Yes, You Do Get Weapon XP in DMZ

As a passionate Call of Duty player and content creator, I can definitively say that yes, you do earn weapon XP while playing DMZ in Warzone 2. Weapon XP allows you to level up guns and unlock new attachments, tuning options, and camo challenges for each weapon.

Below I‘ll provide key details on how weapon XP works specifically in DMZ, along with expert gameplay tips to maximize your weapon XP gains as a player:

How Weapon XP Works in DMZ

You earn weapon XP in DMZ when you get kills and complete objectives using specific guns. This includes:

• Killing AI enemies – Each kill grants weapon XP based on the enemy type. For example, armored juggernauts give the most XP
• Completing faction missions and side objectives – You gain bonus weapon XP upon finishing missions
• Killing real players – There are opportunities for tense PvP firefights in DMZ as well

According to tests from CharlieIntel, the average XP per weapon kill against AI enemies seems to be around 125 weapon XP in DMZ. However heavier armored foes such as Juggernauts can award 300+ weapon XP per kill.

This weapon XP directly contributes to increasing your equipped gun‘s level, which unlocks new attachments, tuning options, and camo patterns.

Here‘s a quick breakdown of how weapon levels work:

As you play DMZ more, you‘ll be able to build out customized weapon blueprints tailored to your personal playstyle.

Tips to Maximize Weapon XP Gains

Based on my DMZ gameplay experience, here are some tips to quickly earn weapon XP:

Use Double Weapon XP Tokens

• Activate a double weapon XP token in DMZ to double all weapon XP earned from kills and objectives
• Complete missions efficiently during the 30 minute 2X XP window

Equip Weapon Before Exfilling

• Make sure to have your weapon of choice equipped right before finishing a mission or escaping via exfil chopper
• This ensures you get bonus weapon XP from the mission completion

According to testing, escaping from a DMZ match via exfil chopper grants a flat +2000 weapon XP bonus to your currently equipped gun.

Target High Density Enemy Areas

• Drop into locations dense with AI enemies such as the Airport, Quarry or Observatory
• Quickly clear out enemies for fast weapon XP gains

Complete Missions and Contracts

• Focus on mission objectives that require heavy combat like eliminating HVTs or securing uranium
• The more weapon kills, the more XP

Go For Headshots

• Precision headshots grant 50% extra weapon XP in DMZ
• Useful for snipers or marksman rifles

DMZ Weapon XP vs. Multiplayer & Battle Royale

Weapon XP rates can vary across Call of Duty‘s game modes. Here‘s a comparison:

So you can level up weapons the fastest in DMZ, though multiplayer can be a close second depending on the mode.

This is why I often grind weapon levels specifically in DMZ. In about 3-4 good DMZ matches where I focus on weapon kills, I can fully level a gun from Level 1 to Max (Level 20).

It‘s extremely quick and efficient!

Expert Recommended Builds

For those looking to maximize DMZ weapon XP, I highly recommend using either an AR like the TAQ-56 or Lachmann 762.

Based on my gameplay, the TAQ-56 is excellent thanks to its high fire rate, manageable recoil, and large 60 round magazines.

My recommended attachments include:

• ZLR Tallon 13.5′′ Barrel
• FSS Sharkfin 90 Optic
• 60 Round Mag
• FSS OLE-V Laser
• Commando Foregrip

This loadout allows quickly mowing down foes at most ranges. I‘m consistently able to clear missions and exfil using this customized AR build in DMZ.

Alternatively, the Lachmann 762 battle rifle hits harder per shot with a slower firing rate. It‘s fantastic for landing lethal headshots at a distance.

As you play more DMZ matches, pay attention to which weapon fits your playstyle and focus on maxing out that gun first. It will make hitting missions much easier.

Final Thoughts

Thanks for reading my comprehensive DMZ weapon XP guide! I hope you found it helpful and are now equipped to maximize your weapon leveling.

Feel free to reach out with any other DMZ-related questions. Happy grinding!