The Farm Ritual in BO7 Zombies is one of the most important steps players must complete to push deeper into the main Easter egg storyline on the map Ashes of the Damned. Many players struggle with this ritual during their first attempts because it mixes exploration, item gathering, and a timed defense sequence that punishes poor preparation. This guide breaks down everything you need to know in clear and simple terms so you can start the ritual confidently and finish it without losing your progress. Whether you play solo or with a squad, understanding each step makes a huge difference.
The Farm Ritual is tied directly to the larger questline in BO7 Zombies. Completing it unlocks progression toward later objectives, helps activate special interactions around the farm area, and often grants rewards useful for the rounds ahead. More importantly, the ritual teaches players how defense-based objectives work on this map, so doing it correctly sets the tone for future challenges. For many players, completing the ritual also feels like a milestone moment that confirms they are ready for the mid-game phase.
Preparing Before You Start
Before activating anything at Vandorn Farm, you must make sure you have prepared properly. If you rush in without these basic requirements, the ritual can fail easily.
Turn on Power and Secure the Farm
Make sure the farm is fully powered. This usually involves:
- Clearing the farm’s pump by destroying glowing bulbs before the timer expires.
- Turning on the main switch inside the barn to activate perks and the Arsenal station.
- Confirming that all lights and interactable stations around the farm are functioning.
Doing this ensures all key elements required for progression are active.
Gather Gear for Defense
The ritual triggers a wave of zombies that attempt to destroy the four placed items, so you need to be ready. Bring:
- Monkey Bombs or any strong distraction equipment
- Good crowd-control weapons
- Stronger ammo upgrades
- A trap or turret if available
- Enough armor plates or self-revive options
Better preparation makes the defense phase significantly easier.
How to Start the Farm Ritual
Once everything is set, you can begin the actual process of starting the ritual.
Step 1: Collect the Four Ritual Items
The ritual cannot begin until you locate four specific items scattered around Vandorn Farm. These items are usually placed in:
- The farmhouse
- The barn
- The garage
- The cellar or basement area
Search each major structure carefully. The items glow faintly or stand out enough that you won’t miss them once you enter the correct room. Pick them up one by one. If even one item is missing, the ritual circles will not activate.
Step 2: Place Items on the Ritual Circles
After collecting all four items, head to the main outdoor area of the farm where you will find four glowing circles on the ground. These represent the ritual’s focal points.
Interact with each circle and place one item on each. When placed correctly, the circles begin to glow in a golden hue. This glow is your sign that the ritual is ready to begin. If one circle does not activate, double-check your inventory to ensure you actually picked up all items.
Step 3: Begin the Defense Phase
The moment the fourth item is placed, the ritual starts automatically. A wave of zombies will rush toward the four circles, trying to destroy the placed items.
To survive this phase:
- Throw Monkey Bombs away from the ritual items to pull zombies off the circles.
- Use traps to thin out crowds.
- Position yourself where the zombies naturally funnel so you can shoot them before they get too close.
- Communicate with teammates if playing co-op and assign each player a zone to defend.
Your only goal is simple: prevent any ritual item from being destroyed. Even one destroyed item means the ritual fails, and you must wait to try again.
Step 4: Complete the Ritual
If you manage to defend all items until the timer ends, the game will show a visual cue, often a fade-to-white effect or a similar signal. When this happens, the ritual is complete. You will know you succeeded without needing to check manually.
