Alexis Kestler
Call of Duty: Warzone 2 took the franchise into new open-world territory with the introduction of DMZ mode. As Operators working for various factions, we take on missions across the expansive DMZ map of Al Mazrah. These missions range from securing intel to eliminating high value targets. Rewards include XP, faction standing, and even rare weapon blueprints. One of the earliest missions available is "Good Fortune" from the starting Legion faction – a straightforward mission focused on infiltrating Sawah Village to extract a special golden weapon.
In this ultimate guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know to successfully complete the Good Fortune mission and add an ultra-rare golden pistol to your DMZ arsenal!
Overview of Call of Duty: Warzone 2 DMZ Mode
For context, here‘s a quick overview of DMZ for those new to the mode:
- Open-world extraction shooter – up to 64 players
- Set in Al Mazrah map with various named zones
- Join as 3-player squad or solo
- Complete faction missions to earn rewards
- Extraction required to keep loot between matches
- Permadeath enabled for higher risk/reward
There are three factions to align with in DMZ – Legion, White Lotus, and Black Mous. Legion contracts are available first and completing their missions unlocks the other factions. Missions are categorized into 5 tiers based on difficulty, with Tier 1 being beginner and Tier 5 being expert.
Good Fortune is one of the introductory Tier 1 missions for Legion. This makes it a great early mission to tackle as you familiarize yourself with DMZ. The unique golden gun reward also provides a damage and style boost for future missions!
Step 1 – Infiltrate Sawah Hotel Through the Roof
The first step is reaching the roof of the Sawah Hotel located in Sawah Village. This peaceful oasis town sits along the east coast of Al Mazrah.
When approaching Sawah, it’s wise to use suppressed weapons and move tactically to avoid alerting the many infantry and snipers patrolling the village. Safely reach the northwest side of the hotel.
You’ll notice stairs leading up to the roof – this is the most direct way up. Alternatively, your squad could take a helicopter to the roof directly. Just be ready to deal with any enemies already on the roof.
Once on the hotel roof, you’ll see a sunroof to the left that provides direct access inside. But first, eliminate any hostiles patrolling the roof to secure the area.
With the roof cleared, our infiltration point is open. Jump down through the sunroof into the top floor hallway. We’re now inside and ready to locate the golden gun.
Step 2 – Loot the Rare .50 GS Golden Gun
After dropping into the hallway, turn right and enter the room with the open door just ahead. This is one of the hotel’s vacant rooms. Inside, you’ll find a duffel bag on the floor. To the right of the bag lies your objective – a shiny gold-plated .50 GS pistol!
Interact with the golden .50 GS to pick it up and add it to your inventory. Finding this exotic weapon will also complete the secondary objective of unlocking Room 302.
Intel on the Ultra-Rare .50 GS Golden Gun
This specially plated .50 GS pistol is one of the rarest weapon variants currently available in DMZ.
- Less than 1% chance to spawn in certain locations
- Must be looted and extracted like other contraband
- High damage and range with pistol mobility
- Golden aesthetic stands out on the battlefield
By completing enough faction missions, you can eventually unlock the ability to purchase a .50 GS blueprint and craft your own. But this gold-plated version both looks and performs better!
Now that we’ve scored this amazing gold gun, it’s time to successfully exfil it out of Al Mazrah.
Step 3 – Exfiltrate from the Nearby Extraction Zone
With the goods in hand, we now need to make our way to an extraction zone located due north of Sawah Village.
narrows to a peninsula. This extraction zone can be reached in just a few minutes if you move quickly and carefully.
Once you reach the active helicopter, enter the marked exfil zone and defend the area while waiting to be extracted. Make sure your entire squad is inside the zone before the timer expires.
If done successfully, Good Fortune will be completed once you fully extract!
Tips for Safely Exfiltrating the Gold Gun:
- Use cover when moving to the exfil
- Bring a trophy system to block lethal grenades
- Watch for enemies flanking your extraction zone
- Prioritize defending the zone over chasing kills
Extracting the gold .50 GS pistol will reward your team with a juicy XP bonus, progress towards the next Legion faction tier, and unlock the ability to purchase a standard .50 GS blueprint in DMZ. Most importantly, you’ll now have an insanely powerful and stylish gold pistol to show off in future matches!
How Good Fortune Compares to Other Intro DMZ Missions
Good Fortune is one of the easiest missions available to new DMZ Operators within the starting Legion faction. Here’s how it compares to other beginner missions:
Destroy the LTV in Mawizeh Marsh
- Difficulty: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Requires destroying armored vehicle while avoiding guards
Retrieve the Intel
- Difficulty: ⭐️⭐️
- Simply locate briefcase in various areas
Eliminate the HVT
- Difficulty: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Must hunt down and kill heavily guarded target
Good Fortune
- Difficulty: ⭐️⭐️
- Infiltrate interior and extract golden gun
As you can see, Good Fortune is easier than eliminating high value enemy targets while still providing a unique weapon reward. Completing it early is a great way to build confidence and get familiar with DMZ‘s extraction mechanics.
Top Tips for Dominating the Good Fortune Mission
Here are some key tactics my squad uses to reliably complete Good Fortune:
- Pack suppressed weapons – Stay stealthy in Sawah Village
- Consider snipers for roof watch – Provide overwatch to cover your infiltrators
- Use trophies – Defend extractions from lethal equipment
- Time exfil approach – Ensure the helicopter doesn‘t leave without you
- Flashbangs – Clear rooms and stop enemies rushing exfils
- Check mini-map – Monitor enemy locations and Behavior
Ideally, have one sniper posted outside Sawah Hotel while 2 Operators make the interior sweep. This overwatch can warn of incoming attacks and help lock down the extraction zone.
Prioritize staying quiet – silenced weapons and repositioning lets you evade patrols. The roof insertion prevents fighting through the lobby.
Finally, always keep an eye on the extraction timer and get to the exfil zone promptly. You want as much time as possible to secure the area before extracting your shiny new gold pistol!
Unlock Additional DMZ Missions with the Golden Gun
Completing Good Fortune is just the beginning! With this lucrative tier 1 mission completed, you can continue taking on contracts for the Legion faction.
Each completed DMZ mission unlocks the next mission tier, providing additional challenges and rare loot. By extracting contraband weapons like the golden .50 GS, you also progress towards purchasing powerful weapon blueprints for future matches.
Some other Legion missions to look forward to after Good Fortune include:
- Eliminating HVTs – Hunt elite enemy targets
- Securing Uranium – Steal and extract this contraband
- Destroying Antiair Systems – Allow air support with demolitions
- Disrupting Comms – Raid comms towers
Plus, you‘ll gain access to missions for other factions like the White Lotus and Black Mous once reaching tier 3. This is where the real challenge begins!
So raid Sawah Hotel, extract that gold pistol, and continue working your way up the DMZ mission tiers. The opportunities for loot and action are endless. Just watch your back and exfil safely – losing a rare gun like the golden .50 GS hurts, trust me.
That wraps up this complete guide to dominating the Good Fortune mission! Now you‘ve got the intel and skills needed to infiltrate Sawah Village and expand your DMZ arsenal with an exotic gold-plated pistol. This is one of the most reliable and rewarding ways to get started in DMZ while learning vital extraction mode mechanics. Strap on that golden gun and get ready to complete even more elite missions!
