Buy Stations are not just for buying items; they are strategic points on the map that can be used for ambushes, intel, and even bait.
- Buy Station Camping: A controversial but effective tactic. Position your team around a Buy Station and wait for enemies to approach. Be aware that others might be doing the same.
- Baiting with Cash: If you have excess cash, drop a large sum near a Buy Station and hide. When an enemy approaches to pick it up or use the station, ambush them.
- Supply Run Discount: Completing a Supply Run contract gives a temporary discount at a specific Buy Station. Use this to stock up on armor, killstreaks, or buy back multiple teammates cheaply.
- Buy Back Priority: If a teammate is downed, prioritize buying them back immediately. Pool cash if necessary. A full squad is always stronger.
- Late Game Purchases: In the final circles, consider buying an Advanced UAV or a Gas Mask if you have the cash and need the edge.
- Buy Station Locations: Learn the locations of all Buy Stations on the map. Some are in safer, more secluded spots than others.
Risk: Buy Stations are high-traffic areas. Always approach with caution and be prepared for a fight.
The tactical equipment and movement mechanics introduced in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III directly influence how You can aggressively breach or defend these contested Buy Station perimeters.
While Warzone players use Buy Stations to bait ambushes, Code Vein adopts a similar risk-reward loop by placing Mistle checkpoints in high-traffic areas prone to sudden enemy invasions.