff requires collecting three staff parts via the tank, the purple record, and the elemental crystal, evolving it into its ultimate form demands solving specific riddles across the map. Following every upgrade step correctly ensures your weapon gains devastating area-of-effect electrical attacks.
Required Items for the Upgrade Process
Before initiating the upgrade puzzle, players must ensure they have built the base Lightning Staff and positioned the Gramophone near the excavation site. Having the Gramophone is crucial for opening the portals to the Crazy Place where the first puzzle sequence occurs. Additionally, keeping up with daily gaming news can help players stay updated on classic map strategies and speedrun techniques.
Solving the Piano Chord Puzzle in the Crazy Place
The initial upgrade step takes place inside the Crazy Place near the purple Lightning portal. Look above the portal to find purple musical notes arranged like a piano keyboard. Shoot the lower row of purple keys with the Lightning Staff in three precise sequences: 1-3-6, 3-5-7, and 2-4-6. Completing all three sequences correctly triggers a distinct audio confirmation chime.
Turning the Sparking Electrical Dials Across the Map
Once the piano puzzle is solved, return to the main trenches to adjust seven electrical panel switches scattered around the map. Turn each dial until it stops sparking and points in the correct direction. Key locations include the tank station near Generator 2, spawn building, Generator 4, Generator 5 near Stamin-Up, the excavation site, and both floors of the church.
Aligning the Excavation Rings and Charging Souls
Head to the bottom of the Excavation Site to find four large rotating stone rings. Pull the levers on the wooden walkways until all four gem lights on the rings display a vibrant purple color. Shoot the floating purple orb beneath the rings with your Lightning Staff to send it flying into the sky. Finally, enter the Crazy Place, place the staff on its pedestal, and collect zombie souls nearby to fully charge Kimat's Bite.
