Alexis Kestler
Hey there! My name‘s [name] and I‘ve been playing Call of Duty for over a decade. As a streaming gamer, I live for finding optimal strategies and dominating Warzone. Today I‘m breaking down a key early DMZ mission – killing 10 enemies at Al Malik Terminal with a customized SAKIN MG38 LMG.
This 2800+ word guide will walk you through everything you need to know to absolutely crush this mission and start unlocking the real depth DMZ has to offer. I‘ve packed it with plenty of tips from my own experience, data-driven recommendations, and the insight you‘d expect from a gaming geek like me.
So grab your favorite stimulent, put on a headset, and let‘s jump in!
Understanding DMZ and Why Completing Missions Matters
For newcomers, DMZ is a brand new mode in Warzone 2.0 that takes place on the massive map of Al Mazrah. It combines PvE and PvP gameplay to create a truly unique and immersive experience.
Here are a few key things to know about DMZ:
- Open-World Sandbox – Freely explore, loot, fight, and take on missions
- PvE & PvP – Fight AI enemies and other Operators
- NPC Factions – Complete missions for factions to unlock loot and areas
- Weapon Persistence – Keep looted guns between matches
- RPG Progression – Upgrade your Operative with unlocks over time
Unlike traditional Battle Royale, DMZ is focused on long-term progression. You gain XP to rank up your Operative, loot to build up your arsenal, and complete missions to unlock new content.
Benefits of Completing Missions
- Reward weapons, blueprints, items
- Gain faction reputation
- Unlock new areas of Al Mazrah
- Progression to higher tier missions
Completing early missions like the SAKIN MG38 kills at the airport jumps you up tiers and opens up the true depth of DMZ. Now let‘s get into optimizing every step needed to crush this mission!
Choosing the Right LMG and Build for This Mission
The key to success here is having the right primary weapon – the SAKIN MG38 LMG, leveled up and built specifically for quickly shredding groups of enemies.
Here‘s a breakdown of why the SAKIN MG38 is an optimal choice:
SAKIN MG38 Stats:
- Damage Profile: 4 shots to kill
- Fire Rate: ~575 RPM
- Recoil Control: Vertical but predictable
- Handling: Bulky but mobile with right build
Benefits for this Mission:
- High capacity 150 mag to take out groups
- Good damage range to counter airport visibility
- Recoil easy to control at mid-range
For attachments, these maximize control and ammo capacity:
SAKIN MG38 Custom Build
- Muzzle: FTAC Castle Comp
- Underbarrel: Soshki 33 Shotgun
- Magazine: 150 Round Box
- Rear Grip: Cronen Cheetah Grip
- Optic: Aim OP-V4
Now you have accuracy for ranged kills, a shotgun for close-quarters, and 150 rounds ready for mowing down packs of enemies.
But your primary is only part of the loadout – you also need equipment and a proper secondary.
Recommend Loadout
Primary: SAKIN MG38
Secondary: BAS-P SMG or PDSW 528
Tactical: Stim
Lethal: C4
Field Upgrade: Dead Silence
Perk Package: Scout
This loadout maximizes your effectiveness across all likely combat scenarios at the airport:
- Stim for quick health bump
- C4 to clear groups
- Dead Silence for stealth
- Scout package to counter enemies at range
- SMG secondary for agility at close range
With the ideal SAKIN MG38 loadout equipped, you‘re ready to head to Al Malik and execute the mission.
Step 1: Activate Al Malik‘s UAV Tower
Your first move upon arriving at the airport terminal should always be powering up the UAV tower located here.
Activating this reveals real-time enemy locations on your minimap via constant UAV sweeping. This vital information will be key for situational awareness as you roam the area hunting kills.
![UAV Tower Location on Al Malik Airport Map]
The tower is indicated by a Wi-Fi symbol and highlighted with a red circle on the above map. It‘s on the north side of the exterior airport loop.
Make throwing the tower switch your top priority off spawn before enemies can take you by surprise.
Now that you‘ve got your UAV radar sweeping the airport, you can strategically pick your way through groups of enemies.
Step 2: Move Through the Terminal Clearing Enemies
Al Malik airport has a large exterior loop around gates and hangars, as well as an interior terminal spanning two floors.
Here are tips for tactically navigating both areas while staying alert and aggressive:
Check Your UAV Frequently
Constantly glance at your minimap UAV feed to spot red enemy dots. Understanding where adversaries are in relation to your position is vital.
Clear One Section at a Time
Don‘t allow yourself to be surrounded. Move deliberately between airport sections, sweeping each fully before rotating.
Balance Stealth and Surprise
Use suppressed weapons and Dead Silence to stealthily flank lone enemies. Go loud to lure groups together for big multikills.
Don‘t Sprint Everywhere
Sprint between cover spots, but ADS walk when pushing rooms and corners. Pre-aim common hide spots.
Make Mental Maps
Note high-traffic areas and camping spots to check each life. Learn enemy habits.
Manipulate Spawns
Enemies spawn dynamically based on your location. You can manipulate spawns by rotating intelligently.
Shoulder Peek Advantage
Shoulder peeking from cover lets you pop out for intel without over-exposing.
Check Your Six
Watch for enemies from all angles. Don‘t let yourself get tunnel vision. Glance at your minimap often.
Methodically sweeping each area while leveraging your UAV intel is key. Move fast but smart while balancing stealth and aggression for maximum efficiency.
Step 3: Optimize Your Aim and Gunplay
You‘ll need to win your 1v1 gunfights and efficiently melt groups to rack up 10 kills with the SAKIN MG38. Here are aiming tips:
Leverage the SAKIN‘s Build
You built your SAKIN for accuracy and control. Let it shine at mid-range.
Aim Upper Chest
Flinch will cause shots to rise. Aim center mass to land headshots.
Pre-Aim Everything
Pre-aim corners and cover as you push up. Snap between targets quickly.
Focus Fire on Groups
Pour fire into clusters of enemies and let your 150 rounds shred them.
Manage Recoil
Pull down on right stick gently to counter vertical climb.
Stay Cool Under Fire
Missing shots? Disengage and reset. Don‘t panic spray.
With smart aim and concentrated damage from your SAKIN, you‘ll wipe squads and reach 10 kills fast.
Additional Tips for Success in Al Malik Terminal
Beyond the core strategies above, here are some additional tips that I‘ve found useful:
- Pack an Ammo Box – Resupply SAKIN ammo and C4 without leaving
- Listen for Audio Cues – Ping enemy locations based on footsteps and callouts
- Plate Early and Often – Ensure you enter each fight at full 150 health
- Pick a Base – Occupy offices/storefronts to control an area
- Play With a Squad – Teamwork makes quick work of enemies
- Watch Killcams – Learn from enemy habits and positioning
Every decision from gear to positioning can optimize your efficiency on this mission. Attention to small details equals big results.
Completing the Mission Opens Up More DMZ Content
Finishing off 10 enemies and 3 choppers in Al Malik Terminal checks off the requirements for this starter DMZ mission. Most importantly, it progresses you to Tier 2 missions.
Based on my own extensive DMZ playtime, here‘s a preview of what you can expect as you complete more missions across all 5 tiers:
Tier 2:
- Hunt HVTs across Al Mazrah
- Disrupt enemy operations
- Steal contraband for greater rewards
Tier 3:
- Raid heavily fortified compounds
- Extract prisoner allies from camps
- Scavenge weapon shipments
Tier 4:
- Steal vehicles under high security
- Capture high value loot deposits
- Eliminate enemy champion targets
Tier 5:
- Complete missions in areas with deadly storms
- Survive long periods behind enemy lines
- Extract legendary weapon blueprints
The airport terminal is just your starting zone. By working up faction reputation and completing missions, you‘ll unlock amazing new areas, loot, and challenges across all of Al Mazrah.
The gameplay loop of exploring, looting, and extracting creates endless emergent scenarios. Each match tells a unique story. That, combined with meaningful career progression, makes DMZ incredibly addictive.
Now Get Out There and Dominate Al Malik!
You now have everything you need to knock this mission out quickly:
- An optimized SAKIN MG38 loadout
- Smart strategies for clearing the terminal
- Situational awareness and positioning tips
- Aim and movement fundamentals
- Knowledge of how completing missions expands DMZ
Get out in Al Mazrah, rip through enemies with your custom SAKIN, and start your journey of looting, shooting, and progression. Just watch out for me – I‘ll be the Operator dominating the killfeed!
Let me know when you‘ve completed the mission, and I‘ll share more advanced tactics with you. For now, good hunting.
[Name] Signing Off