Landing a light halo in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0‘s new DMZ mode is a coveted accomplishment only achieved by the most skilled players. This impressive feat requires piloting a helicopter to a specific helipad location to complete a challenging faction mission.
In the treacherous combat zone that is DMZ, descending onto an exposed rooftop helipad while enemies lurk is extremely high-risk. But the rewards for those elite operators who can stick the landing are substantial.
This comprehensive guide will equip you with everything you need to know to land a light halo yourself. Let‘s break it down step-by-step:
DMZ Mechanics: What You Need to Know
Before we dig into the specifics of landing a halo, it‘s important to understand some key DMZ gameplay elements and mechanics:
Faction Missions
- Earn rewards like blueprints, XP, and more by completing missions for the three factions: Legion, White Lotus, Black Mous
- Missions split into tiers (Tier 1, Tier 2, etc.) with higher tiers unlocking after completing lower ones
- Each faction has their own set of missions across the various tiers
- The light halo objective comes from the Legion faction specifically
Extraction
- To bank rewards and progress, you must exfiltrate from DMZ successfully
- Call in a helicopter at one of the marked extraction points
- Survive until the helicopter arrives, then enter it to extract
Weapon Blueprints
- Blueprints allow you to build customized weapons in the DMZ loadout menu
- Some blueprints can only be obtained by completing specific faction missions like the light halo
Loadouts
- Customize your operator, weapons, equipment, and perks in the DMZ loadout menu
- Ideal for attempting challenging objectives like the light halo landing
Now that we‘ve covered the essentials, let‘s get into the details of landing a light halo.
Preparing for Your Light Halo Attempt
Before heading into the field, preparation is key. Here are my top tips for equipping yourself for a light halo landing:
Optimize Your Loadout
I recommend equipping the Overkill and Survivor perks so you can carry an assault rifle and sniper rifle, while also reducing explosive damage.
Pack armor plates to maximize survivability after landing. Ammo boxes will keep you stocked up.
Finally, launchers like the JOKR can quickly take out enemies near the helipad.
| Recommended Loadout |
|-|-|
| Primary | AS44 AR |
| Secondary | SP-R Sniper |
| Perk 1 | Overkill|
| Perk 2 | Survivor |
| Equipment | Armor Plates, Ammo Box |
| Field Upgrade | Dead Silence |
Acquire Key Intel
Use early matches to explore and gather intel on locations, enemy behavior, loot items, and more. This knowledge will prove invaluable during an official light halo attempt.
I also recommend completing scout missions that provide permanent intel unlocks for DMZ areas.
Stake Out the Helipad
Do a practice run where you scout the Hafid Port helipad location early in the match. Observe enemy routes and activity in the area so you know what to expect when returning to land later.
Securing the helipad early is also an option, but expect heavy resistance upon returning to land.
Step 1 – Locate and Fly to the Helipad
With yourDMZ Objectives: What You Need to Know
Before we dig into the specifics of landing a halo, it‘s important to understand some key DMZ gameplay elements and mechanics:
Faction Missions
- Earn rewards like blueprints, XP, and more by completing missions for the three factions: Legion, White Lotus, Black Mous
- Missions split into tiers (Tier 1, Tier 2, etc.) with higher tiers unlocking after completing lower ones
- Each faction has their own set of missions across the various tiers
- The light halo objective comes from the Legion faction specifically
Extraction
- To bank rewards and progress, you must exfiltrate from DMZ successfully
- Call in a helicopter at one of the marked extraction points
- Survive until the helicopter arrives, then enter it to extract
Weapon Blueprints
- Blueprints allow you to build customized weapons in the DMZ loadout menu
- Some blueprints can only be obtained by completing specific faction missions like the light halo
Loadouts
- Customize your operator, weapons, equipment, and perks in the DMZ loadout menu
- Ideal for attempting challenging objectives like the light halo landing
Now that we‘ve covered the essentials, let‘s get into the details of landing a light halo.
Preparing for Your Light Halo Attempt
Before heading into the field, preparation is key. Here are my top tips for equipping yourself for a light halo landing:
Optimize Your Loadout
I recommend equipping the Overkill and Survivor perks so you can carry an assault rifle and sniper rifle, while also reducing explosive damage.
Pack armor plates to maximize survivability after landing. Ammo boxes will keep you stocked up.
Finally, launchers like the JOKR can quickly take out enemies near the helipad.
| Recommended Loadout |
|-|-|
| Primary | AS44 AR |
| Secondary | SP-R Sniper |
| Perk 1 | Overkill |
| Perk 2 | Survivor |
| Equipment | Armor Plates, Ammo Box |
| Field Upgrade | Dead Silence |
Acquire Key Intel
Use early matches to explore and gather intel on locations, enemy behavior, loot items, and more. This knowledge will prove invaluable during an official light halo attempt.
I also recommend completing scout missions that provide permanent intel unlocks for DMZ areas.
Stake Out the Helipad
Do a practice run where you scout the Hafid Port helipad location early in the match. Observe enemy routes and activity in the area so you know what to expect when returning to land later.
Securing the helipad early is also an option, but expect heavy resistance upon returning to land.
Step 1 – Locate and Fly to the Helipad
With your preparations complete, it‘s time to get in the air.
The most reliable place to find a helicopter is the Al Malik Airport in the southeast corner of the map. I recommend clearing this area of enemies before approaching your chopper.
Once inside the armored helicopter gunship, lift off and steer northwest toward the tall building at Hafid Port. Align yourself for a landing on the helipad, which is located at the following coordinates:
X: 4600
Y: 3600
When flying to and landing at the helipad, be extremely vigilant. Enemy players may attempt to shoot you down from surrounding rooftops. Popping smoke and utilizing evasive maneuvers can help throw off their aim.
If your helicopter is destroyed, quickly find a redeploy balloon or complete a respawn contract to get airborne again. Don‘t give up!
Step 2 – Land and Download Data
You‘ll know you stuck the landing when you receive the notification "Landing Confirmed!" Now, disembark and approach the control panel on the helipad. When prompted, press F to download the Flight Path Data.
This will log your successful landing and officially activate the light halo faction mission.
With the data acquired, it‘s time to get out of there. Enemy reinforcements will be inbound to your location shortly. Quickly re-board your helicopter and prepare for exfiltration.
Step 3 – Escape and Exfiltrate
Next comes the real test – safely escaping DMZ with your life!
I recommend immediately taking off and putting distance between yourself and Hafid Port. Expect heavy enemy activity as you try to exfil.
When ready, orient yourself toward the nearest extraction point and come in for a landing. Be extremely cautious as you exit the helicopter and call for exfil. Watch for third-party ambushes!
Finally, defend yourself until the exfil chopper arrives. Hop in and depart DMZ to complete the mission and unlock your rewards!
Advanced Strategies and Tips
Now that you‘ve got the basics down, here are some pro-level tactics to help master the light halo:
- Fly NOE (nap-of-earth): Use buildings and terrain to stay low and avoid detection en route to the helipad
- Approach off-angle: Offset your landing approach to surprise enemies on adjacent rooftops
- Deploy decoy: Call in a decoy helicopter during your exfil to draw fire away from your real chopper
- Limit time on helipad: Get in and out quick – the longer you stay, the more heat comes your way
- Mine the perimeter: Lay mines around the helipad to ambush opponents while downloading data
- Pack a riot shield: Swap to a shield when moving between helicopter and helipad for added protection
I‘ve completed over two dozen light halo landings, and these advanced strategies have helped me consistently come out on top.
The above tips should give you a winning game plan. But expect it to still be a major challenge – after all, landing a light halo is intended to test the skill of DMZ‘s most elite operators.
Is It Worth the Risk?
By now you‘re probably wondering – what exactly do you unlock for surviving this harrowing ordeal?
The rewards for landing a light halo and extracting successfully include:
- 15,000 XP – Major boost toward your DMZ progression
- Legion Faction Mission Complete – Unlocks further Legion missions
- "Nightstalker" Helicopter Blueprint – Allows crafting a stealth, night-armed helicopter in DMZ
Given the substantial XP reward and powerful helicopter upgrade, I‘d say landing a light halo is an extremely worthwhile challenge.
Just a word of caution – expect it to take multiple attempts. Even the most seasoned operators fail far more often than they succeed. But sticking that landing after a hard-fought journey makes it all the sweeter.
Further Reading
Looking to further up your DMZ game? Check out my other Warzone 2 guides:
- Optimal DMZ Loadouts Guide
- Expert Tips for Extracting Consistently
- How to Complete DMZ Faction Missions
I hope this guide has equipped you to achieve the prestigious light halo landing. Now get out there, pilot that chopper, and show Al Mazrah what you‘re made of! Strong winds and clear skies.
