- Shuffle an Egg beginner guide: everything you need before your first serious run on Shaolin Shuffle.
- Turn on all four power switches early to open the tunnel and Pack-a-Punch path.
- Earn a Chi stance level 1 with 15 melee kills, then talk to Pam Grier to start the easter egg.
- Rat King mini-bosses gate the quest: three fights, each unlocked after three steps.
- Core loadout: Type 2 akimbo primary, Kendall 44 secondary, plus Fate and Fortune cards.
Shuffle an Egg Beginner Guide: Map Basics
Shaolin Shuffle is the 1970s New York zombies map in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, and "shuffling an egg" is how the community describes conquering its main easter egg quest. For beginners, the map can feel overwhelming: multiple districts, four power switches, Chi stances, and a multi-stage quest capped by the Rat King. This guide breaks the first run into manageable phases so you always know what to do next.
Subway 1 Start
- Spawn area with first power switch
- Great early farming spot
- Home to the rat cage and turnstile
Inferno Club
- Central disco hub
- Dance floor and rooftop access
- Second power switch on the roof
Black Cat Dojo
- Pam Grier's home base
- Chi stance training
- Rat King summoning symbols
Farm round 1 entirely with melee kills for maximum points, then buy the Hornet off the wall. Stay near the ticket windows in the subway through round 4, softening zombies with a few pistol shots before finishing with melee.
Power, Stances, and Pack-a-Punch
Four power switches control the tunnel network that unlocks the map's fast travel and the Pack-a-Punch route. Get all of them on before committing to the quest.
| Power Switch | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subway 1, near spawn | Turn on at the start of the game |
| 2 | Inferno Club rooftop | Buy the stairs door past the DJ booth |
| 3 | Park, near Dead Drops | Cross from the dance floor side |
| 4 | Subway 2 | Final switch; tunnel opens after |
Once power is on, grab the Pack-a-Punch token under the Tough Enough machine by going prone, then collect the film reel and Pink Cat flyer from their random spawn locations to open the Pack-a-Punch room at the Pink Cat.
The easter egg cannot begin until you reach level 1 in any Chi stance (Rat, Crane, Tiger, or Dragon). Activate a stance jar and earn 15 melee kills while it is active to unlock the shuriken lethal. Then speak to Pam Grier twice to officially start the quest.
| Chi Stance | Style | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Rat | Fast, evasive melee | Beginners, early rounds |
| Crane | Balanced kicks | General crowd control |
| Tiger | Heavy strikes | Burst damage on bosses |
| Dragon | Fire-based attacks | Late-game clearing |
Easter Egg Step-by-Step Route
The quest is sequential: three steps unlock each Rat King fight, and beating the third Rat King opens the final boss in the sewers.
Free the Rats
Break a rat cage with a shuriken, then follow the rat as it visits five more cages around the map. Farm 15-20 zombie souls in the golden ring that appears, survive the ninja wave, and grab the locker key.
Chinese Symbols
Use the key on the symbol locker in Subway 2, then shoot the Chinese symbols on walls near the Black Cat Dojo, in the Inferno Club bathroom, and in the park. A gong confirms the first Rat King is ready at the Dojo.
Dragon Symbols and Morse Code
Pick up the Rat King's eye, reveal 6 of 13 dragon symbols across the map, then listen to the Morse code phone and match it to the correct movie poster. Selecting a wrong poster resets the entire step.
Rooftop Cipher
Place the poster on the flood light, blow open the boarded window with explosive damage, then solve the hangman-style symbol cipher to spell a valid word. Rat King 2 waits on the rooftop.
Missing Reel, Golden Rings, Disco Zombies
Flip the round three times, survive the hijacked cutscene, deliver the golden turnstile, farm souls across six golden ring locations, and transfer the disco ball between dancing zombies on the Inferno dance floor. Beat Rat King 3 on the strip to open the boss fight.
The five ring locations form an arc across the map: Subway 1, the Bomb Stoppers alley, the Inferno VIP room, the park, and the rooftop near the park. Diva zombies and ninjas count toward the soul total, so gas grenades or explosive Kendall 44 rounds speed this step up dramatically.
Recommended Loadout and Perks
| Slot | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Type 2 (akimbo) | Massive boss DPS after Pack-a-Punch |
| Secondary | Kendall 44 (packed) | Explosive rounds for boards and hordes |
| Early wall gun | Hornet | Cheap points farming rounds 2-4 |
| Lethal | Rat King Heart | Infinite-use instakill after Rat King 3 |
| Tactical | Rat King Eye | Reveals hidden dragon symbols |
| Perk | Location | Priority |
|---|---|---|
| Tough Enough | Subway 1 side | ★★★★★ |
| Bang Bang | Subway 2 | ★★★★★ |
| Racing Stripes | Racing Stripes roof | ★★★★ |
| Bomb Stoppers | Alley area | ★★★★ |
| Quickies | Late game | ★★★ |
Nade Party simplifies the golden ring step, while straight boss-fight cards like 5-Second Muscle and Best for Less carry the Rat King encounters. Keep Stimulus available for emergency heals during the final fight.
Boss Fight and Completion Checklist
The final boss alternates between Rat King phases (Type 2) and minigame phases (Kendall 44), three times each, ending in a pure DPS check. Choose the red heart minigame first since clearing acid puddles under a timer is the hardest, and save the blue brain for last because it cannot be failed on time.
Whenever the Rat King summons ninjas, drop everything and swap to the Kendalls. Ninjas are fast, hit hard, and will end a run faster than the boss himself. Pam Grier fights alongside you during Rat King phases, so use her as a distraction.
Beginner First Run Milestones:
- Turn on all four power switches
- Reach Chi stance level 1 and unlock shurikens
- Open Pack-a-Punch and pack the Type 2
- Defeat all three Rat Kings
- Claim the Soul Key and complete the easter egg
FAQ
Q: Can a beginner complete the Shuffle an Egg quest solo?
Yes. The Shaolin Shuffle easter egg is fully soloable without fortune cards or weapon kits. The boss fight alternates phases predictably, and the ventilation trap near the tunnel exits wipes entire hordes during the final DPS check.
Q: What happens if I pick the wrong movie poster in the Morse code step?
Choosing the wrong poster forces you back to the dragon symbol step, which is a major setback. Listen to the code as many times as needed, focus on the first digit, and remember the same six movie codes appear every game.
Q: Which Chi stance should a beginner use first?
Any stance works for the prerequisite, since level 1 only requires 15 melee kills. Rat stance is a popular early pick for its speed, but the choice does not block quest progress.
Q: How much money should I save before the boss fight?
Arrive with both weapons double Pack-a-Punched and Quickies purchased. You receive no free ammo before the fight opens, so farm on the strip with the Kendalls until your kit is finished.