In Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, a brand-new single-player campaign designed by Raven Software is introduced in the fifth chapter. In this campaign, players join legendary Black Ops characters Frank Woods, Alex Mason, and Jason Hudson on the hunt for Perseus, a Soviet spy who has infiltrated US intelligence and obtained a nuclear device.
This guide provides details about the final mission of the campaign, “Ashes to Ashes.”
Black Ops Cold War Ashes to Ashes Campaign Mission
If you chose to lie to Adler in the previous mission, then Ashes to Ashes will be your final mission of the campaign.
Starting the Mission
The mission begins with a short cinematic scene. You reunite with Woods, Mason, Adler, and the team member you saved back in Cuba. Woods will accuse you of lying to the rest of the team. You can choose any response you like.
Picking Up No Ambush
If you didn’t set an ambush for the team at the back of the safehouse before the mission, you will:
- Get many chances to justify the reasons for guiding the team to Duga, but it won’t matter in the grand scheme of things.
- Be killed by Adler, bringing an abrupt end to the game.
Going for Ambush
If you set an ambush in the back of the safehouse:
- When Woods accuses you of leading the team down the wrong path, Adler will ask if this accusation is true. Signal the ambush.
- An RPG will be fired by the soldier onto your location, scattering you and the rest of the team.
- A soldier helps you to your feet and gives you a weapon, prompting a new objective.
Eliminating Your Team
- Head along the street and take cover.
- Track and kill all team members, including Mason, Woods, and the one you saved in Cuba.
- Begin the chase after Adler.
Starting the Chase After Adler
- Go to the side of the street and enter the building.
- Follow the trail of blood on the floor until you reach a door.
- The soldier who helped you earlier will join you before you enter the room.
- Inside the room, you’ll find Adler lying in a pool of blood. He’ll ask you to give him his lighter next to him.
- When you reach to pick up the lighter, Adler will try to attack you with his knife. Quickly press the Reload button to turn the knife against him and kill him.
Ending the Mission
After killing Adler, turn back to the soldier waiting at the door. They will reveal a familiar face by removing their mask. Before giving you the radio, Perseus will call the base and tell them to prepare for nuclear detonation. You can choose any dialogue option to end the mission.
Trophies and Achievements That Will Unlock
- Combat Recruit: Complete the campaign on any difficulty.
- Combat Hardened: Complete the campaign on Veteran or Realism difficulty.
- Ashes to Ashes: Complete Ashes to Ashes in the campaign on any difficulty.
