How to Get Permanent Perks in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies makes one of the most meaningful changes the mode has seen in years: the introduction of Permanent Perks. Unlike the classic system-where getting downed sends all your perks straight to the Dark Aether-BO7 lets players earn perks they keep even after being revived, massively improving survivability in high-round runs and boss encounters.
If you're wondering how to get Permanent Perks in Black Ops 7 Zombies, how the T.E.D.D. Tasks work, and what you need to prepare before attempting them. This guide breaks down the full process step-by-step.
What Are Permanent Perks in Black Ops 7 Zombies?
Permanent Perks function exactly like regular Perk-a-Colas, but with a crucial twist:
Once you unlock a Permanent Perk, you keep it for the rest of the match-even after being downed or fully dying.
This means that if you permanently unlock Stamin-Up, Jugger-Nog, or Quick Revive, you will respawn with it immediately on the next round. Permanent Perks do not carry over between different matches, but they are incredibly powerful for long runs, the main easter egg, and high-round strategies.
Step 1 - Claim All 12 Perk-a-Colas First
Before you can even attempt earning Permanent Perks, you must buy all 12 Perk-a-Colas available on the Ashes of the Damned map.
This is the biggest challenge-and the biggest cost.
How Much Essence Do You Need?
Each Perk increases in price by 500 Essence, meaning the more Perks you buy, the more expensive the next one becomes. To collect all 12 Perks, you'll need around 63,000 Essence in total.
You can acquire these Perks at:
·Their individual Perk Machines (each located across the map; see our machine guide),
·Der Wunderfizz, which spawns after Round 20 at the north end of Janus Towers Plaza.
Buying all 12 Perks early is crucial. Without owning all of them, you cannot begin earning Permanent Perks.
Step 2 - Wait for a T.E.D.D. Task to Spawn
Once all Perks are purchased, your next step is to complete a T.E.D.D. Task.
How T.E.D.D. Tasks Work
·They spawn every 4-6 rounds.
·The task location is random.
The location appears:
·On your HUD,
·On your minimap,
·In the world, via a swirling energy portal rising into the sky.
T.E.D.D. Tasks are always randomized, and they vary from escort objectives to timed challenges, kill-based tasks, and defensive missions.
Some examples include:
·The T.E.D.D. Task
·Completing a T.E.D.D. Task-1 (escort variant)
·The Mystery Perk challenge
Each task has its own scoring system, and the reward you get depends on how highly you score.
Step 3 - Complete the T.E.D.D. Task With a Maximum Rank
You only earn a permanent perk if you complete the T.E.D.D. Task with maximum rating (usually Tier S/Legendary).
Why is the maximum rank important?
Finishing a T.E.D.D. Task with top performance guarantees:
·Legendary-tier loot
·A Mystery Perk drop
But here's the key:
If you already own all 12 Perks, the Mystery Perk is automatically converted into a Permanent Perk.
You will see a notification appear on the right side of your screen:
"Permanent Perk Obtained: [Perk Name]"
This confirms the perk is now locked in until the match ends-even if you bleed out.
Step 4 - Keep Completing T.E.D.D. Tasks to Unlock All Permanent Perks
There is no limit to how many Permanent Perks you can acquire in a single match.
The process is repeatable:
1. A T.E.D.D. Task appears every 4-6 rounds.
2. Complete it with a maximum rating.
3. Receive a new Permanent Perk if you already own all 12.
Because of the random order of rewards, it may take several cycles of T.E.D.D. Tasks to unlock them all.
This process is much easier to practice in Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Bot Lobbies, where you can run T.E.D.D. routes without pressure. Many players who want a smooth grind opt to buy CoD Black Ops 7 Bot Lobbies to streamline early-game perk farming and essence generation.
Why Permanent Perks Are Game-Changing
Permanent Perks offer several major advantages in Black Ops 7 Zombies:
1. Perfect for Main Easter Egg Runs
Dying during multi-step boss fights or rituals no longer sets you back to zero perks.
2. Ideal for Solo Players
Self-Revives become far more useful since your perk loadout stays intact.
3. Better High-Round Survival
Jugger-Nog, Stamin-Up, Elemental Pop, or Death Perception staying active after being downed drastically boosts survival odds.
4. Better Resource Efficiency
No need to re-spend tens of thousands of Essence on perks after every revive.
Tips for Earning Permanent Perks Faster
·Farm Essence early before Round 20-use Contracts, Elite Zombies, and weapon XP bonuses.
·Use PAP'd weapons to ensure you complete T.E.D.D. Tasks quickly and efficiently.
·Keep armor upgraded to avoid being downed during escort or holdout tasks.
·Communicate in co-op-teams can complete T.E.D.D. Tasks more safely and consistently.
·Save a zombie at the end of rounds so you can move freely to a T.E.D.D. Task location.
Final Thoughts
Getting Permanent Perks in Black Ops 7 Zombies takes planning, Essence farming, and consistent T.E.D.D. Task completions-but the reward is absolutely worth it. Once you start stacking multiple Permanent Perks, the entire flow of Ashes of the Damned shifts toward a more empowering, high-risk/high-reward playstyle.
Whether you're grinding high rounds or attempting the main easter egg, unlocking these perks will make every future down far less punishing and boost your team's overall survivability.