DMZ Caved In Mission Guide

The Caved In mission stands out as a challenging yet rewarding Tier 3 or 4 task for the White Lotus faction in Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0’s DMZ mode. Players must navigate treacherous waters, infiltrate guarded caves, and execute a precise document swap all within one deployment to earn valuable contraband weapons and experience points.

Understanding the Mission Basics

Caved In requires coordinating multiple steps in the Sattiq Caves area of Al Mazrah. First introduced in earlier seasons and refined in Season 4, it tests boating skills, combat prowess, and inventory management. Success grants the FJX Imperium as contraband plus 10,000-15,000 XP, boosting faction progress.

• Faction: White Lotus
• Tier: 3 or 4 (varies by season)
• Objectives: Dock boat, extract records, place documents
• All in one deployment: No re-entering allowed

Gearing Up: Acquiring Sensitive Documents

Before heading to Sattiq Caves, secure Sensitive Documents—the key item for the final objective. These rare loot pieces spawn in high-security spots like banks and police stations across Al Mazrah.

Prime locations include Sa’id City Bank, where containers and desks often yield them. For reliability, target safes: complete a Destroy Supplies contract to reveal nearby safe icons on your tac map. Drilling a safe takes time but guarantees high-value items, including Sensitive Documents.

Pro tip: Loot multiple sites early in your deployment to ensure you have the documents before boating to the caves.

Locating and Accessing Sattiq Caves Riverside

Sattiq Caves Complex sits northwest of Sa’id City, between bridges over the river leading toward Zaya Observatory. The riverside caves feature a water entrance on the west side, ideal for boat docking.

Your tac map highlights nearby boats or jet skis—grab one from the Half-Pork dock or Airport side. Navigate the river current carefully; strong flows can push you off course.

• Enter from Sa’id City side for shorter trip
• Use jet ski for agility in tight spaces
• Park at nearby gas station if needed for cover

Step-by-Step: Docking the Boat

The first objective triggers upon docking inside the riverside caves. Drive through the waterway opening until you hear a confirmation ding—ensure the vehicle stops fully.

Expect heavy AI resistance: rocket-wielding guards patrol entrances. A smart tactic is parking just outside, clearing enemies via the land entrance (green marker on maps), then re-entering safely.

1. Approach west-side waterway between bridges
2. Accelerate into cave mouth
3. Stop at the interior dock (bell sound confirms)
4. Exit vehicle and secure perimeter

This step is straightforward but sets up the riskier phases ahead.

Extracting the Smuggling Records

With the boat docked, push deeper into the caves toward a small shack or building on the right. The Smuggling Records sit on a table or desk inside—interact to pick them up.

Clear all AI first: shadows hide snipers and close-quarters fighters. Use suppressors to avoid alerting more reinforcements. Once grabbed, hold onto the records; extraction comes last.

Exact spot: After docking, head right to the structure highlighted in guides. It’s often guarded by 5-10 enemies.

Placing Sensitive Documents: The Swap

The trickiest part—return to the exact Smuggling Records spot and place your Sensitive Documents there before exfiling. This must occur pre-extraction in the same run.

Optimal order: Grab documents first, dock boat, clear caves, extract records, immediately place documents, then exfil. The game tracks the precise location, so drop them on the same surface.

Completing the swap fools cave operators into thinking records remain, allowing clean extraction.

Exfiltration Strategies

With records in inventory and documents placed, locate the nearest exfil. Sattiq’s position offers river or land options, but watch for player squads.

• River Exfil: Reuse boat for speed
• Land Route: Via bridges to safer zones
• Team Play: One guards exfil, others cover

Monitor the exfil timer and defend against waves.

Common Pitfalls and Fixes

Players often fail by extracting records too early or forgetting the same-deployment rule. Boat glitches? Restart and dock firmly.

Rewards and Progression Impact

Completion unlocks FJX Imperium contraband (or Lockwood Mk2 in some seasons) and substantial XP, advancing White Lotus tiers for tougher missions.

This mission hones essential DMZ skills: vehicle handling, POI clears, and objective chaining.

Advanced Tips for Solo and Squads

Solo Play

Use proximity chat to feign friendlies, drawing AI fire. Jet ski for quick escapes.

Squad Coordination

Assign roles: one boats, two clear, one loots docs. Communicate swap timing.

Seasonal Variations

From Season 2 returns to Season 4 updates, minor tweaks like tier shifts occur, but core steps remain. Check patch notes for changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a jet ski instead of a boat?

Yes, any water vehicle works as long as it docks properly.

What if I lose Sensitive Documents?

Restart deployment; loot banks or safes again.

Is there a specific exfil required?

No, any works post-swap.

How many enemies in caves?

8-15 AI, scaling with difficulty.

Does order matter beyond same deployment?

Place documents at exact record spot before extracting.