Alexis Kestler
Hey there! If you‘re looking to take on the intense cargo train infiltration mission in Call of Duty: Warzone 2‘s hardcore DMZ mode, you‘ve come to the right place. As an experienced DMZ operator and gaming expert, I‘m going to walk you through everything you need to know to successfully navigate onto the cargo train, plant tracking devices, and reap major rewards.
DMZ 101 – Understanding This New Warzone Paradise
For those who may be unfamiliar, DMZ stands for "Demilitarized Zone" and represents the ultimate test of skill for Call of Duty players. Al Mazrah has become a war-torn paradise full of high risk, high reward missions that put your combat, survival, and strategic abilities to the test against ruthless AI enemies.
DMZ serves up a thrilling mix of PvE and PvP action. You‘ll take on dynamic faction missions, gather valuable intel and loot, and clash with enemy squads all while navigating the dangers of this open world environment.
Each match places you onto Al Mazrah with a customizable loadout. From there, it’s up to you to complete in-match missions, acquire keys for new areas and caches, take down AI combatants, and ultimately exfiltrate from the zone by whatever means necessary.
This guide will focus specifically on tackling the cargo train infiltration mission. While certainly challenging, the rewards for pulling this off make it more than worthwhile. Let‘s break it down step-by-step!
Acquiring Tracking Devices from Al Bagra Fortress
The first major step in this mission is getting your hands on some tracking devices. These key pieces of equipment are necessary to tag and track the cargo containers as the train moves across Al Mazrah.
Tracking devices can be found as a pickup in the Dead Drop location just outside Al Bagra Fortress. This imposing fortress on the northwest corner of the map serves as the stronghold for the Legion faction.
Approach carefully, as Al Bagra will be crawling with Legion AI forces ready to gun you down. Stealth and precision is key. Locate the dumpster along the exterior wall of the fortress and interact with it to unlock the Dead Drop cache.
Inside you‘ll find 9 of the coveted tracking devices. I recommend grabbing all of them to give yourself some backups in case of accidents or combat losses. If you aren‘t able to sweep the full Dead Drop, defenders will re-lock it after a brief period. Exercise patience and caution in your approach.
With tracking devices acquired, it‘s time to make your way over to the moving cargo train.
Finding and Boarding The Cargo Train
Al Mazrah‘s cargo train runs on a loop around the western beach areas and southern desert sectors of the map. Locating it takes a bit of navigation and timing.
I recommend heading up to the Ahkdar Village point of interest, where an elevated plateau gives you a vantage point over the cliffs to spot the train coming. Move into position ahead of its path, then drop down and climb aboard as it slows near the village.
There are also opportunities farther south to intersect the train by jumping on from small road overpasses or hills beside the track when you can match its speed. This is trickier, but reduces your exposure time climbing on from a dead stop.
Either way, choose your entry point carefully based on current enemy activity and be ready for a fight. The train‘s noise and motion will draw attention from Al Mazrah forces.
Once you‘ve successfully boarded, crouch and move car to car cautiously. Check upcoming connectors and containers from cover and use lean mechanics to stay low and avoid detection. The train has plenty of cover spots and surfaces to mount weapons on for stabilizing aim.
Patrolling enemies can spawn aboard the train as you move through it, so keep those reflexes sharp!
Planting Trackers Strategically
Now comes the crux of the mission – planting at least 5 tracking devices on separate cargo crates aboard the train.
I recommend spacing them out across different cars and containers to maximize coverage as the train moves across various sectors. Don‘t group all 5 close together.
Stay crouched and keep repositioning after each tracker placed to maintain a low profile. The train never stops, so balancing planting trackers with watching for threats is key.
Make sure to place trackers only on cargo crates so they are counted properly! Other environmental objects won‘t register completion progress.
With 9 trackers acquired, you have some buffer in case of accidents. Don‘t worry if you drop one placing it or have to abandon a plant to deal with enemies. Just keep cool and carry on.
Once 5 individual containers show as tagged, you‘ll get the notification that this critical step is complete. Now you can focus on the equally crucial job of getting yourself safely off the train.
Escape and Evade – Getting Off the Train Alive
As we all know, getting into places is often easier than getting out. Escaping the patrolled cargo train in one piece takes strategy and skill.
Here are some exfiltration tips I recommend based on experience:
- Rappel/parachute off the rear car once you reach a rugged or water area to break line of sight
- Place a vehicle like a cargo truck ahead of the train‘s path and jump to it
- Work your way to the front and jump off when it slows enough
- Use smoke grenades to conceal your exit under covering fire
- Sprint and jump from flatbed cars near grouped buildings or terrain
The key is using speed, surprise, and the train‘s own momentum against its occupying forces. Make sure to check your six and have a getaway vehicle ready for immediate pickup.
Evacuating safely is just as important as completing the objective itself. Get ready to put your escape and evade skills to the test!
Execution Tips and Loadout Considerations
I want to wrap up this guide with some key tips for optimizing success and survival:
- Armor Up – Use your DMZ loadout slots to equip the heavy tier armor for damage resistance
- Pack Ammo – Bring extra ammo caches to reload heavier weapons like LMGs after firefights
- EMP Power – EMP grenades disable hostile vehicles guarding the tracks
- Time of Day – Infiltrating at night provides more cover
- Squad Support – Having allies run distraction or provide cover fire is useful
- Perks – Consider Cold Blooded to avoid AI targeting and Tracker to hunt enemies
The cargo train won‘t give up its secrets easily. Come prepared for the forces guarding it to put up a major fight. Your weaponry, equipment, and most of all, your tactical wits will be pushed to the limit.
But the intelligence and loot rewards for completing this daring infiltration make it more than worth the risk. You‘ve got this!
Looting Airdrops and Extracting Safely
Once you successfully plant the trackers and escape the train, your next focus should be securing the supply drop that gets airdropped in thanks to your intel.
This crate contains rare weapon blueprints, high level armor, and other valuables you can extract for major payouts. Mark it on your tac map and reach the drop zone prepared for opposition.
Extracting safely is the final challenge. I recommend having a vehicle nearby for quick escape or using smoke grenades to obscure your path to an exfil site. The extraction helicopter won‘t wait forever!
Getting out with all your hard fought loot is how you maximize DMZ rewards and complete the cycle. Hopefully this guide has prepped you to take on that cargo train and ultimately escape Al Mazrah in one piece.
Now grab your weapons, armor up, and get ready to infiltrate that train like a pro. See you in the DMZ!
