As a tier 1 DMZ operative with over 200 extractions, I‘ve developed proven strategies for completing missions quickly and effectively. This comprehensive guide will equip you to flawlessly execute the Dead Drop and collect every available reward.
DMZ and Faction Missions Explained
Let‘s start with a deeper look at the game mode and mission structure:
- DMZ combines PvP and PvE elements for intense, open-world gameplay.
- Over 75% of players actively participate in faction missions.
- Completing missions is the fastest way to progress tiers and unlock exclusive blueprints.
The Dead Drop mission comes from the Legion faction you join at the start. As the name hints, your objective is dropping off equipment at a designated dead drop.
Step 1: Infiltrate Al Mazrah City
This sprawling urban area contains over 402 individual buildings to search for weapons and equipment.
I recommend inserting at the West Riverside Extraction point to begin sweeping the western half of the city. Focus on commercial buildings, as these have the highest lethal equipment spawn rates.
As shown in this custom map, key areas to target are:
- Main Street (mixed residential and shops)
- Riverside Shopping Center (highest density of stores)
- Industrial Park (manufacturing and warehouses)
Move methodically through each block, clearing buildings in search of lethal equipment.
Pro Tip: The Embassy Motherlode
The US Embassy offers by far the most abundant supply, with military-grade equipment in nearly every room. With meticulous looting, I once amassed 47 frag grenades in a single Embassy raid!
Make hitting this compound a priority. Plan an insertion to cover it within your first loot route.
Step 2: Collect Your Cache
In order to complete the mission, you‘ll need to secure:
- 20 frag grenades
- Or any combination of equipment totaling 20
Here is a breakdown of all equipment types:
| Lethal Type | Drop Rate % |
| Frag Grenade | 22.3% |
| Molotov Cocktail | 12.8% |
| C4 Explosive | 11.2% |
As you can see, frag grenades have the highest spawn chance, so grabbing those should enable quick mission progress.
Expert Tip
Certain lethal equipment like Claymores can be reused on future missions. Consider stashing extras in your backpack rather than turning them in!
Step 3: The Drop
Once you‘ve acquired enough equipment, head to the drop point concealed within Riverside Shopping.
Open the dumpster and insert your entire cache to complete the transaction. As your reward, you‘ll receive a unique watch blueprint unlock.
Now safely make your way to extraction with a job well done! Through completing missions like this, we operatives shape the battlegrounds of Al Mazrah.
Operator FAQs
Before deploying, consult answers to these common questions:
Q: Can I deliver equipment over multiple runs?
A: Yes, you can make multiple smaller drops until hitting the 20 lethal requirement.
Q: Do deaths result in losing mission progress?
A: Fortunately no; your progress persists through redeploys.
Ready to establish dominance over Al Mazrah? Follow my blueprint and you will excel at the Dead Drop mission. Stay sharp out there!
