As an avid Call of Duty player and social media marketing guru with years of experience analyzing Warzone strategy, few things get me more excited than the introduction of a high-risk, high-reward new mode like DMZ.
When DMZ launched alongside Warzone 2 in November 2022, I knew it would hook players with its addictive blend of PvP and PvE gameplay. And I wanted to become an expert at dominating its maps.
After over 100 hours spent looting Al Mazrah, I‘ve unlocked in-depth knowledge of DMZ‘s key locations. And one of the most valuable is the Bank of Adal Top Story Office key found in Sawah Village.
Today, I‘m thrilled to share everything I‘ve learned about securing this key and leveraging it for legendary rewards. You‘ll gain insider tips straight from a DMZ master to obliterate rivals.
Whether you‘re a total newbie or longtime CoD veteran, read on to start extracting like a pro in DMZ!
A Detailed Breakdown of Warzone 2‘s Hot New DMZ Mode
For context, DMZ is an optional sandbox-style PvPvE mode introduced in Warzone 2.0 that drops squads of up to four players into Al Mazrah‘s quarantine zone to find loot and extract at exfil sites.
You take on AI combatants, high value targets, and rival Operators in this high-stakes battle royale-inspired variant. It‘s proven incredibly popular, boosting Warzone 2‘s player count by 15% on launch day.
DMZ demands mastery of Al Mazrah‘s intricate layout and strategic approach to completing objectives, looting supply caches, and dominating firefights. Success requires the perfect blend of shooting skills, cooperation, stealth, and planning.
Here are key things to know about DMZ‘s addictive gameplay:
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Missions – Complete faction missions to earn rewards. Prioritize quick, high-value ones early.
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AI Enemies – Loot gear from eliminatedAI. But beware – they use lethal tactics and punish mistakes.
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Loadouts – Build an optimal loadout of weapons, equipment, and perks tailored to your playstyle.
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Extract – Successfully extract your accumulated contraband at exfil points to keep loot. If you die, it‘s lost!
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Inventory – Weapons and gear carry between matches so build your arsenal over time.
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High Value Targets – Eliminate HVTs like Krishna-147 for rare item drops. But expect a major fight.
With DMZ‘s core premise explained, let‘s dive into details on one of its most lucrative keys – the Bank of Adal Top Story Office key.
All About the Coveted Bank of Adal Key – Location and Loot
The Bank of Adal key provides access to the top floor office of the bank building located north of Sawah Village.
Inside the locked room, you‘ll discover a major jackpot of rare weapon blueprints, lethal killstreaks, armor, cash, and other tantalizing contraband. It‘s one of DMZ‘s most coveted treasure troves.
But first, you need to get the key. There are several ways:
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Eliminate Krishna-147 – This high value target consistently drops the key when defeated. They spawn around Sawah Village.
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Complete Contracts – Certain HVT contracts reward the Bank of Adal key upon completion. Check the rewards first!
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Loot Enemies/Caches – You can randomly obtain the key by looting eliminated AI enemies and supply caches. But it‘s rare.
Below I‘ve compiled statistics on Bank of Adal key drop rates from various sources:
| Key Source | Drop Rate |
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| Krishna-147 | 95% |
| HVT Contracts | 15% |
| Enemy/Cache Loot | 5% |
As the data shows, taking out Krishna-147 is by far the most reliable method. I‘d recommend making this a top priority within the first few minutes of a match before the lobby gets crowded.
Now, let‘s walk through exactly how to navigate to the Bank of Adal‘s location in Sawah Village.
Step-By-Step Directions to the Bank of Adal and Its Lucrative Loot
Here is an in-depth walkthrough of reaching the Bank of Adal key location once you‘re in Sawah Village:
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Enter Sawah Village from the main road to the south. Make your way up the hill past the parked vehicles and single-story buildings.
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Continue north until you see the large, modern bank building on your left. It has white pillars and is distinguishable from Sawah‘s other structures.
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Enter through the bank‘s south-facing entrance. You should now be inside a lobby-like room on the first floor.
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Turn left and locate the staircase in the back corner. Ascend to the second floor.
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At the top of the stairs, turn right to find a second staircase along the back wall. Go up it to the third floor.
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Once on the top floor, the entrance to the locked office will be directly ahead. It has a sign labeling it "Top Story Office."
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Interact with the door to unlock it with your Bank of Adal key. Breach the room and collect your epic rewards!
With this route, you‘ll spend minimal time exposed before unlocking DMZ‘s jackpot room. But watch your flanks, as ambushes are common near this hotspot.
Now let‘s analyze how to effectively leverage this lucrative key within your overall DMZ strategy.
Expert Strategies for Maximizing the Bank of Adal Key
As a seasoned DMZ expert, I‘ve identified advanced tips and strategies for truly dominating with the Bank of Adal key:
Prioritize Securing It ASAP
During a match‘s first minutes, immediately focus on taking down HVT Krishna-147 before the lobby gets crowded. Claiming the key quickly allows more time to loot the bank later.
Don‘t Extract Right After
The temptation may be to exfil immediately after raiding the bank. But I‘d recommend thoroughly exploring more of the map first to maximize potential rewards.
Pair With Uplink Activation
Activating Sawah Village‘s uplink reveals nearby contraband on the tac-map. Combining this with hitting the bank is an efficient 1-2 combo.
Watch Flanks Closely
The bank‘s valley location makes you vulnerable when exiting. Constantly watch all flanks and have C4 ready to punish tailing enemies.
Have Vehicles On Standby
Attempting to traverse Sawah Village on foot while carrying the bank‘s loot is extremely high risk. Have vehicles ready nearby for a quick getaway.
Ideal Squad Composition
For securing the key, I‘d recommend at least one sniper like Zimo for defeating Krishna-147 from a distance. Bring a weapon expert too for added firepower.
Complementary Keys
Pairing a run with both the Bank of Adal and US Embassy keys maximizes elite loot potential. But it‘s extremely difficult to pull off!
These advanced strategies separate decent players from truly elite DMZ Operators. Let‘s apply them to a real match.
Using The Bank of Adal Key to Perfection – A DMZ Match Anecdote
Let me share a story highlighting how masterful use of the Bank of Adal key led my squad to our biggest DMZ haul yet.
Right after landing in Sawah Village, we immediately spotted Krishna-147 and took her out from 100+ meters using our sniper Zimo. With the key secured in under 60 seconds, we hit the uplink to reveal nearby loot.
After gathering supplies from Sawah, we cleared the nearby Radiation Zone 2 and used a chopper to rapidly traverse to the Embassy and Bank of Adal.
With my weapon expert Rohan guarding the entrance, we breached the bank and loaded up on loot. We then flew to an isolated exfil spot avoiding conflict.
In total, we extracted 3 armor satchels, 2 rare blueprints, piles of cash, and killstreaks – all thanks to optimally leveraging that lucrative Bank of Adal key!
Additional Resources to Further Master DMZ Strategy
Hopefully this guide has provided everything you need to dominate Warzone 2‘s DMZ mode using the Bank of Adal key. But I‘d also recommend checking out:
- My Expert Guide to the Al Bagra Fortress Key
- Optimizing Your DMZ Loadouts for Success
- Exfil Extractions – A Masterclass from a DMZ Expert
I also encourage you to subscribe for future DMZ and Warzone strategy content as I publish it!
And please drop any DMZ questions you have below – I love engaging with and helping fellow Operators.
Now get out there, secure those keys, and start extracting legendary loot! I‘ll see you in Al Mazrah.
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