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Verdansk has finally made its highly anticipated return in Season 3 with theBlack Ops 6integration intoWarzone, bringing back the classic battlefield—now fully upgraded for the current generation ofWarzone. Alongside Verdansk’s return, a host of additional content updates return, aiming to recapture the experience of the originalWarzoneduringModern Warfare’srun.
Additional weaponry is just part of the content players can grind through in Season 3, featuring blasts from the past like the HDR Sniper Rifle and the Kilo 141 Assault Rifle. However, melee enthusiasts can also look forward tothe return of the Kali Sticks.Unlike the other weapons, though, they cannot beunlocked through the Battle Pass.Here’s how to get them.
How To Unlock The Kali Sticks In Black Ops 6 & Warzone
The Kali Sticks serve as the Mastery Reward for the Return to Verdansk event inWarzone. To unlock them, players must firstclaim all 13 rewards associated with the event.Some of these rewards will be unlocked right away, whereas others areearned by opening hidden safesscattered throughout different regions of Verdansk inWarzone, with each reward being tied to a particular region of Verdansk.
There are12 safes to locate, each containing its own unique reward. Players can track their event progress via the Tac Map in the Event menu within the main lobby. For a full breakdown of every safe location,check out our dedicated Return to Verdansk guide.
Once players have unlocked all 13 Return to Verdansk rewards by opening the hidden safes, they will receive the Kali Sticks. These can then beequipped in the dedicated melee slotof players' loadouts for bothBlack Ops 6andWarzone.
TheReturn to Verdansk Event ends on April 15 at 10 AM PT.After the event concludes, the Kali Sticks willbecome an Armory Unlockfor players who have not yet obtained them.
How Good Are The Kali Sticks In Black Ops 6 & Warzone?
The Kali Sticks function similarly to other melee weapons inBlack Ops 6andWarzone, particularly in their ability toboost movement speed when equipped.However, each melee weapon has distinct stat differences across both games.
The Kali Sticksdeal 90 body damage and 135 headshot damage, making them anaverage two-hit kill in Multiplayeranda three-hit kill against fully armored opponents inWarzone—unless players press the aim button to perform a one-hit kill.
Witha notably fast melee speed—quicker than heavier options like the Skateboardand Baseball Bat—the Kali Sticks allow players to land those crucial hits rapidly, making them an excellent choice, particularly inWarzone.
