How to Earn the Alchemist Medal in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies

In Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Treyarch’s 2024 release, medals play a significant role in rewarding players for completing specific tasks across both Multiplayer and Zombies modes. Medals pop up on your screen, celebrating everything from long-range kills to more intricate feats like the Moonshot medal, which requires patience and skill. Among the most challenging to earn is the Alchemist medal, a coveted achievement within the Zombies mode.

Here’s everything you need to know about earning the Alchemist medal, including the steps, equipment, and strategies to help you unlock it.

What is the Alchemist Medal?

The Alchemist medal is earned by eliminating five or more Zombies in quick succession, but there’s a catch: they must be affected by at least two different elemental effects. This means you cannot simply use any standard weapon to get the medal. You’ll need to rely on weapons with Ammo Mods and the right combination of equipment to inflict both elemental damage (such as fire and electricity) on the Zombies.

How to Earn the Alchemist Medal:

To unlock the Alchemist medal, follow these steps:

1. Equip Ammo Mods and Items with Elemental Effects:
   The key to earning this medal is using a weapon with the right Ammo Mod and crafting or selecting equipment that applies multiple elemental effects to the Zombies. Some of the best combinations include:
   • Thermo Grenade + Dead Wire Ammo Mod: Hit the Zombies with a Thermo Grenade and follow up with shots from a weapon using the Dead Wire Ammo Mod (which delivers electric damage).
   • Molotov + Shock Charge: The ideal combination is a Molotov cocktail (for fire damage) and a Shock Charge (for electric damage). This setup is particularly effective when you gather a horde of Zombies and can hit them with both effects simultaneously.
2. Use the Right Strategy:
   The best method for earning the Alchemist medal is to build up a large group of Zombies. Throw the Molotov into the middle of the crowd to start the fire damage, then deploy the Shock Charge in the same area to add electric damage. While the Zombies are being affected by both elements, shoot them down to fulfill the requirements and the medal will appear at the top of your screen.
3. Wait for the Higher Rounds:
   Early in the game, Zombies can be eliminated with just a few shots, making it harder to get multiple Zombies affected by the elemental effects. To increase your chances, we recommend waiting until higher rounds, where Zombies are tougher and the elemental effects deal lighter damage. This ensures you’ll have more Zombies to target with the required elemental damage.

Tips for Earning the Alchemist Medal:

• Group Zombies Together: The key to success is gathering a large enough group of Zombies before deploying your Molotov and Shock Charge. This increases the likelihood that multiple Zombies will be affected by both elements at once.
• Timing Is Key: After throwing the Molotov, give the fire time to spread and damage the Zombies before hitting them with the Shock Charge. This ensures that you fulfill the criteria of having two elemental effects active at once.
• Use the Environment: Look for places with tight corridors or choke points where Zombies are more likely to bunch up, making it easier to hit them with both fire and electricity.

Why It’s Worth Earning the Alchemist Medal:

While the Alchemist medal may take some time and effort to unlock, it’s a rewarding challenge for players aiming to complete their medal collection. Successfully earning it not only adds to your achievements but also offers a sense of accomplishment for mastering the elemental damage mechanics in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies mode.

With these tips and strategies, you’ll be well on your way to earning the Alchemist medal and joining the ranks of those who’ve mastered the art of elemental destruction in the world of Zombies.