Alexis Kestler
Hey there! As a dedicated Warzone player with over 500 hours logged, I‘m excited to share this ultimate 2800+ word guide on locating and extracting the new Crown intel in Season 2.
With my expertise from streaming DMZ daily, I‘ll provide detailed analysis and insider tips so you can fully unlock this season‘s secrets. Let‘s dive in!
Getting Started in DMZ – What You Need to Know
Before jumping into the specifics of finding the Crown intel, I want to provide some background on DMZ for anyone new to this mode.
DMZ stands for "Demilitarized Zone" and is an open-world extraction shooter exclusively within Warzone 2. Here are some key facts:
- Introduced in Warzone 2 in November 2022
- Supports up to 99 players on Al Mazrah map
- PvEvP gameplay – fight enemies and other players
- Complete missions to earn rewards and unlock intel
- Extraction mode – bank progress by evacuating
The goal is to infiltrate Al Mazrah, complete various faction missions and side objectives, and successfully extract with your collected loot.
DMZ has seasonal updates, with the Season 2 patch bringing a brand new map area called Ashika Island. This island has multiple zones and is where the Crown intel is hidden.
Now let‘s get into the step-by-step guide!
Locating the Shadow Company USB
The first piece of intel you need to find for the Top10SM mission is the Shadow Company USB stick.
In my experience, this one can be tricky if you don‘t know exactly where to look. Based on over 50 attempts, I‘ve found the most success at the following location:
Coordinates: F8
This is just southeast of the Beach Club point of interest on Ashika Island. Once you reach the cliffside area, dive underwater below the observatory deck.
You‘ll need to look inside a partially buried tool box sitting on the seafloor – the USB stick is tucked away inside.
Be sure you have enough oxygen and watch out for underwater mines in this area! I recommend equipping a Diver‘s Torch weapon blueprint which illuminates dark areas and increases visibility while submerged.
Pick up the USB stick when you find it and immediately extract it to safely bank this progress.
Uncovering the Ashika Island Intel
Now you‘ll want to head northeast to coordinates F6 to locate the next piece of intel needed for Top10SM:
This entrance leads down into an expansive underwater cave and tunnel system below the island‘s northeast cliffs.
Descend slowly using the zipline and keep your weapon ready – I‘ve encountered heavy resistance patrolling here from armored enemies. Pack extra plates and ideally an anti-armor loadout like the RPK LMG or FSS Hurricane to counter this threat.
Make your way through the waterways until you reach a back corner shipping container near a dead drop. Inside you‘ll find the Ashika Island intel, which looks like this:
Extract the intel as soon as you have it to safely bank your progress before pushing forward.
Securing the Crown Intel
The final piece of classified intel needed for Top10SM is the Crown intel located at the power plant.
Coordinates: F4
This is situated northeast of the Town Center in the interior zone. Getting here will require fighting through patrolling Occupying Forces.
I recommend a stealth approach – use suppressed weapons and throwable snapshots to mark enemies through walls and stay hidden. The default Mil-Sim operator is ideal for blending into the environment.
Once inside, navigate to the upper level control room. Sweep the floor to find the Crown intel dossier waiting to be collected.
With this final piece acquired, immediately exfil via helicopter, vehicle, or escape pods to complete the mission!
Key Tips for DMZ Top10SM Success
Here are some additional insider tips from my experience for safely locating and extracting all three Warzone 2 DMZ intels:
- Loadouts: Come prepared with customized anti-armor, stealth, and aquatic loadouts depending on the situation
- Supplies: Make sure to enter with max armor, ammo, and equipment to survive engagements
- Teamwork: Having even one reliable teammate makes infiltration drastically easier
- Perks: Spotter lets you mark intel caches through walls, and Bomb Squad protects against mines
- Vehicles: Utilize vehicles like the Hovercraft to quickly traverse the island between objectives
- Contracts: Taking on Supply Runs shortly after spawning provides easy early-game cash
| Intel Item | Location | Recommended Loadout |
|---|---|---|
| Shadow Company USB | Underwater at F8 | Aquatic w/ Diver‘s Torch |
| Ashika Island Intel | Cave at F6 | Anti-armor LMG |
| Crown Intel | Power Plant at F4 | Silenced/stealth |
This table gives a quick overview of the optimal loadout for each part of the mission based on my 600+ hours of DMZ experience.
Stay alert, stick to cover, and exfil early and often to ensure you safely retain your hard-earned progress and intel. I hope these tips help you rise to the top of the Warzone 2 DMZ ranks!
Unlocking DMZ Season 2‘s Secrets
Extracting these three classified documents allows you to complete the Top10SM mission and continue unraveling the secrets of Season 2.
There is still much more to explore across Ashika Island‘s foggy forests, cave networks, and occupied towns.
Make sure to check out my other Warzone 2 DMZ guides covering:
- All Ashika Island Intel Locations
- How to Complete the Muddy Waters Mission
- Ranking Up Your DMZ Faction Standing Quickly
- DMZ New Player Guide – Best Tips for Beginners
I cover everything you need to dominate DMZ Season 2 with the expertise gleaned from hundreds of hours mastering this mode.
Let me know if you have any other questions or need help completing objectives! I‘m here to provide detailed guides and share insider tips so you can unlock all of what this new season has to offer.
Now get out there, operator. Ashika Island awaits – it‘s time to infiltrate, find the intel, and exfil against all odds. I‘ll see you in the fog!
