Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 introduced one of the most iconic zombies experiences in history with the release of the Uprising DLC pack. Set within the grim confines of Alcatraz Island, the Mob of the Dead map tasks players with breaking out of a supernatural prison cycle. Overcoming this terrifying challenge requires deep coordination, resource management, and a complete understanding of the island's unique ghostly afterlife mechanics.
Building the Icarus Plane and Collecting Components
The journey begins with players assembling the warden's makeshift airplane on the prison roof to escape the immediate facility. You must scour the lower cell blocks, docks, and generator rooms to locate five distinct components scattered across the island. Coordinating with your team ensures these heavy mechanical parts are delivered safely while managing the growing undead hordes.
Successfully building the plane allows your crew to fly across the golden gate bridge to access the electric chairs. Reaching this isolated area is a vital milestone that updates your quest progression and opens up late-game weapon upgrades. Surviving the bridge encounters prepares your team for the more complex supernatural rituals awaiting back at the main facility.
Retrieving the Hell Retriever and Deciphering the Codes
After returning to the prison via the electric chairs, players must feed the three glowing hell hound symbols located around the map. Feeding these mystical beasts enough zombies rewards the squad with the powerful Hell Retriever tactical weapon. This unique dynamic item is essential for interacting with invisible environmental objects required later in the quest line.
With the retriever secured, players must navigate to the spiral staircase to manipulate the mechanical number dial at the bottom. Entering the correct sequence of prison numbers triggers an audio cue that confirms the island's cycle is beginning to fracture. Tracking these numerical clues requires close attention to environmental hints hidden within the warden's private office walls.
Executing the Final Afterlife Showdown
The climax of the quest line requires players to refuel the Icarus plane one final time to return to the bridge. Before taking off, every player must enter the afterlife state simultaneously to board the plane as spirits. This collective transition sets the stage for a unique narrative conclusion that alters normal team dynamics completely.
Upon landing on the bridge, the player controlling Albert Arlington must face off against the remaining ghostly mobsters in a battle for survival. Resolving this final confrontation successfully breaks the infinite loop and grants the ultimate achievement for the map. Understanding these steps ensures a smooth execution for squads aiming to conquer this legendary cooperative challenge.
