Warzone 2.0 is the next generation of Call of Duty’s popular battle royale title Warzone, dropping players into the sandy desert locale of Al Mazrah.
But it’s not easy being the last man standing on the battlefield. Whether you’re in pursuit of that elusive nuke, or simply want to learn how to land quicker to get a headstart on your opponents, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s a look at everything you need to know to get started on Warzone 2.0.
Learn how to play Warzone 2.0 with these guides
The basics
| GUIDE | DESCRIPTION |
| The complete beginner’s guide to Call of Duty Warzone 2.0 | Learn the basics and what you need to know before getting started. |
| All locations and POIs in Al Mazrah | A guide to all the points of interest in Al Mazrah. |
| Gunsmith explained: Platforms, receivers, attachments | Find out how the new Gunsmith system works and how you unlock new weapons and attachments. |
| What is DMZ? | Extraction-style DMZ mode explained. |
| Warzone 2.0 circle explained: Multiple circles, splits, and merges | Learn how the new circle mechanic works. |
| What is Resurgence mode? | Warzone 2.0’s faster-paced Resurgence mode explained. |
| Resurgence map guide: Locations and POIs on Ashika Island | A guide to all the points of interest in Resurgence map Ashika Island. |
Tips and tricks
| GUIDE | DESCRIPTION |
| The best settings on PC for visibility and performance | The best PC settings for the right balance between spotting enemies easily and performance. |
| The 5 best landing spots in Al Mazrah | Where to land in Al Mazrah. |
| The best FOV settings | The best field-of-view settings you should be using. |
| The fastest vehicles to get around the map | The vehicles you should be using to get around in Warzone 2.0. |
| How to get a nuke and win instantly | Find out how to earn a nuke for an instant victory. |
| How to get your full loadout | How to access your full custom loadout. |
| How to land the fastest | How to land before your opponents and loot quicker. |
| The best perk packages to use | The best perk packages to use to give yourself an advantage. |
| How to escape DMZ | How to exfiltrate successfully with your loot in DMZ. |
| How to level up your weapons faster | How to level up weapons quicker and unlock all the attachments. |
| How to interrogate enemies in Warzone 2.0 | How to use the interrogate feature to find out where opponents are. |
| The best settings for Warzone 2 Season 2 Reloaded | A guide for various new setting changes in Season 2 Reloaded. |
How to unlock weapons, Operators, and more
| GUIDE | DESCRIPTION |
| How to unlock M13B assault rifle | Unlock the M13B assault rifle. |
| How to unlock BAS-P SMG | Unlock the BAS-P submachine gun. |
| How to unlock Victus XMR sniper rifle | Unlock the Victus XMR sniper rifle. |
| How to unlock Chimera assault rifle | Unlock the Chimera assault rifle. |
| The best base camos and how to unlock them | A look at the best base camos and how to unlock them. |
| How to unlock more insured weapon slots in DMZ | Enjoy a peace of mind in DMZ with more insured weapon slots. |
| How to unlock every Operator | Unlock all the Operators in Warzone 2.0. |
| How to unlock Gold, Platinum, Polyatomic, and Orion camos | How to unlock all the mastery camos in Warzone 2.0. |
| Every Weapon Case reward in DMZ and how to earn them | All seven Weapon Case rewards in DMZ and how to earn them. |
| All DMZ Faction mission rewards and how to get them | DMZ Faction missions and what they reward you with. |
| How to use DMZ to unlock guns early in Warzone 2.0 and skip the grind | How to take advantage of DMZ to unlock weapons quicker. |
| How to get Gaz and Klaus Operators in Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 | How to unlock Gaz and Klaus Operators. |
| How to get longshot kills in Warzone 2.0 | How to get longshot kills for camo challenges. |
Best weapons, builds, and more
| GUIDE | DESCRIPTION |
| Best guns, builds, and class setups | The best guns and class setups to use. |
| How to tune your guns for maximum performance | How to get more out of the weapon tuning system. |
| The best ammo type to use | Choose between frangible, hollowpoint, armor piercing, overpressured, high velocity, incendiary, and explosive rounds. |
| The best laser attachments to use | The laser attachment that offers the best benefits. |
| The best underbarrel attachments | Find out which underbarrel attachment works best in Warzone 2.0. |
| The best sniper scope to use | The best sniper scope to pick off opponents in Warzone 2.0. |
| The best Victus XMR loadout for one-shot kills | Build your Victus XMR for one-shot kills. |
| The best Kastov-74U loadout | The best Kastov-74U build and class setup. |
| The best RPK loadout to shred opponents | The best RPK build and class setup. |
| How to reduce visual recoil | Reduce visual recoil in Warzone 2.0 for fewer distractions and better accuracy. |
| Ranking the 10 best weapons in the Warzone 2 meta from worst to best | A 1-10 ranking of the best loadouts in Warzone 2. |
| Best Icarus 556 loadout in Warzone 2 | The best build for the strong LMG. |
| Warzone 2’s new best SMG — the VEL 46 loadout | A loadout for the VEL 46 in Season 2 Reloaded |
Where to find items in DMZ and Al Mazrah
| GUIDE | DESCRIPTION |
| How to get Black Site key | Where to find a Black Site key. |
| How to get Stronghold key in DMZ | Where to find a Stronghold key in DMZ. |
| How to get Building 21 key in DMZ | How to obtain Building 21 key in DMZ. |
| Where is Building 21 in DMZ? | How to access Building 21 in DMZ. |
| Where to use every DMZ key in Al Mazrah | Where to use your DMZ keys in Al Mazrah. |
| Where to find hidden caches in Al Mazrah | Location of hidden loot caches in Al Mazrah. |
READ MORE: Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer review: The good, the bad, and the ugly
