The iconic Mob of the Dead map in Call of Duty: Black Ops II offers one of the most memorable narrative experiences in Zombies history. Completing its main story quest, known as Pop Goes the Weasel, requires coordination, resource gathering, and precise execution. Understanding the necessary sequence allows players to break the cycle and achieve full victory on Alcatraz Island.
Essential Preparation and Essential Tools
Before attempting the main quest steps, players must secure the Hell's Retriever tactical weapon. This unique weapon is obtained by feeding three Cerberus heads located around the prison blocks, infirmary, and docks. Additionally, building the Icarus plane and visiting the Golden Gate Bridge at least three times is mandatory to trigger late-game steps.
Entering the Citadel Tunnel Keypad Numbers
Once the bridge visits are completed, players must head down to the bottom of the Citadel Tunnels spiral staircase. While in Afterlife mode, players need to shock the number dials to input specific four-digit sequences. The required codes are 101, 386, 872, and 481, which correspond to prisoner identification numbers.
Collecting Audio Logs and Final Boarding
Inputting all numbers correct triggers a audio narration and spawns five headphone drops along the prison pathways. Players must collect each audio log sequentially from the tunnels all the way up to the rooftop. After listening to all recordings, all players must enter Afterlife mode and board the plane on the roof simultaneously.
The Golden Gate Bridge Finale
Upon arriving at the Golden Gate Bridge for the final time, players will revive their human bodies at the electric chairs. The encounter transforms into a direct fight between Albert "Weasel" Arlington and the other three mobsters. Depending on who survives the showdown, players will either continue the endless cycle or break it once and for all.
