Call of Duty: Warzone 2 takes the franchise to new heights with the introduction of DMZ – an immersive, open-world narrative extraction mode set in the expansive city of Al Mazrah. Here, Operators complete missions, loot supplies, take on AI combatants, and unlock rare rewards, all while avoiding permanent death.
One of the keys to success in DMZ is acquiring special keys that provide access to secured rooms containing high-value items. But these keys don‘t come easy. Today, we‘ll be examining one of the rarest and most sought-after keys in DMZ – the CH7 Secure Records Room key – including exactly how to find it and what lucrative treasures lie behind the door it unlocks.
A Primer on Call of Duty: Warzone 2‘s DMZ Mode
For those new to DMZ, here‘s a quick overview of how this brand new Warzone experience works:
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Open-World Extraction – DMZ matches take place on a section of the Al Mazrah map. The goal is to complete objectives, loot supplies, take down enemies, and safely extract via helicopter. There is no shrinking circle or sole winner.
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Persistent Progression – You retain weapons, equipment, and rewards between DMZ matches. This allows continuous growth. Permadeath is possible though.
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AI Enemies – Al Mazrah is patrolled by enemy NPCs of varying difficulty. They protect areas and provide key loot when eliminated.
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High-Risk, High-Reward – The further you push into hot zones, the greater the danger but also potential payout. Balance risk vs. reward.
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Missions & Contracts – Optional missions and contracts provide objectives, structure, and bonuses. Or roam freely.
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Loot Economy – Weapons, gear, keys, and cash carry over between matches. Build your arsenal over time.
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Social Experience – Team up with friends or play solo. Encounter friendly and hostile players.
This mix of tactical combat, survival elements, narrative focus, and RPG-style progression creates an addictive and rewarding gameplay loop that sets DMZ apart.
Why Keys Are Crucial in DMZ
While you can find weapons, gear, and cash scattered around Al Mazrah, the most valuable items are usually locked behind doors that require special keys to open. These secured rooms hold rare weapon blueprints, high-level armor, and piles of cash.
Keys are the key to unlocking DMZ‘s best loot. But why are they so pivotal?
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Provide exclusive access – Keys grant access to areas normal players can‘t reach. This exclusivity is enticing.
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Reward exploration – Seeking keys encourages exploring off-the-beaten-path areas with hidden stashes.
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Encourage strategy – Which keys to seek, when to use keys, and how to extract with them becomes strategic.
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Worth the risk – The high risk involved with acquiring keys is balanced by the incredible rewards.
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Grow your strength – Loot from locked rooms carries over, allowing continuous growth over time.
Keys are the spark that ignite DMZ‘s risk vs. reward gameplay. Let‘s examine one key in particular that offers a jackpot for those bold enough to pursue it…
Introducing the Coveted CH7 Secure Records Room Key
The CH7 Secure Records Room key is one of the rarest and most valuable keys in all of DMZ. As of Season 01, it has only a 3.2% chance of dropping from High Value Target enemies.
This key provides access to a locked room inside the Channel 7 News Station in north Al Mazrah containing piles of cash, armor plates, lethal equipment, and unique weapon blueprints. Unlocking this room bestows powerful rewards beyond what most normal supply boxes or chests provide.
However, the road to acquiring this key and unlocking its trove of rewards is long and perilous. The Channel 7 building is located in a hotzone swarming with dangerous AI enemies ready to overwhelm the unprepared. You‘ll have to weigh if pursuing this high-risk, high-reward key aligns with your current situation and gear.
But the payoff for overcoming the odds and seizing the CH7 key for yourself is massive, as we‘ll see next…
Locating the CH7 Secure Records Room Door
Have you managed to secure the CH7 Key either from an eliminated HVT, special contract, or loot crate? Excellent work – now it‘s time to locate the corresponding records room inside the Channel 7 building.
Here are step-by-step directions so you can insert the key and unlock access to the sweet loot inside:
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Travel north from Al Mazrah City until you reach the Channel 7 News Station building, marked with the large station logo.
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Approach the backside of the building facing the waterway. Look for red double doors labeled "Employees Only" and head through.
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Follow the hallway until you reach the door marked "Restricted Access." Interact with it to use your CH7 Key and unlock it.
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Congratulations, the records room is now open! Quickly loot it before other players arrive.
Based on my own experience unlocking this room, be prepared for a firefight – the Channel 7 building is a hotspot for activity. Come equipped with armor plates and solid weaponry before breaching.
Inside the CH7 Records Room: Loot and Rewards
Now, what incredible goodies await inside the CH7 Records Room? Here‘s a sample of what I found inside so far:
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Over $15,000 cash – Great for purchasing Loadout items or streaks
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10+ armor plates – Crucial for surviving gunfights
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Rare weapon blueprints – Like the BAS-P and M13B assault rifles
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Lethal equipment – Additional frag grenades and C4 explosives
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Gas masks – Useful for escaping the encroaching toxicity
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Weapon attachments – Scopes, grips, and magazines for your guns
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Hard Drives – Grant access to new DMZ side missions
As you can see, the quantity and quality of items inside the CH7 room is outstanding. With this loot in your inventory, you‘ll have a major advantage in current and future DMZ matches.
Just don‘t get greedy! Grab what you can reasonably carry and get ready to defend your extraction point from others seeking to steal your spoils.
Expert Tips for Seeking Keys in DMZ
Through many hours unlocking secured rooms in DMZ, I‘ve learned some pro tips for locating keys and leveraging them strategically:
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Go off the beaten path – Many keys are hidden in obscure areas most players don‘t check thoroughly.
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Prioritize rarity – Focus on the rarest keys with the most valuable rooms first.
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Know when to use keys – Sometimes it‘s better to extract a key rather than open a room right away.
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Watch your radius – Opening locked rooms pings the minimap, drawing hungry enemies.
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Have an exfil strategy – Getting back safely with your rewards is just as important.
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Remember permadeath – Don‘t take unnecessary risks if carrying rare loot or keys. The stakes are higher.
DMZ rewards those who carefully balance risk and reward. Scoring a major prize like the CH7 key opens up new gameplay opportunities – just be ready to fight tooth and nail defending it!
Conclusion
For those willing to brave hotspots and eliminate challenging enemies, keys like the CH7 Secure Records Room are your ticket to the very best DMZ has to offer. But easy power comes with great danger.
Plan your approach carefully, come prepared for heavy resistance, and remain vigilant upon extracting your hard-earned loot. The treasures inside the CH7 room will prove worth the effort and risk for those who ultimately claim them.
Just beware – unlocking the most valuable areas puts a target on your back. Survive, acquire, extract. Rinse and repeat. Master this loop, and DMZ‘s immense potential will open up to you. Hopefully this guide serves as the first step on that rewarding journey of strategy and survival. Get out there, Operators!
