Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies players can jump into Totenreich in Season 3 Reloaded, and while most players will be grinding through the Main Quest, there are also a series of side Easter Eggs to complete. This includes the Kneehigh Helm Easter Egg, which allows players to turn into a gnome. Here is how to get the Kneehigh Helm in Totenreich.

All Zombie Intel Locations in Totenreich (Black Ops 7 Zombies)
All Zombie Intel Locations in Totenreich (Black Ops 7 Zombies)

There are 25 pieces of Zombie Intel in Totenreich, and we've got the locations pinned right here so you can collect them all with ease.

Step #1: Shoot 4 Hidden Gnomes Using a Weapon with the Shadow Rift Ammo Mod

To complete the very first step, you will need to shoot four hidden gnomes using a weapon equipped with the Shadow Rift Ammo Mod (which can be applied at the Arsenal Machine). These gnomes can be found in the following locations:

  1. Go to Tyr’s Foot and look west, just below the security spotlights (256 on the compass), and shoot the gnome there.
  2. Travel to Beach Island and stand directly behind the lighthouse on the left. Look southwest and slightly upward toward the lighthouse (219 on the compass) and shoot to hit the gnome.
  3. Head to Eidskallen Stave Church and look at the out-of-bounds painting. The third gnome can be found on the altar to the right.
  4. Head up the stairs in the Machine Workshop and find the gnome hidden by the railing just above a large crate.

To get the gnome at the Machine Workshop, you will need to complete a portion of the Main Easter Egg to unlock the Wunderbarrage Scorestreak, then use it on the Machine Workshop to gain entry. For more information on how to do this, head to our dedicated Main Quest guide.

All Totenreich Gnome Locations - 5 Image via GameRant; Source: Treyarch / Call of Duty

When shooting the gnomes, you may notice a shield icon appear on your HUD. Continue shooting each gnome until you see a purple smoke effect, which indicates that Shadow Rift has activated, then move on to the next one. A Sniper tends to be the best weapon to use here.

Step #2: Head to Loven's Antiquities & Grab the Kneehigh Helm to Become a Gnome

how to get the Kneehigh Helm in Totenreich Image via GameRant; Source: Treyarch / Call of Duty

Once you have shot all the gnomes, head to Loven’s Antiquities. Here, you can find a Kneehigh Helm outlined in red, along with the gnomes you Shadow Rifted earlier. Interact with the helmet to complete the Easter Egg.

Once done, you can turn yourself into a gnome by crouching, similar to how you can become a prop in Prop Hunt. As a gnome, you will automatically shoot purple flaming projectiles at enemies. This effect is only temporary, and you can trigger it again by purchasing the Kneehigh Helm for 6,000 Essence over in Bloodhigh Helm.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Released
November 14, 2025

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DIGITAL
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ESRB
Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs
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Treyarch, Raven Software
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Action, FPS, Sci-Fi
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Weak