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

Warzone 2.0 Ghillie Suit
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The basics

GUIDEDESCRIPTION
The complete beginner’s guide to Call of Duty Warzone 2.0Learn the basics and what you need to know before getting started.
All locations and POIs in Al MazrahA guide to all the points of interest in Al Mazrah.
Gunsmith explained: Platforms, receivers, attachmentsFind 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 mergesLearn 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 IslandA guide to all the points of interest in Resurgence map Ashika Island.

Tips and tricks

GUIDEDESCRIPTION
The best settings on PC for visibility and performanceThe best PC settings for the right balance between spotting enemies easily and performance.
The 5 best landing spots in Al MazrahWhere to land in Al Mazrah.
The best FOV settingsThe best field-of-view settings you should be using.
The fastest vehicles to get around the mapThe vehicles you should be using to get around in Warzone 2.0.
How to get a nuke and win instantlyFind out how to earn a nuke for an instant victory.
How to get your full loadoutHow to access your full custom loadout.
How to land the fastestHow to land before your opponents and loot quicker.
The best perk packages to useThe best perk packages to use to give yourself an advantage.
How to escape DMZHow to exfiltrate successfully with your loot in DMZ.
How to level up your weapons fasterHow to level up weapons quicker and unlock all the attachments.
How to interrogate enemies in Warzone 2.0How to use the interrogate feature to find out where opponents are.
The best settings for Warzone 2 Season 2 ReloadedA guide for various new setting changes in Season 2 Reloaded.

How to unlock weapons, Operators, and more

GUIDEDESCRIPTION
How to unlock M13B assault rifleUnlock the M13B assault rifle.
How to unlock BAS-P SMGUnlock the BAS-P submachine gun.
How to unlock Victus XMR sniper rifleUnlock the Victus XMR sniper rifle.
How to unlock Chimera assault rifleUnlock the Chimera assault rifle.
The best base camos and how to unlock themA look at the best base camos and how to unlock them.
How to unlock more insured weapon slots in DMZEnjoy a peace of mind in DMZ with more insured weapon slots.
How to unlock every OperatorUnlock all the Operators in Warzone 2.0.
How to unlock Gold, Platinum, Polyatomic, and Orion camosHow to unlock all the mastery camos in Warzone 2.0.
Every Weapon Case reward in DMZ and how to earn themAll seven Weapon Case rewards in DMZ and how to earn them.
All DMZ Faction mission rewards and how to get themDMZ Faction missions and what they reward you with.
How to use DMZ to unlock guns early in Warzone 2.0 and skip the grindHow to take advantage of DMZ to unlock weapons quicker.
How to get Gaz and Klaus Operators in Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2How to unlock Gaz and Klaus Operators.
How to get longshot kills in Warzone 2.0How to get longshot kills for camo challenges.

Best weapons, builds, and more

GUIDEDESCRIPTION
Best guns, builds, and class setupsThe best guns and class setups to use.
How to tune your guns for maximum performanceHow to get more out of the weapon tuning system.
The best ammo type to useChoose between frangible, hollowpoint, armor piercing, overpressured, high velocity, incendiary, and explosive rounds.
The best laser attachments to useThe laser attachment that offers the best benefits.
The best underbarrel attachmentsFind out which underbarrel attachment works best in Warzone 2.0.
The best sniper scope to useThe best sniper scope to pick off opponents in Warzone 2.0.
The best Victus XMR loadout for one-shot killsBuild your Victus XMR for one-shot kills.
The best Kastov-74U loadoutThe best Kastov-74U build and class setup.
The best RPK loadout to shred opponentsThe best RPK build and class setup.
How to reduce visual recoilReduce 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 bestA 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 loadoutA loadout for the VEL 46 in Season 2 Reloaded

Where to find items in DMZ and Al Mazrah

GUIDEDESCRIPTION
How to get Black Site key Where to find a Black Site key.
How to get Stronghold key in DMZWhere to find a Stronghold key in DMZ.
How to get Building 21 key in DMZHow 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 MazrahWhere to use your DMZ keys in Al Mazrah.
Where to find hidden caches in Al MazrahLocation of hidden loot caches in Al Mazrah.

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