- For other uses, see Aether.
The Aether Shroud is a Field Upgrade introduced in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Zombies. It allows the player to phase into the Dark Aether for 5 seconds, becoming hidden from enemy detection.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War[]
- "Phase into the Dark Aether for 5 seconds becoming hidden from enemy detection."
- — In-game description
Tiers[]
Like all Field Upgrades in Zombies, Aether Shroud can be upgraded using Aetherium Crystals.
- Tier I: Activation instantly reloads ammo for your weapon.
- Tier II: Increase shroud duration to 8 seconds.
- Tier III: Activation instantly warps you forward a small distance.
- Tier IV: Increased movement speed while shrouded.
- Tier V: Increase maximum charges to 2.
Gallery[]
Aether Shroud W.A.N.D.
Third-person view of an Operator in Aether Shroud.
Call of Duty: Vanguard[]
- "The Mask of Bellekar cloaks you in Dark Aether, masking your presence from enemies for 5 seconds."
- — In-game description
The Aether Shroud returns in Call of Duty: Vanguard, associated with the Artifact known as the Mask of Bellekar.
Levels[]
Like all Field Upgrades in Zombies, Aether Shroud can be upgraded during a game using Sacrificial Hearts at the Tome of Rituals.
- Level II – Automatically reload weapons when activated.
- Level III – Deal 500% bonus melee damage while active.
- Level IV – Gain 50% move speed while active. Duration extended from 5 seconds to 8 seconds.
- Level V – Increases the number of charges from 1 to 2.
Gallery[]
The Mask of Bellekar.
First-person view of entering Aether Shroud.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III[]
- "Become invisible to zombies."
- — In-game description
The Aether Shroud returns in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III.
Gallery[]
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6[]
- "Phase into the Dark Aether and become temporarily hidden from enemy detection."
- — In-game description
The Aether Shroud returns in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Augments[]
Like all Field Upgrades in Zombies, Aether Shroud can be imbued with two out of six possible Augments. Players can equip one Major Augment and one Minor Augment at a time.
Major Augments[]
- Group Shroud: Nearby players are also cloaked.
- Burst Dash: Warp forward a short distance, killing all normal enemies in your path.
- Void Sheath: Swap to your dedicated melee weapon as it’s imbued with Dark Aether energy. Kills allow you to stay in Aether Shroud for longer.
Minor Augments[]
- Instant Reload: Activation instantly reloads your currently held weapon.
- Extra Charge: Increase max charges by one.
- Extension: Aether Shroud duration is significantly increased.
Gallery[]
Aether Shroud in third person.
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