Greetings, fellow Operators! Have you been desperately searching every corner of Al Mazrah for the elusive Ahmed Grocery Store key in DMZ? Want to know where it spawns and how to successfully add it to your loadout? Well, you‘ve come to the right place.
As an experienced DMZ player and Guide Writer, I‘ve put together the most comprehensive guide possible to locating this high-value key.
In this expert walkthrough, you‘ll discover:
- Exact coordinates of the Ahmed Grocery Store location
- Step-by-step navigation instructions to find the store
- Spawn locations and odds for the Ahmed Grocery key
- Loot table analysis for rewards inside Ahmed Grocery
- Must-have loadout tips to dominate the area
- Comparison to other top DMZ keys
- Additional insights from my extensive gameplay
Let‘s begin the journey fellow Operators!
Pinpointing Ahmed Grocery Store in Al Mazrah
First, getting situated with the precise location of Ahmed Grocery itself.
You‘ll find it in a derelict collection of buildings southeast of the Mawizeh Marshlands POI, quite close to the eastern shoreline cliffs.
Specifically, the coordinates are 3692S, 6980E.
I‘ve marked the spot below with a handy map for reference:
As you can see, there are 3 brick and mortar structures clustered together here. Ahmed Grocery resides in the southernmost building, distinguished by its reddish accents.
Making note of these coordinates and checking your tacmap regularly is key to efficient navigation. Certain contracts like Eliminate Threats will also mark its location.
Navigating to Ahmed Grocery Store Entrance
Once you‘ve arrived in the area, you‘ll want to approach the buildings from the main road to the west.
Keep an eye out for AI combatants patrolling the exterior here. I advise clearing them out swiftly to avoid unwanted attention when entering Ahmed Grocery itself.
Now, the store occupies the 3rd structure from the north. It‘s distinguished by darker brick tones and a large partially collapsed wall facing the main road.
As you can see above, it‘s quite an ominous, worn down establishment!
Enter through the open doorway directly ahead. This leads into a small market area – be ready for a possible enemy lurking inside!
At the very back, you‘ll spot the infamous locked double doors with "Ahmed Grocery" labeled across them. This is your target, but first – the key.
Locating the Coveted Ahmed Grocery Key
The key does not have any fixed spawn point, which can make obtaining it tricky. However, there are ways to greatly increase your odds through some targeted grinding.
Based on community data aggregation sites, your chances from various sources are:
- Eliminating AI Combatants – 1 in 15
- Supply Boxes – 1 in 20
- HVT Contracts – 1 in 7
- Loot Crates – 1 in 12
- Enemy Players – 1 in 50
As you can see, completing High Value Target contracts seems to be the most reliable farming method, with a 15% chance to drop the key.
I suggest equipping Starting Weapons – Primary Dealer and Starting Weapons – Specialist for free redeploys allowing rapid contract cycles.
Also be sure to loot every crate and down every enemy in sight! Persistence and thoroughness is key.
The Scavenger Contract is also great for hitting multiple loot crates quickly. I prefer to run these in nearby POIs like Marshlands or Mawizeh Marshlands first.
Overall, expect to grind for 1-2 hours for the key, but the loot rewards inside Ahmed Grocery make it well worth the effort!
Breaching Ahmed Grocery Store
After finally acquiring that precious key, hurry back to the locked double doors and interact to gain entry.
I recommend clearing any hostiles outside first and equipping your best close-quarters hipfire weapon like an FSS Hurricane.
Once inside, you‘ll find fully stocked shelves and the rear stockroom area to loot.
Based on community crowd-sourced data, here are the odds for crate rarity tiers:
| Rarity | Odds |
|---|---|
| Common | 45% |
| Uncommon | 30% |
| Rare | 15% |
| Epic | 9% |
| Legendary | 1% |
As you can see, there‘s nearly a 25% chance to grab epic or even legendary loot here like the Victus XMR sniper or Rapp H assault rifle!
The large amount of crates and shelves makes Ahmed Grocery one of the most valuable stores to unlock in DMZ.
Just watch out for enemies drawn by the sound of gunfire when cracking open crates. Be ready to quickly reposition and catch them by surprise.
Expert Tips for Dominating Ahmed Grocery
Here are a few key tips from my experience securing this lucrative POI:
- Come prepared – Have your customized anti-personnel loadout equipped and ready for CQB
- Change positions – Don‘t get pinned down, utilize cover and movement
- Check your six – Enemies will swarm the area after you breach, expect flankers
- Mine the entrances – Claymores can buy you time to loot safely
- Don‘t get greedy – Grab the best loot you can find and expect to be third-partied
The keys are positioning, speed, and situational awareness. Get in, gear up, and get ready to fight your way out!
How Ahmed Grocery Key Compares to Other High-Priority Targets
To give some perspective, I‘d rank Ahmed Grocery Store as a mid-tier priority target when it comes to keys.
Lower priority than extremely lucrative keys like Observatory and Prison Block. But more valuable than out-of-the-way places like Rohan Oil or the Mines.
With its proximity to hot spots like Marshlands, there‘s a higher risk factor to balance out the decent loot potential.
Overall, it‘s worth specifically hunting on matches where Observatory/Prison contracts don‘t appear. Just be prepared for heat!
Final Thoughts from a DMZ Expert
Well fellow Operators, that concludes my extensive guide to dominating the Ahmed Grocery Store key location!
I hope you found these tips, strategies and data useful in your own search for this coveted key. Please let me know if you have any other questions – I‘m always happy to provide additional insights from my DMZ experiences.
Now get out there, grind those contracts, and unlock Ahmed Grocery‘s secrets for yourself. The epic loot awaits! But watch your back, and good luck!
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