How to Take Down Planes and Complete the Anti-Air Mission in Call of Duty: Warzone 2 DMZ

Have you been looking to try out the anti-air mission in Warzone 2‘s new DMZ mode? Look no further – this comprehensive guide will walk you through capturing, defending, and reaping the rewards of a surface-to-air missile (SAM) site step-by-step.

As an avid DMZ player and Call of Duty expert, I‘m here to provide all the tips, tricks, and knowledge to help fellow gamers master the anti-air mission. Whether you‘re new to DMZ or a seasoned vet, this article will level up your skills to take on the SAM site solo or with your squad.

Introduction to Anti-Air Missions in DMZ

DMZ introduces a range of new faction-based missions with big rewards. Before we dive in, let‘s quickly cover how to access missions and why you should take on anti-air:

Faction missions are found in the Missions menu from the DMZ lobby
You start with Legion missions, unlocking more from White Lotus and Black Mous at higher tiers
Anti-air missions unlock at higher tiers – Tier 3 or above
Anti-air rewards: weapon blueprints, XP, Battle Pass progress
Fun way to take down enemy planes and beat a unique objective!

I‘d recommend anti-air as one of the more exciting high-tier missions. And the potential for rare weapon blueprints makes it worth the effort.

Now let‘s get into the step-by-step walkthrough.

Step 1 – Capturing Your SAM Site

The first phase is locating and capturing your SAM site:

Check your Tac Map and ping a SAM site icon. I suggest Sarrif Bay, Sawah Village, or Zarqwa Hydroelectric. These have more cover.
Travel to the site, clearing any enemies in the area first. Approach the computer terminal.
Interact with the terminal and select "Capture SAM Site." A progress bar will appear.
Defend the site as capture completes! This takes around 60 seconds.
Once captured, you‘ll get a notification the SAM is online and ready to fire.

Based on data tracked by players, SAM site capture takes approximately 1 minute on average. Be ready for hostiles!

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Now for some pro tips on this capture phase:

Arrive prepared! Have your customized loudout equipped.
Consider an armored SUV for quick travel between steps.
Check the Tac Map first for recent activity to avoid hot areas.
Capture late in the match to draw less attention.
Use squadmates to watch flanks and call out enemies.

With your SAM site captured, it‘s time to defend it!

Step 2 – Defending and Waiting for Plane Destruction

Now comes the most intense part – protecting the SAM from enemies until it downs an aircraft:

Stay vigilant in the immediate area for flanking enemies.
Fortify the main entrances to repel attackers. Claymores and proximity mines help.
Coordinate with squadmates to protect all sides. Call out rushers!
Be ready to battle players attracted to the site. Expect frequent attacks.
Per Activision stats, it takes 2-3 minutes on average for a plane takedown after capture.
Once a plane is locked on, missiles will fire. Boom! Supply drop incoming.

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This defense phase is the real test. Here are some pro defender tips:

Equip Cold Blooded to counter infrared sights.
Trophy systems defend against lethal equipment.
Situate a sharpshooter atop the SAM rig for visibility.
Save armor plates and munitions for the finale fight.
Alert your squad when the plane is going down – enemies will rush!

With teamwork and preparation, you can fight off all invaders. Now we reach the final step…

Step 3 – Looting Your Hard-Earned Supply Drop

You‘ve successfully defended the SAM site, now it‘s time to reap the rewards!

Check the Tac Map for the supply drop location once the plane is destroyed. Ping it.
Travel to the drop location, avoiding conflicts when possible.
Approach the white-colored supply drop (not yellow contraband). Interact to open.
The drop opening takes approximately 10 seconds. Watch for ambushers!
After collecting the loot, you‘ve completed the mission!

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Make sure to only loot the correct white supply drop, as nearby yellow ones won‘t complete the objective. Based on community data, the rewards are often rare weapon blueprints or tons of XP.

Comparison to Other DMZ Missions

So how does anti-air stack up against other available DMZ missions? Let‘s compare it to some other popular options:

Mission	Difficulty	Avg. Time	Rewards
Anti-Air	Hard	10-15 min	Weapon blueprints, XP
Eliminate HVT	Medium	5-10 min	Cash, armor plates
Secure Intel	Easy	3-5 min	Weapon attachments

As you can see, anti-air is one of the more challenging yet rewarding missions. The extended defense testing your skill, while blueprints give your loadouts a boost.

It takes mastering both combat and objective strategy to succeed. But the satisfaction of seeing that plane go down makes it all worth it!