Walkthrough
Distortion is the third campaign mission in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Due to the psychological toxin in their systems, Specter One is sent into a surreal, hallucinogenic jungle state containing Frank Woods' deep psychological trauma. Players must navigate this nightmare and defeat the manifested entity known as "Nightmare Woods."
Mission Info & Collectibles
- Completion Reward: Unlocks the "Phantom" Weapon Blueprint.
- Collectible Intel: 1 piece ("Family Ties") found behind the first waterfall you pass. Walk through the water curtain into the dark recess to find a skeleton holding the document.
- Top Item to Pick: The heavy tactical armor vest found near the starting zone, offering +50% bullet resistance for the rest of the mission.
Phase 1: Hallucinatory Jungle
You wake up in a jungle where paths fold and loop. Phantom enemies will dissolve into ash when shot.
- Manage Hallucinations: The screen will warp and change color. Listen to the audio cues from Harper and Samuels to identify real threats from phantoms.
- Survive the Ambush: A massive wave of shadow wolves will ambush the squad. Use automatic weapons or shotguns to clear them quickly.
Phase 2: Destroying the Nightmare
To weaken the entity, you must locate and destroy three giant stone head structures floating in the jungle canopy.
Step-by-Step Objectives:
- Destroy the Manifestations: Locate the explosive containers near each head. Ignite or shoot them to shatter the stone manifestations.
- Shadow Protectors: Each head is guarded by elite shadow soldiers that teleport. Keep moving and fire at their glowing chest pieces.
- Proceed to the next area: Follow the objective marker and eliminate any remaining hostiles to trigger the final phase sequence.
Phase 3: Boss Fight - Nightmare Woods
The mission ends in a final arena combat against a giant, spectral version of Frank Woods.
- Avoid Ground Slams: When the boss raises his fist, sprint away or jump laterally to avoid the shockwave area-of-effect.
- Weaken and Strike: Shoot the glowing weak points on the boss's shoulders. Once he kneels, rush in to interact and plant explosives. Repeat this three times to win the battle.
Tips and Tricks
- Weapon Choice: Pick up the light machine gun (LMG) found near the starting ruins. The high magazine capacity is critical for managing the massive shadow wolf swarms.
- Stay Close: If you wander too far from Samuels or Harper, the toxin level rises, causing your vision to blur and slowly drain your health.